LG D9588SM, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Electric andGasDryer DLE9577WIVl DLG9588WIVl as it provides instructions Maintenance and retain the at http us lge com iiiiiiiin P No 3828EL3003M ...

Page 2: ...peration time based on the dryness of the load and the selected program At times you can see sudden increase or decrease in operation time It happens because a sensor will detect laundry humidity within a certain period Sudden change in operation time is not a malfunction Time Dry You can manualy set drying time to complete drying Use dry performance if clothes are still damp after sensor dry cycl...

Page 3: ...bs 57 5 kg Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer ACCESSORIES Dryer rack 1 each See page 26 for how to use Stacking kit 1 each Purchased Separately _ Design of pedestals are subject to ehange without manafaturers notice Pedestal 1 each Purchased Separately Remote Laundry Monitor Purchased Separately See page 13 for how to use See page 14 for how to use 3 ...

Page 4: ...s manual must be followed To reduce the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or death when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following Warranty Restriction If the dryer is subjected to other than private family use all warranty coverage is effective for only 90 days You will need the complete Model and Serial Number when r...

Page 5: ...pliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel 13 Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire 14 Do not use fabric softners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softner or product SAVE T...

Page 6: ...ids in the area surrounding this appliance Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it even after washing No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry any articles that have ever had any kind of oil on them including cooking oil Articles containing foam rubber rubber like materials plastic or similar materials should be air dried Failure to follow these instructions can result...

Page 7: ...l four legs are stably placed on the solid and even floor if dryer is not level laundry may not tumble properly and sensor will net detect the accurate humidity information When leveling please be cautious not to injure your fingers and toes If you install the dryer on the optional pedstal it is nessary to level with the pedestal leveling legs Certain minimum clearances are required above behind a...

Page 8: ...the slope exceeds 2 5 cm 1 inch a load may not tumble properly and internal sensors may malfunction Note Other sections of this manual also provide important information concerning the placement of and clearances for your dryei Please review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation iiiiii i ili i i i The door on your dryer can be installed to open either to the left or the right ...

Page 9: ...co by lifting it up slightly Assemble Connect the housing Assemble the control panel by sliding down the panel to the left until it is perfectly fit Details on how to connect the control panel is illustrated on next page Assemble the lower cover to the upper side of the machine _ emove the cap and screw on the right side of the lower cover Disassemble it by sliding down to the right for 1 inch 9 ...

Page 10: ...le the upper deco to the frame First of all put the left side of the panel into the left side of the frame Assemble the upper deco by sliding it down to the left Insert the three of hooks into the holes in the frame and push it inward L lJ Screw in and fill up the hole with the cap Insert the four of hooks into the holes in the frame and push it inward I0 ...

Page 11: ... materials are not supplied with the dryer and you should obtain the venting materials necessary for proper installation Position the Dryer such that the exhaust duct run is as short as possible Clean old duets beJbre installing this dryer The male end of each section of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer Use as few elbow joints as possible Use duct tape on all duct joints Insulate ductwo...

Page 12: ...er to this manual s section entitled Gas Requirements and Instructions 12 Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection t_r electric dryers More detailed information concerning the electrical connection is provided in the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer It is important that you thoroughly review that section and the r...

Page 13: ...nning with no load Measuring Static pressure Confirming Heat Source in Gas Dryers Close the door to the dryer drum drying compartment and after completing all steps in this manual for proper installation of this dryer start the dryer on a heat setting After the dryer starts the igniter will glow red and the main burner will ignite Warning If all air is not purged from the gas line the gas igniter ...

Page 14: ...as dryers may be vented to the outside using the back left or bottom panel Gas dryer may not be vented to the outside using the right side panel because of the burner housing 6 The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely to the manufactured or mobile home structure and the exhaust duct must be made of a material that will resist fire and combustion and it is recommended that you use a rigid or...

Page 15: ...of bracket Repeat Steps 2 3 4 for the other side Place the dryer on top of the washer by fitting legs as shown in the picture Avoid finger injuries be careful not to pinch fingers between the washer and dryer Slide dryer slowly backwards to the stopper of kit Fit the stacking kit side bracket firmly to the side of top plate by attaching the double sided tape to top plate as picture shows Insert th...

Page 16: ...away and loosen vent clamp Disconnect venting Attach the double sided tape of the bracket to the dryer as shown so the bent parts of the brackets align with the edge and can be attached to the pedestal with screws NOTE Attach the lower side first Be sure to press the adhesive parts of the brackets firmly to the appliance for dryer __ for washer combo combo Install the eight 8 screws supplied to at...

Page 17: ... FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE OF MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE DO NOT CONNECT DRYER TO 110 115 OR 120 VOLT CIRCUIT Heating elements are available for field installation in dryers which are to be connected to electrical service of different voltage than that listed on nameplate c If branch circuit to dryer is fifteen feet 4 50 m or less in length use U L Underwriters Laboratories listed N...

Page 18: ...e you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box Then put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hooked end facing rightward and pinch the hook together and screw tightly 18 If this type is available at your home you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box Screw power supply wire to the terminal block Colored wire should ...

Page 19: ... Center terminal block screw silver Neutral grounding wire white Neutral grounding wire white relief External ground connector If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the use of a 3 wire connection or you are installing your dryer in a mobile home you must use a 4 wire connection N4 wirereceptacle EMA type 14 30R nt plug _ SPtadnetc_remnicnals with _ee uG lUpdo Prg Ong 4 pront plug _ 3 4 in...

