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22
AVOID SERVICE CHECKLIST
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
OPERATING (continued)
Drying cycle takes
too long
Outside of the
dryer feels too hot
or smells hot
• Lint lter is clogged with lint.
• Exhaust duct requirements
have not been met.
• Electric dryer is connected to a
208 volt circuit.
• Drying procedures not followed.
• Outside exhaust hood or ex-
haust duct may be clogged or
restricted.
• High humidity.
• Make sure all lint has been removed
from the dryer lint lter before starting
each cycle.
• Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches
in diameter and made of rigid or
semi-rigid metal.
• When in place, the duct must have
no more than four 90° bends and
must not exceed length listed in
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• Drying time will be 20% longer than
drying on a 240 volt circuit.
• See “Operating Instructions.”
• Clean out any obstruction.
• Use a dehumidier near the dryer.
Excessive wrin-
kling
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Items left in dryer too long.
• Insufcient sorting of items.
• Drying temperature too high.
• DO NOT overload. See “Operating
Instructions.”
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
• See “Operating Instructions.”
• Follow fabric care label instructions.
Scratching or
chipping of the
drum nish
• Foreign objects such as coins,
pins, clips or buttons are inside
the dryer.*
• Permanently attached items
such as belt buckles, zippers,
and fasteners may be hitting
the inside of the drum.*
• Always remove foreign objects from
pockets before laundering. Remove
objects from drum and restart dryer.
• Turn items inside out before drying to
prevent scratching and damage to the
dryer.
*Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached
items is not covered by the warranty.
WATER
Wash load too
wet after spin
• Washer is overloaded.
• Load is out of balance.
• Drain hose is kinked.
• DO NOT overload washer. See
Washing Procedures.
• Rearrange load to allow proper
spinning.
• Straighten drain hose.
Water does not
enter washer or it
enters slowly
• Washer lid is open.
• Water supply is not adequate
in area.
• Water supply faucets are not
completely open.
• Water is being used elsewhere
in the house.
• Water inlet hoses are kinked.
• Close washer lid. The washer will
not operate when the lid is open.
• Check another faucet in the house.
Wait until water supply and pressure
increase.
• Fully open hot and cold faucets.
• Water pressure must be at least 10 psi
(69 kPa). Avoid running water else-
where while washer is lling.
• Straighten hoses.
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