DLG2302W User Manual

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)

Problem Possible Causes Solutions

Clothes take too

long to dry

• Loadisnotproperlysorted.

• Largeloadofheavyfabrics.

• Dryercontrolsarenotset

properly.

• Lintlterneedstobe

cleaned.

• Exhaustductsblocked,dirty,

or duct run is too long.

• Housefuseisblown,circuit

breaker has tripped, or

power outage has occurred.

• Dryerisoverloaded.

• Dryerisunderloaded.

• Separateheavyitemsfromlightweightitems.Larger

and heavier items take longer to dry.

• 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.

• Usetheappropriatecontrolsettingsforthetypeof

load you are drying.

• Makesurethelintlteriscleanedbeforeeveryload.

With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it

may be necessary to clean the ﬁlter during the cycle.

• Conrmthattheexhaustductworkisproperly

conﬁgured and free of debris, lint, and obstructions.

Make sure that outside wall dampers can open

properly and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.

• 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.

• Dividelargerloadsintosmallerloadsfordrying.

• Ifyouaredryingaverysmallload,addafewextra

items to ensure proper tumbling action.

Clothes are wrinkled

• Clothesdriedtoolong

(overdried).

• Clothesleftindryertoolong

after cycle ends.

• Overdrying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.

• Removeitemsfromthedryerimmediatelyatthe

end of the cycle. Use the WRINKLE CARE option to

continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for

up to 3 hours.

Clothes are shrinking

• Garmentcareinstructions

are not being followed.

• Toavoidshrinkage,pleasecarefullyfollowthefabric

care instructions for your garment, because some

fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other

fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried

in a dryer. Use a low or no heat setting and/or the

RACK DRY option.

Problem Possible Causes Solutions

Dryer does not heat

• Housefuseisblown,circuit

breaker has tripped, or

power outage has occurred.

• Gassupplyorserviceturned

off (gas models only).

•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.

•Conrmthatthehousegasshutoffandthedryer

gas shutoff are both fully open.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Your dryer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an

early stage. If your dryer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before

you call for service.

Dryer will not

turn on

• Powercordisnotproperly

plugged in.

• Housefuseisblown,circuit

breaker has tripped, or

power outage has occurred.

•Makesurethattheplugispluggedsecurelyintoa

grounded outlet matching the dryer’s rating plate.

• 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.

Greasy or dirty spots

on clothes

• Fabricsoftenerused

incorrectly.

• Cleananddirtyclothesbeing

dried together.

• Cleananddirtyclothesbeing

dried together.

• Conrmandfollowtheinstructionsprovidedwith

your fabric softener.

• Makesuretouseyourdryertodryonlyclean

items, because dirty items can soil clean clothes

placed in the same or subsequent loads.

• Stainsondriedclothesareactuallystainsthat

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

code tE1 or tE2

• Thermistorismalfunctioning.

• Turnoffthedryerandcallforservice.

Lint on clothes

• Lintlternotcleaned

properly.

• Laundrynotsortedproperly.

• Excessstaticinclothes.

• Dryerisoverloaded.

• Tissue,paper,etc.,left

in pockets.

• Makesurethelintlteriscleanedbeforeevery

load. With some loads that produce high amounts

of lint, it may be necessary to clean the ﬁlter

during the cycle.

• 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).

• SeetheExcess static in clothes after drying

section below.

• Dividelargerloadsintosmallerloadsfordrying.

• Checkpocketsthoroughlybeforewashingand

drying clothes.

Excess static in

clothes after drying

• Fabricsoftenernotusedor

used incorrectly.

• Clothesdriedtoolong

(overdried).

• Dryingsynthetics,permanent

press, or synthetic blends.

• Useafabricsoftenertoreducestaticelectricity

correctly. Do not use fabric softeners or products

to eliminate static unless recommended by the

manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

• Overdryingaloadoflaundrycancauseabuildup

of static electricity. Adjust settings and use a

shorter drying time, or use SENSOR DRY cycles.

• Thesematerialscancausestaticbuildup.Try

using a fabric softener.

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

heat setting, the type of heat used (electric, natural,

or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of fabrics,

the wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the

exhaust ducts and lint ﬁlter.

CHECK FILTER light

is on during the

drying cycle

• Lintlterisalmostclogged

or full.

• Pausethedryingcycleandcleanthelintlter.

2 bars are displayed

inFLOWSENSE

indicator

• Ductworkisslightlytoolong

or has too many turns/

restrictions.

• Partialblockageofthe

ductwork due to lint buildup.

• Installashorterorstraighterductrun.Seethe

Installation Instructions.

• Ductworkshouldbechecked/cleanedsoon.

Dryer can be used in this condition, but drying

times may be longer.

4 bars are displayed

inFLOWSENSE

indicator

• Ductworkistoolongorhas

too many turns/restrictions.

• Signicantblockageofthe

ductwork due to lint buildup

or debris.

• Installashorterorstraighterductrun.Seethe

Installation Instructions.

• Ductworkshouldbechecked/cleanedimmediately

to remove lint build up and other blockages. Dryer

can be used, but performance and efﬁciency will be

greatly reduced.

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