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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling For Service (cont.)
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Drying time is
not consistent
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dampness of clothing is not
consistent.
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of the clothes, and the condition of the exhaust ducts and
lint filter.
Clothes take
too
long to dry
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properly.
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duct run is too long.
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breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
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heavier items take longer to dry.
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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.
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you are drying.
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some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be
necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
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and free of debris, lint, and obstructions. Make sure that
outside wall dampers can open properly and are not
blocked, jammed, or damaged.
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fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified electrician.
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to ensure proper tumbling action.
Clothes are
wrinkled
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after cycle ends.
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Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they
still retain a slight amount of moisture.
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Clothes are
shrinking
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not being followed.
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care 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. Use a low or
no heat setting.
indicator light
is on during the
drying cycle
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fully closed.
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generator will not work.
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Water drips
from nozzle
when Steam
Cycle starts
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after a short time.
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