LG Electronics Clothes Dryer DLE3777W User Manual

Electric and Gas Dryer

DLE5977W/DLG5988W

DLE5977B/DLG5988B

DLE3777W/DLG3788W

P/No.: 3828EL3003A

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Part 1

SPECIFICATIONS

I Name

: Electric and Gas Dryer

I Power supply

: Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed

information.

I Size

: 68.6X98.3X76.1(cm)

I Dryer capacity : IEC 7.3cu.ft.

I Weight(Ibs) : 126

Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.

I ACESSORIES

Dryer rack (1 each)

Stacking kit (1 each)

Purchased Separately

Pedestal (1 each)

Purchased Separately

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Part 2

IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SEEKING WARRANTY ASSISTANCE

Warranty Service. The warranty for your dryer is printed the end of this manual.

Warranty service is available by contacting your nearest LG Service Center and, for warranty period

from the date of purchase, if this dryer is installed and operated according to the instructions in this

manual, LG will repair or replace any of its mechanical or electrical parts if they are defective in

material or workmanship.

WARNING!

For your safety, the recommendations in this manual must be followed. To reduce the risk

of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or

death when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

Warranty Restriction: If the dryer is subjected to other than private family use, all warranty

coverage is effective for only 90 days.

You will need the complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. We recommend

that you staple your sales slip or cancelled check here, because proof of original purchase date is

needed to obtain warranty service. Your dryer’s model and serial numbers are located on the Model

and Serial Number Plate located on the front of the dryer behind the door.

Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new LG dryer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

❈ Staple your receipt hear.

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IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

to help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal or property injury

when using your dryer, please exercise care and follow basic safety precautions,

including the following:

1) Read all instructions before using the appliance.

8) Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

attempt any servicing unless specifically

2) Do not dry articles that have come into contact with

gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable

or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

recommended in the user-maintenance instructions.

9) Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam

rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

3) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

Close supervision of children is necessary when

using the appliance.

10) Clean lint screen before or after each load.

11) Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of

lint, dust, and dirt.

4) Before the appliance is removed from service or

discarded, remove the door to the drying

compartment.

12) The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct

should be cleaned periodically by qualified service

personnel.

5) Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is

moving.

13) 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.

6) Do not install or store this appliance where it will be

exposed to the weather.

7) Do not tamper with controls.

14) Do not use fabric softners or products to eliminate

static unless recommended by the manufacturer of

the fabric softner or product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 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 properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

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.

WARNING - 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.

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Part 2

IMPORTANT WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL

GAS:

• Do not try to light a match or cigarette, or turn

on any gas or electrical appliance.

WARNING!

• Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not

use any phone in your building.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such

as gasoline, away from dryer.

• Place dryer at least 18 inches above the floor

for a garage installation.

• Clear the room, building or area of all

occupants.

• Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion or fire.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions carefully.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

California safe drinking water and

toxic enforcement act

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric

shock, property damage, personal injury or death

when using this appliance, please follow all

instructions and information, including those in

this manual and instructions and information

provided by your gas supplier, including the

following:

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.

• Do not store or use any gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents any other flammable vapors or

liquids in the area surrounding this appliance.

• Do not dry anything that has ever had anything

flammable on it, even after washing.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize

combustion. Exposure to these substances can be

minimized further by properly venting the dryer

to the outdoors.

• No washer can completely remove oil. Do not

dry any articles that have ever had any kind of

oil on them, including cooking oil.

• Articles containing foam, rubber, rubber-like

materials, plastic or similar materials should be

dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in

fire, death or serious injury.

• A qualified service person or company must

perform installation and service of this

appliance.

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Part 3

INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

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.

Installing Your Dryer in a Closet or Recessed

STEP 1: Positioning the Dryer.

Area. Following are instructions concerning and the

minimum clearances required for any closet, recessed

area, or customized under-counter installation:

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.

• 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.

49.8”

(126.4 cm)

14" max

(35.6 cm)

(7.6 cm)

38.7”

(98.3 cm)

48"²

18"

(45.72 cm)

(310 cm²)

24"²

(155 cm²)

27”

(68.6 cm)

29.96”

(76.1 cm)

(7.6 cm)

29.96"

(2.54 cm)

(76.1 cm) (2.54 cm)

* Most installations require a minimum 5 ^1/2in.

(14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust

vent with elbow.

(0 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

(0 cm)

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INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer

until it is level from left to right and from front to

back. The leveling legs must remain firmly on the

floor and the dryer should not rock. The maximum

slope of the dryer from left to right or from front to

back should not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch). If the dryer

is not level, and if the slope exceeds 2.5 cm (1 inch),

a load may not tumble properly and internal sensors

may malfunction. Note: Other sections of this

manual also provide important information

concerning the placement of and clearances for your

dryer. Please review this entire manual before

proceeding with any installation.

