LG DLHC1455W how to thaw a frozen dryer with hot water
When OE or the Water Full icon appears because the condensed water inside the dryer is frozen, and the thawing mode is not used.
Steps
- Open the dryer door and pull out both the inner and outer lint filters.
Pouring more than 51 oz. (1.5 liters) of water into the compartment will cause water to leak out.
Marked CAUTION by the manufacturer Source: Maintenance: Thawing out the Appliance Manually, p. 43
Wear gloves and use care when pouring hot water. 140 °F (60 °C) water can cause scalding or burns. Using water that is hotter than that can cause the appliance to malfunction.
Marked CAUTION by the manufacturer Source: Maintenance: Thawing out the Appliance Manually, p. 43
- Carefully pour 34 oz. (1 liter) of hot water at 140 °F (60 °C) into the lint filter compartment, then put both lint filters back.
- Turn on the dryer and run the Normal cycle for about 30 seconds. Then wait about 30 minutes.
- Run the Normal cycle again and watch for OE or the Water Full icon within 10 minutes.
- If OE or the Water Full icon appears, repeat from the hot water step. If neither appears, the thawing is done and you can dry clothes as usual.
Source: Maintenance: Thawing out the Appliance Manually Source: Maintenance: Thawing out the Appliance Manually, p. 43
Other DLHC1455W procedures
- 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 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.
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.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.