LG Electronics D 5988W Positioning the Dryer, Installing Your Dryer in a Closet or Recessed

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The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation or use. More detailed instructions concerning electrical connections, gas connections, and exhaust requirements are provided at other parts of this manual.

STEP 1" Positioning the Dryer.

Choose a location with a solid floor for your dryer. Place the dryer at least eighteen inches above the

floor for a garage installation. After placing the dryer in the desired location, please confirm that the dryer has the required clearances through reference to the following information and manual sections on

Exhaust Requirements and Maintenance.

If you are installing your dryer in a manufactured or

mobile home, please refer to STEP 9 below for additional instructions.

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Installing Your Dryer in a Closet or Recessed

Area. Following are instructions concerning and the minimum clearances required for any closet, recessed area, or customized under-counter installation:

Additional spacing should be considered for installation and servicing.

Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.

Additional spacing of 1 in. (2.5 cm) on all sides of

the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

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Contents ElectricandGasDryer 29-31 13-1821-22 23-28Iiacessories Seeking Warranty Assistance Important Safety Instructions Ik Warning California safe drinkinq water and toxic enforcement actPositioning the Dryer Installing Your Dryer in a Closet or RecessedProcedure for Reversing the Door Clean old ducts beJbre installing this dryer Connecting the Exhaust and Venting SystemElectrical Plug Connections for Electric Dryer Only Connection of Gas SupplyConfirming Heat Source in Gas Dryers Confirming Heat Source OperationPreparation of the Dryer Dryer AirflowPage Instructions for Grounding of your Electric Electric Dryer Wire direct Wire receptacle Nema type14-30RWire connection Direct wire Wire connection Direct wire Wire connection Option 1 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply CordOption 2 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord Option 3 Optional 3-wire connection Electrical Requirements for Your Dryer Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding PlugInstructions and Warnings Duct Use Only for Short Run InstallationsRecommended Cleaning the Lint Screen Exhaust and Dryer MaintenanceFire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil Using Your DryerDLE5977W/DLG5988W/DLE5977B/DLG5988B DLE3777W/DLG3788WTo use a Manual Dry Cycle Pausing or RestartingTo use a Sensor Dry Cycle Stopping Your DryerSensor Dry Temp Time Cycles Load Type Minutes Cycle DescriptionsChild Lock Sensor Dry CycleModifiers OptionsAnti Bacterial Rack DryTo use the Rack DRY To recall your stored Custom Program IIClean the door and its openingCustom Programming Beeper To store a Custom ProgramProblemMy Dryer Won t Start What to Do #.ProblemFhere is Lint on my ClothesQuestion What to Do ProblemIt takes too long for my clothes to lryWarrantyperiod

DLE 5977 B, D 5988 B, DLE 5977W, D 5988W specifications

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