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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Dryer is taking
too long
/results were
not satisfactory
Drying cycle selected not
appropriate for the load.
Select an appropriate cycle for the
load. Refer to ‘Drying cycles’.
Dryness level selected not
appropriate for the load.
Select a higher dryness level. Refer to
‘Dryness Level’.
Dryer overloaded for
the cycle.
Some cycles have a lower max load
size. Refer to ‘Drying cycles’.
Try dividing the load in half and
dry half at a time.
Lint filter is blocked.
Clean the lint.
Load overly wet at the start
of cycle.
Remove more water from the
load before placing it in the dryer,
eg select a faster spin speed on your
washer, if appropriate for your load.
Load was damp dry at the
start of cycle.
If the load had been partially air dried,
eg has been washed and placed on
the line, use a ‘Time Dry’ cycle and
monitor the dryness of your clothes.
Items got tangled.
Try separating items and drying similar
items together. Refer to ‘Loading’
for further tips.
Noises
Dryer is overloaded.
Remove some items from the dryer.
Dryer has a fault.
Dryer is beeping and displaying
unfamiliar light patterns and/
or message on the digital display.
Refer to ‘Before you call for service’.
Vibration
Dryer is not installed on
a stable surface.
Ensure the dryer is installed on a flat,
stable surface.
Dryer is overloaded.
Remove some items from the dryer.
Creasing
‘Dry Temp’ and/or
‘Dryness Level’ selected
too hot/too long for
load type (DE7060M,
DE6060M, DE5060M and
DE5060MU only).
Try selecting a lower ‘Dry Temp’ and
‘Dryness Level’
Dye transfer
White/light and coloured
items not separated
before drying.
Remember to separate white/light and
coloured items before placing them in
the dryer.
Wet items left sitting in
the dryer for long periods
of time before drying.
Refer to ‘Sorting’ for tips to prevent
dye transfer.
