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50 TROUBLESHOOTING
Performance
Problem
Clothes are wrinkled. Clothes dried too long (overdried).
Greasy or dirty spots
on clothes.
Clothes are
shrinking.
Lint on clothes.
Excess static in
clothes after drying.
• Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time or use
a lower dry level setting and remove items while they still retain a slight amount of
moisture.
Clothes left in dryer too long after cycle ends.
• Use the Wrinkle Care option. This option will tumble the clothes briefly every few minutes
for up to 3 hours to help prevent wrinkling.
Fabric softener used incorrectly.
• Check and follow the instructions provided with your fabric softener.
Clean and dirty clothes are being dried together.
• Only use your dryer to dry clean items. Soil from dirty clothes can transfer to the clean
clothes in the same or later loads.
Clothes were not properly cleaned or rinsed before being placed in the dryer.
• Stains on dried clothes could be stains that were not removed during the washing process.
Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned or rinsed according to the
instructions for your washer and detergent. Some difficult soils may require pre-treating
prior to washing.
Garment care instructions are not being followed.
• To avoid shrinking your clothes, always consult and follow fabric care instructions. Some
fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics can be washed but will shrink
when dried in a dryer. Use a low or no heat setting.
Lint filter not cleaned properly.
• Remove the lint from the filter before every load. With the lint removed, hold the filter up
to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged. If it looks dirty, follow the cleaning instructions in
the MAINTENANCE section. With some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be
necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
Laundry not sorted properly.
• Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white cotton towel) and should be dried
separately from clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen pants).
Excess static in clothes.
• Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity.
• Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time.
The appliance is overloaded.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for drying.
Tissue, paper, etc., left in pockets.
• Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying clothes.
Fabric softener is not used or is used incorrectly.
• Use a fabric softener, if available, to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
Clothes dried too long (overdried).
• Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust settings and
use a shorter drying time. Select a lower dry level setting on the selected cycle, if
necessary.
Drying synthetics, permanent press, or synthetic blends.
• These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup. Try using fabric softener, or use a
lower dry level setting and/or shorter time settings.
Possible Cause & Solution
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