STEP 2: Procedure for Reversing

the Door

The door on your dryer can be installed to open

either to the left or the right. Follow these

procedures to reverse the direction in which your

door opens:

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INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

I ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

STEP 3: Connecting the Exhaust

and Venting System.

1. Remove screw & exhaust duct.

In addition to the following warnings, please refer

to manual section on Exhaust Requirements and

Maintenance. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of

fire, combustion, and gas accumulation, the dryer

must be vented to the outdoors. Please follow the

instructions (and all others in this manual) very

carefully.

2. Detach and remove the bottom, left, or right

side knockout as desired.

(Right side vent not avilable on gas dryer.)

Attach

hole

• Do not use thin plastic or foil ducting.

3. Reconnect the new duct[11 in(28cm)] to the

blower housing, and Fixing the duct to the

base.

• Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flexible metal

duct (note: venting materials are not supplied with

the dryer, and you should obtain the venting

materials necessary for proper installation)

• Position the dryer where the exhaust duct is

shorter as possible

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

• The male end of each section of exhaust duct must

point away from the dryer

4. Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct.

• Use fewer elbow joints as possible

• Use duct tape on all duct joints

Wrap duct tape around joint.

• Insulate ductwork that runs through unheated

areas in order to reduce condensation and lint

build-up on pipe walls; and

• PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FAILURE TO

EXHAUST THE DRYER CORRECTLY WILL

VOID THE DRYER’S WARRANTY.

5. Insert elbow duct assembly first, through the

side opening and connect the elbow to the

dryer internal duct.

WARNING!

• Use a heavy metal vent.

• Do not use a plastic vent.

• Do not use a metal foil vent.

• Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or fire.

• Clean old ducts before installing this dryer

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INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER

STEP 4: Connection of Gas Supply

STEP 5: Electrical Plug Connections

for Electric Dryer Only.

(Gas dryer only). In addition to the following,

please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements

and Instructions.

Following are several warnings and instructions

concerning making the electrical connection for

electric dryers. More detailed information

concerning the electrical connection is provided at

the manual section entitled Electrical Requirements

For Electric Dryer and it is important that you

thoroughly review that section, and the remainder of

this manual, before taking any steps to install or use

this dryer.

1. Use only a new U.L. listed No. 10 (copper wire

only) three conductor power supply cord kit rated

240 Volts (minimum) 30 Amperes and labeled as

suitable for use in a clothes dryer.

1. New stainless steel flexible connector. Use this type of

connector only if allowed by local codes. Use Design AGA

Certified Connector.

2. Four-wire cord is required for manufactured

(mobile) home installations and use and where

local codes do not allow grounding of this

appliance through neutral.

2. 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas pressure)

3. Equipment Shut-Off Valve-

Installed within 6’ (1.8 m) of dryer

3. The wiring diagram is provided inside the dryer

control hood. Label all wires prior to

disconnection when servicing the dryer, because

wiring errors can cause serious injury to you and

your dryer.

4. Iron Pipe. Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m)

Use 3/8" pipe. Longer than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 1/2" pipe.

5. 3/8" N.P.T. Gas Connection

1. Confirm that the type of gas available in your

laundry room is appropriate for the dryer. The

dryer is prepared for Natural Gas with a 3/8"

NPT gas connection.

4. For additional instruction on connecting the dryer

to an electrical power source, please refer to this

manual’s section on Electrical Requirements and

Electric Dryer.

2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas

connection at the back of the dryer. Make sure

that you don’t damage the threads of the gas

connection pipe when you remove the shipping

cap.

WARNING!

• Use a new UL approved 30 amp power

supply cord or 10 gauge solid copper wire.

• Use a UL approved strain relief.

• Disconnect power before making electrical

connections.

3. Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gas

supply using a new flexible stainless steel

connector (as noted below, only use a new

stainless steel flexible connector if allowed by

your local codes).

• Connect neutral wire(white or center wire) to

center terminal.

4. Securely tighten all connections between the

dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply. Turn

on your laundry room’s gas supply and check all

pipe connections (both internal and external) for

gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection

fluid.

• Ground wire(green or bare wire) must be

connected to green ground connector.

• Securely tighten all electrical connections

• See installation instructions for complete

instructions.

• Failure to do so can result in fire or electrical

shock.

5. For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection,

refer to this manual’s section entitled Gas

Requirements and Instructions.

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STEP 6: Preparation of the Dryer.

