T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (cont.)
Problem | Possible Causes |
Clothes take too | • Load is not properly sorted. |
long to dry |
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| • Large load of heavy fabrics. |
| • Dryer controls are not set |
| properly. |
| • Lint filter needs to be |
| cleaned. |
| • Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, |
| or duct run is too long. |
| • House fuse is blown, circuit |
| breaker has tripped, or |
| power outage has occurred. |
| • Dryer is overloaded. |
| • Dryer is underloaded. |
Clothes are wrinkled | • Clothes dried too long |
| (overdried). |
| • Clothes left in dryer too long |
| after cycle ends. |
Solutions
•Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and heavier items take longer to dry.
•Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more 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.
•Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.
•Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
•Confirm that the exhaust ductwork is properly configured and free of debris, lint, and obstructions. Make sure that outside wall dampers can open properly and are not blocked, jammed, or damaged.
•Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician.
•Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
•If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action.
•Overdrying 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.
•Remove items from the dryer immediately at the end of the cycle. Use the WRINKLE CARE option to continue tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for up to 3 hours.
Clothes are shrinking • Garment care instructions are not being followed.
•To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric care 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. Use a low or no heat setting and/or the RACK DRY option.
CHECK FILTER light | • Lint filter is almost clogged | • Pause the drying cycle and clean the lint filter. |
is on during the | or full. |
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drying cycle |
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2 bars are displayed | • Ductwork is slightly too long | • Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the |
in FLOW SENSE | or has too many turns/ | Installation Instructions. |
indicator | restrictions. |
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•Partial blockage of the ductwork due to lint buildup.
•Ductwork should be checked/cleaned soon. Dryer can be used in this condition, but drying times may be longer.
4 bars are displayed in FLOW SENSE indicator
•Ductwork is too long or has too many turns/restrictions.
•Significant blockage of the ductwork due to lint buildup or debris.
•Install a shorter or straighter duct run. See the Installation Instructions.
•Ductwork should be checked/cleaned immediately to remove lint build up and other blockages. Dryer can be used, but performance and efficiency will be greatly reduced.
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