Before calling for service (cont.) – LG DLEX3570W User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling For Service (cont.)
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Drying time is
not consistent
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dampness of clothing is not
consistent.
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setting, the type 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.
Clothes take
too
long to dry
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properly.
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duct run is too long.
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breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
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heavier items take longer to dry.
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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.
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you are drying.
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some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be
necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
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and free of debris, lint, and obstructions. Make sure that
outside wall dampers can open properly and are not
blocked, jammed, or damaged.
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fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified electrician.
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to ensure proper tumbling action.
Clothes are
wrinkled
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(overdried).
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after cycle ends.
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Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they
still retain a slight amount of moisture.
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tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for up to 3 hours.
Clothes are
shrinking
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not being followed.
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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.
indicator light
is on during the
drying cycle
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fully closed.
(3) Turn the dryer off then restart the Steam cycle.
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generator will not work.
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Water drips
from nozzle
when Steam
Cycle starts
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after a short time.