LG DLEX3700VSP Owner's Manual page 51

Performance
Problem
Fabric softener used
incorrectly.
Clean and dirty clothes are
being dried together.
Greasy or dirty
spots on clothes
Clothes were not properly
cleaned or rinsed before being
placed in the dryer.
Clothes dried too long (over
dried).
Clothes are
wrinkled
Clothes left in dryer too long
after cycle ends.
Clothes are Garment care instructions are
shrinking not being followed.
Lint filter not cleaned properly.
Laundry not sorted properly.
Lint on clothes
Excess static in clothes.
Dryer is overloaded.
Tissue, paper, etc., left in
pockets.
Possible Cause
• Confirm and follow the instructions provided with your
• Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Soil from dirty
• Stains on dried clothes could be stains that were not
• Over drying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled
• Use the WRINKLE CARE option. This feature will
• To avoid shrinking your clothes, always consult and
• Remove the lint from the filter before every load. With
• Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white
• Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for drying.
• Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solutions
fabric softener.
clothes can transfer to the clean clothes in the same or
later loads.
removed during the washing process. 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.
clothes. Try a shorter drying time or LESS DRY setting
and remove items while they still retain a slight amount
of moisture.
tumble the clothes briefly every few minutes for up to 3
hours to help prevent wrinkling.
follow fabric care instructions. 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.
the lint removed, hold the filter up to a light to see if it
is dirty or clogged. If it looks dirty, follow the cleaning
instructions. With some loads that produce high
amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter
during the cycle.
cotton towel) and should be dried separately from
clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen
pants).
to follow the manufacturer's instructions. 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.
clothes.
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