LG ThinQ Dryer Manual Troubleshooting Symbols

Symbol Guide & Error Code Reference

Troubleshooting Symbols

Symbol Guide

๐Ÿ”ฅ

Heat Setting

Indicates heat level selection - Low, Medium, or High temperature settings

๐Ÿ”„

Cycle Type

Represents different drying cycles - Normal, Delicates, Heavy Duty, Quick Dry

โฐ

Time Setting

Timer and duration settings for manual cycle programming

๐Ÿ’ง

Moisture Sensor

Automatic dryness detection based on moisture levels in clothes

๐ŸŒ€

Wrinkle Care

Tumbling without heat to prevent wrinkles after cycle completion

๐Ÿ”‡

Silent Operation

Quiet mode for reduced noise during operation

Common Display Symbols

โ„๏ธ Air Fluff No heat drying with room temperature air
๐Ÿ‘• Normal Dry Standard drying for everyday fabrics
๐Ÿ‘ถ Baby Care Sanitary cycle with extra heat for baby items
โšก Quick Dry Fast drying cycle for small loads
๐Ÿงต Delicates Gentle cycle for delicate fabrics
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Bedding Special cycle for bulky items like comforters

Error Codes

Error Code Description Solution
tE Thermistor Error Temperature sensor malfunction - Contact service
HE Heating Error Heating system issue - Check power supply and heating element
dE Door Error Door not closed properly - Ensure door is fully latched
LE Motor Error Drive motor malfunction - Contact service center
FE Filter Error Lint filter needs cleaning - Clean filter and restart
UE Unbalanced Load Load distribution issue - Redistribute clothes evenly

Advanced Error Codes

  • tE1: Thermistor open circuit - Temperature sensor failure
  • tE2: Thermistor short circuit - Sensor wiring issue
  • HE1: Heater relay error - Control board malfunction
  • HE2: Heater temperature error - Overheating detected
  • LE1: Motor hall sensor error - Motor position sensor failure
  • LE2: Motor communication error - Motor control board issue

Indicator Lights

Red Light

Error or malfunction detected - Check display for error codes

Orange Light

Warning or maintenance required - Clean filter or check settings

Green Light

Normal operation - Cycle in progress or completed successfully

Blue Light

SmartThinQ connected - App control active and connected

Blinking Light

Cycle paused or waiting for user input - Check door or settings

No Light

Power off or standby mode - Unit not in operation

Display Panel Indicators

Wi-Fi Symbol SmartThinQ connection status - Solid: Connected, Blinking: Connecting
Lock Symbol Child lock activated - Controls disabled for safety
Filter Symbol Lint filter maintenance required - Clean filter to continue
Water Symbol Water tank full (condenser models) - Empty water collection tank
Clock Symbol Time remaining display - Shows minutes left in cycle
Temperature Symbol Heat level indicator - Shows current temperature setting

Troubleshooting

Problem Symbol Displayed Solution
Dryer won't start dE, Power Off Check door closure, power supply, and circuit breaker
Not heating HE, Temperature โ„๏ธ Verify heat setting, check gas supply/electricity, clean lint filter
Taking too long to dry Time โฐ extended Clean lint filter, check venting, reduce load size
Unusual noises LE, Orange Light Check for foreign objects, worn rollers, or belt issues
Clothes too hot/wrinkled Temperature ๐Ÿ”ฅ High Use lower heat setting, enable wrinkle care feature
Error code displayed tE, HE, LE, etc. Refer to error code section, reset unit, contact service if persistent

Quick Reset Procedures

  1. Power Reset: Unplug dryer for 1 minute, then restart
  2. Error Clear: Press and hold Start button for 5 seconds
  3. Factory Reset: Hold Temperature and Time buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds
  4. Child Lock Reset: Press and hold Lock button for 3 seconds
Safety Notice: Always unplug dryer before cleaning or maintenance. Contact authorized service for electrical or gas-related issues.

Manual Downloads

Current ThinQ Dryer Models

DLEX3900W

7.4 cu.ft. Smart Dryer

DLEX7900WE

9.0 cu.ft. Steam Dryer

DLGX7901WE

9.0 cu.ft. Gas Dryer

DLEX3700W

7.4 cu.ft. Electric Dryer

Popular Previous Models

DLEX3570W

7.3 cu.ft. Electric Dryer

DLGX7601WE

7.3 cu.ft. Gas Dryer

DLEX3870W

7.4 cu.ft. Steam Dryer

DLE7177WM

7.3 cu.ft. Electric Dryer

Note: For models not listed here, please visit the LG Support Website for complete documentation and symbol guides.