Troubleshooting For Flow Sensor Dryer - LG DLE3170W Service Manual

8-3 Troubleshooting for flow sensor dryer

• Check the Error Code before you call for service
Error Code
or •Temperature se nsor failure
tE1 tE2
• Humidity Sensor failure.
HS
• Electric dryer power cord is not
or or
PS PF nP
• House fuse is blown, circuit breaker ha s
The display
FLOW SENSE
TM
indicator sho ws
four bars during
the drying cycle
or the display
drying.
restri c tion in the external dryer
venting.
• h C c e t k e h u d t c o c d n i t i n o
If the FLOW SENSE LED is turned on, check the
TM
exhaust system for restrictions and damage. Repair or
replace the exhaust system as needed.
Avoid long runsor runswith multiple elbowsor
bends.
Excess or crushed
Too many elbowsor
transition duct
exhausttoo long
Possible Causes
connected corre ctly, or house power
supply is incorrec t .
tripped, or power outage hasoccurred.
many turns/restri c tions.
ductwork due to lint buildup or
debris.
Solutions
•
•
• Check the power supply or the conne ction of
power cord to the terminal block. Re fer to the
Connecting ele ctric dryers
manualfor complete instru ctions.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse . Donot
increase the fuse capacity . Ifthe problem is a
circuit overload, have it corrected by a qu ali-
o not use the dryer until the exhaust
system has been cleaned and/or repaired.
Usi n g the dryer with aseverely restricted exhaust
property damage.
Chec k the outside dryer vent while the dryer i s
If ther exhaust sy stem is extre mely long, have i t
repairedor rerouted.
Keepthe areaaround the dryer clean and free
of clutter.
Chec k the vent hood for damage or lint clogging.
Make sure the area around the venthood is c lear.
Install ashorter or stra ighter duct run. Seethe
Instructions.
Ductwork should be checked/cleaned soon.
Dryer can be used in this condition, but d rying
times may be longer.
If exhaust restrictions are sensed by the
FLOW SENSE system, the indicator will remain
TM
on for two hoursafter the end of thecycle.
Opening the door or pressing the POWER button
Checkfor blockagesand lint buildup.
Makesurethe ductwork isnot crushedor restricted.
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section of this
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Lint buildup
or blockage
Crushedor
damaged
exhaust