C{othes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load _s too hot

[] Is the lint screen clogged with tint?

Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.

[] Has the Air Dry temperature setting been selected?

Select the right temperature for the types of garments being

dried. See "Additional Features."

[] Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.

[] Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with tint, restricting air movement?

Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. [f you do not fee[ air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace

exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions.

[] Are fabric softener sheets b{ocking the grille?

Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.

[] Are drying times too long or are clothes too dry?

Automatic cycle default settings may have been changed. See Changing the Auto Cycles Default Settings.

[] Is the exhaust vent the correct length?

Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions. See also Changing the Auto Cycle Default Settings, if you are unable to shorten the vent length.

[] Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.

[] is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°C) ?

Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C).

[]

Js the

dryer

located

in a closet?

 

 

 

 

Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and

 

bottom

of

the door.

Sides

and

front

of

dryer require

a minimum

 

of

1" (25 mm) of airspace,

and

the

rear

of the dryer

requires

 

5"

(127 mm). See the Installation Instructions.

 

Cycle time too short

[] Is the automatic cycle ending early?

The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. [.eve[ the dryer.

Change the dryness level setting on Auto Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness [eve[ will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. If loads are consistently ending too early, see Changing the Auto Cycles Default Settings.

Lint on load

[] Is the lint screen clogged?

Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.

Stains on {oad or drum

[] Was the 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.

Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing.

Loads are wrinkled

[] Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? Remove garments promptly to prevent wrinkling.

[] Was the Wrinkle Prevent used?

Select the Wrinkle Shield feature to tumble the load for up to 60 minutes after the end of the cycle.

[] Was the dryer overloaded?

Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

Odors

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

[f so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.

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