GE DPSR513EA1AA, DPSR513EA0WW, DPSR513EA0AA, DPSR483EA0CC, DPSR483EA0AA Owner’s Manual

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Dryers

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GEApp/iances

Modds Type:

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4O5
483

513

Safety hlforrnation ........ 3-!5

S&cheuses

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Secadoras

Operating Instructions

Controls .................. 6-7

Features ..................... 8

Reversing The Door .......... 9

Loading and Using

the D,yer ................... 10

Venting The Duet .......... 11

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You (]all

For Smsqce .............. 12, 13

Customer Selwice

Product Registration ..... 15, 16

Warranty .................. 17

Sets'ice Telephone

Numbers ........... Back (;over

English section begins on page 2
La section franqaise commence fi la page 18
La secci6n en espafiol empieza en la pfigina 32

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GE& You,A Service Partnership.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration (ard.

Two easy ways to register your appliance!

• Through the internet at _w.geappliames.com

• Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

FORYOURRECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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They are on the label on the tiont of the (hTer behind the door.

READTHISMANUAL

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Inside you will find many helpfifl hints on how to use and maintain your (hyer properly.Just a little
preventive (are on your part (an save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your duet.

PROPERVENTING

For the best duing performance the duet needs to be properly vented. The duet xdll use more energy
and nm longer ifit is not vented to the specifications outlined in the Venting the Dryer section in this

manual and the Exhausting section in the Installation Instructions.

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IFYOUNEEDSERVICE

You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before YouCall For Service section. If you review

our chart of Troubleshooting 77psfirst, you may not need to call for se_x'ice at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away, A list of toll4iee customer
service numbers is included in the back se(tion. Or, intheU.S.,you can ahvays(all the (;E Answer

(enter <"at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400.

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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING

.4,WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

[] Do notstoreorusegasoline or other

flammable vaporsandliquids in the

vicinityofthis or anyother appliance.

[] Installationand servicemust beperformed

by a qualified installer,service agency or
the gas supplier.

WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS:

]Do nottryto light a match, orcigarette, or

turnonany gas or electrical appliance.

]Do nottouchany electrical switch; donot

useanyphone inyourbuilding.

[] Clear the room,building or area ofall

occupants.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires tile governor of California to publish a list of substances ka_o;_aato the state to cause cancer,
birth deie( ts or other reprodu(five harm nnd requires businesses u) warn (us( omers of poteminl exposure

11) Stlth subslall(es.

( ;as applian(es (an (a!lse minor exposure 1oi()'tn of these subs(ant es, namely benzene, (aabon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot (aused primarily by the in( omplete ( ombustion of natural gas or IJ_ fimls.

[]Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbors phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions carefully.

[] ff youcannot reach yourgassupplier,call

the fire department.

Properly adjusted (hyers willminimize incomplete combustion. Exposure U)dlese substances can be
minimized fllrdler by properly vetoing tile (hyer I11llle outdoors.

PROPERINSTALLAtiON

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by

calling us toll-free at the GEAnswer CenteF _,800.626.2000.

[] Properly ground ohyet to coniorm with all

gox erning (odes and ordinan(es. Follow derails in
Ins(alia(Jim InstI_.lctJt)ns.

[] Install or store _dlere it will not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing 1)1exposed u/die

we_l[hel.

[] Connect to a properly rated, pro(e( ted and sized

power supply (it( uit u/a_oid ele( t1i(al overload

[] Remox e all shmp packing items and (fispose ()fall

shipping materials properly.

Exhaust/Ducting:

[_ (;as (hTers MUSTbe exhausted to tile outside.

[_ Exhmlsting electric (hyers to tile outside is

strongly recommended I(i prex em large amounts

of m//istme and lin[ from being bl//wn in[11 [lie

I'()()lll.

_]Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4"

diameter duct_vork inside [lie d_yer cabinet or
for exhausting u/tile outside. USEOFPLASTIC

OROTHERCOMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN
CAUSEA FIRE.PUNCTURED BUCTWORK CAN

CAUSEA FIREIF IT COLLAPSESORBECOMES
OTHERWISERESTRICTEDIN USE ORDURING

iNSTALLATiON.

