LG DLHC1455W heat pump dryer
- Category
- Dryers
- Model number
- DLHC1455W
- Region
- United States
- Verified
- Rating label
- At the top of the door opening, on a silver label visible with the door open. Source: support page
- Error dE
- Error dE4
- Error tE1 / tE2
- Error F1
- Error LE1
- Error LE2 / AE
- Error OE
- Error Ps
- Error CL
- Water Full icon
- Lint filter icon
- Dryer will not turn on
- Dryer does not heat
- Water leaks from the dryer
- Clothes take too long to dry
- Clothes are wrinkled
- Greasy or dirty spots on clothes
- Clothes are shrinking
- Lint on clothes
- Static in clothes after drying
- Clothes have damp spots after a Sensor Dry cycle
- Unpleasant odor from the dryer
- Dryer will not connect to Wi-Fi
- How to clean the inner and outer lint filters
- How to empty the water container
- How to drain the remaining condensed water
- How to run the Drum Care cycle
- How to clean the condenser with Condenser Care
- How to thaw a frozen dryer
- How to thaw a frozen dryer with hot water
- How to turn off Control Lock
- How to save and recall a custom program
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| dE | The door was opened while the dryer was running, or the dryer was started without the door closed properly. | Checks |
| dE4 | Door switch detection is not working properly. | Checks |
| tE1 / tE2 | The temperature sensor has malfunctioned. | Checks |
| F1 | The temperature inside the drum has risen suddenly. | Checks |
| LE1 | The motor has stopped suddenly. | Checks |
| LE2 / AE | The compressor has stopped suddenly. | Checks |
| OE | The drain pump motor has malfunctioned, or the condensed water inside the dryer is frozen. The Water Full icon also lights when the water is frozen. | 3 causes |
| Ps | The power cord is connected incorrectly. | Checks |
| CL | Not a fault. Control Lock is on, so every button except Power is locked. The door is not locked. | Checks |
| Water Full icon | The water container is full and needs to be emptied. The icon also lights at the start of a cycle as a reminder. | Checks |
| Lint filter icon | The lint filter needs to be cleaned or is missing. The icon also lights at the start of a cycle as a reminder, and blinks with a chime after every 10 drying cycles. The dryer does not operate without the filter. | Checks |
dE
dE in the display (DOOR ERROR). The door was opened while the dryer was running, or the dryer was started without the door closed properly.
- Close the door completely.
dE4
dE4 in the display (DOOR ERROR). Door switch detection is not working properly.
- Unplug the power plug.
tE1 / tE2
tE1 or tE2 in the display (TEMPERATURE ERROR). The temperature sensor has malfunctioned.
- Unplug the power plug.
F1
F1 in the display (TEMPERATURE ERROR). The temperature inside the drum has risen suddenly.
- Unplug the power plug.
LE1
LE1 in the display (MOTOR LOCKED ERROR). The motor has stopped suddenly.
- Check whether the amount of clothing exceeds the maximum load capacity.
- Unplug the power plug.
LE2 / AE
LE2 or AE in the display (COMPRESSOR ERROR). The compressor has stopped suddenly.
- Unplug the power plug.
Ps
Ps in the display (POWER SUPPLY ERROR). The power cord is connected incorrectly.
CL
CL in the display during the cycle. Not a fault. Control Lock is on, so every button except Power is locked. The door is not locked.
- Turn off Control Lock. See Turn off Control Lock.
Water Full icon
Water Full icon lit or sounding during the cycle. The water container is full and needs to be emptied. The icon also lights at the start of a cycle as a reminder.
- Empty the water container. See Empty the water container.
Source Source: Maintenance: Emptying the Water Container, p. 39
Lint filter icon
Lint filter icon lit. The lint filter needs to be cleaned or is missing. The icon also lights at the start of a cycle as a reminder, and blinks with a chime after every 10 drying cycles. The dryer does not operate without the filter.
- Clean the lint filters and put them back. See Clean the inner and outer lint filters.
Source Source: Operation: Time and Status Display; Maintenance: Cleaning the Lint Filter, pp. 26, 38
Problems
- Dryer will not turn on2 causes in the manual. First: the power cord is not plugged in properly.
- Dryer does not heat2 causes in the manual. First: A house fuse is blown, a circuit breaker has tripped or the power is out.
- Water leaks from the dryer2 causes in the manual. First: the water container hose or the optional drain hose is not connected correctly.
- Clothes take too long to dry3 causes in the manual. First: energy Saver is selected. Energy Saver uses less energy but takes longer to dry than Normal mode.
- 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.
- Unpleasant odor from the dryer2 causes in the manual. First: the dryer is new. The rubber inside gives off an odor that goes away after several cycles.
- Dryer will not connect to Wi-Fi5 causes in the manual. First: the Wi-Fi password was entered incorrectly.
Clothes are shrinking
The garment care instructions are not being followed. Source: Troubleshooting: Performance, p. 46
- Follow the fabric care label. Some fabrics shrink in a dryer even when they can be washed, so use a low or no heat setting for them.
Clothes have damp spots after a Sensor Dry cycle
The 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. Source: Troubleshooting: Performance, p. 47
- Use a Manual Dry cycle for very small loads.
- With a single bulky item, pause the cycle once or twice and rearrange the item to expose damp areas.
- To finish a few damp items or spots after a Sensor Dry cycle, empty the lint trap and set a Manual Dry cycle.
