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