For (omplete details, follow the Installalion
Inst,u( titms.

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

• Keep the area underneath and m()und your
appliances fiee of combustible materials (lint,

paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals, and other
flmnmable vapors and liquids.

• Keep the floor ar()und your appliances clean and
dU to reduce the possibilib_ of slipping.

• (lose supecvision is necess_ny if this appliance is
used by or nero chiMren. Do not allow chiMren to

play on, with, or inskle this or any other appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDRYER

• Never reach in/o the &yet while the dram is
m(Mng. Beii)re loading, unloading or ad(fing

clothes, w:tit until the dram has completely
stopped.

• Clean the lint fiher befine each load to prevent
lint acommlation inside the &yet or in the room.

DONOTOPERATETHEDRYERWITHOUTTHELINT
FILTERIN PLACE.

• Do not wash or &y articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as
w_Lx,oil, paint, gasoline, deg_easers, &)_cleaning

solven/s, kerosene, etc.) which mW ignite or
explode. Do not add these subslances u) the

wash water. Do not use or place these substances

mound your washer or duet during operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in

y{nn"(h)'er. Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cm_se a clothes load to catch fire.

• Any mticle on which you have used a cleaning
solvent or that contains flammable materials

(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in

bemny salons, restmmm/s, or bmber shops, etc.)
nmst not be placed in or nero the duet until

solvents or flammable mamfials have been
rem()ved. There me many highly flmnmable

items used in homes such as acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines,

waxes, wax rem()vers and products containing

petroleum distillates.

• Keep all lmm&y aids (such as detergents,
bleaches, etc.) out of the reach ofchiMren,

preterably in a locked cabinet. Obsevve all
wanfings on container labels to avoid in juU.

• Never climb on or stand on the &yet top.

• The lmmd U process can reduce the flmne
tetradam T offitbfics. To avoid such a result,

cmefiflly fi)llow the gmment manufimmrer's
cme instructions.

• Do not dU mficles containing robber, plastic,
ti_nn, or similm materials such as padded bras,

tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, nags, bibs, baby
pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that m W meh or

burn. Some robber materials, when heated, can
under certain dr(umstances produce fire by

spontane_)us combustion.

• Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may
bum or melt on top of the duet &ning operation.

• Gmments labeled DryAway from Heator Do
Not Tumble Dry (sm h aslife jackets containing

Kapok) must not be put in your &yet.

• Do not &7 fiberglass articles in your &yet.

Skin initadon couM resuh fiom the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing

(hn'ing subsequent (hyer uses.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance tiom the power supply

or disconnect the (hyer at the househoM
(fistfibufion panel by rem(Mng the tuse or

switching offthe circuit breaker before
attempting aW maintenance or cleaning

(except the removal and cleaning of the lint

fiher). NOTE."Turning the (ycle Selector knob
to an OFFposifion does NOT(fisconnect the

appliance flom the p()wer supply.

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• Never attempt to operate this appliance if
it is dmnaged, maltm_ctioning, partially

disassembled, or has missing or broken pmls,
including a damaged cord or plug.

• The interior of the machine and the exhm_st duct
connection inside the dryer sh{)uM be cleaned at

least once ayem by a qualified technician. See the
Loadingand Usingthe Dryersection.

• Ifyoms is a gas (hTer, itis equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a

pilot light. DONOTATTEMPTTOLIGHTWITHA
MATCH.Burns may resuh flom having y(nn hand
in the xidnib_ of the burner when the mnomafic

ignition turns on.

WHENNOTUSINGYOURDRYER

• You may wish to soften your laundered fitbfics
or reduce the s/adc electricity in them by using
a due>applied titbfic softener or an anfi-slafic

conditioner. We recommend you use either a
fabric softener in the wash _Tcle,according to

the mamdhcturer's instructions fin those
producls, or uT a due>added product ti)r

which the mantflhclurer ,givesx_Tittenassurance

on the package that their pro(h_ct can be safidy
used in y{nn &yet. Service or pedbmlance

problems cm_sed by use of these pro&_cts are
the responsibili U of the manufitcmrers of those

producls and are not c()vered under the wanan b
to this appliance.

