48
TrOuBLESHOOTiNg
Before Calling For Service (cont.)
Problem
Clothes take
• Load is not properly sorted.
too long to dry
• Large load of heavy fabrics.
• Dryer controls are not set
properly.
• Lint filter needs to be cleaned.
• Exhaust ducts blocked, dirty, or
duct run is too long.
• House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.
• Dryer is overloaded.
• Dryer is underloaded.
Clothes are
• Clothes dried too long
wrinkled
(overdried).
• Clothes left in dryer too long
after cycle ends.
Clothes are
• Garment care instructions are
shrinking
not being followed.
Water drips
• This is normal.
from nozzle
when Steam
Cycle starts
Steam does not
• Water level error.
generate but
no error
code is shown
Garments still
• Too many or too different types
wrinkled after
of garments in dryer.
Steam Fresh™
MFL67731058_en_150529.indd 48
Possible Causes
• Separate heavy items from lightweight items. Larger and
• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to
• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load
• Make sure the lint filter is cleaned before every load. With
• Confirm that the exhaust ductwork is properly configured
• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase
• Divide larger loads into smaller loads for drying.
• If you are drying a very small load, add a few extra items
• Overdrying a load of laundry can lead to wrinkled clothes.
• Remove items from the dryer immediately at the end
• To avoid shrinkage, please carefully follow the fabric
care instructions for your garment, because some fabrics
will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics can be
washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer. Use a low or
no heat setting.
• This is steam condensation. The dripping water will stop
after a short time.
• Unplug dryer and call for service.
• Small loads of 1 to 5 items work best.
• Load fewer garments. Load similar-type garments.
Solutions
heavier items take longer to dry.
retain more moisture. To help reduce and maintain more
consistent drying times for large and heavy fabrics,
separate these items into smaller loads of a consistent
size.
you are drying.
some loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be
necessary to clean the filter during the cycle.
and free of debris, lint, and obstructions. Make sure that
outside wall dampers can open properly and are not
blocked, jammed, or damaged.
fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, have it
corrected by a qualified electrician.
to ensure proper tumbling action.
Try a shorter drying time, and remove items while they
still retain a slight amount of moisture.
of the cycle. Use the Wrinkle Care option to continue
tumbling clothes at the end of the cycle, for up to 3 hours.
2015.5.29 9:41:57 AM