Before Calling For Service - LG STEAM DRYERS DLEX2501W Guía Del Usuario E Instrucciones De Instalacion

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an
early stage. If your dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before
you call for service.
Problem
Dryer will not
turn on
Dryer does not heat
Greasy or dirty spots
on clothes
Display shows error
code tE1 or tE2
Display shows error
code nP
Lint on clothes
Excess static in
clothes after drying
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Possible Causes
• P ower cord is not properly
plugged in.
• H ouse fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or
power outage has occurred.
• H ouse fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or
power outage has occurred.
• G as supply or service turned
off (gas models only).
• F abric softener used
incorrectly.
• C lean and dirty clothes being
dried together.
• C lean and dirty clothes being
dried together.
• Thermistor is malfunctioning.
• Thermostat is
malfunctioning.
• L int fi lter not cleaned
properly.
• L aundry not sorted properly.
• Excess static in clothes.
• Dryer is overloaded.
• T issue, paper, etc., left
in pockets.
• F abric softener not used or
used incorrectly.
• C lothes dried too long
(overdried).
• D rying synthetics, permanent
press, or synthetic blends.
Solutions
• M ake sure that the plug is plugged securely into a
grounded outlet matching the dryer's rating plate.
• R eset 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.
• R eset 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.
• C onfi rm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer
gas shutoff are both fully open.
• C onfi rm and follow the instructions provided with
your fabric softener.
• M ake sure to use your dryer to dry only clean
items, because dirty items can soil clean clothes
placed in the same or subsequent loads.
• S tains on dried clothes are actually stains that
weren't removed during the washing process.
Make sure that clothes are being completely
cleaned according to the instructions for your
washer and detergent.
• Turn off the dryer and call for service.
• Turn off the dryer and call for service.
• M ake 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.
• S ome fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white
cotton towel) and should be dried separately from
clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black
linen pants).
• S ee the Excess static in clothes after drying
section below.
• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
• C heck pockets thoroughly before washing and
drying clothes.
• U se a fabric softener to reduce static electricity
correctly. Do not use fabric softeners or products
to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
• O verdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup
of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a
shorter drying time, or use SENSOR DRY cycles.
• T hese materials can cause static buildup. Try
using a fabric softener.