Whirlpool 3396314 - Manual (Page 30)

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Common laundry problems - dryer
PROBLEM CAUSE
Greasy spots • Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions.
• Drying soiled items.
Lint • Full lint screen. (See page 25.)
• Load ix>t properly sorted.
• Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting
static electricity.
• Load size too big or heavy.
• Tissue or paper left in pockets.
• Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering)
attracts lint.
Shrinking • Overdrying.
• Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying.
• Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type.
• Manufacturer's care label instructions not followed.
Slow drying • Full lint screen.
• Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
• Dryer located in room with temperature below 45“F(7®C).
• Exhaust duct clogged, restricted, or too long.
Stains • Drying soiled items.
• Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions.
• Dryer interior stained. (See page 26 for cleaning procedures.)
Static • Overdrying.
electricity
• Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions.
• Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit
fabrics that build up static electricity.
Wrinkling • Overloading.
• Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
• Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle.
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