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Clothes take too long Improper sorting * Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
to dry a welFsorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load).
Large loads of heavy fabrics (llke • Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take
beach towels) longer to dry, Separate large, heavy fabrics into smaller
!oads to speed drying time.
Controls improperly set * Match control settings to the load you are drying,
Lint filter is full . Clean lint Nter before every load
Improper orobstrueted ducting "Check, installation instructions for proper
ducfing/venting.
• Make sure ducting isdean, free of kinks and
unobstructed
• Check to see if outside wall damper operates easily,
• Check the Installation Insmacfions 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 toad in the dryer at
a time°
Undertoading *]5you are drying only one or two items, add a few items to
ensure proper mmblingo
Clothesare wrinkled Overdrying • Selectashorter 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 willnaturallyshrink "To avoid shrinkage, follow garment care labels exactly.
when washed. Others can be ° Some items may be pressed back into shape alter drying.
safely washed, but will shrink
in the dryer_ * Ifyou are concerned about shrinkage in a particular item,
do not machine wash or _rnbte dry it_
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