Trouble Shooting (cont'd)

TOPIC

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Drying

Long drying times

Improper exhaust system

Check Installation Instructions for length of proper exhaust

 

 

system. Only use 4” diameter rigid or semi-rigid duct.

 

 

Restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heating. Check

 

 

weather hood and exhaust system for restrictions.

 

 

 

 

Overloading

Dry one wash load at a time.

 

 

 

 

Sorting

Separate heavy items from lightweight items.

 

 

 

 

Full lint filter

Clean lint filter before each use.

 

 

 

 

Clothes too wet from washer

Check that the washer had enough spin speed to extract

 

 

water. Clothes may need to be rearranged in the washer

 

 

and put through an additional spin cycle to extract enough

 

 

water before drying.

 

 

 

Lint

Full lint filter

Clean lint filter before each use.

 

 

 

 

Improper sorting

Separate lint producers (cotton towels) from lint attracters

 

 

(synthetic fabrics).

 

 

 

 

Paper, tissues, or other items left in pockets

Remove items from pockets before washing or drying.

 

 

 

 

Overloading

Overloading reduces airflow so lint is not collected in filter.

 

 

Dry one wash load at a time.

 

 

 

Static

Overdrying

Adjust controls for shorter drying time. Use a fabric

 

 

softener.

 

 

 

 

No fabric softener was used

Use a fabric softener.

 

 

 

 

Synthetic fabrics can cause static

Use a fabric softener.

 

 

 

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Amana 40119701 owner manual Trouble Shooting contd, Long drying times, Lint, Static