Trouble Shooting (cont'd)
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Drying
Long drying times | Improper exhaust system | Check Installation Instructions for length of proper exhaust |
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| system. Only use 4” diameter rigid or |
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| Restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating. Check |
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| weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions. |
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| Overloading | Dry one wash load at a time. |
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| Sorting | Separate heavy items from lightweight items. |
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| Full lint filter | Clean lint filter before each use. |
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| Clothes too wet from washer | Check that the washer had enough spin speed to extract |
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| water. Clothes may need to be rearranged in the washer |
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| and put through an additional spin cycle to extract enough |
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| water before drying. |
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Lint | Full lint filter | Clean lint filter before each use. |
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| Improper sorting | Separate lint producers (cotton towels) from lint attracters |
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| Paper, tissues, or other items left in pockets | Remove items from pockets before washing or drying. |
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| Overloading | Overloading reduces airflow so lint is not collected in filter. |
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| Dry one wash load at a time. |
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Static | Overdrying | Adjust controls for shorter drying time. Use a fabric |
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| softener. |
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| No fabric softener was used | Use a fabric softener. |
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| Synthetic fabrics can cause static | Use a fabric softener. |
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