LG DLE6100W Owner's Manual page 41

Performance
Problem
Clothes are wrinkled. Clothes dried too long (overdried).
• Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time or use
Greasy or dirty spots Fabric softener used incorrectly.
on clothes.
• Check and follow the instructions provided with your fabric softener.
Clean and dirty clothes are being dried together.
• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Soil from dirty clothes can transfer to the clean
Clothes were not properly cleaned or rinsed before being placed in the dryer.
• Stains on dried clothes could be stains that were not removed during the washing process.
Clothes are Garment care instructions are not being followed.
shrinking.
• To avoid shrinking your clothes, always consult and follow fabric care instructions. Some
Lint on clothes. Lint filter not cleaned properly.
• Remove the lint from the filter before every load. With the lint removed, hold the filter up
Laundry not sorted properly.
• Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white cotton towel) and should be dried
Excess static in clothes.
• Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's
• Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use Sensor Dry cycles.
The appliance is overloaded.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for drying.
Tissue, paper, etc., left in pockets.
• Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying clothes.
Excess static in Fabric softener is not used or is used incorrectly.
clothes after drying.
• Use a fabric softener, if available, to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the
Clothes dried too long (overdried).
• Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust settings and
Drying synthetics, permanent press, or synthetic blends.
• These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup. Try using fabric softener, or use a
a lower dry level setting and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of
moisture.
clothes in the same or later loads.
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.
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.
to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged. If it looks dirty, follow the cleaning instructions in
the MAINTENANCE section. With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be
necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
separately from clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen pants).
instructions. Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity.
manufacturer's instructions.
use a shorter drying time, or use Manual Dry cycles. Select a lower dry level setting on
Sensor Dry cycles, if necessary.
lower dry level setting and/or shorter time settings for Manual Dry cycles.
Possible Cause & Solution
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