LG DLE1001W Owner's Manual page 36

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling for service (cont.)
= Problem
Clothes are
wrinkled
Drying time is
not consistent
Clothes take
too
long to dry
Clothes are
shrinking
CHECK FILTER
light is on
during the
drying cycle
FLOW SENSE
TM
indicator
shows four
bars during the
drying
cycle
Possible Causes Solutions
• Clothes dried too long
(overdried).
• Clothes left in dryer too long
after cycle ends
• Heat settings, load size, or
dampness of clothing is not
consistent.
• Load is not properly sorted.
• 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.
• Garment care instructions are
not being followed.
• Lint filter is almost clogged or
full.
• Ductwork is too long or has too
many turns/restrictions.
• Significant blockage of the
ductwork due to lint buildup or
debris.
• The appliance has detected a
restriction in tile external dryer
venting.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Pause the drying cycle and clean the lint filter.
• Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation
Instructions.
• Ductwork should be checked/cleaned soon.
Dryer can be used in this condition, but drying times may
be longer.
• If exhaust restrictions are sensed by the FLOW SENSE
TM
system, the indicator will remain on for two hours after
the end of the cycle. Opening the door or pressing the
POWER button will turn offthe display.