Troubleshooting; Before Calling For Service - LG DLEX6001V Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service

Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If your dryer does not
function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service.
Dryer will not
turn on
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
Dryer does not heat
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
(gas models only).
Greasy or dirty spots
on clothes
together.
Display shows error
code tE
Lint on clothes
Excess static in
clothes after drying
synthetic blends.
Display shows error
code PS
Drying time is not
consistent clothing is not consistent.
Clothes take too
long to dry
too long.
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
Clothes are wrinkled
ends.
Clothes are shrinking
followed.
the dryer's rating plate.
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
open.
soil clean clothes placed in the same or subsequent loads.
washing process.
Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned according to the
instructions for your washer and detergent.
high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
dried separately from clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen pants).
softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
settings and use a shorter drying time, or use SENSOR DRY cycles.
pages on this manual.
used (electric, natural gas, or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the
wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the exhaust ducts and lint filter.
longer to dry.
To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy
fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the
cycle.
lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly
and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
tumbling action.
time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture.
WRINKLE CARE option to continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for
your garment, because 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.
Solutions