LG DF22 V2SBR Series User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
DRYER
Before beginning installation, read these instructions
carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the
product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these
instructions near the product after installation for future
reference.
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DF22*V2BR* / DF22*V2SBR* / DF50*V2BR*
MFL67652539
Rev.00_082423
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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manufacturer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...........................................................4
WARNING STATEMENTS....................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Features..............................................................................................12
INSTALLATION
Before Installing...............................................................................................15
Choosing the Proper Location........................................................................16
Leveling the Appliance ....................................................................................21
Reversing the Door ..........................................................................................21
Installing the Vent Kit ......................................................................................23
Stacking the Appliance ....................................................................................24
Venting the Dryer.............................................................................................25
Connecting Gas Dryers....................................................................................27
Connecting Electric Dryers..............................................................................28
Connecting the Water Inlet Hose...................................................................33
Final Installation Check ...................................................................................35
OPERATION
Before Use ........................................................................................................38
Loading the Dryer ............................................................................................39
Control Panel ....................................................................................................41
Dry Cycles..........................................................................................................43
Cycle Modifiers .................................................................................................49
Options and Extra Functions ..........................................................................50
SMART FUNCTIONS
LG ThinQ Application.......................................................................................53
Smart Diagnosis ...............................................................................................55
MAINTENANCE

Regular Cleaning..............................................................................................57
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service................................................................................59

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Safety for a Dryer
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious
injury, death or property damage.
Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
Install all clothes dryer in accordance with the installation
instructions of the manufacturer of the dryer.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious
injury, death or property damage.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
- Do not operate any appliance.
- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
- Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or your gas supplier.

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Safety Messages
WARNING - Risk of Fire
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions and local codes.
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified
installer.
• Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting
materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must
be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer
as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting
materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap
lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and
increase the risk of fire.
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all
installation instructions.
This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations
that can cause risks. Read the part with this symbol carefully
and follow the instructions in order to avoid risks.
WARNING
This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can
cause the minor injury or damage to the appliance.

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WARNING STATEMENTS
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or
injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Installation
• Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the
use of long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.
• Before use, the appliance must be properly installed as described in
this manual.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to
avoid electrical overload.
• The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded by
qualified service personnel in accordance with local codes.
• Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before
installing or servicing the appliance.
• When moving or installing the appliance in a different location, call
qualified service personnel for installation and service.
• Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging
material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation.
• Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people.
• This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for mobile
installations such as in RVs, trailers, or aircraft.
• This appliance must be positioned near to an electrical power supply.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
• When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch,
crush, or damage the power cord.
• Do not install the appliance in humid spaces.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the
appliance is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons

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covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.
• Place the appliance at least 18 inches above the floor for a garage
installation.
• Do not use sheet metal screws or other fasteners which extend into
the duct that could catch lint and reduce the efficiency of the exhaust
system. Secure all joints with duct tape.
• Use only rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal 4-inch diameter duct inside
the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. Use of plastic or
other combustible ductwork may cause a fire. Punctured ductwork
may cause a fire if it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in use
or during installation.
• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter with no
obstructions. The exhaust duct should be kept as short as possible.
Make sure to clean any old ducts before installing your new dryer.
• Rigid, semi-rigid or flexible metal ducting is recommended for use
between the dryer and the wall. All non-rigid metal transition duct
must be UL-listed. Use of other materials for the transition duct could
affect the drying time.
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you should obtain the
necessary ductwork locally. The end cap should have hinged
dampers to prevent backdraft when the dryer is not in use.
• Gas dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside.
• The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the outside of the
dwelling. If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and
large amounts of moisture will be expelled into the laundry area. An
accumulation of lint in any area of the home may create a health and
fire hazard.
• Do not install near another heat source such as a stove, oven or
heater.
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding
areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
• The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching
device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by a utility.

