LG DLEX9500K Owners Manual - Page 47

TROUBLESHOOTING 47 Before Calling for Service (cont.) ENGLISH Problem Drying time is not consistent Possible Causes • Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not consistent. Clothes take • Load is not properly sorted. too long to dry • Large load of heavy fabrics. • Dryer controls are not set properly. • Lint filter needs to be cleaned. • E xhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or duct run is too long. • H ouse fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. • Dryer is overloaded. • Dryer is underloaded. • E nergy Saver option selected Clothes are wrinkled Clothes are shrinking • Clothes dried too long (overdried). • C lothes left in dryer too long after cycle ends. • Garment care instructions are not being followed. indicator light is on during the drying cycle • Water supply error. Water drips from nozzle when Steam Cycle starts The display shows "d80", "d90", "d95" • This is normal. • The duct work is about 80%, 90%-95% blocked.("d80", "d90" or "d95" error code displayed 2 hours only) • House exhaust system blocked. Solutions • T he 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. • Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take longer to dry. • Heavy 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. • Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying. • 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. • Confirm 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. • 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. • 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. • If using the Cotton/Normal cycle, deselect the Energy Saver option. This option reduces energy use by adding an air dry section to the beginning of the cycle. • Overdrying 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. • Remove 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. • Do not use distilled water; the water level sensor in the steam generator will not work. • The pump is not working. Unplug the dryer and call for service. • This is steam condensation. The dripping water will stop after a short time. • D o not use the dryer until the exhaust system has been cleaned and/or repaired. Using the dryer with a severely restricted exhaust is dangerous and could result in a fire or other property damage. • C heck the outside dryer vent while the dryer is operating to make sure there is strong airflow. • If the exhaust system is extremely long, have it repaired or rerouted. • Keep the area around the dryer clean and free of clutter. • C heck the vent hood for damage or lint clogging. • M ake sure the area around the vent hood is clear.