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FIND YOUR PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
HOW TO FIX IT
HERE
OPERATING
PROBLEMS
Dryer runs, but takes an excessive
Dryer
is connected
to a 208 volt
Drying time willbe 20 percent longer
amount
of time to dry clothes,
circuit (electric
models only),
than when dried on a 240 volt circuit.
Exhaust duct is too long.
Refer to Installation
Instructions
for
maximum
length
and specifications
of rigid
and metal
flexible
ducts.
Install the dryer accordingly.
Exhaust duct is too small.
Minimum
required
exhaust
diameter
is 4 inches.
Do not use a smaller duct.
Exhaust
duct
has more
than
two
The maximum
number
of 90 ° bends
bends,
allowed
in the exhaust
duct is two.
Relocate
the dryer to comply to these
requirements.
Exhaust
duct
and/or
lint
screen
Have duct and/or lint screen housing
housingis
cloggedor
restricted,
cleaned
by
qualified
service
personnel.
Lint screen is clogged
with lint.
Clean lint screen. Lint screen must be
cleaned after every load.
Dryer is overloaded.
Refer to Total Laundry
Care book
for load size.
Heavy
items
were not sorted
from
Refer to Total Laundry
Care book
lightweight
items,
for sorting recommendations.
Low heat selected.
The Low Heat setting,
which is safe
for delicate
and knit items, requires
longer drying periods.
Dryer runs, but is not heating.
See "Dryer runs but won't heat" on
previous
page.
High humidity.
Drying times will be longer in areas
where humidity
is high.
Use a dehumidifier
near
the dryer
location to help reduce the humidity.
Washer
not
spinning
water
out of
See washer operating
instructions.
clothes.
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