RCA bjlr473et, bljr473gt operating instructions Static Occurs, Clothes Take too Long to Dry

If Something Goes Wrong

Problem	Possible Causes	What to Do
Static Occurs	Overdrying	• Try a fabric softener.
		• Adjust controls for less drying.
	No fabric softener was used	• Try a fabric softener.
	Synthetics, permanent press	• Try a fabric softener.
	and blends can cause static

Clothes Take too Long to Dry

Improper sorting	• Separate heavy items from lightweight items
	(generally, a well-sorted washer load is a
	well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics	• Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture
(like beach towels)	and take longer to dry. Separate large, heavy
	fabrics into smaller loads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set	• Match control settings to the load you
	are drying.
Lint filter is full	• Clean lint filter before every load.
Improper or obstructed	• Check installation instructions for proper
ducting	ducting/venting.
	• Make sure ducting is clean, free of kinks
	and unobstructed.
	• Check to see if outside wall damper
	operates easily.
	• See the Venting the Dryer section.
Blown fuses or tripped	• Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since
circuit breakers	most dryers use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure
	both are operating.
Overloading/	• Do not put more than one washer load in
combining loads	the dryer at a time.
Underloading	• If you are drying only one or two items,
	add a few items to ensure proper tumbling.

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