STEP 8: Dryer Airflow.

Prior to the first use of this appliance, use all-

purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent

and water, with damp clothes to remove from the

inside of the dryer drum/drying compartment any

dust or dirt that may have accumulated the inside of

the dryer. Plug in your dryer after reviewing the

following parts on your dryer’s Electrical

Requirements.

Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer

airflow. The adequacy of the airflow can be

measured by evaluating the static pressure. Static

pressure in the exhaust duct can be measured with a

manometer, placed on the exhaust duct

approximately 2 ft. (60.9 cm) from the dryer. Static

pressure in the exhaust duct should not exceed 0.6

inches (1.5 cm). The dryer should be checked with

the dryer running with no load.

Measuring Static pressure

STEP 7: Confirming Heat Source

Operation.

Confirming Heat Source in Gas Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/drying

compartment and, after completing all steps in this

manual for proper installation of this dryer, start the

dryer on a heat setting, as described more fully in

the operating instructions that accompany the dryer.

After the dryer starts, the igniter will glow red and

the main burner will ignite.

Warning: If all air is not purged from the gas line,

the gas igniter may go off before the gas and the

main burner have ignited. If this happens, the

igniter will re-attempt gas ignition after

approximately two minutes.

MAXIMUM STATIC

PRESSURE IN

WATER COLUMN

Confirming Heat Source in Electric Dryers

Close the door to the dryer drum/drying

0.6 inches (1.5 cm)

compartment and, after completing all steps in this

manual for proper installation of this dryer, start the

dryer on a heat setting, as described more fully in

the operating instructions that accompany the dryer.

The exhaust air or the exhaust pipe should be warm

after the dryer has been operating for three minutes.

Manometer

Exhaust Duct

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4) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside

STEP 9: Additional Instructions for

Installation of Your Dryer

in a Manufactured or

using the back, left, right, or bottom panel.

5) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the

back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryer may not be

vented to the outside using the right side panel

because of the burner housing.

Mobile Home.

6) The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely

to the manufactured or mobile home structure,

and the exhaust duct must be made of a material

that will resist fire and combustion, and it is

recommended that you use a rigid or flexible

metal pipe.

The following instructions are applicable to

installations of the dryer in a manufactured or

mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured or

mobile home must comply with the Manufactured

Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24

CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MH

and local codes and ordinances. If you are

uncertain whether your proposed installation will

comply with these standards, please contact a

service and installation professional for assistance.

7) DO NOT connect the exhaust duct with any other

duct, vent, chimney, or other exhaust duct.

8) Make sure the dryer has adequate access to

outside fresh air to ensure proper operation. The

opening for outside fresh air must be at least 25

in²(163 cm²).

The following instructions apply to any installation

of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home:

9) It is important that the clearance of the duct from

any combustible construction be at least 2 inches

(5 cm), and, when venting the dryer to the

outdoors, the dryer can be installed with a

clearances of 1 inch at the sides and back of the

dryer.

1) The gas dryer must be permanently attached to

the floor.

2) The electrical connection for an electric dryer

must be a 4-wire connection. More detailed

information concerning the electrical connection

is provided at the manual section entitled

Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer

10) Please be aware that venting materials are not

supplied with the dryer. You should obtain the

venting materials necessary for proper

installation.

3) To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the

dryer must be vented to the outside.

WARNING!

DO NOT vent the exhaust duct under the

manufactured or mobile home.

DO NOT connect exhaust ducts with

metal screws or fasteners that extend

into the duct.

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Part 4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for electric dryers.

Important Warning: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding

must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local

regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home’s wiring and fuses to ensure that your home

has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer.

120V/ 240V, 60 Hertz, 3-Wire Installation

e) The power cord (pigtail) connection between wall

receptacle and dryer terminal block IS NOT

supplied with dryer. Type of pigtail and gauge of

wire must conform to local codes and with

Instructions for Grounding of your Electric

Electric Dryer:

a) Please note that the wiring diagram is provided

inside the dryer control hood.

instructions mentioned on the following pages.

b) 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.

f) The method of wiring the dryer is optional and

subject to local code requirements. Refer to

examples on next page.

g) You must select the method by which to wire

your dryer according to local code and ordinance

requirements. Sample methods are included in

the following pages.

c) The dryer has its own terminal block that must

be connected to a separate branch, 60 Hertz,

single phase circuit, AC (alternating current)

circuit, fused at 30 Amperes (the circuit must be

fused on both sides of the line). ELECTRICAL

SERVICE FOR THE DRYER SHOULD BE

OF MAXIMUM RATE VOLTAGE LISTED

ON THE NAMEPLATE. DO NOT CONNECT

DRYER TO 110, 115, OR 120 VOLT

WARNING!

