Operation in LG DLEX4000B Owner's Manual.

Before Use and Loading Laundry

Read this first - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating the appliance.

Basic operation sequence 1. Clean the lint filter. 2. Load the dryer. 3. Turn on the dryer. 4. Select a cycle. 5. Adjust settings, if desired. 6. Press Start/Pause to begin. 7. Remove laundry when the cycle ends.

1) Clean the lint filter before every load - Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load. - A clogged lint filter will increase drying time. - If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift it out and remove the lint from the last load. - Reinstall the filter by pressing it down firmly until it clicks into place. - Make sure the lint filter is properly installed before running the dryer. - Running the dryer with a loose or missing lint filter will damage the dryer and articles in the dryer.

2) Load the dryer correctly - Push clothing entirely into the drum and keep it away from the door seal area. - Clothing caught between the door and seal may be damaged or may damage the seal. - If a load is extra large, divide it into smaller loads for proper performance and fabric care. - Tie and secure all strings and attached belts before placing clothes in the drum. - Do not overload the dryer. - For the best drying performance and the most efficient energy use, avoid overloading. - Damp clothes expand as they dry, so leave enough room for items to tumble freely. - Combine large and small items in the same load when appropriate.

3) Sort laundry by fabric and care needs - Sort and dry laundry according to care labels, size, and fabric type. - Group similar items into loads that can be dried with the same cycle. - Different fabrics have different care requirements, and some dry more quickly than others. - Use mesh laundry bags for clothes with zippers, hooks, straps, and drawstrings to help prevent catching, tangling, or damage to the lint filter.

Fabric-care guidance - Some woven and loopknit materials may shrink, depending on quality. - For permanent press and synthetics, do not overload the dryer. Remove permanent press items as soon as the dryer stops to reduce wrinkles. - For baby clothes and nightgowns, always check the manufacturer’s instructions. - Do not dry items made from or containing rubber or plastics, such as aprons, bibs, chair covers, curtains, tablecloths, and bath mats. - Do not dry fiberglass articles. Glass particles left in the dryer could be picked up by other clothes later and irritate your skin. - For woolen items, always follow the fabric care labels before drying. After the cycle, wool items may still be damp. Do not repeat the cycle. Pull items back to their original shape if needed and lay them flat to finish drying.

4) Choose a cycle - Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction until the LED for the desired cycle is on. - The preset temperature, dry level, and option settings for that cycle will be shown. - If you press Start/Pause without selecting a cycle, the dryer immediately starts the Normal cycle with the default settings. - Select the Normal cycle if you want to change the default settings.

5) Adjust settings - You may change the default settings for the selected cycle using the cycle modifier and option buttons. - Not all modifiers and options are available on all cycles. - If a selection is not allowed, a different chime will sound and the LED will not come on.

6) Start the cycle - Press Start/Pause to begin. - You can pause the cycle at any time by opening the door or pressing Start/Pause. - If Start/Pause is not pressed within a certain time, the dryer shuts off and all settings are lost.

7) When the cycle ends - When the cycle is finished, a chime will sound. - Remove clothing from the dryer immediately to reduce wrinkling. - If Wrinkle Care is selected, the dryer will tumble briefly every few minutes to help prevent wrinkles from setting in.

Fabric care label reminders - Tumble dry labels may indicate Dry, Normal, Permanent Press/Wrinkle Resistant, or Gentle/Delicate. - Some labels indicate Do not tumble dry or Do not dry. - Heat-setting labels may indicate High, Medium, Low, or No Heat/Air. - Use the care label and the manufacturer’s recommendations to help choose the correct cycle and options.

Control panel basics

The control panel lets you turn the dryer on and off, choose a cycle, start or pause a cycle, select extra options, and read the display for time and status information.

Main controls

Power button - Press to turn the appliance on. - Press again to turn it off. - Important: pressing Power during a cycle cancels that cycle, and any load settings are lost.

Cycle selector knob - Turn the knob to choose the cycle you want. - After you select a cycle, the standard preset settings appear in the display. - For Manual Dry cycles, you can change these settings with the cycle modifier buttons any time before you start the cycle.