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• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may
present a risk of electronic shock only during servicing. Service
personnel - do not contact the following parts while the appliance is
energized: CONTROL BOARD
Operation
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken
parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• Repair or immediately replace all power cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
• If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke
coming from the appliance, unplug it immediately, and contact an LG
Electronics customer information center.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip
the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord or adapter with this appliance.
• Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet
hands.
• Do not modify or extend the power cord.
• If the appliance has been submerged, contact an LG Electronics
customer information center for instructions before resuming use.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of
combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door of the appliance.
• Do not allow children to play on, in or with the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.) do not operate
this or any other appliance. Open a window or door to ventilate the
area immediately.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-
water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the appliance turn on all hot
water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes.
This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
• Fix the drain hose securely in place.
• Do not put oily or greasy clothing, candles or flammable materials on
top of the appliance.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
• Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, soiled with or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents,
vegetable oil, cooking oil or other flammable or explosive substances,
as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials.
• Do not store plastic, paper, or clothing that may burn or melt on top
of the dryer during operation.
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four potentially
hazardous substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete
combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

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• Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly
venting the dryer to the outdoors.
• Always check the inside of the appliance for foreign objects before
operating.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your appliance. Items
contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction
that could cause a load to catch fire. To reduce the risk of fire due to
contaminated loads, the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs
without heat (cool down period). Avoid stopping a tumble dryer
before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
• Do not let children or pets climb inside the dryer drum.
• Do not put living animals such as pets inside the appliance.
• Do not put any part of your body, such as your hands or feet, or metal
objects under the appliance.
• Do not let your hand get pinched when opening or closing the dryer
door.
Maintenance
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and
servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only
authorized factory parts
• Do not disassemble or repair the appliance by yourself.
• Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins.
• Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before cleaning and
attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF
position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.
• Remove the door before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting
trapped inside.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric
shock.

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• The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned
periodically by qualified service personnel.
• Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may
present a risk of electronic shock only during servicing. Service
personnel - do not contact the following parts while the appliance is
energized: CONTROL BOARD
Steam
• Do not open the dryer door during a STEAM CYCLE.
• Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after a STEAM
CYCLE.
• On models with a steam feeder tank, do not fill the steam feeder with
hot water (over 86 ℉/ 30 ℃), gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances.
Grounding Instructions
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service personnel if you are in doubt whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by
providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
• The appliance must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet.
Electrical shock may result if the appliance is not properly grounded.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded. Failure to follow these
instructions may create an electric shock hazard and/or a fire hazard.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Features
The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject
to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
Front View
a Control Panel
b Lint filters
c Leveling feet
d Reversible door
Rear View
a Power Cord (for Gas Models)

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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b Gas Connection (for Gas Models)
c Exhaust Duct Oulet
d Terminal Block Access Panel (for Electric Models)
e Water Inlet Hose Connection (for Steam Models)
Product Specifications
Accessories
Included Accessories
a Drying Rack (on some models)
b Inlet Hose-Short
c Inlet Hose-Long
Model DF22*V2BR* / DF22*V2SBR* / DF50*V2BR*
Electrical Requirements
Gas : 120 V~ 60 Hz, 400 W
Electric : 120/240 V~ 60 Hz, 5550 W
Min. / Max. Water Pressure 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)
Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height) 27'' X 30 1/8'' X 39'' (68.6 cm X 76.5 cm X 99 cm)
Maximum Depth with Door Open 51 3/8'' (130.5 cm)
Net Weight
Gas : 136.03 lb (61.7 kg) - 139.34 lb (63.2 kg)
Electric : 121.9 lb (55.3 kg) - 125.3 lb (56.8 kg)
Capacity Steam Cycle
7.4 cu.ft. (8 lb / 3.6 kg)
Normal Cycle 7.4 cu.ft. (24.3 lb / 11 kg)
Gas Requirements
NG: 4 - 10.5-inch (10.2 - 26.7 cm) WC
LP: 8 - 13-inch (20.4 - 33.1 cm) WC

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Optional Accessories (sold separately)
a Pedestal
b Stacking kit
c Side vent kit (Kit No. 383EEL9001B)
NOTE
• For your safety and extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not
responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of unauthorized components or
parts.

