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FAQ - Laundry Tips
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If these suggestions do not resolve the issue, service may be needed. If you would like to schedule a service appointment, you can
LAUNDRY TIPS
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Detergent AND/or lint on load out of washer
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Possible Cause:
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Improper sorting.
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Solution:
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Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.
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Possible Cause:
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Overloading.
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Solution:
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Lint can be trapped in load if overloaded. Wash smaller loads.
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Possible Cause:
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Paper or tissue in pockets.
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Solution:
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Clean out pockets before washing.
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Possible Cause:
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Not enough detergent.
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Solution:
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Use enough detergent to hold lint in water.
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Possible Cause:
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Detergent not dissolving.
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Solution:
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Use wash water warmer than 70 degrees F (21 degrees C).
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Possible Cause:
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Wash water colder than 70 degrees F (21 degrees C).
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Solution:
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Use wash water warmer than 70 degrees F (21 degrees C).
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Tearing, garment damage
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Possible Cause:
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Overloading, improper use of washer.
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Solution:
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Loads should move freely during wash. Wash smaller loads.
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Possible Cause:
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Improper use of chlorine bleach.
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Solution:
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Do not pour chlorine bleach directly on load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics.
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Possible Cause:
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Sharp items not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened.
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Solution:
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Clean out pockets before washing.
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Items damaged before washing.
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Solution:
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Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
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Possible Cause:
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Zippers, snaps, and hooks left open.
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Solution:
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Close zippers, snaps, and hooks.
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Possible Cause:
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Strings and sashes not tied to prevent tangling.
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Solution:
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Tie strings and sashes to prevent tangling.
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Possible Cause:
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Care label instructions not followed.
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Solution:
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Follow care label instructions carefully.
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Load is wrinkled out of washer
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Possible Cause:
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Not removing load promptly.
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Solution:
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Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
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Possible Cause:
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Wrong cycle for fabrics being washed.
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Solution:
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Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speed to reduce wrinkling.
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Possible Cause:
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Overloading.
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Solution:
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Loads should move freely during wash. Wash smaller loads.
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Possible Cause:
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Wash water not warm enough to relax wrinkles. Using warm rinses.
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Solution:
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If safe for fabric, use warm or hot wash water. Use cold rinse water.
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Possible Cause:
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Hoses reversed.
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Solution:
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Reverse hoses.
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Load is tangled/twisted
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Possible Cause:
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Overloading.
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Solution:
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Loads should move freely during wash. Wash smaller loads.
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Possible Cause:
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Clothes wrapped around agitator.
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Solution:
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Do not wrap items around agitator.
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Gray whites/dingy colors, color change
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Possible Cause:
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Dye transfer.
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Solution:
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Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
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Possible Cause:
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Wash temperature too low.
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Solution:
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Use hot or warm washes if safe for fabric. Hot water should be at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) to clean heavy or greasy soils.
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Possible Cause:
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Not enough detergent.
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Solution:
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Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water.
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Possible Cause:
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Hard water.
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Solution:
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Use more detergent when washing in hard water.
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Possible Cause:
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Drying dark colors with light colors.
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Solution:
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Separate dark colors from light colors before drying.
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Possible Cause:
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Drying colorfast colors with non-colorfast colors.
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Solution:
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Separate colorfast colors from non-colorfast colors before drying.
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Slow drying or clothes still wet
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Possible Cause:
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Incorrect cycle or temperature setting selected.
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Solution:
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Select the correct cycle or temperature setting for the fabric type you are drying.
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Possible Cause:
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Full or clogged lint screen.
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Solution:
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Empty lint screen.
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Possible Cause:
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Exhaust duct clogged, restricted, or too long. See Installation Instructions.
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Solution:
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Unclog exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood. Refer to the venting section of your Use and Care guide. See Installation Instructions.
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Possible Cause:
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Dryer not level to allow for clothes contacting the electronic dryness sensor.
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Solution:
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Make sure dryer is properly leveled. See Installation Instructions.
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Possible Cause:
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Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 degrees F (7 degrees C).
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Solution:
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Dryer should be installed in a room with temperature above 45 degrees F (7 degrees C).
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Possible Cause:
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Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
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Solution:
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Loads should move freely during drying period. Dry smaller loads.
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Possible Cause:
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Drying heavy fabrics (denim, towels) with light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press).
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Solution:
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Separate heavy fabrics from light fabrics.
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Possible Cause:
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Fabric softener sheet blocking exhaust grill inside dryer drum.
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Solution:
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Remove fabric softener sheet from exhaust grill inside dryer drum.
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Lint on clothes out of dryer
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Possible Cause:
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Full lint screen.
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Solution:
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Empty lint screen.
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Possible Cause:
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Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting static electricity.
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Solution:
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Select correct drying cycle and temperature for fabric type.
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Possible Cause:
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Load no properly sorted.
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Solution:
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Sort lint givers (towels, chenille)from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics).
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Possible Cause:
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Load size too big or heavy.
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Solution:
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Loads should move freely during drying period. Dry smaller loads.
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Possible Cause:
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Tissue or paper left in pockets.
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Solution:
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Clean tissue or paper from garment before drying.
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Possible Cause:
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Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering) attracts lint.
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Solution:
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Third-party products can remove some pilling from clothing.
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Static electricity
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Possible Cause:
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Overdrying.
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Solution:
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Select correct drying cycle, time (if available) and temperature for fabric type.
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Possible Cause:
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Dryer fabric softener improperly used.
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Solution:
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Check manufacturer's instructions for proper use of fabric softener.
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Possible Cause:
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Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit fabrics that build up static electricity.
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Solution:
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Select correct drying cycle and temperature for fabric type.
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Wrinkling out of dryer
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Possible Cause:
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Overloading.
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Solution:
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Loads should move freely during drying period. Dry smaller loads.
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Possible Cause:
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Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
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Solution:
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Select correct drying cycle and temperature for fabric type.
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Possible Cause:
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Large items balling or rolling up.
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Solution:
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Dry large items separately from smaller items.
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Possible Cause:
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Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle.
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Solution:
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Remove clothes from dryer as soon as cycle ends.
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Shrinking
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Possible Cause:
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Overdrying.
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Solution:
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Select correct drying cycle, time (if available) and temperature for fabric type.
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Possible Cause:
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Fabric or garment is not designed for tumble drying.
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Solution:
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Check care label for correct laundering instructions.
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Possible Cause:
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Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type.
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Solution:
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Select correct drying cycle and temperature for fabric type.
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Possible Cause:
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Care label instructions not followed.
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Solution:
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Follow care label instructions carefully.
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Greasy spots/stains on load
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Possible Cause:
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Dryer fabric softener improperly used. Do not add to a warm load.
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Solution:
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Check manufacturer's instructions for proper use of fabric softener.
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Possible Cause:
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Drying soiled items.
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Solution:
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Wash items properly before drying. Drying can set stains and soil.
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Possible Cause:
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Improper use of fabric softener.
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Solution:
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Dilute fabric softener and add to rinse portion of cycle only. Do not drip fabric softener on clothes.
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Possible Cause:
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Iron in water.
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Solution:
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Install an iron filter.
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Possible Cause:
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Under use of detergent causing soil to be redeposited.
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Solution:
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Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension.
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Possible Cause:
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Dye transfer due to not sorting loads properly.
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Solution:
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Sort dark clothing from whites and lights.
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If these suggestions do not resolve the issue, service may be needed. If you would like to schedule a service appointment, you can
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