Start/Pause button - Press to start the selected cycle. - If the dryer is already running, press to pause the cycle without losing the current settings. - Important: if you do not press Start/Pause again soon enough to resume a paused cycle, the appliance turns off automatically and all cycle settings are lost.

Extra Options and Functions / Cycle Modifier buttons - Use these buttons to choose options for the selected cycle. - Not every option is available on every cycle. - Remote Start: with the LG ThinQ app, you can use a smartphone to control the appliance remotely. - Wi-Fi: press and hold the Reduce Static button for 3 seconds to start connecting the appliance to the LG ThinQ app.

Time and Status Display

The display shows the current settings, estimated time remaining, selected options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display light up.

Status and reminder indicators

Flow Sense indicator - The Flow Sense™ duct blockage sensing system detects blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. - This reminder helps you know when the exhaust system may need attention. - LG says that keeping the exhaust system clean improves operating efficiency and can help minimize service calls.

Clean Filter reminder - The Clean Filter indicator lights at the beginning of the cycle to remind you to check the lint filter. - It turns off when you press Start/Pause.

Cycle Status indicators - Dry lights up when the appliance is in the drying stage. - Cool lights up when the appliance is in the cool down stage.

Reading the remaining time and special indicators

Estimated Time Remaining - When you select a drying cycle, the display shows the estimated drying time for that cycle. - The time changes if you choose extra options. - On Sensor Dry cycles, the cycle time may fluctuate as the appliance recalculates drying time for the best results.

M indicator - Lights when the Normal cycle is selected with the Normal dry level. - It does not light when the Energy Saver option is on. - This feature optimizes drying times and temperatures by detecting the laundry’s characteristics.

Control lock indicator - The i symbol lights when the control panel is locked.

Wi-Fi indicator - The f symbol lights when the appliance is connected to a home Wi-Fi network.

Remote control indicator - The w symbol lights when the remote control feature is activated.

Quick use guide - Turn the dryer on with Power. - Turn the cycle selector knob to choose a cycle. - Review the displayed presets and adjust allowed settings if needed. - Choose any available options using the modifier buttons. - Press Start/Pause to begin. - During operation, use Start/Pause to pause without losing settings. - Watch the display for time remaining, drying stage, and reminders such as Clean Filter or Flow Sense.

What the display tells you - Settings selected for the cycle - Estimated time remaining - Extra options in use - Status messages and cycle stage - Reminder lights for filter and duct checks - Connection and remote-control status

Important notes - Power cancels the current cycle. - Not all options work with every cycle. - If a paused cycle is not resumed in time, the dryer turns off and settings are lost.

Dry cycles overview

This dryer offers Sensor Dry cycles, Steam cycles, Manual Dry cycles, and a Downloaded cycle. To choose a cycle, turn the knob or press the button for the desired cycle. When you select a dry cycle, the light for that cycle turns on.

Sensor Dry cycles Sensor Dry cycles use LG’s dual sensor system to detect and compare: - the moisture level in the clothes, and - the moisture level in the air

The dryer then adjusts the drying time as needed. For these cycles, the appliance automatically sets the dryness level and temperature to the recommended setting for that cycle. The estimated time remaining shows in the display.

Common settings shown for Sensor Dry cycles include: - Dry Level: Damp, Less, Normal, More, Very - Temperature: Ultra Low, Low, Medium, Med. High, High

Normal Use for drying normal items such as: - cotton - linen - shirts - jeans - mixed loads

Do not use this cycle for delicate fabrics such as wool or silk. - Default dry level: Normal - Available dry levels: All - Default temperature: Med. High - Available temperature: Med. High

Heavy Duty Use for heavy-duty clothes like jeans or garments that need extra drying. - Default dry level: Normal - Available dry levels: All - Default temperature: High - Available temperature: High

Bedding Use for blankets or bulky items such as: - pillows - blankets - comforters - sheets - pet bedding

• Default dry level: Normal
• Available dry levels: Very, More, Normal
• Default temperature: Medium
• Available temperature: Medium

Antibacterial Use this cycle to help reduce bacteria. - Default dry level: Very - Available dry levels: Very - Default temperature: High - Available temperature: High

Delicates Use for clothing that can be easily damaged, such as: - dress shirts/blouses - nylons - lingerie - sheer and lacy clothes

• Default dry level: Normal
• Available dry levels: All
• Default temperature: Low
• Available temperature: Low

Perm. Press Use this cycle to minimize wrinkles when drying: - tablecloths - wrinkle-free clothes

• Default dry level: Normal
• Available dry levels: All
• Default temperature: Medium
• Available temperature: Medium

Towels Use for drying towels. - Default dry level: Normal - Available dry levels: All - Default temperature: Med. High - Available temperature: Med. High

Steam cycles LG’s steam technology injects fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier.

