Lint on loadOdors
Is the lint screen clogged? Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.the area where your dryer is located?
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone
Is the load properly sorted?from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,
synthetics). Also sort by color.If the dryer is electric, is it being used for the first time?
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor
Is the load too big or too heavy?
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.will be gone after the first cycle.
Was the load overdried?
Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can Garment damage
cause lint-attracting static electricity. See ?Drying, Cycle, and
Temperature Tips.?Check the following:
Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?
Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?
Is pilling being mistaken for lint?
Were care label instructions followed?
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
laundering.Were items damaged before drying?
If you still have problems, see the ?Assistance or Service?
Stains on load or color changesection.
Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can
stain your garments.Before calling for assistance or service, please check the
Were items soiled when placed in the dryer??Troubleshooting? section. It may save you the cost of a service
Items should be clean before being dried.call. If you still need help, follow these instructions.
Were items properly sorted?If you need assistance or service
Sort light colors from dark colors. Sort colorfast items from
If your problem is not due to any of the items listed in the
noncolorfast items.
?Troubleshooting? section, contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the dryer, or a designated Whirlpool service company.
Items shrinkingWhen calling, please know the purchase date, and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
Was the dryer overloaded?help us better respond to your request.
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Did the load overdry? For further assistance
Check the manufacturer?s care label. Match dryer setting to If you need further assistance, you can write or call with any
load type. See ?Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.?questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool UK Ltd.
Loads are wrinkled209 Purley Way
Croydon
CR9 4RY
Was the load removed from the dryer at end of the cycle?
Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.U.K.
Telephone: 0208 649 5000
Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Did the load overdry?
Check the manufacturer?s care label. Match dryer setting to
load type. See ?Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.?
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