Whirlpool 3RAWZ481E Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Lint on load
Is the lint screen clogged?
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
Is the load properly sorted?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,
synthetics). Also sort by color.
Is the load too big or too heavy?
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.
Was the load overdried?
Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can
cause lint-attracting static electricity. See Drying, Cycle, and
Temperature Tips.
Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
Is pilling being mistaken for lint?
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
laundering.
Stains on load or color change
Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can
stain your garments.
Were items soiled when placed in the dryer?
Items should be clean before being dried.
Were items properly sorted?
Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
Items shrinking
Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Did the load overdry?
Check the manufacturers care label. Match dryer setting to
load type. See Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.
Loads are wrinkled
Was the load removed from the dryer at end of the cycle?
Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.
Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Did the load overdry?
Check the manufacturers care label. Match dryer setting to
load type. See Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.
Odors
Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in
the area where your dryer is located?
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone
from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
If the dryer is electric, is it being used for the first time?
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor
will be gone after the first cycle.
Garment damage
Check the following:
Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?
Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?
Were care label instructions followed?
Were items damaged before drying?
If you still have problems, see the Assistance or Service
section.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the
Troubleshooting section. It may save you the cost of a service
call. If you still need help, follow these instructions.
If you need assistance or service
If your problem is not due to any of the items listed in the
Troubleshooting section, contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the dryer, or a designated Whirlpool service company.
When calling, please know the purchase date, and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us better respond to your request.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write or call with any
questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool UK Ltd.
209 Purley Way
Croydon
CR9 4RY
U.K.
Telephone: 0208 649 5000