LG STEAM DRYER DLGX5966W Instruction Manual

P/No. 3828EL3003V
STEAM DRYER
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Electric/Eléctrica
DLEX5955W
Gas/Gas
DLGX5966W
Before beginning installation, read these
instructions carefully. This will simplify installation
and ensure that the dryer is installed correctly and
safely. Leave these instructions near the dryer
after installation for future reference.
USER’S GUIDE &
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Antes de comenzar la instalación, lea atentamente
estas instrucciones. Esto simplificará la instalación
y asegurará que la secadora está instalada
en forma correcta y segura. Conserve estas
instrucciones cerca de la secadora luego de la
instalación para futuras consultas.
STEAM DRYER
SECADORA
TM
GUÍA DEL USUARIO E
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN
Models/Modelos
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Congratulations on your purchase
and welcome to the LG family. Your
new LG Dryer combines the most
advanced drying sensor technology
with simple operation and high
efficiency. By following the
operating and care instructions
in this manual, your dryer will
provide you with many years of
reliable service.
THANK YOU!
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Choose the Proper Location .................................. 9
Clearances ............................................................. 9
Installation With Optional
Pedestal Base or Stacking Kit.............................. 10
Leveling the Dryer ................................................ 11
Reversing the Door Swing.................................... 11
Changing the Dryer Vent Location ....................... 12
Venting the Dryer............................................ 13, 14
Connecting Gas Dryers .................................. 15, 16
Connecting Electric Dryers............................. 17–21
Special Requirements for Manufactured
or Mobile Homes.................................................. 22
Final Installation Check ....................................... 22
Duct Condition Testing ........................................ 23
HOW TO USE
Sorting Loads....................................................... 24
Loading the Dryer................................................. 24
Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load............... 24
Control Panel Features......................................... 25
Cycle Guide.......................................................... 26
The Display........................................................... 27
Operating the Dryer.............................................. 28
Cycle Setting Buttons .......................................... 29
Cycle Option Buttons .......................................... 29
Special Functions................................................. 30
Custom Program.................................................. 31
Before Using The Steam Functions...................... 31
Steam Functions ............................................ 32, 33
Steam Cycle Guide .............................................. 33
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service...............................35–37
USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Regular Cleaning .................................................. 34
SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
Key Dimensions and Specifications..................... 38
Optional Accessories ........................................... 38
Pedestal Installation ....................................... 39, 40
Stacking Kit Installation.................................. 41, 42
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Safety Precautions ....................................... 3
What to Do if You Smell Gas .................................. 4
Grounding Instructions........................................... 5
Safety Instructions for Installation...................... 5, 6
Safety Instructions for Steam Functions ................ 6
Safety Instructions for Connecting Electricity ....... 7
PARTS AND FEATURES
Special Features..................................................... 8
Key Parts and Components ................................... 8
WARRANTY................................................... 43
Product Registration Information
Model:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
The model and serial number can be located on
the rating plate inside the front door.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your Safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING.
These words mean:
wDANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
wWARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the dryer.
• Before use, the dryer must be properly installed
as described in this manual.
• 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.
• Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum or any
other part is moving.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer
or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Guide or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Before the dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
• Do not use heat to dry articles containing
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like
materials.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening and
adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
• The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
• Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
• Always check the inside of the dryer for foreign
objects.
• Clean lint screen before or after each load.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this appliance or any other
appliances.
• Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
1. Do not try to light a match or cigarette,
or turn on any gas or electrical
appliance.
2. Do not touch any electrical switches.
Do not use any phone in your building.
3. Clear the room, building, or area of all
occupants.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions carefully.
5. If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde, and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5
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 electric current.
This appliance must be equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
wWARNING —Improper
connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
person if you are in doubt as to 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.
This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system or an equipment-
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not
properly grounded.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
• Properly ground dryer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in the installation instructions. Electrical
shock can result if the dryer is not properly
grounded.
• Before use, the dryer must be properly
installed as described in this manual.
Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not
properly grounded.
• Install and store the dryer where it will not be
exposed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to the weather.
• All repairs and servicing must be performed
by an authorized servicer unless specifically
recommended in this Owner’s Guide. Use
only authorized factory parts. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
wWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the dryer in humid spaces. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected,
and sized power circuit to avoid electrical
overload. Improper power circuit can melt,
creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard.
• Remove all packing items and dispose of all
shipping materials properly. Failure to do so
can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
• Place dryer at least 18 in. above the floor
for a garage installation. Failure to do so can
result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
• Keep all packaging from children. Packaging
material can be dangerous for children. There is
a risk of suffocation.