Before calling for service (cont.) – LG DLHX4072V User Manual
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Before calling for service (cont.)
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Solutions
Drying time is not
consistent
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clothing is not consistent.
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fabrics, the wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the exhaust ducts and
lint filter.
Clothes take too
long to dry
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too long.
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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.
Clothes are wrinkled
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ends.
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time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture.
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WRINKLE CARE option to continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for
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Clothes are shrinking
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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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Water drips from
nozzle when Steam
Cycle starts
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The display shows
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blocked.
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repaired. Using the dryer with a severely restricted exhaust is dangerous and
could result in a fire or other property damage.
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strong airflow.
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If outside temperatures are well below freezing and the cold outside air can
blow into the dryer, the sump could freeze.
Repair the hood or temporarily block the hood and allow several hours for the
sump to thaw.
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Refer to Connecting the Drain Hose section for alternative drain solutions.
Water leaking around
dryer
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not connected.
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Tick Tick sound is heard
when Turn on the dryer
while several second.
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TROUBLESHOOTING