Electrolux 300 Series Use & Care Manual page 45

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
Drying cycle • Lint ilter is clogged with lint.
takes too long,
outside of the
dryer feels too
• Exhaust duct requirements
hot or smells
hot.
• Electric dryer is connected to
• Drying procedures have not
• Outside exhaust hood
• High humidity.
Excess • Exhaust damper stuck open
moisture in
drum between
cycles.
Excessive • Dryer is overloaded.
wrinkling.
• Items left in dryer too long.
• Insuicient sorting of items.
• Drying temperature too high.
• Drying load is very small.
Scratching or • Foreign objects such as coins,
chipping of the
drum inish.
• Permanently attached items
* Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached
items is not covered by the warranty.
have not been met.
a 208 volt circuit.
been followed.
or exhaust duct may be
clogged or restricted.
or not present.
pins, clips or buttons are
inside the dryer.*
such as belt buckles, zippers
and fasteners may be hitting
the inside of the drum.*
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTIONS
• Make sure all lint has been removed
from the dryer lint ilter 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 dehumidiier near the dryer.
• Fix or clean the damper, or install new
one.
• 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.
• 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.
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