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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL DRYER Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH DLHC1455* www.lg.com MFL71424358 Copyright © 2020-2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev.07_030421...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Final Installation Check 22 OPERATION Before Use Loading the Dryer Control Panel Drying Cycles Options and Extra Functions 33 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application Smart Diagnosis Function 37 MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning Periodic Cleaning Care in Cold Climates 43 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. - Page 4 • Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet hands. • Do not modify or extend the power cord. • If the appliance has been submerged, contact an LG Electronics customer information center for instructions before resuming use.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Always check the inside of the appliance for foreign objects. • 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. To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads, the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down period).
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Page 6: Caution Statements
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION STATEMENTS CAUTION • To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation • Install the appliance on a firm and level floor. •... -
Page 7: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Features The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes. Front View Water Container Control Panel Door Drain Tube Rear View... - Page 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Electrical requirements: Please refer to the rating label for detailed information. Model DLHC1455* Description Heat Pump Electric Dryer Dimensions (Width × Depth × Height) 24'' x 26 3/8'' x 33 1/2'', 45 1/4'' (Depth with door open) 60 cm x 67 cm x 85 cm, 115 cm (Depth with door...
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Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing Installation Overview Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this dryer or transporting it to another location. Choose the proper location. Level the appliance. Connect the heat pump electric dryer. Plug in the power cord. Final Installation Check... -
Page 10: Choosing The Proper Location
10 INSTALLATION Choosing the Proper (38 cm). You will need 18 inches (45.7 cm) from the garage floor to the bottom of the appliance. Location D’’ WARNING D’ • Read all installation instructions completely before installing and operating the appliance. It is important that you review this entire manual before installing and using the appliance. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Dimensions and Clearances The following clearances are recommended for the appliance. • Additional clearances should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. • Additional clearances should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. Installation spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Installation Description Dimension/Clearance...
- Page 12 12 INSTALLATION Closet Ventilation Requirements Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet. One upper vent opening with a minimum opening of 48 sq. in. (310 cm ) must be installed no lower than 6 feet above the floor.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Installation Spacing for Cabinet For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required. Description Dimension/Clearance Depth of Ventilation Opening 7″ (178 mm) Back Clearance 5″ (127 mm) Depth 26 3/8″ (670 mm) Front Clearance 1″...
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Page 14: Leveling The Appliance
14 INSTALLATION Leveling the Appliance and front to back. Make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor. WARNING • Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses. • The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the appliance. - Page 15 INSTALLATION • For safety reasons, two or more people need to work together to reverse the door. NOTE • The appearance of the screws varies and the screws must be inserted differently depending on the position. Make sure that you've selected the correct screw before tightening.
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Page 16: Stacking The Appliance
• If using the 24″ (600 mm) top plate: LG Front Load Washing Machine The appliance may only be stacked on top of an LG front load washing machine. Do not attempt to stack the appliance on any other washing machine, as it could result in damage, injury or property damage. -
Page 17: Connecting Electric Dryers
INSTALLATION Installing the Optional Drain Hose equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dryer. Normally, condensed water is pumped up to the • The dryer has its own terminal block that must water container where water is collected until be connected to a separate 240 VAC, 60-Hertz, manually emptied. - Page 18 18 INSTALLATION • Use a 30-amp, 240-volt, 4-wire, UL-listed power cord with #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. Remove the terminal block access cover on the upper back of the appliance. Install UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through-hole.
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Thread the 4-wire #10 AWG minimum copper Ground Screw power cable prepared in step 1 through the strain relief. Three-Wire Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is required. •...
- Page 20 20 INSTALLATION Terminal block White Wire from Dryer harness UL-listed strain relief Hot Leads of Power Cord (Black and Red) UL-listed 3-wire power cord Neutral Wire (White) Attach the two hot leads (black and red) of the External Ground Wire (If required by local power cord to the outer terminal block codes) screws.
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Page 21: Special Electrical Requirements
INSTALLATION Special Electrical Requirements For Mobile or Manufactured Homes • Any installation in a manufactured or mobile home must comply with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or Standard CAN/ CSA Z240 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... -
Page 22: Operation
22 OPERATION OPERATION Before Use WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Operation Overview Press the Start/Pause button to start the drying cycle. Ensure the lint filter and water container are clean. -
Page 23: Loading The Dryer
OPERATION Loading the Dryer - Curtains and tablecloths - Bath mats NOTE Fiberglass • Do not overload the appliance for the best drying performance and most efficient energy • Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Glass usage. particles left in the dryer could be picked up by your clothes the next time you use the dryer and irritate your skin. -
Page 24: Control Panel
• Remote Start - With the LG ThinQ app, you can use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely. • Wi-Fi - Press and hold the Wrinkle Care button for 3 seconds to initiate the connection of the appliance to the LG ThinQ application. - Page 25 OPERATION Time and Status Display Water Full Indicator • lights up at the beginning of a cycle to remind you to empty the water container before drying. It also lights up when the water container is full and needs to be emptied. Lint Filter Status Indicator •...
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Page 26: Drying Cycles
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 appliance automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. - Page 27 OPERATION Cycle Towels Wrinkle Care Default: Off Cycle Sportswear Description Use this cycle for drying special garments for sports and outdoor wear. Dry Level Not adjustable Dry Mode Default: Energy Saver Available: Energy Saver Wrinkle Care Default: Off Cycle Antibacterial Description Using this cycle helps to reduce bacteria.
