LG DL X385 Series Owner's Manual page 42

42 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Drying time is not
consistent.
Performance
Problem
Clothes are wrinkled. Clothes dried too long (overdried).
Greasy or dirty spots
on clothes.
Clothes are
shrinking.
Lint on clothes.
Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not consistent.
• The drying time for a load will vary depending on the size of the load, the type of fabrics,
the wetness of the clothes and the condition of the lint filter. Even an unbalanced load in
the washer can cause poor spinning, resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer to
dry.
• Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time or use
a lower dry level setting and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of
moisture.
Clothes left in dryer too long after cycle ends.
• Use the Wrinkle Care option. This option will tumble the clothes briefly every few minutes
for up to 3 hours to help prevent wrinkling.
Fabric softener used incorrectly.
• 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 in the same or later loads.
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.
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.
Garment care instructions are not being followed.
• To avoid shrinking your clothes, always consult and 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.
Lint filter not cleaned properly.
• 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. 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.
Laundry not sorted properly.
• Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white cotton towel) and should be dried
separately from clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen pants).
Excess static in clothes.
• Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure 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.
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.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution