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Solutions to Common Inquiries
Service Prevention Checklist, continued
Drying cycle takes
too long, outside of
the dryer feels too
hot or smells hot.
Lint filter is clogged with lint.
Make sure all lint has been removed from the
dryer lint filter before starting each cycle.
Exhaust duct requirements have not
been met.
Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in di-
ameter and made of rigid or semi-rigid metal.
When in place, the duct must have no more
than four 90° bends and must not exceed length
listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Electric dryer is connected to a 208
volt circuit.
Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on
a 240 volt circuit.
Drying procedures have not been
followed.
See “Operating Instructions.”
Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct
may be clogged or restricted.
Clean out any obstruction.
High humidity.
Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.
Excess moisture
in drum between
cycles
Exhaust damper stuck open or not
present.
Fix or clean the damper, or install new one.
Excessive wrinkling. Dryer is overloaded.
Do not overload. See “Operating Instruc-
tions.”
Items left in dryer too long.
Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
Insufficient sorting of items.
See “Operating Instructions.”
Drying temperature too high.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Scratching or chip-
ping of the drum
finish.
Foreign objects such as coins, pins,
clips or buttons are inside the dryer.*
Always remove foreign objects from pockets
before laundering. Remove objects from drum
and restart dryer.
Permanently attached items such as
belt buckles, zippers and fasteners
may be hitting the inside of the drum.*
It may be necessary to sew a scrap of
material securely around ornaments before
drying to prevent scratching and damage to
the dryer.
*Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the
warranty.
