LG DLGX5171V - Manual (Page 38)

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Before calling for service (cont.)
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clothing is not consistent.
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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.
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tripped, or power outage has occurred.
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longer to dry.
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To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy
fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
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produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the
cycle.
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lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly
and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.
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problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
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tumbling action.
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time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture.
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followed.
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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.
indicator light is on
during the drying cycle
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work.
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