• Grasp the plug firefly when disconnecting this
appliance to avoid (hmage/o the cord while

pulling, Place the cord away fiom traffic areas so
it will not be stepped on, uipped {)vet or

subjected to ¢hmage,

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in this ()_mer's Manual
or in published user-repair insuucdons that you

understand and have the skills to can T out.

• Befi)re discmding a duet, or feraL)x-ingit fiom
service, rem_)ve the (hTer door to prevent

chil&en flom hiding inside.

• Do not/amper with controls.

ReadandfollowthisSafetyInformationcarefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dryercontrolpanel.

Youcan locate your model number on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may varyfrom your model

Model Type405

START FABRIC CARE WRINKLE CARE SIGNAL

START

4 HEAl SEf TINGS EXTENDEDCOOLAIR TUMBLE ELECTRONICTONE

DryneSs _sor Cycle

WRINKLECARE MORE[}RY

LESSDRY

EASY CARE

PERM PRLSS

TIMED DRY

DAMPDRY30

1

!
!
!

D IDI " El

Optional Feature,

on some models

Model Type483

START FABRIC CARE WRINKLE CARE SIGNAL

4 HEAT SE_INGS EXTENDED COOL NR TUMBLE

COTTONS + EASY CARE ........

REG HEAT MED H£AT OFF_%_ iSf:i__ ON

_CATES

NOHEAr LOW HEAT

MI DIUM

I
I

I

I

COTTONS

AUTOMATIC

LESSDRY

DEUCATES

EASY CARE

AUTOMATIC

PERMP_bSS
DFIICATFS

TIMED DRY

O n o,,o.'.,,o.,..o. D

on some models

Model Type513

START FABRIC CARE WRINKLE CARE

START C0_0NS EASY CARE ........

5 HEAT SE_NGS EXTENDED COOL NR TUMBLE

#_" ..... _EUCATES

ULTRACARE

G_NTIE H_AT

LOW IEAT

......... i }

SIGNAL

ELECTRONIC TONE

TIMED DRY

O El

WRINKLE

ULTRACARE

Control Settings

IMPORTANT'.Clean the lint filter each time you use the dryer.

Fabric Care

Co'IrONS Forregularto heavycottons.

REG.HEAT

EASYCARE Forsynthetics,blends,delicatesanditemslabeledpermanentpress.

MED.HEAT

FLUFFForfluffingitemswithoutheat.UsetheTIMEDDRYcycle.

NOHEAT

DELICATESFordelicates,syntheticsanditemslabeledtumbledrylow

LOWHEAT

ULTRACAREForlingerieandspecial-carefabrics.

GENTLEHEAT

D

Drying Cycles-Automati( Q_clesautomatically determine fabric (hTness. Select MOREDRYforhemder

fabrics, LESSDRYfor lighter fabrics. Timed o_cles run for the selected time.

AUTOMATICForcottonsandmostlinens.FormostloadsselectOPTIMUMDRY

co'n'ONS

EASYCARE Forwrinkle-free,permanentpressanddelicateitems,andknits.

AUTOMATIC

ULTRACARE

TIMEDDRY

DAMPDRY
QUICKDRY

DRYEL®

DEWRINKLEForremovingwrinklesfromitemsthatarecleananddryorthatareverylightlydamp.

QUICKFLUFFForfresheningorfluffingupalreadydryclothing,fabric,linens,andpillows.Usewith FLUFFNOHEAT

le

Start Close the duet door. Select STARTOpening the door during operation will stop the &Ter.

To restart the duet, close the door and select STARTto complete the _Tcle.

NOTE:
Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (Electric, Natural or LP gas), size of

load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes, and condition of exhaust ducts.

Forspecial-carefabricssuchasrayons,woolens,andsilks.
SettheCycleSelectoratthedesireddryingtime.

Forleavingitemspartiallydry.
Foroneortwo items.

Forusewith DRYEL"drycleanonly"fabriccaresystem.UsetheMED-H_Tfabric caresetting.
Seeproductpackageforinstructions.

Provides10minutesofno-heattumbling.

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Aboutyourdryerfeatures.

