LG DLEX3550W Owner's Manual - Page 41

TROUBLESHOOTING 41 ENGLISH Before calling for service (cont.) Problem Drying time is not consistent Possible Causes • Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not consistent. Clothes take too long to dry • Load is not properly sorted. • Large load of heavy fabrics. • Dryer controls are not set properly. • Lint filter needs to be cleaned. • Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or duct run is too long. • House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. • Dryer is overloaded. • Dryer is underloaded. Clothes are wrinkled • Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Clothes left in dryer too long after cycle ends. Clothes are shrinking • Garment care instructions are not being followed. indicator light is • Water supply error. on during the drying cycle Water drips from nozzle when Steam Cycle starts • This is normal. Solutions • The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat setting, the type of heat 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. • S eparate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take longer to dry. • H eavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size. • U se the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying. • M ake sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the cycle. • C onfirm that the exhaust ductwork is properly configured and free of debris, lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged. • R eset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. • Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying. • If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action. • O verdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture. • R emove items from the dryer immediately at the end of the cycle. Use the WRINKLE CARE option to continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for up to 3 hours. • To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric care 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. Use a low or no heat setting. • Check steam feeder drawer: (1) Make sure steam feeder is filled with water to MAX line. (2) Make sure steam feeder is seated properly and drawer is fully closed. (3) Turn the dryer off then restart the Steam cycle. • D o not use distilled water; the water level sensor in steam generator will not work. • Pump not working. Unplug dryer and call for service. • This is steam condensation. The dripping water will stop after a short time.