LG RH16U8 VCW Series, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
Performance
Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution
Clothes take too long
to dry.
Load is not properly sorted.
• Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items
take longer to dry. Light items in a load with heavy items can fool the
sensor because the light items dry faster.
Large load of heavy fabrics.
• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more
moisture. To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for
large and heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a
consistent size.
Appliance controls are not set properly.
• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.
Some loads may require an adjustment of the dry level setting for proper
drying.
Lint filter needs to be cleaned.
• Remove the lint from the lint filter after every cycle. With the lint removed,
hold the lint filter up to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged. With some
loads that produce high amounts of lint, such as new bath towels, it may
be necessary to pause the cycle and clean the filter during the cycle.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has
occurred.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
Appliance is overloaded.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for better drying performance
and efficiency.
Appliance is underloaded.
• If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper
tumbling action. If the load is very small and you are using Sensor Dry
programmes, the electronic control cannot properly sense the dryness of
the load and may shut off too soon. Use Timed Drying programmes or add
some extra wet clothes to the load.
Drying time is not
consistent.
Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing is not consistent.
• The drying time for a load will vary depending on the type of heat used
(electric), the size of the load, the type of fabrics, the wetness of the
clothes, and lint filter. Even an unbalanced load in the appliance can cause
poor spinning, resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer to dry.