Color Logic

Selecl tile (onect FABRICCAREseuing. Mat(h
the particular color below tile words _fith tile

same color on the Cyde Dial.

Example:Dryinga loadof clothinglabeled
permanentpress.

Wrinkle Care

WRINKLE CARE

EXTENDED COOL AIR TUMBLE

Use this option to minimize tile wrinkles
in clothes. It provides approximately 15

minutes of no-heat rambling after the
clothes are (hy.

El ( hoose tile FABRICCAREseuing--for tllis

load itwouM be the EASYCAREMED.
HEAT(whi(h is a particular (olor).

['_ Tmn tile (ycle Dial to tile _uea that has

the same (olor as the FABRICCAREsetting

you have _hosen-fi)r this load it wouM be

tile EASYCAREAUTOMATIC.

option, a signal will sound at tile end of tile
(hTing time and sevetM times during tile

WRINKLE CARE_ycle. This will remind you

that it is time to remove the (lothes.

SIGNAL

ELECTRONICTONE

(appearance may vary)

Dryness

Sensor Cycle

This option can only be used with tile

COTTONS,EASYCARE,DELICATES,and

ULTRACAREcycles.If you _ue using the CYCLE

SIGNALand y{)uselect the WRINKLECARE

End of Cycle Signal

This signal _dll sound just beli)re tile end

of tile _):_le to remind you to rem_)ve tile
clothes. On some models, tile signal sound
level can be adjusted.

If you selected tile WRINKLECAREoption
tile signal will sound at tile end of tile

duing time and will sound several times
during the WRINKLE CAREcycle. This will

remind you that it is time to remove tile
clothes.

Dryness Sensor Cycle-on some models

This teatme is only activated in tile

COTTONS,EASYCARE,DELICATE&and
ULTRACAREcycles.

Tile DrynessSensorprovides greater

&wing accuracy than standard machines,
resuhing in shorter d U times and better
clothes care. As the clothes tumble, they

touch a moisture sensor. The sensor will
stop the heating qcle itssoon as the clothes

have reached the selected duness.

If WRINKLECAREisnot ON,the (hyer will stop
on(e tile timer rea(hes tile WRINKLECARE

mark on tile o_(le dial.

NOTE:

• Remove garments promptly at the sound

of the signal. Place clothes on hangers
so wrinkles won't set in.

• Use the END OF CYCLESIGNAL especially
when drying fabrics like polyester knits

and permanent press. These fabrics should
be removed so wrinkles won't set in.

On some models, there is a Dryness
SensorCycleindicator light. This light is

illuminated during automatic cycles.
When tile DrynessSensorleatme stops tile

heating cycle, the light will go out and the
cool down period will begin.

Note: Tile clothes xdll be hot if they are
removed immediately after tile indicator
light goes out.

Automatic Cycle

Signal

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Drum Lamp

Before repladng tile light bulb, be sure to

unplug tile (hyer power cord or (fis(onnect

tile (hyer at tile household disuibution panel
by remox4ng tile fhse or switching off tile

Automatic Cycle Signal-on some models

At tile end of each {ycle there is

approximately 15 minutes of no-heat
rambling after tile laun(hy is (hy.

drcuit breaker. Reach above duet opening
fiom inside tile dram. Remove tile bulb and

replace with the salne size bulb.

A reminder signal willsound periodically

during this time to remind you to remove tile
laund U.

Drying Rack-on some models

A handy (hying ra(k rnay be used for (h)4ng

mticles suda as stuffed toys, pillows or
washable sweaters.

NOTE:

• The duing rack nmst be used _dth the

TIMEDCYCLE.

Hook the rack over the lint tiher so tlle rack
extends into the duer dram.

About reversing the door.

Reversing the Door

Toolsneeded:

[] Standard//2 [] Tape-tipped [] Needle-nosed

Phflhpsscrewdriver putty knife pliers

[_] Open tl,e door and remove dm fillet plugs opposite tl_e hinges. Wid_ fl_e door

Ompletelv open remoxe dm bot[om strew fii)m eat h hinge on the dtver _:,_(e Insert

tl,ese screws about halfway into tile TOPholes, fi)r each hinge, on dm opposite side
(where you removed die filler plugs). Apply firm pressure m gel die strew stoned in

untapped holes.

