LG DL X408 Series Owner's Manual page 53

Problem
Excess static in Fabric softener is not used or is used incorrectly.
clothes after drying.
• Use a fabric softener or the Reduce Static option, if available, to reduce static electricity.
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
Clothes have damp Very large load or very small load. Single large item such as a blanket or comforter.
spots after a Sensor
• If items are too tightly packed or too sparse the sensor may have trouble reading the
Dry cycle.
• Large, bulky items such as blankets or comforters can sometimes wrap themselves into a
• To dry a few remaining damp items from a very large load or a few damp spots on a large
Steam Functions
Problem
Water drips from This is normal.
nozzle when Steam
• This is steam condensation. The dripping water will stop after a short time.
Cycle starts.
Garments still Too many or overly different types of garments in dryer.
wrinkled after Steam
• Small loads of 1 to 5 items work best. Load fewer garments. Load similar types of
TM
Fresh .
Creases or pleats are The function of this cycle is to remove wrinkles from fabric.
gone from garments
• Use an iron to replace creases and pleats in garments.
TM
after Steam Fresh .
Garments have static This is normal.
after using the
• The amount of static experienced will depend on the individual moisture level in the skin.
Reduce Static option.
Garments are too Correct drying options not selected.
damp or too dry
• Select the load weight manually before starting the Reduce Static option.
after using the
Reduce Static option.
Steam does not Water level error.
generate, but no
• Unplug dryer and call for service.
error code is shown.
Water drips from This is normal.
door during Steam
• Condensation will normally form on the inside of the dryer door during steam operation.
Cycle.
Steam is not visible This is normal.
during Steam Cycle.
• Steam vapor is difficult to see when the door is closed. However, condensation will
Be sure to follow the 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.
dryness level of the load. Use a Time Dry cycle for very small loads.
tight ball of fabric. The outside layers will dry and register on the sensors, while the inner
core remains damp. When drying a single bulky item, it may help to pause the cycle once
or twice and rearrange the item to unwrap and expose any damp areas.
item after a sensor cycle has completed, empty the lint trap, and then set a Time Dry cycle
to finish drying the item(s).
garments.
Some condensation may drip out the bottom of the door.
normally form on the inside of the dryer door if the steam system is operating normally.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution
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