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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)
Problem
Drying time is not
consistent
Clothes take too long to dry Exhaust ducts are blocked, dirty, or
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Possible Cause
Heat settings, load size, or dampness
of clothing is not consistent.
duct run is too long.
Load is not properly sorted.
Large load of heavy fabrics.
Dryer controls are not set properly.
Lint fi lter needs to be cleaned.
House fuse is blown, circuit breaker
has tripped, or power outage has
occurred.
Dryer is overloaded.
Dryer is under loaded.
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Solutions
The drying time for a load will vary
depending on the type of heat used (electric,
natural gas, or LP gas), the size of the load,
the type of fabrics, the wetness of the clothes,
and the condition of the exhaust duct and lint
fi lter. Even an unbalanced load in the washer
can cause poor spinning, resulting in wetter
clothes which will take longer to dry.
Confi rm that the exhaust duct is properly
confi gured and free of debris, lint, and
obstructions. Make sure that outside wall
dampers can open properly and are not
blocked, jammed, or damaged.
Separate heavy items from lightweight items.
Larger and heavier items take longer to dry.
Light items in a load with heavy items can fool
the sensor because the light items dry faster.
Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they
tend to retain more moisture. To help reduce
and maintain more consistent drying times for
large and heavy fabrics, separate these items
into smaller loads of a consistent size.
Use the appropriate control settings for the
type of load you are drying. Some loads
may require an adjustment of the DRY LEVEL
setting for proper drying.
Remove the lint from the fi lter before every
load. With the lint removed, hold the fi lter up
to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged. If it
looks dirty, follow the cleaning instructions on.
With some loads that produce high amounts
of lint, such as new bath towels, it may be
necessary to pause the cycle and clean the
fi lter during the cycle.
Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do
not increase fuse capacity. If the problem
is a circuit overload, have it corrected by a
qualifi ed electrician.
NOTE: Due to the design of electric dryers, it
is possible for a circuit problem to allow an
electric dryer to run without heat.
Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for
better drying performance and effi ciency.
If you are drying a very small load, add a
few extra items to ensure proper tumbling
action. If the load is very small and you are
using AUTO DRY cycles, the electronic control
cannot properly sense the dryness of the load
and may shut off too soon. Use TIMED DRY or
add some extra wet clothes to the load.