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ou call for service...
Dryer Problem
Possible Causes
Improper sorting
Large loads of heavy fabrics
(like beach towels)
Controls improperly set
Lint filter is full
Clothes take too long
to dry
Improper or obstructed
ducting
What to do
Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a well-sorted
washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer to dry.
Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time.
Hatch control settings to the load you are drying.
Clean lint filter before every load.
Check installation instructions for proper ducting/venting.
Hake sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and unobstructed.
Blown fuses or tripped cir-
cuit breaker
Overloading/combining
loads
Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer at a time.
Underloading
Overdrying
Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily.
Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dryer venting is
correct.
Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers
use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.
If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
Select a shorter drying time.
Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture. Select a Less Dry setting.
Clothes are wrinkled
Letting items sit in dryer
after cycle ends
Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang immediately.
Overloading
Clothes shrink
Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed. Oth-
ers can be safely washed,
but will shrink in the dryer
Separate large loads into smaller ones.
To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying
If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
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