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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
Before Installing
Installation Overview
Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this dryer or transporting it to
another location.
a Choose the proper location.
b Level the appliance.
c Vent the appliance.
d Connect the inlet hose (for steam models)
e Connect the Gas / Electric dryer.
• Purchase a UL-listed, 3-wire or 4-wire power cord kit with UL-listed strain relief (electric dryer only)
f Plug in the power cord.
g Installation test and test run.
• Refer to the
Prueba del sistema de escape section in INSTALACIÓN .

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Choosing the Proper
Location
WARNING
• Read all installation instructions completely
before installing and operating the appliance. It
is important that you review this entire manual
before installing and using the appliance.
Detailed instructions concerning electrical
connections and additional requirements are
provided on the following pages.
Exhaust
• The location must allow for proper exhaust
installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to
the outdoors.
Electricity
Use an individual, grounded electrical outlet
located within 61 cm of either side of the appliance.
WARNING
• Do not install or store the appliance in an area
where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
NOTE
• Check code requirements that limit, or do not
permit, installation of the appliance in garages,
mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact
your local building inspector.
Flooring
To avoid noise and vibration, the appliance must be
installed and leveled on a solidly constructed floor
with a maximum slope of 2.5 cm. If required, adjust
the leveling legs to compensate for the
unevenness of the floor.
NOTE
• A sturdy floor is needed to support the total
appliance weight when loaded. The combined
weight of additional appliances should also be
considered.
• Clothes may not tumble properly, and automatic
sensor cycles may not operate correctly if the
appliance is not level.
• For garage installation, you will need to place the
appliance at least 45.7 cm above the floor. The
standard pedestal height is 38 cm. You will need
45.7 cm from the garage floor to the bottom of
the appliance
Ambient Temperature
Install the appliance in an area where the
temperature is over 7 ℃.
If the temperature around the appliance is too low,
the appliance might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. This can result in longer drying
times.

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Dimensions and Clearances
The following clearances are recommended for the appliance.
• Additional clearances should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Installation
-Description Dimension/Clearance
A Upper Ventilation Opening
2 310 cm
2
B Lower Ventilation Opening
2 155 cm
2
C Distance to Ventilation Opening
2 76 mm
D Overhead Cabinet Depth
1 356 mm
E Distance to the Overhead Cabinet/Shelf
2 457 mm
F Front Clearance
2 25 mm
G Depth 765 mm
HBackClearance
2 127 mm

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Closet Ventilation Requirements
Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the
closet. One upper vent opening with a minimum opening of 310 cm
2
must be installed no lower than 182.9
cm above the floor. One lower vent opening with a minimum opening of 155 cm
2
must be installed no
more than 30.5 cm above the floor. Install vent grilles in the door or cut down the door at the top and
bottom to form openings. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are also acceptable.
NOTE
• There should be at least a little space around the dryer (or any other appliance) to eliminate the transfer
of vibration from one appliance to another. If there is enough vibration, it could cause appliances to
make noise or come into contact, causing paint damage and further increasing noise.
• No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet, with Stacked Washer and
Dryer
ISideClearance
2 25 mm
J Width 686 mm
K Height of Cabinet Opening 990 mm
-Description Dimension/Clearance
A Upper Ventilation Opening
2 310 cm
2
B Lower Ventilation Opening
2 155 cm
2
-Description Dimension/Clearance

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*1 Differs depending on the washer dimensions.
Installation Spacing for Cabinet
For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required.
C Distance to Ventilation Opening
2 76 mm
D Front Clearance
2 25 mm
EBackClearance
2 140 mm
F Top Clearance to the Ceiling
2 152 mm
GHeight to the Top of Stacked Appliances
*1
1968 mm
HSideClearance
2 25 mm
IWidth
*1
686 mm
-Description Dimension/Clearance
A Depth of Ventilation Opening
2 178 mm
BBackClearance
2 127 mm
C Depth 765 mm
-Description Dimension/Clearance

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D Front Clearance
2 25mm
ESideClearance
2 25 mm
F Width 686 mm
G Clearance to Top of Cabinet
2 229 mm
-Description Dimension/Clearance