LG DLG7188RM Owners Manual - Page 31

8.Problem:It takes too long for my clothesto dry -- --E , Did you properly Sort your loads ot laundry? Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when Creating loads. I • Are you drying large loads of heavy fabrics? Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help reduce find maintain more consistent drying times for large find heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size. • Are the dryer controls properly set'? . Use the appropriate control settings tbr the type Of load you are drying. • Is the lint filter clean before each new load of laundry? , Are the exhaust ducts clear and properly Configured'? Please confirm that the lint filter is clean prior to each new load of laundry. I Confirm through review of the appropriate sections of this manual that lhe exhaust venting ductw0rk is properly configured, Confirm that ae venting !S free Of Obstructions, C0nfirm lhat the outside wa!l dampers are moying ikee!Y, that the dampers are not pushed in, and that nothing has been set against the dampers. • Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit breaker tripped? Check your home's or laundry room's fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers.) • Did you overload your dryer? . Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads. • Did you under load your dryer'? If you are only drying a handful of items, add a few extra pieces to help ensure proper tumbling action. 9.Problem:My clothes are wrinkled ,Are YOUOyer drying_0ur laundrY? _ over drying _a load of laundry Can lead t_o wrinkled Clothesl Try a Shorter drying . time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture. • Are you removing your laundry from the dryer soon after the drying cycle is complete? Remove your laundry from the dryer after the drying cycle ends and either hang or fold the items. l O.Problem:My clothesare shrinking • Are you following the care o ) instructions for your _arment'. • PLM problem To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the care find use instructions for your garment, because some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer. See the Owner's Manual of RLM & PLC modem. 31