LG DLEX5955W Owner's Manual - Page 35

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. Problem Possible Causes Dryer will not • Power cord is not properly turn on plugged in. • House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. Dryer does not heat • House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. • Gas supply or service turned off (gas models only). Greasy or dirty • Fabric softener used spots on clothes incorrectly. • Clean and dirty clothes being dried together. • Clean and dirty clothes being dried together. Display shows error code tE1 or tE2 Lint on clothes • Thermistor is malfunctioning. • Lint filter not cleaned properly. • Laundry not sorted properly. Excess static in clothes after drying • Excess static in clothes. • Dryer is overloaded. • Tissue, paper, etc., left in pockets. • Fabric softener not used or used incorrectly. • Clothes dried too long (overdried). 2 bars are displayed in FLOW SENSE indicator • Drying synthetics, permanent press, or synthetic blends. • 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 SENSE indicator • Ductwork is too long or has too many turns/restrictions. • Significant blockage of the ductwork due to lint buildup or debris. Solutions •  Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded outlet matching the dryer's rating plate. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. • Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. • Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open. • Confirm and follow the instructions provided with your fabric softener. • Make sure to use your dryer to dry only clean items, because dirty items can soil clean clothes placed in the same or subsequent loads. • Stains on dried clothes are actually stains that weren't removed during the washing process. Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned according to the instructions for your washer and detergent. • Turn off the dryer and call for service. • Make 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. • Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white cotton towel) and should be dried separately from clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen pants). • See the Excess static in clothes after drying section below. • Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying. • Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying clothes. • Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. • Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time, or use SENSOR DRY cycles. • These materials can cause static buildup. Try using a fabric softener. • 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. 35