Label all wires prior to disconnection

when servicing the dryer, because

wiring errors can cause serious injury

to you and your dryer.

CIRCUIT. Heating elements are available for

field installation in dryers which are to be

conected to electrical service of different

voltage than that listed on nameplate.

d) If branch circuit to dryer is fifteen feet (4.50 m)

or less in length, use U.L. (Underwriters

Laboratories) listed No. 10 A.W.G. wire

(copper wire only), or as required by local

codes. If over fifteen feet (4.50 m), use U.L.

(Underwriters Laboratories) listed No. 8

A.W.G. wire (copper wire only), or as required

by local codes. Allow sufficient slack in wiring

so dryer can be moved from its normal location

when necessary.

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Part 4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection

for your home:

3-wire receptacle

4-wire connection : Direct wire

(NEMA type10-30R)

Important : The places where a 4-wire connection

is needed are , for example, mobile homes and areas

that local codes do not admit the use of 3-wire

connections.

Use the instructions at this section if your home has

a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you

will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,

30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

At least, 5ft(1.52m) of extra length is required in

order for dryer to be able to be moved.

Peel 5 in (12.7cm) of external covering from end

4-wire receptacle

(NEMA type14-30R)

of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in (12.7cm).

Cut 1^1/2in. (3.8cm) from 3 remaining wires. Peel

insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). Shape ends of wires

like a hook.

Use the instructions at this section if your home has

a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) and you

will be using a UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum,

30 amp, dryer power supply cord.

Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under

the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing

rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw

tightly.

3 wire direct

3¹/ "

(8.6 cm)

If this type is available at your home. you will be

connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker

box

1.Take off center terminal block screw

2.Take off appliance neutral ground wire(white) from

external ground connector screw. Fasten it under

center, silver colored terminal block screw.

4 wire direct

(12.7 cm)

3.Connect ground wire(green) of power supply cable

to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.

If this type is available at your home. you will be

connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker

box

External ground connector

Green copper wire of power supply cord

3/4 in. (1.9cm) UL-listed strain relief

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

Neutral grounding wire(white)

Neutral wire(white or center wire)

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4. Put the hooked shape ends of the wire under the

screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing

rightward) and squeeze the hook together and screw

tightly.

5. Put the hooked shaped ends of the other power

supply cable wires under the outer terminal block

screws(hooked end facing right) and squeeze the

hooked ends together and screw tightly.

1. Take off center terminal block screw

2. Put the hooked end of the neutral wire(white) of

power supply cable under the center screw of

terminal block). Squeeze the hooked end together

3. Connect the hooked ends of the other power

supply cable to the center screw of terminal block.

4. Screw strain relief tightly.

5. Place tab of terminal block cover into slot of

dryer rear panel. Make sure cover with screw.

6. Tighten strain relief screws.

7. Place the tab of terminal block cover into slot of

dryer rear panel. Make sure cover with screw.

3-wire connection : Direct wire

Important : The places wherea 4-wire connection is

needed are mobile homes and areas that local codes

do not admit the use of 3-wire connections.

At least, 5ft(1.52m) of extra length is required for

dryer to be able to move.

Peel 5 in (12.7cm) of external covering from end

of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5 in (12.7cm).

Cut 1^1/2in. (3.8cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip

insulation back 1in. (2.5cm). Shape ends of wires

into a hook shape.

External ground connector

Neutral grounding wire (white)

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

Neutral wire (white or center wire)

3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under

the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing

rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw

tightly.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Option 1: 3-Wire Connection with

a Power Supply Cord

lf your local codes or ordinances permit the

connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the

neutral wire, use these instructions. If your local

codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of

a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire,

use the instructions under Section 3: Optional

3-wire connection.

External ground connector

Neutral grounding wire (white)

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

Neutral wire (white or center wire)

3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)

3-wire plug

Neutral prong

Spade terminals with up turned ends

3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief

Ring terminals

Neutral (white or center wire)

3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block

screws. Tighten screws.

1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.

4. Tighten strain relief screws.

2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of

power supply cord to the center, silver colored

terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten

screw.

5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of

dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down

screw.

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Option 2: 4-wire connection with a

Power supply cord.

• lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the

use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing

your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4-

wire connection.

External ground connector

Green or bare copper wire of power supply cord

3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

Neutral grounding wire (white)

4-wire receptable (NEMA type 14-30R)

4-pront plug

Ground prong

Neutral wire (white)

Neutral Prong

Spade terminals with upturned ends

3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief

Ring terminals

5. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block

screws. Tighten screws.

