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Question posted by sestep2003 on August 7th, 2010

Too Long To Dry And Clothes Smell

my dryer has a vent line about 15 feet long. it takes forever to get the clothes dry and they have a mildewy smell. the vent line is not stopped up, nor is it binding behind the dryer

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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

... To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. s Do not install or store the dryer where it will be cleaned periodically by... cause a load to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. s Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer and exhaust vent should be exposed to ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... Color Part Number 15.5" (39.4 cm) White WHP1500SQ 15.5" (39.4 cm) Black WHP1500SB Stack Kit Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal. For further information, please refer to stack your dryer. This pedestal will add to purchase a Stack Kit. Parts needed Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

...electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer to water and/or weather. You will be large enough to allow the dryer door to support the total dryer weight of an automatic cycle. See "Venting...considered. Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is greater than 1" (2.5 cm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit,...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

...spacing 3"* (7.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 6"* (15.2 cm) 76" (193 cm) 5"* (12.7 cm) *Required spacing 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 6 Closet installation - Dryer only 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 18" ...of the cabinet are for recessed or closet installation, with vents *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. Dryer on pedestal 14" max.* (35.6 cm) 18" min...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

...National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all mobile home installations. Electrical Requirements - A copy of the line.... cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening. Only It is...30R) Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with clothes dryers. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for Mobile...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This dryer uses a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Be sure wall receptacle is your responsibility s To contact a qualified electrical installer. s At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. The cord is recommended that the electrical connection is properly installed and grounded in a risk of least...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

...electrical shock. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Neutral ground wire B. Put the tabs of the two clamp sections into the hole below terminal block opening so that the wire insulation on strain relief). Be sure that one tab is pointing up B. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer...tighten all electrical connections. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/240 volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄₂" (8.9... Removable conduit connector B. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Put the threaded section of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available) CD E G A. 4-...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

...electrical connection. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Connect the other wires to "Venting Requirements." You have 5 ft...(12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm... moved to external ground conductor screw. A. Dotted line shows position of wires into slot of cable, leaving...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... not plugged with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent. Flexible metal vent Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Failure to achieve the best drying performance. s Rigid metal vent is acceptable. 4" (10.2 cm) 2½" (6.4 cm) 14 s Flexible metal vent must be purchased from the entire length of a building. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

...44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m) Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m) Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m) Flexible metal 23 ft (7 m) 15 ft (4.6 m) Determine vent path s Select the route that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent. s Bend vent gradually to achieve the best drying...

Use and Care Guide - Page 18

...4. Be sure the vent is level. In the U.S.A. In Canada s Plug into the outer door assembly. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with the 6 screws. 4. s Dryer is plugged into a...up. Dryer door B. Check the dryer's final location. s Start button has been pushed firmly. Set the inner door assembly aside. Reassemble the inner and outer door assemblies with a damp cloth to...

Use and Care Guide - Page 19

...cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY...start your dryer. Place laundry in death, explosion, or fire. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and ...dryer and shut door. 3. Failure to follow these basic steps to follow these instructions can completely remove oil. Do not dry...

Use and Care Guide - Page 20

... the OFF button twice to stop the dryer and clear the settings, allowing you to adjust the cycle length of drying time and enhances fabric care. Auto Moisture Sensing Plus takes the guesswork out of a Manual... seconds to the Automatic or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the clothes. s When the dryer is off, it is automatically sensing the dryness level of the dryness level selected, the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 21

...not used with the drying status indicator lights. See the following Automatic preset cycle settings chart. Heavy Duty Use this cycle to gently dry items such as work clothes and sheets. Casual...High heat for drying no -iron finishes. Cycles Select the drying cycle that the load has reached the damp dry level. The Wet light will shut down period in the dryer. Laundry is detected. ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... this cycle to remove a load of a cycle. Rapid Dry Use this setting to help smooth out wrinkles from such items as clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. s Stop at the end of clothes from being left in your cycle. s For the Casual Cycle, the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of moisture items hold ) HOLD TO START button (about 1 second). Front edge 2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on top of items that you would normally line dry (for example, sweaters). Select a Manual cycle, and...

Use and Care Guide - Page 24

... Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is in the dryer. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your dryer for a garage installation. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen into place. Thoroughly dry lint screen with hot water and liquid detergent. Replace...

Use and Care Guide - Page 25

...dryer or reconnect power. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Use a time-delay fuse. s Was the Start button firmly pressed? Clean out pockets before servicing. s Is the clothing...Installation Instructions. Electric dryers use ? s "PF" (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?

Use and Care Guide - Page 26

... load may have ventilation openings at the end of the cycle? s Is the dryer being dried. Long venting will change the amount of drying time in a room with lint? Dryer Results Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are wrinkled s Was the load removed from dryer at the top and bottom of the door. WARNING s Has the Air Only temperature...

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