Installation Check - Laundry Dryer

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1. Activating the Installation Test

   Remove the drying rack (on some models) and any paperwork/items inside the drum, and then close the door.

   Note

   DO NOT load anything in the drum for this test, as it may affect the accuracy of the results.

   

2. Press the Power button then IMMEDIATELY press and hold the designated buttons.

   The button sequence for the installation test can vary depending on your dryer model. A message will display if the activation is successful.

   Click here to locate the associated button pair for initializing the installation test.

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   Determine Your Button Combination

   Temp + Signal Buttons

   DLEX**00*/ DLGX**01* DLE3500*/ DLE3460*/ DLG3501*/ DLG3461*/ DLE7300*/ DLG7300*/ DLE7400*/ DLG7400*/

   

   Temp + Wrinkle Care Buttons

   DL3400*/ DLG3401* DLE7100*/ DLG7101*/ DLE7150*/ DLG7151*/ DLE7000*/ DLG7001*/

   

   Temp + Energy Saver Buttons

   DLE3600*/ DLG3601*/

   

   More Time + Damp Dry Signal Buttons

   DLEX8900*/ DLGX8901*/

   

   Low Static + Options Buttons

   
   

   DLEX6700*/ DLGX6700* DLEX6500*/ DLGX6500*/ DLEX5500*/ DLGX5500*/

   

3. Press the Start/Pause button.

   Press the Start/Pause button. The appliance will start the test, which will last a few minutes. Take note of the number the display changes to, if any.

   • After 1 minute, the display should change back to . Take note of the first number shown and the highest number that displayed right before that.
   • After the second minute, the display will read “End” or “0”.
   • 20 seconds later, it will either go completely blank, or it will start flashing error codes.

4. Check the display for results.

   During the test cycle, monitor the Flow Sense display on the control panel. If the Flow Sense LED has not turned on when the cycle ends, the exhaust system is adequate.

   If the exhaust system is severely restricted, the Flow Sense LED will turn on. Other problems may also be shown with error codes. See the chart below for details and solutions.

   Result descriptions

   Results	What It Means	Possible Causes	Resolutions For Each Scenario
   No Change in Temperature	The heating element is not able to heat properly	Incorrect power cord installation Not enough voltage to the dryer Heating element is not working.	Correct power cord installation Contact an Electrician Contact Appliance Repair Technician
   Bounced Between 2 Temperatures	The heating element is not able to heat properly	Incorrect power cord installation Not enough voltage to the dryer Heating element is not working.	Correct power cord installation Contact an Electrician Contact Appliance Repair Technician
   Slowly increased in temperature	Venting Error Code. These codes indicate that the dryer is detecting a restriction in airflow and cannot keep the heater on for the entire cycle for safety reasons.	Dirty Lint Filter Crushed Dryer Exhaust Closed or damaged outside exhaust Blockage in home ventilation ducts Incompatible home ventilation duct installation	Clean lint filter Straighten or replpace dryer exhaust. Open or replace outside exhaust Contact a professional vent cleaner to inspect and clean ducts Contact a professional vent cleaner to inspect setup vs LG dryer requirements
   Rapidly increased temperature	No issue detected with the heating element and no airflow restriction detected.	Energy Saver setting is on (Normal/Cotton cycle only) Selecting incorrect cycle type Humidity sensor needs to be cleaned.	Deactivate Energy Saver by holding the button for 3 seconds Use the time or manual dry settings Wipe the humidity sensor with a damp cloth and let dry before use.

   Note

   If an error code is displayed, please visit our LG Dryer - Error Code List article.