1. Remove center terminal block screw.

6. Tighten strain relief screws.

2. Remove appliance neutral ground wire (white)

from external ground connector screw. Fasten it

under the center, silver colored terminal block

screw.

7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of

dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down

screw.

External ground connector - Dotted line

shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire

before being moved to center terminal block

screw

Center silver-colored terminal block screw

White wire of harness

3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power

supply cable to external ground conductor screw.

Tighten screw.

4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of

power supply cord to the center, silver colored

terminal screw of the terminal block.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS

Option 3: Optional 3-wire

connection.

• If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the

connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the

neutral wire, use the instructions under this

section.

1. Remove center terminal block screw.

2. Remove appliance neutral ground wire (white)

from external ground connector screw. Connect

appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white

or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under

center, silver colored terminal block screw.

Tighten screw.

3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block

screws. Tighten screws.

External ground connector

Neutral grounding wire (white)

Neutral wire (white or center wire)

Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician

4. Tighten strain relief screws.

5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of

dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down

screw.

6. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the

external ground connector screw to an adequate

ground.

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Part 5

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS

120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug

Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for gas dryers.

Important Warning: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding

must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical

Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable local regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician to check your home’s

wiring and fuses to ensure that your home has adequate electrical power to operate the dryer.

Electrical Requirements for Your Dryer:

a) Please note that the wiring diagram is provided

inside the dryer control hood. Label all wires

prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer,

because wiring errors can cause serious injury to

you and your dryer.

V.A.C

120

V.A.C.

b) Your dryer is designed to be used on a separate

branch, polarized, three-wire, effectively

grounded, 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, AC (alternating

current) circuit protected by a 15 Ampere fuse,

equivalent fusetron or circuit breaker.

+ 12

V.A.C.

120

c) Use separately fused circuits for washers and

dryers, and DO NOT operate a washer and a

dryer on the same circuit.

STANDARD 120 VOLT, 60 HERTZ, 3-WIRE

EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED CIRCUIT

Ground

Neutral Side

Round Grounding Prong

Neutral

WARNING!

Do not overload the circuit by operating other

appliances on the same circuit when this

appliance is operating, by using an extension

cord to connect the dryer to the power

source, or by using any adapter to allow

additional cords to connect to the same

outlet.

a) The dryer has a three-prong plug to help guard

against shock. The plug should be plugged

directed into a properly grounded three-prong

receptacle that is rated 120 Volts AC (alternating

current) 15 Amps. This plug, in order to be

properly and fully effective, must be plugged into

a properly installed outlet that is grounded in

accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING!

b) The dryer must be grounded in order to reduce

the risk of electric shock, including a

malfunction or breakdown.

DO NOT modify the plug provided with the

dryer. If it does not fit the outlet in your

laundry room, a proper outlet will need to be

installed in your laundry room by a qualified

service person or company.

c) If your laundry room does not meet the

specifications required by this manual, or if you

are uncertain whether or not your laundry room

meets these specifications, please have a

qualified service person or company, for example

a qualified electrician or your local electric

company, review your laundry room’s electrical

supply for any problems.

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Part 6

GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Following are important instructions and information concerning the requirements for the gas supply and service for

gas dryers. Important Warning: The gas supply and service for a gas dryer must comply with all local codes

and ordinances. In the absence of any local codes or ordinances in your area, the gas supply and service for your gas

dryer must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Cas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

1. Gas supply requirements: Liquefied Petroleum

(L.P.) Gas (2,500 Btu/ft3 (93.1 MJ/m3)) service

must be provided at 10 + 1.5 in. water column

pressure.

6. If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be 1/2

inch IPS. If acceptable under local codes and

ordinances and when acceptable to your gas

supplier, 3/8 inch approved tubing may be used

where lengths are less than 20 feet (6.1m).

Larger tubing should be used for lengths in

excess of 20 feet (6.1m). It is also important that

you use pipe joint compound that is insoluble in

LP gas.

2. Important: DO NOT connect the dryer to the

Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas service without

converting the gas value.

3. A qualified technician must perform the LP Gas

conversion. Contact your local gas service branch

if you require additional assistance or

information.

7. To reduce the danger of gas leaks, explosion, and

fire, please follow and observe the following

instructions and WARNINGS:

4. Isolate the dryer from the gas supply piping

system by closing its individual manual shut-off

valve, during any pressure testing of the gas

supply system at test pressure equal to or less

than 2/1 psi (3.45 kPa).

• Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on the

nameplate;

• Use new flexible stainless steel connectors;

• Use Teflon tape and pipe joint compound

insoluble in LP gas on all pipe threads;

5. Supply Line Requirements. Your laundry room

must have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer.

In the United States, an individual manual shutoff

valve MUST be installed within at least 6 feet

(1.8m) of the dryer, in accordance with the

• Purge gas supply of air and sediment before

connecting the gas supply to the dryer; in order to

prevent gas valve contamination, before tightening

connection between gas supply and dryer, purge

remaining air until odor of gas is identified; and

National Fuel Gas Coide ANSI Z223.1. A 1/8 in.

N.P.T. pipe plug must be installed as shown.

• DO NOT use an open flame to inspect for gas

leaks; instead, use a non-corrosive leak detection

fluid.

WARNING!

• Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas

supply line.

WARNING!

DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the

dryer, any disassembly requires the

attention and tools of an authorized and

qualified service person or company.

• Install a shut-off valve.

• Securely tighten all gas connections.

• If connected to LP, have a qualified person

make sure gas pressure does not exceed

13 in. water column.

• Examples of a qualified person include

licensed heating personnel, authorized gas

company personnel, and authorized service

personnel.

• Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

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Part 7

EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

Following are important instructions and information concerning the exhaust requirements for your dryer.

Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, combustion, or accumulation of combustible gases, DO NOT

exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas

vent, or concealed space of a building. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil

ducting.

Weather Hood

Type

Number of 90°

Maximum length of 4”

(10.2 cm) diameter rigid

metal duct

Maximum length of 4”

(10.2 cm) diameter

flexible metal duct

Elbows

Recommended

65 feet (19.8 m)

55 feet (16.8 m)

47 feet (14.3 m)

36 feet (11.0 m)

28 feet (8.5 m)

45 feet (13.7 m)

35 feet (10.7 m)

30 feet (9.1 m)

25 feet (7.6 m)

20 feet (6.1 m)

4”

(10.2 cm)

Use Only for Short Run

Installations

55 feet (16.8 m)

47 feet (14.3 m)

41 feet (12.5 m)

30 feet (9.1 m)

22 feet (6.7 m)

35 feet (10.7 m)

27 feet (8.2 m)

21 feet (6.4 m)

17 feet (5.2 m)

15 feet (4.5m)

2-1/2”

(6.35 cm)

NOTE : Deduct 6 feet (1.8 m) for each additional elbow.

It is not recommended to use more than 4 90° elbows.

Exhaust Requirements and Instructions:

3. Rigid metal duct is recommended. Do not install

flexible duct in concealed spaces.

1. Venting materials are not provided with the dryer

and you should obtain the necessary venting

materials locally. For example, the outer end of

exhaust pipe must have a weather hood with

hinged dampers to prevent back-draft when the

dryer is not in use.

Non-combustible flexible metal duct is

acceptable. Do not use plastic or thin foil ducting.

4. DO NOT use sheet metal screws on exhaust pipe

joints or other fastening means which extend into

the duct that could catch lint and reduce the

efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure all joints

with duct tape.

2. The exhaust duct must be four 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.

5. To maximize operating results, please observe the

duct length limitations noted in the chart above.

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EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance

Cleaning the Lint Screen

1. Clean the lint filter either before drying each load

or after drying each load. Always make sure the

lint filter is clean before starting a new load,

because a clogged lint filter may increase drying

times.

WARNING!

Disconnect the dryer’s electric power prior

to any cleaning or maintenance.

2. To clean, pull the lint screen straight up and roll

any lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not

rinse or wash screen to remove lint, because wet

lint is hard to remove. Push the lint screen firmly

back into place.

1. After one year of use, the interior and complete

exhaust system of the dryer should be examined

and cleaned if necessary.

2. You should inspect and clean the exhaust duct at

least yearly.

3. Always ensure the lint screen is firmly secured

before running the dryer. Running the dryer with

a loose lint screen may cause overheating and

damage to the dryer and articles being dried.

3. Check the weather hoods frequently to ensure

the dampers are moving freely, that the dampers

are not pushed in and that nothing has been set

against the dampers.

4. A qualified service person or company should be

used to perform this maintenance.

4. Some articles may shed more lint than other

towels (for example, towels made of synthetic

fibers and natural fibers), causing the lint screen

to become congested more quickly. Remove lint

from the lint screen before and after drying these

articles, such as new towels.

5. A Flexible Metal Vent Kit, available at extra cost,

can be used to exhaust the dryer when it is placed

in hard to reach places. This Kit comes in two

pieces, one of which is attached to the dryer and

the other is attached to the wall exhaust outlet.

Following attachment of the two separate pieces

to the dryer and the wall, the dryer may be

returned to its final position, after which the two

pieces themselves can be connected.

