LG D5966W - Manual (Page 31)

T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
(cont.)
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Clothes take too
long to dry • Load is not properly sorted.
• Large load of heavy fabrics.
• Dryer controls are not set
properly.
• Lint fi lter 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.
• 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 fi lter is cleaned before every load.
With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it
may be necessary to clean the fi lter during the cycle.
• Confi rm that the exhaust ductwork is properly
confi gured 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 qualifi ed 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.
Clothes are wrinkled • Clothes dried too long
(overdried).
• Clothes left in dryer too long
after cycle ends.
• 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.
Clothes are shrinking • Garment care instructions
are not being followed.
• 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 and/or the
RACK DRY option.
CHECK FILTER light
is on during the
drying cycle • Lint fi lter is almost clogged
or full.
• Pause the drying cycle and clean the lint fi lter.
2 bars are displayed
in FLOW SENSE
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 SENSE
indicator • Ductwork is too long or has
too many turns/restrictions.
• Signifi cant 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 build up and other blockages. Dryer
can be used, but performance and effi ciency will be
greatly reduced.
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