Page 20: ... 9 cm pproved strain relief rona Ring terminals r _ _Neutral white or center wire Neutral grounding wire Green Neutral wire white External ground connector Separate ground _ _lre l Center terminal block screw silver Neutral grounding wire white Neutral grounding wire white Strain relief External ground connector 2 4 Connect neutral wire white of power cord to center terminal block screw Connect gr...

Page 21: ...RD 120 VOLT 60 HERTZ 3 WIRE EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED CIRCUIT Do not overload the circuit by operating Other appliances On the same circuit when this appliance iS 0perating by Using an extension cord to Connec t the dryer tO the power source or by using any adapter tO allow additional cords to connect to the same outlet WARNING DO NOT modify the plug provided with the dryer If it does not fit the outle...

Page 22: ...n and tools of an authorized and qualified service person or company 22 If using a rigid pipe the rigid pipe should be 1 2 inch IPS If acceptable under local codes and ordinances and when acceptable to your gas supplier 3 8 inch approved tubing may be used where lengths are less than 20 feet 6 1 m Linger tubing should be used for lengths in excess of 20 feet 6 1m It is also important that you use ...

Page 23: ...ments and Instructions 1 Venting materials are not provided with the dryer and you should obtain the necessary venting materials locally For example the outer end of exhaust pipe must have a weather hood with hinged dampers to prevent back draft when the dryer is not in use 2 The exhaust duct must be t_ur inches 10 2 cm in diameter with no obstructions The exhaust duct should be kept as short as p...

Page 24: ...ram is provided inside the dryer control hood Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer because wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and your dryer 24 Cleaning the Lint Screen 1 Clean the lint filter either before drying each load or after drying each load Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load because a clogged lint filter may increase ...

Page 25: ... Button Start Pause Button Beeper Dryness Temp Drying Option On Off Intensity Control Time Buttons Control Control WA RNING r Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be air dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire Keep flammable mater...

Page 26: ...k clothes corduroys PERM PRESS Synthetics permanent Low 36 press DELICATES Lingerie sheets blouses Low 32 ULTRA DELICATE Ultra 34 Shear workout wear and lace items Low 26 2 Manual Dry Cycles Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature When a Manual Cycle is selected the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle You can ...

Page 27: ... designed for use with items which are not designed for tumble drying such as sweaters silk or lingerie Sneakers also will be great with this option To use the RACK DRY 1 0pen the door Hold the dryer rack with both hands 2 Put the dryer rack into the drum 3 Make sure Dryer RACK is evenly spaced right onto the drum inside and door rim Don t use Rack for normal tumble drying Rack Dry is shipped in p...

Page 28: ...vel or turn off the signal Time Use Time Dry Option to change Drying Time on your own You can select the desired operation time manually by pressing Time Dry button which ranges from 20 to 60 minutes TME DRY 28 Manual Dry Tem Default Time Cycles Load Type Pl Minutes SPEED DRY High 25 SMALL LOADS FRESHEN UP Medium 20 Remove Wrinkles High AIR DRY Air Dry 30 Control Use Temp Control Option to select ...

Page 29: ...he display O a F ilowing are sample loads for Super Capacity Dryers Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 2 sweatpants 4 workpants 2 sweatshirts 4 work shirts Cotton Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths Mixed Load 3 sheets 1 king 2 twin 9 T shirts 4 pillowcases 9 shorts 3 shirts 10 handkerchiefs 3 blouses 2 Loadinq Determine load size by the amount of space the load requires rather than the we...

Page 30: ...ng or restarting To oause the dryer at any time Open the door or press START PAUSE once To restart the dryer Close the door Press START PAUSE Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and press STARTwithin 10 minutes If the cycle is interrupted for more than 10 minutes the dryer will shut off Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer WARNING Improp...

Page 31: ... or breakers Is the gas supply or service Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open blocked or off 3 Problem There are Greasy Spots on My Clothes Did you follo w the instructions on your fabric softener product Are you drying clean and dirty clothes together 7 Confirm and tb 0W the instmcti0ns Pr0yided with Your fabric softener product Make sure to use your d...

Page 32: ...air of Dints _md this paper tissue or similar material can cause excess lint in a load of laundry Confirm that the pockets of pants shirts and other articles of clothing are empty before washing and dryiug 6 Problem There is staticin my clothesafter drying Did you use t abric softener Try using a fabric softener to reduce static electricity Did you over dry the load of Over drying a load of laundr...

Page 33: ...nst the dampers Is the fuse blown or is the circuit Check you r home s or la_ ldry room s fuse box circuit breaker box _md replace the breaker tripped fuse or reset the circuit breaker IMPORTANT electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers Did you overload your dryer Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads Did you under load your dryer If you are only drying a handful of item...

Page 34: ...THEPRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LiMiTATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWARRANTY LASTS OR THEEXCLUSIONOF iNCiDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES SO THEABOVE LIMITATIONSOR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOTAPPLYTO YOU THISLIMITEDWARRANTYDOESNOTAPPLYTO 1 Service trips to your home to deliver pick up and or install the product instruct or replace house fuses or correct wiring or correction of unauthorized repairs and 2 Dama...