LG Electronics MFL62512805 manual

O WNER’S MANU AL DRYER DLEX5101W DLEX5101V DLGX5102W DLGX5102V Please r ead this manual caref ully bef ore operating your dr yer and r etain it f or futur e ref er ence. P/No. MFL62512805 www .lge. com ~ ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESP ANOL ~[...]

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG family . Y our new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple operation and high efficiency . Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your dryer will provide many years of reliable service. THANK YOU! INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Installation L[...]

ENGLISH READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Y our Safety and the safety of others is very important. W e 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 safe[...]

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE w W ARNING For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to pr event property damage, personal injury , or loss of life. CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING W A TER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT This act requir es the Gover nor of California to publ[...]

ENGLISH GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, gr ounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by pr oviding a path of least resistance for electric curr ent. This appliance must be equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged[...]

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION w W ARNING For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to pr event property damage, personal injury , or loss of life. Exhaust/Ducting: • GasdryersMUSTbeexhaustedtothe[...]

ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the gr ound prong from the power cord. T o pr event personal injury or damage to the dryer , the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly gr ounded outlet. • For personal safety , this dryer must be properly gr ounded. Fail[...]

SPECIAL FEA TURES A EASY -TO-USE CONTROL P ANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings at the touch of a button. B C D EASY -ACCESS REVERSIBLE DOOR Wide-opening door provides easy access for loading and unloading. Door swing can be reversed to adjust for installation location. UL TRA-CAP[...]

ENGLISH A B LEVELING FEET Four leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. FRONT -MOUNT LINT FIL TER Front-mounted lint filter allows for easy access and cleaning after every load. T erminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Rear of Dryer Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Gas Connectio[...]

CLEARANCES IMPORT ANT : Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your dryer will provide many years of reliable service. It is important that you review this entir e manual before installing and using your dryer . Detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements ar e provided on[...]

ENGLISH 11 Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling feet. T ur n clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to lower it. Raise or lower the leveling feet until dryer is level from side to side and front to back. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor . 2 Position the dryer in the final location. Place a lev[...]

12 REVERSING THE DOOR Open the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on the catch side by gently prying up with a flat blade screwdriver . Save these for step 6. 1 Hole cap While supporting the door , remove the 4 screws, two from each hinge. Set the door aside face down on a protected surface to prevent damage to the door or the work surface. [...]

ENGLISH 13 CHANGING THE DR YER VENT LOCA TION Y our new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear . It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (right-side venting is not available on gas models). An adapter kit, part number 383EEL9001B, may be purchased from your LG retailer . This kit contains the necessary duct components to change the dr[...]

VENTING THE DR YER w W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not crush or collapse ductwork. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fir e or death. • Do not allow ductwork to rest on or contact sharp objects. F[...]

ENGLISH Correct V enting Incorrect V enting Routing and Connecting Ductwork Follow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint buildup and condensation in the ductwork. NOTE: Ductwork and fittings are NOT included and must be purchased separately . • Use4-inch(10.2cm)diameterrigidorsemirigid meta[...]

Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only •  Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the thir d (ground) pr ong from the power cord. Failur e to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. •  For personal safety , this dryer must be properly grounded. Failur e to follow this warning can result in fire, ex[...]

ENGLISH • Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer , service agency , or the gas supplier . Failure to do so can r esult in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector . Failure to do so can r esult in fire, explosion, or death. • A g[...]

18 Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only • This dryer 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 dryer . Failure to do so can result in fir e, explosion, or death. • [...]

ENGLISH 19 Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the dryer . Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole; then thread a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V , 4-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief. 1 T ransfer the dryer’ s ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the [...]

CONNECTING ELECTRIC DR YERS (cont.) Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the outer covering from the wire. Remove 5 inches of insulation from the ground wire. Cut off approximately 1 1 ⁄ 2 inches (3.8 cm) from the other three wires and strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of the three shorter wires into a hook shape. 1 Ground Wi[...]

ENGLISH 21 Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the dryer . Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord opening; then thread a UL-listed, 30 A, 240 V , 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through the strain relief. 1 Attach the two hot leads of the power cord to the outer terminal block screws. Attac[...]

22 CONNECTING ELECTRIC DR YERS (cont.) Remove 3 1 ⁄ 2 inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from the wire. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from each wire. Bend the ends of the three wires into a hook shape. 1 1" (2.5 cm) Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Direct Wire • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on?[...]

ENGLISH T esting Dryer Heating GAS MODELS Close the dryer door , press the ON/OFF switch to turn the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. When the dryer starts, the igniter should ignite the main bur ner . NOTE: If all air is not purged from the gas line, the gas igniter may tur n off before the main burner ignites. If this happens, [...]

Y our dryer features FlowSense TM , an innovative sensing system that automatically detects blockages and restrictions in dryer ductwork. Keeping ductwork clean of lint buildup and free of restrictions allows clothes to dry faster and reduces ener gy use. NOTE: When the dryer is first installed, this test should be performed to alert you to any exi[...]

