Dryers

GARMENT DAMAGE

Check the following:

1. Were zippers, snaps, and hook s left open?

2. Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?

3. Were care label instructions followed?

4. Were items damaged before drying? Back to top

ODOURS

If the dryer is electric, is it being used for the first time?
The new electric heating element may have an odour. The odour will be gone after the first cycle.

If the dryer is gas, there may be a gas leak.
Turn off the gas supply line, leave your house and then call your local gas company.

Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located?
If so, ventilate the area. When the odours or fumes are gone from the area, re-wash the clothing and then dry it. Back to top

LOADS ARE WRINKLED

Was load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.

Was dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

Did load over-dry?
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to load type (see “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips” in your Use & Care Guide). Back to top

ITEMS SHRINKING

Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

Did the load over-dry?
Check the manufacturer’s care label. Match dryer setting to load type (see “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips” in your Use & Care Guide). Back to top

STAINS ON LOAD OR COLOR CHANGE

Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially-dried load can stain your garments.

Were items soiled when placed in the dryer?
Items should be clean before being dried.

Were items properly sorted?
Sort light colours from dark colours. Sort colourfast items from non-colourfast items. Back to top

LINT ON LOAD

Is the lint screen clogged?
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.

Is load properly sorted?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.

Is the load too big or too heavy?
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.

Was the load over-dried?
Use correct dryer settings for load type (see “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips” in your Use & Care Guide). Over-drying can cause lint-attracting static electricity.

Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
Clean out pockets before drying.

Is pilling being mistaken for lint?
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and laundering. Back to top

UNUSUAL SOUNDS

Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. Back to top

DRYER WILL NOT RUN

Check the following:

1. Is the power cord plugged in?

2. Has a fuse blown, or has circuit breaker tripped?

3. Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.

4. Is the dryer door firmly closed?

5. Was the START button firmly pressed?

6. Is a cycle selected? Back to top

CLOTHES ARE NOT DRYING SATISFACTORILY

Check the following:

1. Is the lint screen clogged with lint?

2. Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement?

3. Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.

Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked?
Replace with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.

Has a fuse blown, or a circuit breaker tripped?
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or breakers. The drum may be turning but you may not have heat.

Has an Air Dry cycle been selected?
Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried (see “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips” in your Use & Care Guide).

For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?

Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grill?
Use only one fabric softener sheet and only use it once.

Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 7ºC (45ºF)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 7ºC (45ºF).

Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and with items that hold moisture (cottons).

Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely. Back to top