Hotpoint NLL113 Inconsistent, Drying times, Clothes take, Too long to dry, Clothes are wrinkled

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Inconsistent	Type of heat	• Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
drying times		of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
		types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
		exhaust ducts.
Clothes take	Improper sorting	• Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
too long to dry		a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
	Large loads of heavy fabrics	• Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
	(like beach towels)	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	• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers
	circuit breaker	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	•Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
	after cycle ends	immediately.
Clothes shrink	Some fabrics will naturally shrink	• To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
	when washed. Others can be	• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
	safely washed, but will shrink
		• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
	in the dryer
		item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.

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