Estate 8318478A manual Stains on load or color change, Items shrinking, Loads are wrinkled, Odors

■Is the load properly sorted?

Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.

■Is the load too big or too heavy?

Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.

■Was the load overdried?

Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

■Was paper or tissue left in pockets?

■Is pilling being mistaken for lint?

Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and laundering.

Stains on load or color change

■Was dryer fabric softener properly used?

Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially-dried load can stain your garments.

■Were items soiled when placed in the dryer? Items should be clean before being dried.

■Were items properly sorted?

Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from noncolorfast items.

Items shrinking

■Was the dryer overloaded?

Dry smaller loads that will tumble freely.

■Did the load overdry?

Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to load type. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

Loads are wrinkled

■Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?

■Was the dryer overloaded?

Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

■Did the load overdry?

Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to load type. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

Odors

■Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located?

If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, re-wash and dry the clothing.

■If the dryer is electric, is it being used for the first time? The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle.

Garment damage

■Check the following:

Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?

Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling? Were care label instructions followed?

Were items damaged before drying?

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work right, because they are made with the same precision used to build every new ESTATE® appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center or your nearest designated service center.

For assistance or service

Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

■Features and specifications on our full line of appliances

■Installation information

■Use and maintenance procedures

■Accessory and repair parts sales

■Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)

■Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service companies.

Estate designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate the Estate designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write with any questions or concerns at:

Estate Brand Home Appliances

Customer Interaction Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Accessories U.S.A.

To order accessories, call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1-800-442-9991and follow the menu prompts. Or visit our website at www.estateappliances.com and click on “Buy Accessories Online.”

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