LG DLG3171 Series Owner's Manual page 46

46 MAINTENANCE
Performance
Problem
Greasy or dirty spots on
clothes
Clothes are wrinkled
Clothes are shrinking
Lint on clothes
Possible Cause
Fabric softener used
incorrectly.
Clean and dirty clothes are
being dried together.
Clothes were not properly
cleaned or rinsed before being
placed in the dryer.
Clothes dried too long (over
dried).
Clothes left in dryer too long
after cycle ends.
Garment care instructions are
not being followed.
Lint filter not cleaned properly.
Laundry not sorted properly.
Excess static in clothes.
Dryer is overloaded.
Tissue, paper, etc., left in
pockets.
Solutions
• Confirm and follow the instructions provided with
your fabric softener.
• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Soil from
dirty clothes can transfer to the clean clothes in
the same or later loads.
• Stains on dried clothes could be stains that were
not removed during the washing process. Make
sure that clothes are being completely cleaned
or rinsed according to the instructions for your
washer and detergent. Some difficult soils may
require pre-treating prior to washing.
• Over drying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled
clothes. Try a shorter drying time or LESS DRY
setting and remove items while they still retain a
slight amount of moisture.
• Use the WRINKLE CARE option. This feature will
tumble the clothes briefly every few minutes for
up to 3 hours to help prevent wrinkling.
• 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. Use a low or no heat setting.
• Remove the lint from the filter before every
load. With the lint removed, hold the filter up to
a light to see if it is dirty or clogged. If it looks
dirty, follow the cleaning instructions. With some
loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be
necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
• Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy
white cotton towel) and should be dried
separately from clothes that are lint trappers (i.e.,
a pair of black linen pants).
• Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity.
Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup
of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a
shorter drying time, or use Sensor Dry cycles.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for
drying.
• Check pockets thoroughly before washing and
drying clothes.