Dryer runs and pauses by itself after the cycle
This is normal operation for Wrinkle Care. The dryer runs for 10 seconds and pauses for 5 minutes, for up to 2 hours. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
Control panel time has stopped at 1 minute
The cool down stage is cooling the hot drum. It can run for up to 20 minutes depending on the drum temperature. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
Drying ended earlier than the time on the control panel
The clothes are dried according to the Dry Level or Dry Mode setting. If the humidity or temperature in the drum reaches the setting, the cycle can end before the displayed time. Source: Troubleshooting: Operation, p. 46
How-to
- How to clean the inner and outer lint filtersBefore and after each use for the inner filter; after 10 drying cycles, when lint builds up on the outer filter, or when the filter icon blinks with a chime.
- How to empty the water containerAfter every use, and when the Water Full icon lights. Not needed when the optional drain hose is installed.
- How to drain the remaining condensed waterRegularly, to reduce odors, before a long absence and before running Drum Care. Also drains water that could freeze in cold weather.
- How to run the Drum Care cyclePeriodically, to prevent unpleasant odors in the drum.
- How to clean the condenser with Condenser CareThe dryer cleans lint off the condenser automatically with condensed water. Run this manual cleaning if needed.
- How to thaw a frozen dryerWhen OE or the Water Full icon appears because the condensed water inside the dryer is frozen.
- How to thaw a frozen dryer with hot waterWhen OE or the Water Full icon appears because the condensed water inside the dryer is frozen, and the thawing mode is not used.
- How to turn off Control LockWhen the buttons beep and nothing happens, or CL shows in the display.
- How to save and recall a custom programTo reuse a combination of settings.
Maintenance
Settings
| Setting | Options | Default | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Lock | Press and hold the Wrinkle Care and Condenser Care buttons together for 3 seconds with the power on | Locks every button except Power, and the lock icon lights. The door is not locked. Turning the power off does not reset it. | Source: Operation: Control Lock, pp. 32-33 | |
| Dry Mode | Normal, Energy Saver | Energy Saver circulates the refrigerant at a lower speed than Normal mode and lengthens drying time. It is the default for the Normal cycle. | Source: Operation: Options and Extra Functions, p. 31 | |
| Dry Level | Damp, Normal, Very. Available only on the Normal, Delicates and Perm. Press cycles. | Very lengthens the cycle and Damp shortens it. Damp suits items you want to iron. | Source: Operation: Options and Extra Functions, p. 31 | |
| Wrinkle Care | Press the Wrinkle Care button before starting a cycle; to set it after starting, pause the cycle, set the option and press Start/Pause | Off on every cycle | Tumbles the load periodically for up to 2 hours after the cycle, or until the door is opened. A dashed rectangle and ENd show in the display, and only the Power button works after the cycle ends. | Source: Operation: Options and Extra Functions, p. 31 |
| Signal On/Off | Press and hold the Less Time and Custom PGM buttons together for 3 seconds | Turns the end-of-cycle melody and the button tones on or off. A muted-sound icon lights when the signal is muted. | Source: Operation: Options and Extra Functions, p. 31 | |
| Drum light | Press and hold the Dry Mode button for 3 seconds during a cycle | Lights the drum for 4 minutes. The light is also on when the dryer is turned on and goes out when the door is closed and the cycle starts. | Source: Operation: Options and Extra Functions, p. 31 | |
| More Time / Less Time | Adjusts in 1 minute steps on manual dry cycles such as Rack Dry, Heated Dry and Air Dry | Source: Operation: Options and Extra Functions, p. 31 |
Specifications
Electric heat pump dryer with sensor dry cycles, Energy Saver and Normal dry modes, a water container for condensed water, and Drum Care and Condenser Care cleaning cycles. Source: Product Overview; Operation: Dry Cycles, pp. 8, 27-29
The dryer displays dE, dE4, tE1 / tE2, F1, LE1, LE2 / AE, OE and Ps. OE means the drain pump motor has malfunctioned, or the installation spot is below zero, or the condensed water is frozen. Source: Troubleshooting: Error Messages, p. 45
Empty the water container after every use and clean the inner lint filter before and after use. A full container affects drying performance, and lint on the condenser affects it too. Source: Maintenance: Cleaning the Lint Filter; Emptying the Water Container, pp. 38-39
| Capacity | 4.2 cu ft (19.8 lb / 9 kg) on the Normal cycle, IEC | Source: Product Overview: Product Specifications, p. 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 24 x 26 3/8 x 33 1/2 in (60 x 67 x 85 cm); 45 1/4 in (115 cm) deep with the door open | Source: Product Overview: Product Specifications, p. 8 |
| Net weight | 127.9 lb (58 kg) | Source: Product Overview: Product Specifications, p. 8 |
| Recommended installation temperature | 41 - 95 °F (5 - 35 °C) | Source: Troubleshooting: Error Messages, p. 45 |
| Accessories | Drain hose, drying rack (sold separately) and stacking kit | Source: Product Overview: Accessories, p. 8 |
| Model number location | On the cabinet inside the door | Source: Product Overview: Product Specifications, p. 8 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for DLHC1455W in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for LG.
Service contact
LG Customer Information Center: 1-800-243-0000, lg.com/us/support. United States. Source: Limited Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service, pp. 50, 56
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Dryer DLHC1455*. LG Electronics Inc. Document MFL71424358, revision Rev.08, 2024-03-06, 56 pages, en-US. gscs-b2c.lge.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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