5. In the event lint falls off of the lint screen and

into the dryer during removal, inspect the exhaust

hood and remove any lint.

6. Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can

build up on the lint screen, causing longer drying

times. The screen is likely blocked if lint falls off

the screen. In order to prevent this type of build

up, and help ensure proper operation of your

dryer, clean the lint screen with a nylon brush

every six months or, if necessary, more

frequently. The lint filter can also be washed as

follows:

7. Ordinarily, the dryer drum will need no care.

Wipe the exterior of the dryer as required, and

always immediately wipe the exterior of the

dryer in the event any detergent, bleach, or other

washing products is spilled on the dryer, because

these products may cause permanent damage to

the exterior finish of the dryer.

8. Clean the control panel with a damp cloth as

necessary. Warning: spray pre-wash products

may damage the finish of the control panel.

a) After rolling the lint off of the screen with your

fingers, wet both sides of the screen with hot or

warm water.

9. Please clean the lint filter either before drying

each load or after drying each load.

b) Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid

detergent and scrub the lint screen with the brush

to remove the buildup of detergent and fabric

softener.

10. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before

starting a new load, because a clogged lint filter

may increase drying times.

11. Annually remove the lint filter and attach it to

the vacuum duct. See item #2 above.

c) Repeat as necessary.

d) After the residue has been removed, rinse screen

with hot water.

12. Please note that the wiring diagram is provided

inside the dryer control hood. Label all wires

prior to disconnection when servicing the dryer,

because wiring errors can cause serious injury

to you and your dryer.

e) After drying the lint screen with a clean towel,

firmly replace the lint screen in your dryer.

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Part 8

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Following are instructions for starting and using your new dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for

more detailed information. Important Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, read

this entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this dryer.

DLE5977W/DLG5988W/DLE5977B/DLG5988B

DLE3777W/DLG3788W

WARNING!

Explosion Hazard

STARTING YOUR DRYER

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such

as gasoline, away from dryer.

1. Using Your Dryer

Do not dry anything that has ever had

anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result

in death, explosion, or fire.

1. Clean lint screen before or after each cycle.

2. Place laundry into dryer and shut door. See

3. Turn the knob to select the drying cycle you want.

The preset settings for Sensor Dry Cycles or

Manual Cycles will glow. The estimated or actual

cycle time (in minutes) will show in the display.

WARNING!

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any

type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic

must be dried on a clothesline or by using

an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these

instructions can result in death or fire.

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4. Stopping Your Dryer

2. To use a Sensor Dry Cycle

To stop your dryer at any time

• Select an Sensor Dry Cycle.

Press START/PAUSE or open the door.

• Select DRY LEVEL to adjust

how dry you want the load. As

the cycle runs, the control

senses the dryness of the load

and adjusts the time

Pausing or Restarting

To pause the dryer at any time

Open the door or press START/PAUSE once.

To restart the dryer

automatically for the selected

dryness level.

• Select the desired Options.

Close the door. Press START/PAUSE.

• Press START/PAUSE

NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle

was interrupted if you close the door and press

START within 10 minutes. If the cycle is

interrupted for more than 10 minutes, the dryer will

shut off. Select new cycle settings before restarting

the dryer.

NOTE: DRY LEVEL selections can only be

made while using Sensor Dry Cycles. Selecting

MORE Dry or LESS Dry automatically adjusts the

sensed time needed.

5. Loading

3. To use a Manual Dry Cycle

Properly loading your dryer can lower your utility

bill and prolong the life of your garments.

• Select a Manual Dry Cycle.

• Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the

desired drying time is displayed. Tap MORE

TIME or LESS TIME and the time will change by

1 minute intervals.

NOTE: The MORE TIME or LESS TIME

feature can be used with Manual Dry, Time Dry,

and Rack Dry Cycles.

Loading suggestions

Load the dryer by the amount of space items take

up, not by their weight.

Do not overload the dryer. This causes uneven

drying and wrinkling.

Following are sample loads for Super Capacity

Dryers:

Heavy Work Clothes

4 jeans

4 workpants

4 work shirts

• Press TEMP. CONTROL until the desired

temperature indicator glows.

2 sweatpants

2 sweatshirts

• (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, select OPTIONS.

For more details, see Options.

Cotton/Towels

10 bath towels

10 hand towels

• Press START/PAUSE. Be sure the door is closed.

14 wash cloths

• If you do not press START/PAUSE within 10

minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer

automatically shuts off.

Mixed Load

3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin)

4 pillowcases

3 shirts

9 T-shirts

9 shorts

10 handkerchiefs

• If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing

START/PAUSE, press START/PAUSE again.

