Hotpoint 453 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions Customer ServiceTroubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clothes take too long
Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry
a well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics (like Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
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 ducting Check installation instructions for proper
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 circuit Replace fuses or reset circuit breakers. Since most
breaker dryers 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.
Clothes are wrinkled
Overdrying Select a shorter drying time.
Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture.
Letting items sit in dryer after Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
cycle ends immediately.
Clothes shrink
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.