Whirlpool 3406874 warranty Common laundry problems dryer, Slow drying, Or clothes, Still wet

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Common laundry problems – dryer

PROBLEM	CAUSE
Slow drying	• Incorrect cycle setting selected.
or clothes	• Full or clogged lint screen. (See the “As needed cleaning – dryer”
still wet	section.)
	• Exhaust vent clogged, restricted, or too long. (See the “Checking Your
	Vent ” section and Installation Instructions.)
	• Washer/dryer located in room with temperature below 45° (7°C).
	• Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
	• Drying heavy fabrics (denim, towels) with light fabrics (synthetics,
	permanent press).
	• Fabric softener sheet blocking exhaust grill inside dryer drum.

Lint	• Full lint screen. (See the “As needed cleaning – dryer” section.)
	• Load not properly sorted.
	• Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting static
	electricity.
	• Load size too big or heavy.
	• Tissue or paper left in pockets.
	• Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering)
	attracts lint.

Static electricity

•Overdrying.

•Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See package directions.

•Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit fabrics that build up static electricity.

Wrinkling	• Overloading.
	• Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
	• Large items balling or rolling up.
	• Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle.

Shrinking	• Overdrying.
	• Fabric or garment is not designed for tumble drying.
	• Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type.
	• Care label instructions not followed.

Greasy	• Dryer fabric softener improperly used. Do not add to a warm load.
spots/stains	• Drying soiled items.

Color change	• Drying dark colors with light colors.
	• Drying colorfast colors with noncolorfast colors.

Garment	• Zippers, snaps, and hooks left open.
damage	• Strings and sashes not tied to prevent tangling.
	• Care label instructions not followed.

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Thank you for buying this appliance Understanding Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very importantUnderstanding Safety Parts and Features Additional features your washer/dryer hasVenting Checking Your VentOn next Checking Your Vent Starting your washer Operating Your WasherClose the washer lid Select a water level Stopping/restarting your washer Operating Your WasherPermanent Press cycle Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Delicates cycleUsing Drain and Spin Using Rinse and SpinExtra Wash cycle Wash Self-cleaning lint filterWhat happens in each cycle RinseAdding liquid chlorine bleach Adding liquid fabric softenerOperating Your Dryer Starting your dryerTo stop the dryer, either Selecting a cycle and settingStopping/restarting your dryer To restart the dryerDamp Dry Feature Cycle DescriptionsCottons and Linens Drying chartAutomatic Cycles Timed DRY Type of Load Permanent Press SYNTHETICS, and BlendsType of Load No HEAT/FLUFF Cycle End of cycle signalNo Heat/Fluff cycle Delicate FabricsChoosing load sizes Laundry TipsSorting clothes Washing and drying tipsWasher loading suggestions Using dryer fabric softenersWater guidelines Large Capacity WashersChecking hot water temperature Selecting water temperaturesWater hardness Stain removal guide Removing stainsStain removal rules Stain To RemoveIncluding cooking oils Fire HazardDo not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it Doing so can result in death or fireProducts Ketchup orTomato LipstickWashing special-care items Care InstructionsDrying special-care items Items Drying InstructionsQuilted, down WashableNapped items Filled itemsAs needed cleaning washer Every load cleaning dryerCaring for Your Washer/Dryer Clogged lint screen As needed cleaning dryerUse the following method Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect power Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinetSaving energy Winter storage or moving careNon-use or vacation care WasherCommon laundry problems washer TroubleshootingProblem Cause Or clothes Common laundry problems dryerSlow drying Still wetNo water washer Common washer/dryer problemsWasher/dryer will not start No heat dryerNoises dryer Odor dryerIf you need replacement parts … Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need service* … When asking for help or servicePage Page Limited FIVE-YEAR Length of Warranty Crosley will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Limited TEN-YEAR