Troubleshooting; Before Calling For Service - LG DLG4802W Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service

Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your dryer does not
function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service.
Problem
Dryer will not • Power cord is not properly plugged in.
turn on
• House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
Dryer does not heat • House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
• Gas supply or service turned off
(gas models only).
Greasy or dirty spots • Fabric softener used incorrectly.
on clothes • Clean and dirty clothes being dried
together.
Display shows error • Thermistor is malfunctioning.
code tE
Lint on clothes • Lint filter not cleaned properly.
• Laundry not sorted properly.
• Excess static in clothes.
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Tissue, paper, etc., left in pockets.
Excess static in • Fabric softener not used or used incorrectly.
clothes after drying • Clothes dried too long (overdried).
• Drying synthetics, permanent press, or
synthetic blends.
Display shows error • Power cord connection is incorrect.
code PS
Drying time is not • Heat settings, load size, or dampness of
consistent clothing is not consistent.
Clothes take too • Load is not properly sorted.
long to dry
• Large load of heavy fabrics.
• Dryer controls are not set properly.
• Lint filter needs to be cleaned.
• Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or duct run is
too long.
• House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Dryer is underloaded.
Clothes are wrinkled • Clothes dried too long (overdried).
• Clothes left in dryer too long after cycle
ends.
Clothes are shrinking • Garment care instructions are not being
followed.
Possible Causes
• Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded outlet matching
the dryer's rating plate.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
• Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully
open.
• Confirm and follow the instructions provided with your fabric softener.
• Make sure to use your dryer to dry only clean items, because dirty items can
soil clean clothes placed in the same or subsequent loads.
• Stains on dried clothes are actually stains that were not removed during the
washing process.
Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned according to the
instructions for your washer and detergent.
• Turn off the dryer and call for service.
• Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. 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).
• See the Excess static in clothes after drying section below.
• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
• Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying clothes.
• Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity correctly. Do not use fabric
softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
• 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.
• These materials can cause static buildup. Try using a fabric softener.
• Check the connection of power cord to the terminal block. Refer to 20-24
pages on this manual.
• The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat setting, the type of heat
used (electric, natural gas, or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the
wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the exhaust ducts and lint filter.
• Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take
longer to dry.
• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture.
To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy
fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.
• Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With some loads that
produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the
cycle.
• Confirm that the exhaust ductwork is properly configured and free of debris,
lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly
and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
• If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper
tumbling action.
• Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying
time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture.
• Remove items from the dryer immediately at the end of the cycle. Use the
WRINKLE CARE option to continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for
up to 3 hours.
• To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric care instructions for
your garment, because 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.
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