KITCHENAID 3405633 - Manual (Page 17)

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Common laundry problems
Problem... Cause...
Slow drying or clothes still wet
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Incorrect cycle or temperature setting selected.
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Full or clogged lint screen. (See page 14.)
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Exhaust vent clogged, restricted, or too long. (See pages 6-7 and
Installation Instructions.)
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Dryer is not level. The clothes are not contacting the electronic
dryness sensor. (See page 10 and Installation Instructions.)
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Dryer located in room with temperature below 45°F (7°C).
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Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
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Drying heavy fabrics (denim, towels) with light fabrics (synthetics,
permanent press).
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Fabric softener sheet blocking exhaust grill inside dryer drum.
Lint
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Full lint screen. (See page 14.)
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Load not properly sorted.
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Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting
static electricity.
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Load size too big or heavy.
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Tissue or paper left in pockets.
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Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering)
attracts lint.
Static electricity
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Overdrying.
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Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See package directions.
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Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and
knit fabrics that build up static electricity.
Wrinkling
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Overloading.
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Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
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Large items balling or rolling up.
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Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle.
Shrinking
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Overdrying.
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Fabric or garment is not designed for tumble drying.
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Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type.
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Care label directions not followed.
Greasy spots/stains
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Dryer fabric softener improperly used. Do not add to a warm load.
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Drying soiled items.
Color change
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Drying dark colors with light colors.
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Drying colorfast colors with noncolorfast colors.
Garment damage
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Zippers, snaps, and hooks left open.
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Strings and sashes not tied to prevent tangling.
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Care label directions not followed.
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