• Do not use this duing rack when there are
other clothes in the (hyer.

[_I_oosen u)p screw fiom each hinge on dm dryer fi_(:ehaffway. Wifl_ one hand hokfing

d_e u)p of die door and the odler hand holding d_e bouom, remoxe d_e door fiom tlle
duer by lifting it UPand OUT

[_ Rolate dm door 180 °.Insert it on the opposite side of din opening by moving the door

IN and OOWNundl tlle u)p hinge and dm bom)m hinge are resting on dm uip screws

inserted in step I.

[E Remox e tile remaining screws from the side of tl_eopening fi'om which tlle door was

remox ed. With dmse screx_ssecure each hinge at the bottom. Tighten the two top

screws of each hinge. Reinsen d_e plastic plugs on tile side fiom which tile door was

I'ellloved,

Loadingand usingthe dryer.

Always foflow the fabric manufacturer's care label when laundering.

SortingandLoadingHints

As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly tor tile washer, they are sorted properly tor tile (hyer.

Donotaddfabncsoftenersheetsoncetheloadhasbecomewarm.Theymaycausefabricsoftenerstains.
Bounce@FabricConditionerDryerSheetshavebeenapprovedforuselbaftGEDryerswhenusedinaccordancewiththe

manufacturer#instructions.

Donotoverload.Thiswastesenergyandcauseswnhkl/bg.
Donotdrythefollowingitems:fl#erg/assitems,woolens,rubber-coateditems,plastics,itemswithplastictrimand

foam-tiffeditems.

CareandCleaningof theDryer

TheExterior:Wipe or (hlst any spills or washing

compounds with a damp cloth. Duer control
panel and finishes tllay be dmnaged by some

laund U pretreatment soil and stain rem{_ver
products. Apply these prochlcts away flom the

duer. The titbric may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your duer cruised by these

pro&lcts is not c()vered by y()ur wananb.

TheLintFilter:Clean tile lint fiher befi)re ea(h

use. Moisten your fingers and rea(h into tile fiher
opening. Run your fingers a(ross the fiher. Haxe a

qualified technician vacuum tile lint flom tile (hyer

on(Te a year,

FabricCareLabels

TheExhaustDuct:lnspe(t and clean tile exhaust

dulling at least (m(e a),eat to prevent (logging. A
partially ch)gged exhaust can lengthen the (hying

time.

Follow these steps:

[2] Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting tile

plug tiom tile wall so( ket.

[_ Disconnect tile duct flom tile (hyer.
_] VactlllItl tile du(T[ _dth tile hose atta(Thitlen[ and

reconnect tile duct.

TheExhaustHoo&Check xdth a mirror that tile inside

flaps of tile hood move fieely when ot)erating. Make
sure that there is not xdldlite (birds, insects, etc.)

nesting inside tile duct or hood.

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Beh)w are fabric care label "s}anbols" that afle(:t tile clothing you xdll be laundering.

WASH LABELS

wash i i

cycle Nomlal Permanent Press/ Gentle"_/ an was D° n°t wash Do iiot wring

wrinkle resistant delicate h

Water • • • • • •

temperature Ho_ wo._ co_/ooo,

(50'C/120 F) (40 C/105"F) (30 C/85 F)

BLEACHLABELS

DRYLABELS

setting

I--q

Dry Normal Perma_lentPreSS/wriliMeresistallt de{icateGentle/ Bonottumbiedry donotwashJ

H_gh Medium L_w Nohea/a_r

Line dry/ Bfip dw BH flat In the shade

hangto dry

dry DonOdw

BIo_oh A /'iX

symbols An,L,,eoo_,0,flynonchlorinebleach DonotNeaeh

[when needed) {when needed}

[usedwith

Ventingthedryer.

For d_e best drying perfi)rman(e the (hTer needs to be properly vented. Thedryerwill use mereenergy
andrun longerif it is not vented tothebelow specifications. Carefullyfollow the details onExhaustingin the

InstallationInstructions.

