Hotpoint NVLR333GT - Manual (Page 13)

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Customer Service
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Operating Instructions
Safety Information
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Lint on clothes Lint filter is full • Clean lint screen before
each load.
Improper sorting • Sort lint producers
(like chenille) from lint
collectors (like corduroy).
Static electricity can • See suggestions in this
attract lint section under STATIC.
Overloading • Separate large loads into
smaller ones.
Paper, tissue, etc. • Empty all pockets before
left in pockets laundering clothes.
Static occurs Overdrying • Try a fabric softener.
• Adjust controls for less
drying.
No fabric softener • Try a fabric softener.
was used
Synthetics, permanent • Try a fabric softener.
press and blends can
cause static
Inconsistent drying times Type of heat • Automatic 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.
Clothes shrink Some fabrics will naturally • To avoid shrinkage,
shrink when washed. follow garment care
Others can be safely labels exactly.
washed, but will shrink
• Some items may be
in the dryer
pressed back into shape
after drying.
• If you are concerned
about shrinkage in a
particular item, do not
machine wash or tumble
dry it.