Whirlpool Cabrio WED6200S User Manual page 46

DRYER RESULTS
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying
times are too long, or load is too hot
• Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each
load.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
• Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood clogged with lint, restricting air
movement?
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your
hand under the outside exhaust hood to
check air movement. If you do not feel air
movement, clean exhaust system of lint
or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal
or flexible metal vent. See the Installation
Instructions.
• Are fabric softener sheets blocking the
grille?
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use
it only once.
• Is the exhaust vent the correct length?
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long
or has too many turns. Long venting will
increase drying times. See the Installation
Instructions.
• Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct
size?
Use 4˝ (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm)
above the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
• Is the dryer located in a room with tem-
perature below 45°F (7°C)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45°F (7°C).
• Is the dryer located in a closet?
Closet doors must have ventilation open-
ings at the top and bottom of the door. The
rear of the dryer requires 5˝ (12.7 cm) of
airspace, and the sides and front of the dryer
require a minimum of 1˝ (2.5 cm). See the
Installation Instructions.
• Has the Air Only modifier been selected?
Select the right temperature for the types
of garments being dried. See "Modifiers."
• Is the load too large and heavy to dry
quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Cycle time too short
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
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