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troubleshooting tips - dryer
possible causes what to do
problem
Clothes
take too
long to dry
Improper sorting
Separate heavy items from lightweight items (gene-
rally, 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 circuit
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.
Others 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.
