LG Electronics D3744W, D3744S manual Troubleshooting Guide

Part 10		TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
	9. 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.
	10. 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?
	11. 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.
	12. Problem: RLM (Remote Laundry Monitor)
		Question	What to Do
	• RLM problem		See the Owner’s Manual of RLM & PLC modem.

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