3 blouses

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Sensor Dry Preset Cycle Settings

Child Lock

This feature allows you to lock

your settings to prevent children

from changing them. You can

also use the child lock feature

to prevent unintended cycle or

option changes during dryer

operation.

Time*

(Minutes)

Sensor Dry

Temp.

Cycles Load Type

HEAVY DUTY

High

Heavyweight, jeans

COTTON/TOWELS

Denim pants, towel

Medium

High

To enable the Child Lock feature:

Press and hold RACK DRY for 3 seconds. A single

BEEP Tone is heard, and CL is displayed. To

unlock, press and hold RACK DRY for 3 seconds.

The indicator light turns off.

NORMAL

Corduroys, work clothes

Medium

Low

PERM PRESS

Permanent press,

synthetics

6. Cycle Descriptions

DELICATES

Sheets, lingerie, blouses

Low

Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load

you are drying.

ULTRA DELICATE

Exercise wear, sheer

curtains, lace

(See Sensor Dry or Manual Preset Cycle Settings

charts.)

Ultra

Low

Sensor Dry Cycles allow you to match the cycle to

the load you are drying. Each cycle dries certain

fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor

detects the moisture in the load and automatically

adjusts the drying time for optimal drying

* Estimated Time with SENSOR DRY LEVEL

(Normal) setting.

Manual Cycles

Sensor Dry Cycle

• Heavy Duty

Use this cycle to get high heat for heavy fabrics such

as jeans, corduroys, or work clothes.

Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of

drying time and a drying temperature. When a

Manual Cycle is selected, the ESTIMATED TIME

REMAINING display shows the actual time

remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual

time in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS

TIME.

• Cotton/Towels

Use this cycle to get medium-high heat for drying

denims and towels.

• Normal

• Speed Dry

Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that

need a short drying time.

Use this cycle to get medium heat for drying sturdy

fabrics such as work clothes, casual clothes, and

cotton jerseys.

• Freshen Up

• Perm press

Use this cycle to remove wrinkles from items,

such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items

wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long.

Use for permanent press and synthetic items.

• Delicates

Use this cycle to get low heat for drying synthetic

fabrics, washable knit fabrics, and no-iron finishes.

• Air Dry

Use the Air Dry Modifier for items that require

drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and

heat-sensitive fabrics.

• Ultra Delicate

Use this cycle to get ultra low heat to gently dry items

such as lingerie, exercise wear, or sheer curtains.

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER

• Time Dry

Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still

damp after an Sensor Dry Cycle. Time dry is also

useful for drying heavyweight and bulky items,

such as bedspreads and work clothes.

8. Modifiers

Use Modifiers to select temperatures for the Manual

Cycles. Press TEMP. CONTROL until the desired

temperature setting glows. Temperature modifiers

cannot be used with the Sensor Dry Cycles.

Manual Preset Cycle Settings

Default Time*

(Minutes)

Manual Dry

Cycles Load Type

Temp.

SPEED DRY

SMALL LOADS

High

FRESHEN UP

Remove Wrinkles

Medium

High

Air Dry

AIR DRY

7. Options

When using Air Dry

You can customize your cycles by selecting options.

This chart shows examples of items that can be

dried using AIR DRY.

Damp Dry Beep

Select DAMP DRY BEEP

to alert you that your clothes

are approximately 80% dry.

This is useful when you want

Type of Load

Default Time*

(Minutes)

to remove lightweight items

in a mixed load to prevent overdrying or remove

partially dry items that may need ironing.

Foam rubber-pillows,

padded bras, stuffed toys

20 - 30

Plastic-Shower curtains,

tableclothes

20 - 30

NOTE: The Damp Dry Beep is only available with

the Sensor Dry Cycles.

Rubber-backed rugs

40 - 50

10 - 20

WRINKLE CARE

Olefin, polypropylene,

sheer nylon

WRINKLE CARE prevents

wrinkles that form when you

cannot unload the dryer promptly

at the end of a cycle. During this

option, the dryer will periodically

tumble.

Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

• Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.

• Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically

during the cycle.

• Press WRINKLE CARE to get up to 3 hours of

heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle.

• Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are

slow to dry.

• Stop WRINKLE CARE at any time by pressing

WRINKLE CARE or opening the dryer door.

NOTE: Air Dry is not available with Sensor Dry

NOTE: If you do not select WRINKLE CARE, the

Cycles.

dryer stops after cool down.

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER

NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint

accumulated from items dried on the rack.

9. Rack Dry

The dryer rack is shipped in place

in your dryer. Remove and

discard any packing material

before use.