LG DLE3180 serirs Owner's Manual page 42

42 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Clothes take too long to
dry
Drying time is not
consistent
Possible Cause
Large load of heavy fabrics.
Dryer controls are not set
properly.
Lint filter needs to be cleaned.
House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
Dryer is overloaded.
Dryer is underloaded.
Energy Saver option selected
(on some models)
Heat settings, load size, or
dampness of clothing is not
consistent.
Solutions
• 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. Some loads may require
an adjustment of the dry level setting for proper
drying.
• 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. With some loads
that produce high amounts of lint, such as new
bath towels, it may be necessary to pause the
cycle and clean the filter during the cycle.
• 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.
• NOTE: Due to the design of electric dryers, it is
possible for a circuit problem to allow an electric
dryer to run without heat.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for
better drying performance and efficiency.
• If you are drying a very small load, add a few
extra items to ensure proper tumbling action. If
the load is very small and you are using Sensor
Dry cycles, the electronic control cannot properly
sense the dryness of the load and may shut off
too soon. Use TIME DRY or add some extra wet
clothes to the load.
• If using the Cotton/Normal cycle, deselect the
Energy Saver option. This option reduces energy
use by adding an air dry section to the beginning
of the cycle.
• The drying time for a load will vary depending on
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 duct and lint filter. Even an unbalanced
load in the washer can cause poor spinning,
resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer
to dry.