LG DLE9577WM, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ying a LG Dryer Please read your manual carefully as it provides instructions on safe Installation Use and Maintenance Record the Model and Serial Numbers and retain the manual for future reference For more information visit our website at http us lge com ...

Page 2: ...e control takes better care of your clothes EASY OF USE An entire selection of user friendly functions make operating the dryer easy USING THE RLM REMOTE LAUNDRY MONITOR The RLM monitors status of your dryer You can plug the display unit into any power outlet in your home The RLM Display Unit can be purchased separately for this dryer 1 2 3 4 5 6 What are Sensor Dry and Time Dry Your dryer provide...

Page 3: ...b Weight 127 Ibs 57 5 kg Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer ACCESSORIES Dryer rack 1 each See page 26 for how to use See page 13 for how to use See page 14 for how to use Stacking kit 1 each Purchased Separately Pedestal 1 each Purchased Separately Remote Laundry Monitor Purchased Separately Design of pedestals are subject to change without manafaturers notice ...

Page 4: ...is effective for only 90 days You will need the complete Model and Serial Number when requesting Warranty Service Proof of purchase date is required Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new LG dryer Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Staple your receipt HERE Part 2 4 IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE WARNING For your safety ...

Page 5: ...y 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 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for ele...

Page 6: ...l 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 in fire death or serious injury A qualified service person or company must perform installation and service of this appliance California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of ...

Page 7: ...mum clearances are set forth in the picture below Please keep the following instructions in mind when installing in a closet or recessed area Consider allowing additional clearance for installation and servicing Wall door and floor molding may force additional clearances An additional inch of clearance is recommended to minimize noise transfer Consider space needed for companion appliances For clo...

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 dryer Please review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation The door on your dryer can be installed to open either to the left or the right Follow these instru...

Page 9: ...e panel 2 Connect the housing 5 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 6 Assemble the lower cover to the upper side of the machine 7 Disassemble the deco by lifting it up slightly 3 Remove the cap and screw on the right side of the lower cover Disassemble it by sliding down t...

Page 10: ...emble the upper deco by sliding it down to the left 9 Screw in and fill up the hole with the cap 10 First of all put the left side of the panel into the left side of the frame 1 Insert the three of hooks into the holes in the frame and push it inward Insert the four of hooks into the holes in the frame and push it inward 2 3 Assemble How to assemble the control panel and lower cover ...

Page 11: ... Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated areas in order to reduce condensation and lint build up on pipe walls PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL VOID THE DRYER S WARRANTY WARNING Use a heavy metal vent Do not use plastic or thin foil duct Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire Clean old ducts before installing this dryer ALTERNATE EXHAU...

Page 12: ...ew that section and the remainder of this manual before taking any steps to install or use this dryer 1 Use only a new U L listed No 10 copper wire only three conductor power supply cord kit rated 240 Volts minimum 30 Amperes and labeled as suitable for use in a clothes dryer 2 Four wire cord is required for manufactured mobile home installations and where local codes do not allow grounding of thi...

Page 13: ...firming 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 may go off before the gas and the main burner ha...

Page 14: ...ented 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 flexible metal pi...

Page 15: ...injuries be careful not to pinch fingers between the washer and dryer Slide dryer slowly backwards to the stopper of kit Insert the front stacking kit Push the front stacking kit back to the stoppers of side stacking kit Screw both sides of the front kit Do not use stacking kit with a gas dryer in potentially unstable conditions like a mobile home Stacking kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Stacking Kit Installati...

Page 16: ...LATION Pedestal Installation Instructions for washer combo for dryer for washer combo for dryer 3 1 4 5 6 7 2 1 Shut off Gas 2 Unplug Power Cord 3 Disconnect Gas Line from Dryer 4 Pull away and loosen vent clamp Disconnect venting ...

Page 17: ...the line ELECTRICAL SERVICE 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 Underwr...