ENGLISH CONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer . Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information. Important W ar ning: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury , read this entiremanual, including the Important Safety Instructio[...]

OPERA TING THE DRYER CLEAN THE LINT FIL TER If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint from the last load. This will help ensure the fastest and most efficient drying performance. 1 LOAD THE DRYER Load the dryer with the wet laundry from the washer . If the load is extra large, you may need to divide it[...]

ENGLISH CYCLE GUIDE Sensor Dry Cycles Sensor Dry cycles utilize LG’ s unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in the air and adjust the drying time as needed to ensure superior results. The dryer automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. The estimated [...]

SORTING LOADS Fabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that include instructions for proper care. Grouping Similar Items For best results, sort clothes into loads that can be dried with the same drying cycle. Differ ent fabrics have different care requir ements, and some fabrics will dry more quickly than others. T um[...]

ENGLISH THE DISPLA Y The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your dryer . When the dryer is tur ned on, the light in the display will illuminate. ESTIMA TED TIME REMAINING When the ST ART/P AUSE button is pressed, the dryer will display the estimated (SENSOR DR Y) or set time (TIME DRY) remaining, [...]

CYCLE SETTING BUTTONS SENSOR DR Y cycles have preset settingsthat are selected automatically . MANUAL DR Y cycles have default settings, but you may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons. Press the appropriate button for that option to view and select other settings. DRY LEVEL Selects the level of dr[...]

ENGLISH Make sure it is seated evenly on the edge of the inner door rim and resting flat on the inside of the dryer . NOTE: Be sure to remove the drying rack after using the RACK DRY cycle. 2 T o Install the Drying Rack 1 With the dryer door open, slide the rack into the dryer drum. CYCLE OPTION BUTTONS Y our dryer features several additional cycle[...]

STEAM FUNCTIONS Using the Steam Options: This option injects steam late in the drying cycle to reduce the static electricity caused by dry fabrics rubbing together . Change the amount of time for the cycle by pressing the MORE TIME or LESS TIME button, depending on the load (quantity of items). The display will show the recommended number of items,[...]

ENGLISH STEAM FUNCTIONS (cont.) 1 3 T o Fill the Steam Feeder Open the lid. 2 Lift out the steam feeder . Fill the steam feeder to MAX with water . 4 Place the steam feeder in the square barrel, then cover the lid. Lid MAX W ater ONL Y Steam Feeder w W ARNING: •  Do not fill the steam feederwith liquids such as[...]

STEAM CYCLE GUIDE + REDUCE ST A TIC STEAM DEF AUL T TIME 39 minutes TEMP . CONTROL D RY LEVEL F ABRIC ST A TE F ABRIC TYPE MAXIMUM AMOUNT + EASY IRON 10 minutes Only reduce static 12 minutes Follow selected cyc le 45 minutes 47 minutes 27 minutes Dry Dry Dry Dry Wet Wet Wet Comforter Bedding Children’ s clothing Single (1 each) 3 lbs. + REDUCE ST[...]

ENGLISH Cleaning the Exterior Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household deter gent. Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth. IMPORT ANT : Do not use methylated spirits, solvents, or similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive clea[...]

Problem Possible Causes Solutions Dryer does not heat • Housefuseisblown,circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. • Gassupplyorserviceturned off (gas models only). • Resetcircuitbr eakerorreplacefuse.Donot increase fuse capacity . If the problem is a circuit over[...]

ENGLISH BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Possible Causes Solutions Drying time is not consistent • Heatsettings,loadsize,or dampness of clothing is not consistent. • Thedryingtimeforaloadwillvarydependingonthe heat setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural, or LP gas), the [...]

a BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) FLO WSENS E ind icat or lig ht is on dur ing th e dryin g cycle • Ductworkistoolongorhas too many turns/restrictions. • Signicantblockageofthe ductwork due to lint buildup or debris. • Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation Instruction[...]

ENGLISH Y our LG Dryer will be will repair ed or replaced, at LG’ s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship un der no rm al u se , du ri ng t he w ar ra nt y pe ri od ( “W arra nty Peri od”) set for th b elow , ef fec ti ve f r om t he d ate (“Da te o f Pu rch ase” ) of original consumer purchase of the pr oduct. T[...]

40 • Replacementpr oductsandpartsarewarrantedforther emainingportionoftheoriginalwarrantyperiodorninety(90)days,whicheverisgreater . •Replacementproductsandpartsmaybeneworr emanufactured. •LGAuthorizedServiceCenterwarrantiestheir?[...]

This product qualifies for ENER GY ST AR in the “factory default (Home Use)” setting. Changing the fact or y default settings or enabling o ther fea tures may incr ease power consump tion that could exceed the limits nec essary to quality for ENERG Y ST AR. 1-800-2 43-0000 USA 1-888- 54 2 -2623 CANAD A L G Customer Inf ormation Center Regis te[...]