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69>2/=>+5/>996981 Improper sorting • Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
>9.<C a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
(like beach towels) 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.
• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the
dryer venting is correct.
Blown fuses or tripped • Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most dryers
circuit breaker use 2 fuses/breakers, make sure both are operating.
Overloading/combining loads • Do not put more than one washer load in the dryer
at a time.
Underloading • If you are drying only one or two items, add a few items
to ensure proper tumbling.
69>2/=+</A<3856/. Overdrying • Select a shorter drying time.
• Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture. Select a ##")or !") setting.
Letting items sit in dryer • Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
after cycle ends immediately.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
69>2/==2<385 Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
when washed. Others can be
safely washed, but will shrink
• Some items may be pressed back into shape after drying.
in the dryer
• If you are concerned about shrinkage in a particular
item, do not machine wash or tumble dry it.
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