On a supported LG dryer, nP means the dryer is not detecting proper electrical supply. Confirm the power cord is seated and both poles of the dryer breaker are on. Then have the outlet voltage and installation checked; do not use an adapter or extension cord.
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- LG dryers displaying nP
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0 of 4 completedConfirm nP on the exact model
ReversiblePhotograph the complete display, record the model tag and note the cycle stage. Similar-looking codes can mean different things on another product line.
Check the condition named by the code
ReversibleConfirm the power cord is seated and both poles of the dryer breaker are on.
Correct the remaining user-serviceable cause
ReversibleHave the outlet voltage and installation checked; do not use an adapter or extension cord.
Run one controlled verification
ReversibleRestore correct supply and run a brief timed cycle. Stop for arcing, heat, cord damage or a repeated breaker trip.
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What does nP mean on a LG dryer?+
It means the dryer is not detecting proper electrical supply.
Can I clear nP by resetting the dryer?+
A restart may clear a stored display only after the underlying condition is corrected. Repeatedly resetting without correcting the cause is not a repair.