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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Drying cycle
takes too long,
outside of the
dryer feels too
hot or smells
hot.
• Lint filter is clogged with
lint.
• Exhaust duct requirements
have not been met.
• Electric dryer is connected
to a 208 volt circuit.
• Drying procedures have
not been followed.
• Outside exhaust hood
or exhaust duct may be
clogged or restricted.
• High humidity.
• Make sure all lint has been removed
from the dryer lint filter 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
not exceed length listed in the
installation instructions.
• Drying time will be 20% longer than
drying on a 240 volt circuit.
• See Operating Instructions.
• Clean out any obstruction.
• Use a dehumidifier near the dryer.
Excess
moisture in
drum between
cycles.
• Exhaust damper stuck
open or not present.
• Fix or clean the damper, or install
new one.
Excessive
wrinkling.
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Items left in dryer too long.
• Insufficient sorting of items.
• Drying temperature too
high.
• Drying load is very small.
• DO NOT overload. See Operating
Instructions.
• Remove items as soon as cycle
ends.
• See Operating Instructions.
• Follow fabric care label instructions.
• Add two or three larger items.
Scratching or
chipping of the
drum finish.
• 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.
• It may be necessary to sew a
scrap of material securely around
ornaments 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.
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