LG DLG3601V Owners Manual - Page 32

Restricted or Blocked Airflow, Error Codes, Check the Duct Condition, Error, Possible, Causes

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32 INSTALLATION Check the Duct Condition If the Flow Sense™ Display is turned on, check the exhaust system for restrictions and damage. Repair or replace the exhaust system as needed. NOTE ••When the dryer is first installed, this test should be performed to alert you to any existing problems with the exhaust duct in your home. However, since the test performed during normal operation provides more accurate information on the condition of the exhaust duct than the installation test, the number of bars displayed during the two tests may not be the same. ••Do not interrupt the test cycle, as this could result in inaccurate results. ••Even if the Flow Sense display does not light up during the test cycle, some restrictions may still be present in the exhaust system. Refer to the Venting the Dryer section of this manual for complete exhaust system and venting requirements. Restricted or Blocked Airflow Avoid long runs or runs with multiple elbows or bends. Excess or crushed transition duct Too many elbows or exhaust too long Check for blockages and lint buildup. Lint buildup or blockage Error Codes Check the error code before you call for service. Error Code tE1 or tE2 HS PS, PF, or nP gAS Possible Causes Temperature sensor failure. Humidity sensor failure. Electric dryer power cord is not connected correctly, or house power supply is incorrect. House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred. Gas supply or service turned off. (Gas Model only.) Solutions Turn off the dryer and call for service. Turn off the dryer and call for service. Check the power supply or the connection of the power cord to the terminal block. Refer to the Connecting Electric Dryers section of this manual for complete instructions. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase the fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. Confirm that house gas shutoff and the dryer gas shutoff are both fully open. Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or restricted. Crushed or damaged exhaust

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INSTALLATION
Restricted or Blocked Airflow
Avoid long runs or runs with multiple elbows or
bends.
Excess or crushed
transition duct
Too many elbows or
exhaust too long
Check for blockages and lint buildup.
Lint buildup or blockage
Make sure the ductwork is not crushed or restricted.
Crushed or damaged
exhaust
Check the Duct Condition
If the Flow Sense™ Display is turned on, check the
exhaust system for restrictions and damage. Repair
or replace the exhaust system as needed.
NOTE
•
When the dryer is first installed, this test should be
performed to alert you to any existing problems with
the exhaust duct in your home. However, since the
test performed during normal operation provides
more accurate information on the condition of the
exhaust duct than the installation test, the number
of bars displayed during the two tests may not be
the same.
•
Do not interrupt the test cycle, as this could result in
inaccurate results.
•
Even if the Flow Sense display does not light up
during the test cycle, some restrictions may still be
present in the exhaust system. Refer to the Venting
the Dryer section of this manual for complete
exhaust system and venting requirements.
Error Codes
Check the error code before you call for service.
Error
Code
Possible
Causes
Solutions
tE1 or
tE2
Temperature
sensor failure.
Turn off the dryer and call
for service.
HS
Humidity sensor
failure.
Turn off the dryer and call
for service.
PS,
PF, or
nP
Electric dryer
power cord is
not connected
correctly, or
house power
supply is
incorrect.
Check the power supply
or the connection of
the power cord to the
terminal block. Refer to
the Connecting Electric
Dryers section of this
manual for complete
instructions.
House fuse is
blown, circuit
breaker has
tripped, or
power outage
has occurred.
Reset circuit breaker
or replace fuse. Do
not increase the fuse
capacity.
If the problem is a
circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified
electrician.
gAS
Gas supply or
service turned
off. (Gas Model
only.)
Confirm that house gas
shutoff and the dryer
gas shutoff are both fully
open.