Steam SanitaryTM Use this cycle to reduce bacteria on laundry using TurboSteam. - Dry level: Not adjustable - Temperature: High only - Default time: 31 minutes - Fabric type / max amount: - Comforter, Bedding (Single, 1 each) - Children’s Clothing (3 lbs.)

Steam FreshTM Use this cycle to quickly reduce wrinkles and odors in fabrics using steam. - Dry level: Not adjustable - Temperature: Med. High default, available All - Default time: 10 minutes - Fabric type / max amount: - Comforter (Single, 1 each) - Shirts (5 each)

For shirts, the manual specifies 70% cotton / 30% poly blend and says to avoid especially delicate fabrics.

Important cautions for steam cycles: - Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles. - Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after the steam cycle. - Do not use steam cycles with damaged-sensitive items listed below.

Do not use Steam SanitaryTM with: - urethane foam - down feathers - delicate items

Do not use Steam FreshTM with: - wool - wool blankets - leather jackets - silk - lingerie - foam products - electric blankets

Note: Steam SanitaryTM and Steam FreshTM are designed for use with dry clothing.

For Steam FreshTM, the cycle time depends on the load size. You can press More Time or Less Time to change the display to match the number of items: - 1 = 1 item - 3 = 2 or 3 items - s = 4 or 5 items - bIG = a large load such as a comforter

Manual Dry cycles Use Manual Dry cycles when you want to select a specific drying time. When a Manual Dry cycle is selected, the actual time remaining appears on the display. You can change the time during the cycle by pressing More Time or Less Time.

Speed Dry Use this cycle to quickly dry a small load of laundry. - Dry level: Not adjustable - Temperature: High default, available All

Air Dry Use this cycle to dry items that can be tumble dried without using heat, such as plastics or rubber. - Dry level: Not adjustable - Temperature: Not adjustable

Special drying cycle Downloaded This cycle lets you download a new, specialized drying cycle to the appliance with a smartphone. - Refer to the LG ThinQ smartphone application to see the cycles available for download.

Choosing the right cycle - Use Sensor Dry for everyday loads and when you want the dryer to automatically adjust drying time. - Use Steam SanitaryTM when you want steam-based bacteria reduction on the approved load types listed above. - Use Steam FreshTM to help reduce wrinkles and odors in dry clothes. - Use Manual Dry when you want a fixed drying time. - Use Air Dry only for items that can be tumble dried without heat. - Use Downloaded if you have added a specialized cycle through LG ThinQ.

Selectable options and cycle features

Your dryer includes cycle modifiers and extra options that let you adjust drying for different fabrics, load sizes, and convenience needs. Not every option works with every cycle. If you press a button for an option that is not allowed for the selected cycle, the dryer chimes twice and the setting does not change.

Before you use options

• Select the drying cycle first.
• Adjust the cycle settings, if needed, using the modifier buttons.
• Then press the option button you want.
• The LED for a selected option lights up when that option is turned on.

Cycle modifiers

Dry Level Use Dry Level to choose how dry you want the load.

• Press the Dry Level button repeatedly to scroll through the available settings.
• The dryer changes the cycle time automatically based on the setting you choose.
• More or Very increases the cycle time.
• Less or Damp decreases the cycle time.
• Use Less or Damp for items you want to iron.

Temp. Use Temp. to adjust the drying temperature for fabric care.

• Press the Temp. button repeatedly to scroll through the available settings.
• This lets you tailor the heat to the load.

Time Dry Time Dry lets you choose a drying time manually.

