Whirlpool Clothes Dryer warranty

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.

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.

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?

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