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Problem
Possible Causes
Solutions
Drying time is not
consistent
• Heat settings, load size, or dampness of
clothing is not consistent.
• The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat setting, the type
of heat used (electric, natural gas, or LP gas), the size of the load, the type of
fabrics, the wetness of the clothes, and the condition of the exhaust ducts and
lint filter.
Clothes take too
long to dry
• Load is not properly sorted.
• Large load of heavy fabrics.
• Dryer controls are not set properly.
• Lint filter needs to be cleaned.
• Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or duct run is
too long.
• House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has
tripped, or power outage has occurred.
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Dryer is underloaded.
• Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take
longer to dry.
• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture.
To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for large and heavy
fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent size.
• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.
• Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With some loads that
produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the
cycle.
• Confirm that the exhaust ductwork is properly configured and free of debris,
lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly
and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
• If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper
tumbling action.
Clothes are wrinkled
• Clothes dried too long (overdried).
• Clothes left in dryer too long after cycle
ends.
• Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying
time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of moisture.
• Remove items from the dryer immediately at the end of the cycle. Use the
WRINKLE CARE option to continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for
up to 3 hours.
Clothes are shrinking
• Garment care instructions are not being
followed.
• To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric care instructions for
your garment, because some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other
fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer. Use a low or no
heat setting.
CHECK FILTER light
is on during the
drying cycle
• Lint filter is almost clogged or full.
• Pause the drying cycle and clean the lint filter.
FLOW SENSE
TM
indicator shows four
bars during the drying
cycle
• Ductwork is too long or has too many turns/
restrictions.
• Significant blockage of the ductwork due to
lint buildup or debris.
• The appliance has detected a restriction in
the external dryer venting.
• Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation Instructions.
• Ductwork should be checked/cleaned soon.
Dryer can be used in this condition, but drying times may be longer.
• If exhaust restrictions are sensed by the FLOW SENSE
TM
system, the indicator
will remain on for two hours after the end of the cycle. Opening the door or
pressing the POWER button will turn off the display.
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