• Available time: 20 to 60 minutes
• Time changes in 10-minute increments
• Use this for small loads or to remove wrinkles
• The default temperature is High, and you can adjust it
• Dry Level cannot be adjusted in Time Dry
• Time Dry can be used with Reduce Static and Wrinkle Care
• Use the More Time / Less Time buttons to change the time in 5-minute increments

Signal The Signal function controls the sounds the dryer makes.

• The dryer plays a melody when a cycle is finished.
• The buttons also make a sound when pressed.
• To turn the sounds on or off, press the Signal button.
• Alert sounds will still be audible.

Extra options

TurboSteam TurboSteam adds steam to a cycle to help reduce wrinkles and odor in fabrics.

How to use it: 1. Turn on the dryer and select the desired cycle. 2. Set any cycle modifiers you want. 3. Press the TurboSteam button. 4. Press Start/Pause to start the cycle.

Important notes: - Damp and Less dry levels cannot be selected when TurboSteam is on. - If the filter or duct is clogged, this option may not work as well. - The drum stops during operation so steam can stay inside.

Reduce Static Reduce Static adds steam late in the drying cycle to reduce static electricity from dry fabrics rubbing together.

How to use it: 1. Turn on the dryer and select the desired cycle. 2. Set any cycle modifiers you want. 3. Press the Reduce Static button. 4. Press More Time or Less Time to adjust the steam time for the load size. The available settings are 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, or 18 items. 5. Press Start/Pause to start the cycle.

Important notes: - Damp and Less dry levels cannot be selected when Reduce Static is on. - Steam may not be clearly visible during use. That is normal. - Do not use steam with delicate fabrics such as wool, silk, or easily discolored fabrics. - If the filter or duct is clogged, this option may not work as well. - The drum stops during operation so steam can stay inside.

Energy Saver Energy Saver helps reduce energy use on the Normal cycle, depending on load size.

• When this option is selected, the cycle begins with an air dry section.
• Drying time increases when Energy Saver is on.
• Energy Saver is on by default in the Normal cycle.
• Turning Energy Saver off changes the default cycle to the last cycle used.
• To return to the default settings, turn Energy Saver on.
• TurboSteam and Energy Saver cannot be used together.

Damp Dry Signal This option signals when the load is about 80% dry.

• Press Damp Dry Signal before you start a drying cycle.
• Use it when you want to remove items that dry faster, or items you want to iron or hang while still slightly damp.

Wrinkle Care Wrinkle Care helps prevent wrinkles by tumbling the load periodically after the cycle ends.

• It can continue for up to 3 hours after the selected cycle.
• It stops if the door is opened.
• Press Wrinkle Care before you start a drying cycle.
• If you want to select it after a cycle has started, pause the cycle, set the option, and press Start/Pause.
• When the option is on, a rectangle with a dashed line and ENd appears on the display until the feature ends.
• When the option is on, only the Power button works after the drying cycle ends.
• Always turn off the appliance before unloading the clothes.

Drum Light The drum has a white LED light.

• It lights when the dryer is turned on.
• It turns off automatically when the door is closed and the cycle starts.
• You can also turn it on during a cycle by pressing and holding Wrinkle Care for 3 seconds.
• The drum light turns off automatically after 4 minutes.

Control Lock Control Lock disables the controls so cycles cannot be changed accidentally.

• It can help prevent children from changing cycles or operating the dryer.
• The door does not lock.
• Once Control Lock is set, all buttons are locked except Power.
• During a cycle, CL and the remaining time appear alternately on the display.
• Turning off the power does not reset Control Lock.
• You must turn it off before you can use other options and functions.

How to turn it on or off: 1. Turn on the power. 2. Press and hold Damp Dry Signal for 3 seconds. 3. When deactivated, a chime sounds and the remaining time for the current cycle returns to the display.

More Time / Less Time These buttons increase or decrease drying time in 5-minute increments when you use manual drying cycles such as Speed Dry, Air Dry, and Time Dry.

Helpful reminders

• Not every option is available with every cycle.
• If a selected option is not allowed, the dryer chimes twice and the LED does not light.
• Steam cycles can make the door very hot. Do not touch the door during steam cycles.
• Do not reach into the dryer during a steam cycle, because steam can cause severe burns.
• Steam may not be clearly visible during steam cycles. This is normal.