Lint on load
■Is the lint screen clogged?
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
■Is the load properly sorted?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.
■Is the load too big or too heavy?
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.
■Was the load overdried?
Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can cause
■Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
■Is pilling being mistaken for lint?
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and laundering.
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
■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 can tumble freely.
■Did the load overdry?
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to load type. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”
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. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”
Odors
■Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your laundry center is located?
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area,
■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?
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL® appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area:
Call
For assistance
Call the Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center toll free:
Our consultants provide assistance with:
■Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.
■Referrals to local dealers.
For service
Call
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada Inc. with any questions or concerns at:
Customer Interaction Center
Whirlpool Canada Inc.
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Gearcase assembly covered by your warranty
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