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Garment
damage
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Checkthe
following:
Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing?
Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before
washing.
Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?
Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and broken
threads in seams before washing.
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Did you overload the washer?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads
should move freely during washing.
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Did you properly add chlorine bleach?
Do not pour chlorine bleach directly on load. Wipe up bleach
spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics.
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Bid you follow the manufacturer's
care label instructions?
TROUBLESHOOTING
DRYER
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid
the cost of a service call...
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily
•
Checkthe
following:
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
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Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water
and with items that hold moisture (cottons).
•
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Dryer will not run
•
Checkthe
following:
Is the power cord plugged in?
Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the START button firmly pressed?
Is a cycle selected?
Unusual sounds
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Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
Lint on load
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Is the lint screen clogged?
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
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 "Installation Instructions").
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy
metal or flexible metal vent (see "Installation
Instructions").
Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped?
Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for
the types of garments being dried (see "Drying, Cycle and
Temperature Tips").
Is the valve open on the gas supply line?
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one
fabric softener sheet and only use it once.
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature
below
45°F (7°C}?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45°F (7°C).
Is the load properly sorted?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,
synthetics). Also sort by color.
Is the load too big or too heavy?
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.
Was the load overdried?
Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can
cause lint-attracting
static electricity (see "Drying, Cycle and
Temperature Tips").
Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
Is pilling being mistaken for lint?
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
laundering.
Stains on load or color change
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Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially-dried
load can
stain your garments.
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Were items soiled when placed in the dryer?
Items should be clean before being dried.
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Wereitems
properly sorted?
Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from
noncolorfast
items.
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