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.

 

 

10. Problem: My Clothes Are Wrinkled

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.

 

 

11. Problem: My clothes are shrinking

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.

 

 

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