LG Electronics MFL62512805 Before Calling for Service, Problem Possible Causes Solutions

Problem

Possible Causes

Solutions

Dryer will not

• Power cord is not properly

• Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a

turn on

plugged in.

grounded outlet matching the dryer’s rating plate.

• House fuse is blown, circuit

• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase

breaker has tripped, or

fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload,

power outage has occurred.

have it corrected by a qualified electrician.

Dryer does not heat

• House fuse is blown, circuit

• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not

breaker has tripped, or

increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a

power outage has occurred.

circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified

electrician.

• Gas supply or service turned

• Confirm that the house gas shutoff and the dryer

off (gas models only).

gas shutoff are both fully open.

Greasy or dirty spots

• Fabric softener used

• Confirm and follow the instructions provided with

on clothes

incorrectly.

your fabric softener.

• Clean and dirty clothes being

• Make sure to use your dryer to dry only clean

dried together.

items, because dirty items can soil clean clothes

placed in the same or subsequent loads.

• Clean and dirty clothes being

• Stains on dried clothes are actually stains that

dried together.

weren’t 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

•

Thermistor is malfunctioning.

•

Turn off the dryer and call for service.

code tE1 or tE2

Lint on clothes

•

Lint filter not cleaned

•

Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every

properly.

load. With some loads that produce high amounts

of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter

during the cycle.

• Laundry not sorted properly.

• Some 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).

• Excess static in clothes.

• See the Excess static in clothes after drying

section below.

• Dryer is overloaded.

• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.

• Tissue, paper, etc., left

• Check pockets thoroughly before washing and

in pockets.

drying clothes.

Excess static in

•

Fabric softener not used or

•

Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity.

clothes after drying

used incorrectly.

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Clothes dried too long

• Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup

(overdried).

of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a

shorter drying time, or use SENSOR DRY cycles.

• Drying synthetics, permanent

• These materials can cause static buildup. Try

press, or synthetic blends.

using a fabric softener.