LG Electronics D3788W, D5988B, D5988W manual ProblemIt takes too long for my clothes to dry

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Part 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

7.Problem:It takes too long for my clothes to dry

 

Question

What to Do

 

 

 

 

• Did you properly sort your loads of

Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating loads.

 

laundry?

 

 

 

 

 

• Are you drying large loads of heavy

Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture. To help

 

fabrics?

reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics,

 

 

separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.

 

 

 

 

• Are the dryer controls properly set?

Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.

 

 

 

 

• Is the lint filter clean before each

Please confirm that the lint filter is clean prior to each new load of laundry.

 

new load of laundry?

 

 

 

 

 

• Are the exhaust ducts clear and

Confirm through review of the appropriate sections of this manual that the exhaust

 

properly configured?

venting ductwork is properly configured. Confirm that the venting is free of

 

 

obstructions. Confirm that the outside wall dampers are moving freely, that the

 

 

dampers are not pushed in, and that nothing has been set against the dampers.

 

 

 

 

• Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit

Check your home’s or laundry room’s fuse box/circuit breaker box and replace the

 

breaker tripped?

fuse or reset the circuit breaker. (IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two

 

 

fuses or breakers.)

 

 

 

 

• Did you overload your dryer?

Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads.

 

 

 

 

• Did you under load your dryer?

If you are only drying a handful of items, add a few extra pieces to help ensure

 

proper tumbling action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.Problem:My clothes are wrinkled

 

 

 

 

Question

What to Do

 

 

 

 

• Are you over drying your laundry?

Over drying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying

 

 

 

 

time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture.

 

 

 

 

• Are you removing your laundry

Remove your laundry from the dryer after the drying cycle ends and either hang or

 

from the dryer soon after the

fold the items.

 

drying cycle is complete?

 

 

 

 

9.Problem:My clothes are shrinking

Question

What to Do

 

 

• Are you following the care

To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the care and use instructions for your

instructions for your garment?

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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Contents Electric and Gas Dryer Table of Contents Part 1 Specifications Seeking Warranty Assistance Part 2 Important Warranty and Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions California safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act What to do if YOU Smell GASPositioning the Dryer Part 3 Initial Steps for Installing Your DryerProcedure for Reversing the Door Clean old ducts before installing this dryer Connecting the Exhaust and Venting SystemElectrical Plug Connections for Electric Dryer Only Connection of Gas SupplyConfirming Heat Source in Gas Dryers Preparation of the DryerConfirming Heat Source Operation Dryer AirflowPart 3 Initial Steps for Installing Your Dryer Instructions for Grounding of your Electric Electric Dryer Part 4 Electrical Requirements for Electric DryersWire receptacle Nema type14-30R Wire directWire connection Direct wire Wire receptacle Nema type10-30RPart 4 Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryers Wire connection Option 1 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply CordOption 2 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord Option 3 Optional 3-wire connection Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug Part 5 Electrical Requirements for GAS DryersElectrical Requirements for Your Dryer Part 6 GAS Requirements and Instructions Exhaust Requirements and Instructions Part 7 Exhaust Requirements and MaintenanceCleaning the Lint Screen Exhaust and Dryer MaintenanceFire Hazard Using Your DryerPart 8 Operating Your Dryer Explosion HazardTo use a Manual Dry Cycle Pausing or RestartingTo use a Sensor Dry Cycle Stopping Your DryerSensor Dry Cycle Cycle DescriptionsChild Lock Sensor Dry Temp Time Cycles Load TypeModifiers OptionsAnti Bacterial Rack DryTo use the Rack DRY To recall your stored Custom Program Clean the door and its openingCustom Programming Beeper To store a CustomQuestion What to Do Part 9 Troubleshooting GuideProblemThere is Lint on my Clothes ProblemIt takes too long for my clothes to dry LG Dryer Limited Warranty USA