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TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you experience
Dryer Results (cont.)
Drying times are too
long and clothes are not
getting dry (cont.)
Cycle time is too short
Lint on load
Stains on load
Stains on drum
Loads are wrinkled
Odors
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Possible Causes
The dryer is not level.
The Air Only temperature setting has
been selected.
The load is too large and heavy to dry
quickly.
Fabric softener sheets are blocking
the grille.
The dryer is located in a room with
temperature below 45ºF (7ºC).
The dryer is located in a closet.
The load may not be contacting the
sensor strips on Automatic Cycles.
Steam models only: Clothes are
coming out of the Steam Refresh
cycle with damp or wet spots.
The automatic cycle is ending early.
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
Improper use of fabric softener.
Loose dyes in clothes.
The load was not removed from dryer
at the end of the cycle.
The dryer was tightly packed.
Steam models only: For steam
cycles, the water is not properly
connected with the dryer.
Recent painting, staining, or
varnishing in the area where your
dryer is located.
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Clothes not contacting the moisture sensors during Automatic
cycles. See "Level Dryer" in the Installation Instructions.
Select the correct temperature for the types of garments being
dried. See "Cycle Guide."
Separate the load to tumble freely.
The air outlet grille is just inside the door, behind the lint screen.
Check that it is not blocked by a fabric softener sheet.
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45ºF (7ºC).
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of
1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the
dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See the Installation Instructions.
Level the dryer. See the Installation Instructions. All four dryer
feet should be in firm contact with the floor.
Under certain environmental or installation conditions, you may
experience underdrying.
Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles.
Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the
amount of drying time in a cycle.
Clean lint screen before each load.
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain
your garments. Do not use fabric softener sheets with steam
cycles.
Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans).
These will not transfer to other clothing.
Steam models only: Select Steam Refresh cycle to tumble
the load with water and heat. This cycle is best for smoothing
out wrinkles and reducing odors from dry loads consisting of
wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blends, common knits,
and synthetics.
NOTE: Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry-clean-only
garments are not recommended.
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Results may also vary
depending on fabric type.
Steam models only: Make sure water is connected to the dryer.
Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet
and dryer's water inlet valve. Check that the water supply is
turned on.
Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the
area, rewash and dry the clothing.
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