Amana NGD5800HW Use and Care - Page 15

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com/owners for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results (cont.) Drying times are too long and clothes are not getting dry (cont.) The dryer is not level. Clothes not contacting the moisture sensors during Sensor cycles. See "Level Dryer" in the Installation Instructions. The load is too large and heavy to dry Separate the load to tumble freely. quickly. Fabric softener sheets are blocking the grille. The air outlet grille is just inside the door, behind the lint screen. Check that it is not blocked by a fabric softener sheet. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. The dryer is located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC). Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). The dryer is located in a closet. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See the Installation Instructions. Cycle time is too short The load may not be contacting the Level the dryer. See the Installation Instructions. All four dryer sensor strips on Sensor cycles. feet should be in firm contact with the floor. The Sensor cycle is ending early. Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. Lint on load Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen before each load. Stains on load Stains on drum Loads are wrinkled Odors Load too hot Improper use of fabric softener. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Loose dyes in clothes. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing. The load was not removed from dryer NOTE: Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry-clean-only at the end of the cycle. garments are not recommended. The dryer was tightly packed. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Results may also vary depending on fabric type. Recent painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located. Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. The electric dryer is being used for the first time. The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle. Load removed before cooldown portion of cycle complete. Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle before removing the load. Using Timed Dry cycle with a high temperature setting. Select a Sensor cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying the load. 15