LG Dryer MFL62512805 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALDRYERDLEX5101W DLEX5101VDLGX5102WDLGX5102VPlease read this manual carefully before operatingyour dryer and retain it for future referenc

CLEARANCESIMPORTANT: Follow the operating and care instructions in this manual and your dryer will provide many years of reliable service.It is impor

ENGLISH11Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling feet. Turn clockwise to raise the dryer or counterclockwise to lower it. Raise or lower the lev

12REVERSING THE DOOROpen the door and remove the two plastic hole caps on the catch side by gently prying up with a flat blade screwdriver. Save thes

ENGLISH13CHANGING THE DRYER VENT LOCATIONYour new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also be configured to vent to the bottom or side (righ

VENTING THE DRYERwWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, includ

ENGLISHCorrect VentingIncorrect VentingRouting and Connecting DuctworkFollow the guidelines below to maximize drying performance and reduce lint build

Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to

ENGLISH•Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Failure to do so can result in fire,

18Electrical Requirements for Electric Models Only•This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-groundi

ENGLISH19Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the dryer. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole;

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the LG family. Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with simple opera

CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.)Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the outer covering from the wire. Remove 5 inches of insulation from the ground wire. C

ENGLISH21Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the dryer. Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord opening; then

22CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.)Remove 31⁄2 inches (8.9 cm) of the outer covering from the wire. Strip 1 inch (2.5 cm) insulation from each wire.

ENGLISHTesting Dryer HeatingGASMODELSClose the dryer door, press the ON/OFF switch to turn the dryer on, and start the dryer on a heat setting. When

Your dryer features FlowSenseTM , an innovative sensing system that automatically detects blockages and restrictions in dryer ductwork. Keeping ductw

ENGLISHCONTROL PANEL FEATURESFollowing are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for mo

OPERATING THE DRYER CLEAN THE LINT FILTERIf the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and remove the lint from the last load.

ENGLISHCYCLE GUIDESensor Dry CyclesSensor Dry cycles utilize LG’s unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in

SORTING LOADSFabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels that include instructions for proper care.Grouping Similar ItemsF

ENGLISHTHE DISPLAYThe display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your dryer. When the dryer is turned on,

ENGLISHREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USEYour Safety and the safety of others is very important.We have provided many important safety messages in this

CYCLE SETTING BUTTONSSENSORDRYcycleshavepresetsettingsthatareselectedautomatically. MANUAL DRY cycles have default settings, but you may also

ENGLISHMake 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

STEAM FUNCTIONSUsing the Steam Options:This option injects steam late in the drying cycle to reduce the static electricity caused by dry fabrics rubbi

ENGLISHSTEAM FUNCTIONS (cont.)13To Fill the Steam FeederOpen the lid.2Lift out the steam feeder.Fill the steam feeder to MAX with water.4Place the ste

STEAM CYCLE GUIDE+REDUCESTATICSTEAMDEFAULT TIME39 minutesTEMP.CONTROLDRYLEVELFABRICSTATEFABRIC TYPEMAXIMUMAMOUNT+EASYIRON10 minutesOnly reduce static1

ENGLISHCleaning the ExteriorProper care of your dryer can extend its life. The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonab

Problem Possible Causes SolutionsDryer does not heat• Housefuseisblown,circuitbreaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. • Gassupply

ENGLISHBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)Problem Possible Causes SolutionsDrying time is not consistent• Heatsettings,loadsize,ordampness of clo

a BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)FLOWSENSEindicator light is on during the drying cycle• Ductworkistoolongorhastoo many turns/restrictions

ENGLISHYour LG Dryer will be will repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, duri

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USEwWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, e

40•Replacementproductsandpartsarewarrantedfortheremainingportionoftheoriginalwarrantyperiodorninety(90)days,whicheverisgreater.

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default (Home Use)” setting.Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may

ENGLISHGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric sho

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USESAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATIONwWARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to mini

ENGLISHSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY•Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the ground prong from the power cord. To prevent

SPECIAL FEATURESAEASY-TO-USE CONTROL PANEL Rotate the cycle selector knob to select the desired dry cycle. Add cycle options or adjust settings at the

ENGLISHABLEVELING FEETFour leveling feet (two in the front, and two in the back) adjust to improve dryer stability on uneven floors.FRONT-MOUNT LINT F