LG DLE3170W, Service Manual

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• Check the Error Code before you call for service
Error Code Possible Causes Solutions
tE1
or
tE2
•Temperature sensor failure •
HS
•Humidity Sensor failure. •
PS
or
PF
or
nP
•Electric dryer power cord is not
connected correctly, or house power
supply is incorrect.
•House fuse is blown, circuit breaker ha s
tripped,or power outage hasoccurred.
•Check the power supply or the conne ction of
power cord to the terminal block. Refer to the
Connecting ele ctric dryers
section of this
manualfor complete instructions.
•Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse . Donot
increase the fuse capacity . Ifthe problem is a
circuit overload, have it corrected by a quali-
The display
Do not use the dryer until the exhaust
system has been cleaned and/or repaired.
Using the dryer with aseverely restricted exhaust
property damage.
Check the outside dryer vent while the dryer is
.
If ther exhaust system is extremely long, have it
repairedor rerouted.
Keepthe areaaround thedryer clean and free
of clutter.
Check the vent hood for damage or lint clogging.
Make suretheareaaround the venthood is clear.
FLOW SENSE
TM
indicator shows
four bars during
the drying cycle
or the display
drying.
many turns/restrictions.
ductwork due to lint buildup or
debris.
restriction in the external dryer
venting.
Install ashorter or straighter duct run. Seethe
Instructions.
Ductwork should be checked/cleaned soon.
Dryer can be used in this condition, but d rying
times may be longer.
TM
If exhaust restrictions are sensed by the
FLOW SENSE system, the indicator will remain
on for two hoursafter the end of thecycle.
Opening the door or pressing the POWER button
n o it i d n o c t c u d e h t k c e h C •
If the FLOW SENSE
TM
LED is turned on, check the
exhaust system for restrictions and damage. Repair or
replace the exhaust system as needed.
Avoid long runsor runswith multiple elbowsor
bends.
Excessor crushed
transitionduct
Too manyelbowsor
exhausttoo long
Checkfor blockagesandlint buildup.
Makesurethe ductwork isnot crushedor restricted.
Crushedor
damaged
exhaust
Lint buildup
or blockage
8-3 Troubleshooting for flow sensor dryer