Whirlpool 3396311 - Manual (Page 20)

L A U N D R Y T I P S
PROBLEM CHECK IF C AUSES/SOLUTIONS
Shrinking Items are overdried Remove itoms while there is still a trace
of moisture. Some items should be
removed while damp, then shaped and air
dried.
Fabric type and quality is
suitable for drying
Some knits are stretched during manufac­
turing. Wa.‘ hing and drying returns them
to the original size. This is normal. Check
quality of g iirment before buying. Follow
fabric care label directions carefully.
Slow drying There is a large amount of
moisture in the load to be
dried Some item!! hold more moisture than
others (cotlons more than polyester).
They take 1 :mger to dry. Full loads take
longer to diy than small loads of the same
fabric.
Cold rinse water is used A load rinsod in cold water will take
slightly lone er to dry than a warm one.
Cold rinses, however, help save energy
and reduce wrinkling more than warm
rinses do.
Room air temperature is
below 45“F (7°C)
Install dryei in a room where the air
temperaturo is warmer than 45°F (7“C).
Cold air inc eases drying time and may
cause wrinl< les not to be removed.
Dryer is exhausted according
to Installation Instructions
Install and oxhaust your dryer according
to the Installation Instructions provided.
Lint screen is clogged Clean lint screen before or after
each use.
Exhaust duct or outside
exhaust hood is clogged
Clean if nee ded.
Proper electrical supply is
used
Properly connect the dryer to a grounded
electrical circuit that meets the electrical
requirements stated in the Installation
Instructions
Static
electricity Load is overdried Remove items while there is still a trace
of moisture.
Fabric softener is used Use a fabric softener and follow package
directions Ccirefully.
Synthetics, synthetic blends,
permanent press and knits are
in load Synthetics, !!ynthetic blends, permanent
press and knits build up static electricity.
Use a fabric softener and be careful not to
overdry the oad.
20