Whirlpool 3406874 warranty Common laundry problems dryer, Slow drying, Or clothes, Still wet

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Common laundry problems – dryer

PROBLEM	CAUSE
Slow drying	• Incorrect cycle setting selected.
or clothes	• Full or clogged lint screen. (See the “As needed cleaning – dryer”
still wet	section.)
	• Exhaust vent clogged, restricted, or too long. (See the “Checking Your
	Vent ” section and Installation Instructions.)
	• Washer/dryer located in room with temperature below 45° (7°C).
	• Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
	• Drying heavy fabrics (denim, towels) with light fabrics (synthetics,
	permanent press).
	• Fabric softener sheet blocking exhaust grill inside dryer drum.
Lint	• Full lint screen. (See the “As needed cleaning – dryer” section.)
	• Load not properly sorted.
	• Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting static
	electricity.
	• Load size too big or heavy.
	• Tissue or paper left in pockets.
	• Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering)
	attracts lint.

Static electricity

•Overdrying.

•Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See package directions.

•Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit fabrics that build up static electricity.

Wrinkling	• Overloading.
	• Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
	• Large items balling or rolling up.
	• Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle.
Shrinking	• Overdrying.
	• Fabric or garment is not designed for tumble drying.
	• Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type.
	• Care label instructions not followed.
Greasy	• Dryer fabric softener improperly used. Do not add to a warm load.
spots/stains	• Drying soiled items.
Color change	• Drying dark colors with light colors.
	• Drying colorfast colors with noncolorfast colors.
Garment	• Zippers, snaps, and hooks left open.
damage	• Strings and sashes not tied to prevent tangling.
	• Care label instructions not followed.

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