How to clean lint trap in lg dryer
After every cycle, and when drying takes longer than usual.
Steps
WARNING
Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Marked WARNING by the manufacturer Source: Maintenance, p. 48
- Open the dryer door and pull the lint filter straight up.
- Roll the lint off the filter with your fingers, or vacuum the filter.
- If the filter is very dirty or clogged with fabric softener, wash it in warm, soapy water and let it dry thoroughly before putting it back.
Source: Maintenance: Cleaning the Lint Filter Source: Maintenance: Cleaning the Lint Filter, pp. 48-49
Used for
Other DLE7400WE procedures
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Sources
- Owner's Manual, Dryer DL*730**E / DL*740**E. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL70442690, revision Rev.00, 2024-02-28, 60 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.