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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Inconsistent Type of heat • Automatic drying times will vary according to the type
drying times of heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load,
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of
exhaust ducts.
Clothes take Improper sorting •Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally,
too long to dry 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 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 •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.
Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying •Select a shorter drying time.
•Remove items while they still hold a slight amount of
moisture. Select a LESS DRY setting.
Letting items sit in dryer •Remove items when cycle ends and fold or hang
after 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.