LG DLE7400WE unpleasant odor from the dryer
Cause 1 of 2The dryer is new. The rubber inside gives off an odor that goes away after several cycles. Source: Troubleshooting: Odors, p. 54
First checkRun several cycles.
Causes and checks
The dryer is new. The rubber inside gives off an odor that goes away after several cycles. Source: Troubleshooting: Odors, p. 54
- Run several cycles.
The odor appears during use. Source: Troubleshooting: Odors, p. 54
- Do not exceed the recommended amount of detergent when washing clothes. Excess detergent builds up on clothing and causes odors.
- Unload clothing promptly when the cycle ends.
- Keep the lint filter clean, and let it dry completely after cleaning before use.
All 2 causes checked. Contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support. United States. Source: Limited Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service, pp. 57, 60
Other DLE7400WE problems
- Dryer will not turn on2 causes in the manual. First: the power cord is not plugged in properly.
- Dryer does not heatA house fuse is blown, a circuit breaker has tripped or the power is out.
- Clothes take too long to dry9 causes in the manual. First: the exhaust duct is blocked or dirty, or the duct run is too long.
- Drying time varies from load to loadHeat settings, load size or how wet the clothes are differ between loads. Fabric type and lint filter condition also change the time, and an unbalanced load in the washer spins poorly and leaves clothes wetter.
- Dryer runs and pauses by itself after the cycleWrinkle Care is on. The dryer runs for 10 seconds and pauses for 5 minutes, for up to 2 hours.
- Clothes are wrinkled2 causes in the manual. First: the clothes were dried too long.
- Greasy or dirty spots on clothes3 causes in the manual. First: fabric softener was used incorrectly.
- Clothes are shrinkingThe garment care instructions are not being followed.
- Lint on clothes5 causes in the manual. First: the lint filter is not cleaned properly.
- Static in clothes after drying3 causes in the manual. First: fabric softener is not used, or is used incorrectly.
- Clothes have damp spots after a Sensor Dry cycleThe load is very large or very small, or it is a single large item such as a blanket or comforter. Tightly packed or sparse items are hard for the sensor to read, and a bulky item can wrap into a ball with a damp core.
- Dryer will not connect to Wi-Fi6 causes in the manual. First: the Wi-Fi password was entered incorrectly.
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.
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