LG DL 700 Series Owner's Manual page 45

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
Odors
Problem
The appliance has an Are you using the appliance for the first time?
unpleasant odor.
• The odor is caused by the rubber material inside the appliance. The odor is normal when
Do you smell an odor during use?
• Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended amount of detergent when washing
• Leaving clothes in the washer or dryer after the cycle ends can lead to odors. Unload
• Keep lint filters clean. Clogged or dirty lint filters can cause odors. After cleaning the lint
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).
the appliance is new and disappears after you run several cycles.
clothes. Excess detergent can build up on clothing and cause odors.
clothing promptly when the cycle ends.
filter, allow it to dry completely before using it.
Possible Cause & Solution
Possible Cause & Solution
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