Page 18: ...the terminal block hooked end facing rightward and pinch the hook together and screw tightly Use the instructions in this section if your home has a 4 wire receptacle NEMA type 14 30R and you will be using a UL listed 120 240 volt minimum 30 amp dryer power supply cord If this type is available at your home you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 1 Connect neutral wire ...

Page 19: ... block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position 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 3 wire connection Direct wire 1 Connect neutral wire white of power cord to center terminal block screw 2 Connect red and black wire to the left and right terminal block screws 3 Connec...

Page 20: ...ernal ground connector to proper ground Part 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame grounding conductor to the neutral wire use these instructions If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame grounding conductor to the neutral wire use the instructions under Section 3 Optional 3 wire connection Op...

Page 21: ...the same circuit a The dryer has a three prong plug to help guard against shock The plug should be plugged directed into a properly grounded three prong receptacle that is rated 120 Volts AC alternating current 15 Amps This plug in order to be properly and fully effective must be plugged into a properly installed outlet that is grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances b The dryer...

Page 22: ...f 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 1m Larger tubing should be used for lengths in excess of 20 feet 6 1m It is also important that you use pipe joint compound that is insoluble in LP gas 6 To reduce the danger of gas leaks explosion and fire please follow and observe the f...

Page 23: ...ion ducting between the dryer and and the wall In special installations when it is impossible to make a connection with the above recommendations then a UL listed flexible metal transition duct may be used between the dryer and wall connection only The use of this ducting will affect dry time 4 DO NOT use sheet metal screws on exhaust pipe joints or other fastening means which extend into the duct...

Page 24: ...res prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer because wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and your dryer 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 drying times 2 To clean pull the lint screen straight up and ...

Page 25: ...ng oils Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be air dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it even after washing Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire DLE9577WM DLG9588W...

Page 26: ...Delicates Use for drying synthetic fabrics washable knit fabrics and no iron finishes Ultra Delicate Use for drying gentle Items such as workout wear shear and lace items 1 Sensor Dry Cycles 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...

Page 27: ... sweaters silk or lingerie Sneakers also will be great with this option It shows status of drying operation When Wrinkle Care is selected this option light will glow When power is on Check Filter is displayed until start pause is selected WARNING For better drying performance and safety clean lint filter every single use To use the RACK DRY 1 Open the door Hold the dryer rack with both hands 2 Put...

Page 28: ... the signal Use Temp Control Option to select temperatures for the Manual Cycles Press TEMP CONTROL until the desired temperature setting glows Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Sensor Dry Cycles 8 8 Beeper 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 9 9 Time Dry ...

Page 29: ...ss level Select the desired Options Press START PAUSE DRY LEVEL selections can only be made while using Sensor Dry Cycles Selecting MORE Dry or LESS Dry automatically adjusts the sensed time needed Note Starting your dryer Use this button to set dry level First select sensor dry cycle Select dry level to adjust how much you want to dry the load As the cycle runs the control senses the dryness of t...

Page 30: ...me will change by 1 minute interval Press TEMP CONTROL until the desired temperature indicator glows OPTIONAL STEP If desired select OPTIONS For more details see Options Press START PAUSE Be sure the door is closed If you do not press START PAUSE within 10 minutes of selecting the cycle the dryer automatically shuts off If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing START PAUSE press START PA...

Page 31: ...it breaker IMPORTANT electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open 3 Problem There are Greasy Spots on My Clothes Question What to Do Did you follow the instructions on your fabric softener product Are you drying clean and dirty clothes together Were your clothes entirely clean Confirm and follow the instruction...

Page 32: ...s shirts and other articles of clothing are empty before washing and drying Is your lint filter full Did you properly sort your load of laundry Do your clothes have excess static electricity Did you overload your dryer Did you place any paper tissue or other similar material in the load Did you use fabric softener Did you over dry the load of laundry Are you drying synthetic permanent press and bl...

Page 33: ...irm that the outside wall dampers are moving freely that the dampers are not pushed in and that nothing has been set against the dampers Check your home s or laundry room s fuse box circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker IMPORTANT electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads If you are only drying a handfu...

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