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Unusualsounds
Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of
operation.
Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
Lint on load
• Is the lint screen clogged?
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
Is 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 (see "Drying,
Cycle and Temperature Tips"). Overdrying can cause
lint-attracting static electricity.
• Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
Clean out pockets before drying.
• 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 when the load is cold. Do not add fabric softener
sheets to a warm load.
• 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 manufacturer's care label. Match dryer
setting to load type (see "Drying, Cycle and
Temperature Tips").
Loads are wrinkled
Was load removed from dryer at the end of the
cycle?
Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.
Was dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Did load overdry?
Check the manufacturer's care label. Match dryer
setting to load type (see "Drying, Cycle and
Temperature Tips").
Odors
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.
If the dryer is gas, there may be a gas leak:
Turn off the gas supply line, leave your house and then
call your local gas company.
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, re-wash the clothing and then dry
it.
Garment damage
• Checkthe 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?
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