- Page 28 Downloaded Description This cycle allows you to download a new and specialized drying cycle to your appliance with a smartphone. • Refer to the LG ThinQ smartphone application to see the cycles available for download. Selectable Drying Options Cycle Dry Mode Wrinkle Care †...
- Page 29 OPERATION Cycle Dry Mode Wrinkle Care † Cycle Dry Level Normal Energy Saver Delicates Very Normal Damp Wool Perm. Press Very Normal Damp Rack Dry Heated Dry Air Dry † This option helps to reduce the energy used when drying clothes by circulating the refrigerant at a lower speed than in the Normal mode.
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Page 30: Options And Extra Functions
30 OPERATION Options and Extra Functions Wrinkle Care Selecting this option will tumble the load Your dryer includes several additional cycle periodically for up to 2 hours after the selected options to customize cycles to meet your individual cycle, or until the door is opened. This is helpful in needs. - Page 31 Use this function to disable the controls. This function can prevent children from changing • Some models do not include the drying rack. To cycles or operating the dryer. purchase a drying rack, contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center or visit the NOTE website at http://www.lg.com.
- Page 32 32 OPERATION NOTE • Turning off the power will not reset this function. You must deactivate this function before you can access any other options and functions. Locking/Unlocking the Control Panel Turn on the power. Press and hold the Wrinkle Care and Condenser Care buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate this function.
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Page 33: Smart Functions
Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on your smartphone. - Control the appliance remotely or check to see how much time is left in the cycle from the LG ThinQ application. NOTE • Once the remote control feature is enabled, you can start a cycle from the LG ThinQ application. - Page 34 34 SMART FUNCTIONS Press the Power button. NOTE • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network Press and hold the Remote Start button for 3 connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, seconds to enable the remote control or errors caused by network connection.
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Page 35: Smart Diagnosis Tm Function
This equipment complies with FCC radiation LG ThinQ application. exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the environment. This transmitter must not be co- Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow located or operating in conjunction with any other the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ antenna or transmitter. - Page 36 36 SMART FUNCTIONS the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application. Press the Power button to turn on the appliance. • Do not press any other buttons. Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of logo.
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Page 37: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • Unplug the appliance before cleaning. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They will damage the finish. Regular Cleaning Cleaning the Inner Filter Pull out the inner filter from the outer filter Cleaning the Lint Filter and then open the inner filter. - Page 38 38 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Outer Filter Remove the dust or lint around the filter inlet. CAUTION • If the lint drops into the filter inlet, it may cause degradation of drying performance and increase in drying time. NOTE • Ensure the side of the filter is closed properly. If you fail to do so, any lint accumulated on the filter may get into the appliance and may cause degradation of the drying performance.
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Page 39: Periodic Cleaning
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Interior Pull out the water container. Wipe around the door opening and seal with a soft, damp cloth to prevent lint and dust buildup that could damage the door seal. Clean the window with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent. - Page 40 40 MAINTENANCE Reassemble the plug onto the drain tube and NOTE reclip the drain tube into its holder. • Warm air is expelled through the ventilation grille. CAUTION • The installation location should have adequate • If the plug is not securely inserted into the drain ventilation to avoid pulling in the air from nearby tube, water will leak out and could cause fuel-burning appliances.
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Page 41: Care In Cold Climates
MAINTENANCE Open the dryer door and leave it open to Press the Start/Pause button to start allow air to circulate in the drum. cleaning the condenser. • The condenser cleaning process takes WARNING about 1 hour. • For safety reasons, do not allow children or animals to climb into the appliance. - Page 42 42 MAINTENANCE Thawing out the Appliance Turn on the appliance and run the Normal cycle for about 30 seconds. Then wait about 30 minutes. Running the Thawing Mode Turn on the appliance and press the Less Run the Normal cycle again. Check if the Time button for 3 seconds.
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Page 43: Troubleshooting
Scan this QR code to quickly access the video search page on the offical LG website. On the lg.com/us home page, click on the Support menu tab to bring up the menu selections. Select Video Tutorials. Type Dryer in the search box on the new page and click the Search button. -
Page 44: Before Calling For Service
44 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service The dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. - Page 45 The door is closed while clothes or foreign substance is caught in the door. • Check if clothes or foreign substance is caught in the door before using the appliance. If water leaks continuously, contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Center. The appliance runs This is normal operation for the Wrinkle Care option.
- Page 46 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Clothes are Garment care instructions are not being followed. shrinking. • To avoid shrinking your clothes, always consult and follow fabric care instructions. Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer.
- Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Odors Problem Possible Cause & Solution The appliance has an Are you using the appliance for the first time? unpleasant odor. • The odor is caused by the rubber material inside the appliance. The odor normal when the appliance is new and disappears after you run several cycles. Do you smell an odor during use? •...
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Page 48: Warranty
Should your LG Dryer (collectively “Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the Product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product (“You”) and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States including U.S. - Page 49 Or by mail: LG Electronics, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35813 ATTN: Customer Service PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES: ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF GENERAL JURISDICTION.
- Page 50 Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics, USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department-Arbitration 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
- Page 51 Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you opt out, neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding. To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the product by...
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