LG DLEX0001TM Owner's Manual - Page 39

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TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.) Problem Steam doesn't generate but no error code is shown. Garments still wrinkled after Steam Fresh™. There are no creases left on garment after Steam Fresh™. Garments have static after REDUCE STATIC. Possible Causes • Water level error. • Too many or too different types of garments in dryer. • The function of this cycle is to remove wrinkles from fabric. • This is normal. Garments are too damp or too dry after REDUCE STATIC. Garments are not uniformly damp after EASY IRON. Water drips from door during EASY IRON. • Correct drying options not selected. • This is normal. • This is normal. Steam is not visible during Steam Cycle. Drum does not turn during Steam Cycle. Cannot see steam vapor at the beginning of cycle. • This is normal. • This is normal. • This is normal. The display shows BULKY LOAD. • MORE TIME button pressed. Odors remain in clothing after STEAM FRESH™. • STEAM FRESH™ did not remove odor completely. 2 bars are displayed in FLOW CHECK indicator COMPLETED FLOW CHECK THE DUCTWORK IS FREE FROM BLOCKAGES OR RESTRICTIONS. • Ductwork is slightly too long or has too many turns/restrictions. • Partial blockage of the ductwork due to lint buildup. 4 bars are displayed in FLOW CHECK indicator NEED FLOW CHECK THE DUCTWORK HAS A BLOCKAGE THAT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. • Ductwork is too long or has too many turns/restrictions. • Significant blockage of the ductwork due to lint buildup or debris. Solutions • Unplug dryer and call for service. • Small loads of 1 to 5 items work best. • Load fewer garments. Load similar-type garments. • Use an iron to make creases. • Depends on individual moisture level in skin. • Select load weight manually before starting REDUCE STATIC option. • Depends on the amount or type of garments. • This is steam condensation on door surface. • Steam vapor is difficult to see when the door is closed. • The drum is turned off so that the steam vapor remains in the drum. • Steam is released at different stages of the cycle for each option. • Pressing the MORE TIME button several times will set the cycle for a large load such as a comforter. • Fabrics containing strong odors should be washed in a normal cycle. • Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation Instructions. • Ductwork should be checked/cleaned soon. Dryer can be used in this condition, but drying times may be longer. • Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation Instructions. • Ductwork should be checked/cleaned immediately to remove lint buildup and other blockages. Dryer can be used, but performance and efficiency will be greatly reduced. 39

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
(cont.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Steam doesn’t
generate but no error
code is shown.
• Water level error.
• Unplug dryer and call for service.
Garments still
wrinkled after
STEAM FRESH
.
• Too many or too different
types of garments in dryer.
• Small loads of 1 to 5 items work best.
• Load fewer garments. Load similar-type garments.
There are no creases
left on garment after
STEAM FRESH
.
• The function of this cycle
is to remove wrinkles from
fabric.
• Use an iron to make creases.
Garments have
static after REDUCE
STATIC.
• This is normal.
• Depends on individual moisture level in skin.
Garments are too
damp or too dry after
REDUCE STATIC.
• Correct drying options not
selected.
• Select load weight manually before starting
REDUCE STATIC option.
Garments are not
uniformly damp after
EASY IRON.
• This is normal.
• Depends on the amount or type of garments.
Water drips from door
during EASY IRON.
• This is normal.
• This is steam condensation on door surface.
Steam is not visible
during Steam Cycle.
• This is normal.
• Steam vapor is difficult to see when the door is
closed.
Drum does not turn
during Steam Cycle.
• This is normal.
• The drum is turned off so that the steam vapor
remains in the drum.
Cannot see steam
vapor at the
beginning of cycle.
• This is normal.
• Steam is released at different stages of the cycle
for each option.
• MORE TIME button pressed.
Odors remain in
clothing after
STEAM FRESH
.
• STEAM FRESH
did not
remove odor completely.
• Fabrics containing strong odors should be
washed in a normal cycle.
The display shows
BULKY LOAD.
• Pressing the MORE TIME button several times will
set the cycle for a large load such as a comforter.
2 bars are displayed
in FLOW CHECK
indicator
• Ductwork is slightly too
long or has too many
turns/restrictions.
• Partial blockage of the
ductwork due to lint buildup.
• Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the
Installation Instructions.
• Ductwork should be checked/cleaned soon.
Dryer can be used in this condition, but drying
times may be longer.
4 bars are displayed
in FLOW CHECK
indicator
• Ductwork is too long or has
too many turns/restrictions.
• Significant blockage of the
ductwork due to lint buildup
or debris.
• Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the
Installation Instructions.
• Ductwork should be checked/cleaned immediately
to remove lint buildup and other blockages. Dryer
can be used, but performance and efficiency will be
greatly reduced.
THE DUCTWORK IS FREE
FROM BLOCKAGES OR
RESTRICTIONS.
COMPLETED FLOW CHECK
THE DUCTWORK HAS
A BLOCKAGE THAT NEEDS
TO BE REMOVED
IMMEDIATELY.
NEED FLOW CHECK
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