[] Use only rigid metal o1 flexible metal 4" diameter

ductwork inside tlle dryer ( abinet o1:fin: exhausting
to tlle outside.

[] Do not use plasti( or other (ombusfible duttwork.
[] Use tlle shortest length possible.

[] Do not crush or collapse.
[] Avoid resting the &lct on sharp objects.

[] Ventingmustconformtolocalbuildingcodes.

Correct

Venting

Incorrect
Venting

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Beforeyoucall forservice...

Troubleshooting tips

Save time and money] Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Possible Causes What ToDo

Dryer is unplugged

• Make sure tile duet plug is pushed completely into
tile outlet.

Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check tile house tnse/circuit breaker box and

tripped replace fllse or reset breaker. NOTE:Most electric

(hyers use two filses/breakers.

Dryer doesn't heat Fuse is blown/circuit breaker is • Check the house filse/drcuit breaker box and

tripped, the dryer may tumble replace fllse or reset breaker.

but not heat

Gas service is off • Make sure gas shutoffat &yer and main shutoffare

fillly open.

Dryer shakes ormakes Some shaking/noise is normal. • Move (hyer to an even floor space, or a(!just
noise Dryer may be sitting unevenly leveling legs as necessa U until even.

Greasy spots on clothes Improper use of fabric softener • Follow directions on lid)tic softener package.

Drying dirty items with clean ones • Use your duet to dU only clean items. Dirty items can

slain clean items and the &yer.

Clothes were not completely clean • Sometimes st_fins which cannot be seen when tile

(lothes are wet appearafier duiug. Use proper
x_;tshing procedures beti)re &ying.

lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint s(reen betbre each load.

Improper sorting • Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors

(like corduroy).

Static electricity can attract lint • See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc., left in pockets • Empty all pockets betore laundering clothes.

Static occurs No fabric softener was used • T U a ihbric softener.

• Boun(e _PFabric (_onditioner D_yer Sheets have
been approved fi)r use in all liE Ihyers when used in

ac(ordance with the manufacturer's inslnactions.

Overdrying • T D"a fhbric sofieuer.

• At!jllSl controls ti)l"less (h)4ng.

Synthetics, permanent press and • TD_ a thbric softener.

blends can cause static

Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • Autom;ttic dD_ing times xdll vmy accorcfing to the type

of heat used (electric, natural or l A' gas), size of h)ad,

types of fabrics, wemess of clothes and condition of

exhausl ducls.

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Possible Causes What ToDo

Clothestaketoolong

todry ....

Improper sorting • Separate heaxT items flom lightweight items (generally,

a well-sorted washer h)ad is a well-sorted duet load).

Large loads of heavy fabrics (like • I,mge, heaxTfhbrics contain more moisture and take

beach towels) longer to dU. Sepmate large, heaxT fitbrics into smaller

loads to speed &ying time.

Controls improperly set • Matdl (ontrol settings to the h)ad you are &)dng.
Lint filter is full • (lean lint fiher bet_)re eveU load.
Improper or obstructed ducting • Check installation instm_ tions for proper

&_cting/venting.

• Make sure (h_cting is clean, fiee of kinks and
unobstructed.

• Check to see if outside wall dmnper operates easily.

• Check the Installation Instructions to make sure the dxTer
venting is correct.

Blown fuses or tripped circuit • Replace fi_sesor reset drcuit breakers. Since most
breaker thyers use 2 fl_ses/breakers, make sure both me

operating.

Overloading/combining loads • Do not put more than one w;tsher load in the duet at

a/illle.

Underloading • If you me &ying only one or two items, add a few items to

ensure proper rambling.

Clothes are wrinkled Overdrying • Select a shorter (h)dng time.

• Remove items while they still hold a slight mn_unt of
moisture.

Letting items sit in dryer after • Rem_)ve items when _Tcle ends and fold or hang
cycle ends immediately.

Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally shrink • To avoid shrinkage, ti_llow gm'ment cme labels exactly.

when washed. Others can be • Some items may be pressed back into shape :tiler &)dng.

safelywashed, but will shrink
in the dryer • Ifyou al'e concerned abou/sln'inl_tge in a pal'/iculal" i/elll,

do not machine w:tsh or tumble &y it.

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