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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Lint in load Lint screen is clogged. Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
Improper sorting. Sort lint givers from lint takers and by color.
Load is too big or heavy. Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.
Load is overdried. Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying can
cause lint-attracting static (see “Using Your Dryer”).
Paper or tissue in pockets. Clean out pockets before drying.
Pilling being mistaken for lint. Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
laundering.
Stains on load Improper use of fabric softener Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add at beginning of
in washer. cycle when load is cold.
Drying soiled items. Items need to be clean before being dried.
Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type
(see “Using Your Dryer”).
Poor garment quality. Check quality of garment before purchasing.
Manufacturer’s care label Follow fabric care label instructions carefully.
instructions not followed.
Overloading. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Overdrying. Match dryer settings to fabric type
(see “Using Your Dryer”).
Load left in dryer at the Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.
end of cycle.
Odors Household chemicals, paint, Do not use dryer while these chemical fumes are in
or varnish being drawn the air.
into dryer.
First use of dryer element Will be gone after the first cycle.
Unusual
sounds
Thumping of rollers when Thump will go away after 5 minutes of drying.
dryer has not been used for
a while.
Items
shrinking
Loads are
wrinkled
Common drying problems (cont.)
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