LG ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER D 5988W - Manual (Page 31)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
T.Pfoblem It takes too long for my clothes to dry
Question
' Did you iMopcrly ^oi1 your lour);; of
lauiidi'v/ .....
... ... What to Do
Separate heavy weight items from light weight items rvhen creating loads.
' Are you drying large loads of heavy
fabrics?
' Are the dryer controls properly set?
' Is the lint filter cle;rir before each
new load of laundrv?
' Are the e\haLi‘'l ducts clear and
properly eoufiguieil?
' Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit
breaker tripped?
Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help
reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large rmd heavy fabrics,
separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
I se ihe appropnale conirol sellings for the type ol'load you are drying.
Please confirm that the lint filler is cle;rir prior to each new load of laundry.
(..'onfirrn through review of the appropriate sections of this manual that the exhaust
venting ductwork is properly configured. Confirm that the veirting is free o f
obstructions. Confirm that the outside wall dampers are moving freely, that i he
ckimpers are not pmshed in, and that nothing has been set against the dampers.
Check your home’s or laundry room’s fuse box/circuit breaker box imd replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two
fuses or breakers.)
■ Did vou overload v o u r d r x e r ?
Did you under load your dryer?
Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads............................
If you are only drying a handful of items, add a few extra pieces to help ensure
proper tumbling action.
8.Prob!em:My clothes are wrinkled
mm
Question What to Do
■ .Are vou o v e r d i v i n e v m i r laundi v?
’ Are you removing your laundry
from the dryer soon after the
drying cycle is complete?
Ov er diyiiig a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shoiler drying
time, anti remove items w hile they still retain a slight amount of moisture.
Remove your laundry from the dryer after the drying cycle ends ;md either h;mg or
fold the items.
9.Problem:My clothes are shrinking
Question
' Are you following the care
instructions for your garment?
What to Do
To avoiti shrinkage, please carefully follow the care anti use instaictions for your
garment, because some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics
can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer.
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