Whirlpool EL2020W - Manual (Page 14)

L A U N D R Y G U I D E
PROBLEM CHECK IF CAUSES/SOLUnONS
Shrinking Items are overdried Remove hems while there is still a trace
of moisture. Some hems should be
removed while damp, then shaped and
air dried.
Fabric type and quality is Some knhs are stretched during
suitable for drying manufacturing. Washing and drying
returns them to the original size. This is
normal. Check qualhy of garment before
buying. Follow fabric care label direc­
tions carefully.
Slow drying There is a large amount of Some hems hold more moisture than
moisture in the load to be dried others (cottons more than polyester).
They take longer to dry. Full loads take
longer to dry than small loads of the
same fabric.
CokJ rinse water is used A load rinsed in cold water will take
slightly longer to dry than a warm one.
Cold rinses, however, help save energy
and reduce wrinkling more than warm
rinses do.
Room air temperature is below Install dryer in a room where the air
45»F (7"C) temperature is warmer than 45”F (7°C).
Cold air increases drying time and may
causa wrinkles not to be removed.
Dryer is exhausted according to Install and exhaust your dryer accord-
Installation Instructions ing to the Installation Instructions
provided.
Lint screen is clogged Clean lint screen before or after each
use.
Exhaust duct or outside exhaust
hood is clogged Clean if needed.
Proper electrical supply is used Properly connect the dryer to a
grounded electrical circuh that meets
the electrical requirements stated in the
Installation Instruct'nns.
Static electrIcHy Load is overdried Remove hems while there is still a trace
of moisture.
Fabric softener is used Use fabric softener and follow package
directions carefully.
Synthetics, synthetic blends, Synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent
permanent press and knits are press and knhs build up static electrichy.
in load Use a fabric softener and be careful not
to overdry the load.
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