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9. Problem: It takes too long for my clothes to dry.
Question What to Do
• Did you properly sort your
loads of laundry?
Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating
loads.
• Are you drying large loads of
heavy fabrics?
Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more
moisture. To help reduce and maintain more consistent drying times for
large and heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a
consistent size.
• Are the dryer controls
properly set?
Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.
• Is the lint lter clean before
each new load of laundry?
Please conrm that the lint lter is clean prior to each new load of
laundry.
• Are the exhaust ducts clear
and properly congured?
Conrm through review of the appropriate sections of this manual that
the exhaust venting duct work is properly congured. Conrm that the
venting is free of obstructions. Conrm that the outside wall dampers are
moving freely, that the dampers are not pushed in, and that nothing has
been set against the dampers.
• Is the fuse blown, or is the
circuit breaker tripped?
Check your home’s or laundry room’s fuse box/circuit breaker box and
replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
(IMPORTANT: electric dryers generally use two fuses or breakers.)
• Did you overload your dryer? Divide your larger load into a number of smaller loads.
• Did you under load your
dryer?
If you are only drying a handful of items, add a few extra pieces to help
ensure proper tumbling action.
10. Problem: My clothes are wrinkled.
Question What to Do
• Are you over drying your
laundry?
Over drying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter
drying time, and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of
moisture.
• Are you removing your
laundry from the dryer soon
after the drying cycle is
complete?
Remove your laundry from the dryer after the drying cycle ends and
either hang or fold the items.
11. Problem: My clothes are shrinking.
Question What to Do
• Are you following the
care instructions for your
garment?
To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the care and use instructions
for your garment, because some fabrics will naturally shrink when
washed. Other fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried in a
dryer.
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