LG Electronics DLEX5780WE Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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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.
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4PMVUJPOT
Dryer will not
turn on
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plugged in.
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breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
t.BLFTVSFUIBUUIFQMVHJTQMVHHFETFDVSFMZJOUPB
grounded outlet matching the dryer’s rating plate.
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fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified electrician.
Dryer does not
heat
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breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
t(BTTVQQMZPSTFSWJDFUVSOFEPGG
(gas models only).
t3FTFUDJSDVJUCSFBLFSPSSFQMBDFGVTF%POPUJODSFBTF
fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified electrician.
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shutoff are both fully open.
Greasy or dirty
spots
on clothes
t'BCSJDTPGUFOFSVTFEJODPSSFDUMZ
t$MFBOBOEEJSUZDMPUIFTCFJOH
dried together.
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fabric softener.
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because dirty items can soil clean clothes placed in the
same or subsequent loads.
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removed during the washing process.
Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned
according to the instructions for your washer and
detergent.
Display shows
error
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Lint on clothes t-JOUGJMUFSOPUDMFBOFEQSPQFSMZ
t-BVOESZOPUTPSUFEQSPQFSMZ
t&YDFTTTUBUJDJODMPUIFT
t%SZFSJTPWFSMPBEFE
t5JTTVFQBQFSFUDMFGUJOQPDLFUT
t.BLFTVSFUIFMJOUGJMUFSJTDMFBOFECFGPSFFWFSZMPBE8JUI
some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be
necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
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towel) and should be dried separately from clothes that
are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen pants).
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t%JWJEFMBSHFSMPBETJOUPTNBMMFSMPBETGPSESZJOH
t$IFDLQPDLFUTUIPSPVHIMZCFGPSFXBTIJOHBOEESZJOH
clothes.
Excess static in
clothes after
drying
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incorrectly.
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(overdried).
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press, or synthetic blends.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
t0WFSESZJOHBMPBEPGMBVOESZDBODBVTFBCVJMEVQPGTUBUJD
electricity. Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time,
or use Sensor Dry cycles.
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softener.
Display shows
error
code PS
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incorrect.
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3FGFSUPQBHFTJOUIJTNBOVBM
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.
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