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Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Overloading
Paper, tissues, etc. in pockets.
• Separate large loads in to smaller ones
• Try using a fabric softener.
• Try using fabric softener
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• Try a fabric softener
• Adjust dryer controls
Static electricity can attract lint.
No fabric softener was used.
Clothes overdried.
Heat type
Improper so rting
Inapp ropriate control s ettings
Lint filter is full
Imp ro per or obs tructed duct
Blo wn f uses or tripped circui t
breaker.
Lint on clothes
Static occurs
Clean lint filter before each load
Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint
collectors (like corduroy)
See suggestions in this section under
STATIC.
Empty all pockets before washing and
drying the clothes.
Synthetics, permanent press
and blends may cause static.
Large loads of heavy fabrics
(like beach towels)
Inconsistent
drying times
Clothes take
too
long to dry
Automatic Drying time will vary according
to the type of heat used(electric, natural
gas or LP Gas), load size, type of fabric,
dampness of clothes and condition of the
exhaust system.
Separate heavy articles from lightweight
ones (generally,a well-sorted washer
load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Match control settings to the load you are
drying.
Check the Installation Instructions to
ensure proper ventilation.
Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks and
unobstructed
Check to see if outside wall hood operates
easily.
Check the Installation Instructions to
ensure proper ventilation.
Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Most
dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure
both of them areoperating.
Clean lint filter before every load
Large heavy fabrics contain more moisture
and take longer to dry. Separate large,
heavy fabrics into smallerloads to shorten
drying time.
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