Problem My Clothes Are Wrinkled | Crosley CDE-8000GBL, CDE-8000GS

9. Problem: It Takes Too Long For My Clothes To Dry

Question	What to Do
• Did you properly sort your loads of	Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating
laundry?	loads.

• Are you drying large loads of heavy	Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more
fabrics?	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.

• Are the dryer controls properly set?	Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.

• Is the lint filter clean before each new	Please confirm that the lint filter is clean prior to each new load of
load of laundry?	laundry.

• Are the exhaust ducts clear and properly	Confirm through review of the appropriate sections of this manual that
configured?	the exhaust venting ductwork is properly configured. Confirm that the
	venting is free of obstructions. Confirm that the outside wall dampers
	are moving freely, that the dampers are not pushed in, and that
	nothing has been set against the dampers.

• Is the fuse blown, or is the circuit breaker	Check your home’s or laundry room’s fuse box/circuit breaker box
tripped?	and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	(IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers.)

• Did you overload your dryer?	Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads.

• Did you under load your dryer?	If you are only drying a handful of items, add a few extra pieces to
	help ensure proper tumbling action.

Question	What to Do
• Are you over drying your laundry?	Over drying 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.

• Are you removing your laundry from the	Remove your laundry from the dryer after the drying cycle ends and
dryer soon after the drying cycle is complete?	either hang or fold the items.

Question	What to Do
• Are you following the care instructions for	To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the care and use
your garment?	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.