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Question posted by Crubinski on January 16th, 2012

Dryer Has Power But Will Not Heat

Dryer has power but. No heAt six months old The filter is clear and the hose. What could it be

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Answer #1: Posted by lkumiega on January 16th, 2012 9:25 PM

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Your dryers heating element may need to be replaced. Also make sure there is enough air flow coming out your vent. Go outside and check for strong airflow coming from your vent. If not that may be clogged.

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

... for Manufactured or Mobile Homes 24 Final Installation Check 24 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features 25 Operating the Dryer 26 Cycle Guide 27 Sorting Loads 28 Loading the Dryer 28 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load 28 The LED Display 29 Cycle Setting Buttons 30 Custom Program 30 Cycle Option Buttons...

Owner's Manual - Page 4

... warn customers of life. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS wWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer. • Before use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

.... • All repairs and servicing must be dangerous for electric current. Improper power circuit can result if the dryer is a risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. In the event of...risk of suffocation. • Do not install nearby heat item. There is not properly grounded. • Install and store the dryer where it will not be performed by an authorized servicer...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... using this manual must be plugged into its length or at either end. The power cord can result if the dryer is properly grounded. MFL62512832_EN_100720.indd 7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 7/21/10 1:55... injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual...

Owner's Manual - Page 8

...Should you experience any technical difficulty with the touch of Dryer 7/21/10 1:55:18 PM The call center agent records the data transmitted from your telephone to page 35). 6 1 2 3 5 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (... be reversed to adjust for installation location. 4 4 FRONT-MOUNT LINT FILTER Front-mounted lint filter allows for loading and unloading.

Owner's Manual - Page 17

...Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on all gas connections. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • Supply line requirements: Your laundry room ... or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The power cord of this dryer is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

... Connection for : (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is connected to the same color screw...

Owner's Manual - Page 32

...year. They will damage the finish. Immediately wipe off any lint off the filter with your dryer can be cleaned with a conventional stainless steel cleaner, used according to prevent...soft, damp cloth to the manufacturer's specifications. Cleaning the Lint Filter Lint Filter Cleaning the Interior Wipe around the dryer and underneath it regularly. Failure to avoid the risk of the ...

Owner's Manual - Page 33

...power outage has occurred. • Gas supply or service turned off the dryer and call for service. Problem Possible Causes Solutions Dryer will not turn on Dryer does not heat .... • Thermistor is malfunctioning. • Lint filter not cleaned properly. • Laundry not sorted properly. • Excess static in clothes. • Dryer is overloaded. • Tissue, paper, etc., ...

Owner's Manual - Page 34

... Clothes are shrinking • Clothes dried too long (overdried). • Clothes left in a dryer. Use a low or no heat setting. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is underloaded. Other fabrics can be necessary to clean the filter during the cycle. • Confirm that outside wall dampers can lead to wrinkled clothes...

Owner's Manual - Page 2

... for Manufactured or Mobile Homes ...24 Final Installation Check ...24 HOW TO USE Control Panel Features ...25 Operating the Dryer ...26 Cycle Guide ...27 Sorting Loads ...28 Loading the Dryer ...28 Check the Lint Filter Before Every Load...28 The LED Display ...29 Cycle Setting Buttons ...30 Custom Program ...30 Cycle Option Buttons...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

...prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of suffocation. • Do not install nearby heat item. Packaging material can cause deform, smoke and fire. • Do not place candle... following: • Properly ground dryer to do so can result in a risk of least resistance for a garage installation. Improper power circuit can result if the dryer is properly grounded. Such as ...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

... the terminal block. Connect the external ground (if required by local codes) to same color screw. TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS SECURELY. Three-Wire Connection for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on new construction after January 1, 1996. • A UL-listed strain relief is prohibited for: (1) new branch-circuit installations...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

... THE DRYER 1 CLEAN THE LINT FILTER If the lint filter has not already been cleaned, lift out the filter and ...POWER button to begin the cycle. Refer to page 27. 5 SELECT CYCLE MODIFIERS Default settings for that cycle will tumble briefly every few minutes to help ensure the fastest and most efficient drying performance. 2 LOAD THE DRYER Load the dryer with the wet laundry from the dryer...

Owner's Manual - Page 28

...theImportantSafetyInstructions,beforeoperating this manual for proper care. No heat/air Tumble dry Dry Normal Permanent Press/ wrinkle resistant Gentle/ delicate Do not dry Do not tumble dry (used with a loose or missing lint filter may damage the dryer and articles in fire, explosion, or death. Failure to oil, gasoline...

Owner's Manual - Page 32

... serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. Immediately wipe off the filter with your dryer can extend its life. Then: 1 Roll any noticeable reduction in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for lint buildup and cleaned at...

Owner's Manual - Page 33

... dried together. Dryer does not heat Greasy or dirty spots on clothes • Thermistor is malfunctioning. • Lint filter not cleaned properly. • Laundry not sorted properly. • Excess static in clothes. • Dryer is overloaded. • Tissue, paper, etc., left in . • House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has tripped, or power outage has occurred...

Owner's Manual - Page 34

... washed but will shrink when dried in dryer too long after cycle ends. Use a low or no heat setting. • Check the connection of power cord to be necessary to dry because they...items to ensure proper tumbling action. • Overdrying a load of laundry can open properly and are not set properly. • Lint filter needs to the terminal block. If the problem is a circuit overload...

Specification - Page 1

... moisture levels during the cycle and automatically adjusts the drying time, you 'll find the right setting every time. Saving you get dry laundry every time. LAUNDRY DLE2140W DLG2141W Electric/Gas Dryer HIGHLIGHTS Large Capacity Sensor Dry System Intelligent Electronic Controls SMART TECHNOLOGY • 7.1 cu.ft. With large capacity, it allows you 'll want...

Specification - Page 2

...WSTK1 Stacking Kit - WARRANTY 1 Year Parts and Labor UPC CODES DLE2140W Electric Dryer - "LG Life's Good" is a registered trademark of Cycle ...Door Rim White Available Colors White (W) POWER SOURCE Ratings CSA Listed Requirements 120V, 15...8482; Quiet Operation • End of LG Corp. LAUNDRY DLE2140W DLG2141W CAPACITY Capacity 7.1 cu.ft. APPEARANCE Design Look Front...

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