Electrolux ELFG7437AG Complete Owners Guide - Page 45

45 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Drying cycle takes too long, outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot. • Lint filter is clogged with lint. • Exhaust duct requirements have not been met. • Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit. • Drying procedures have not been followed. • Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged or restricted. • High humidity. • Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint filter before starting each cycle. • Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or semirigid metal. • When in place, the duct must not exceed length listed in the installation instructions. • Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit. • See Operating Instructions. • Clean out any obstruction. • Use a dehumidifier near the dryer. Excess moisture in drum between cycles. • Exhaust damper stuck open or not present. • Fix or clean the damper, or install new one. Excessive wrinkling. • Dryer is overloaded. • Items left in dryer too long. • Insufficient sorting of items. • Drying temperature too high. • Drying load is very small. • DO NOT overload. See Operating Instructions. • Remove items as soon as cycle ends. • See Operating Instructions. • Follow fabric care label instructions. • Add two or three larger items. Scratching or chipping of the drum finish. • Foreign objects such as coins, pins, clips or buttons are inside the dryer.* • Permanently attached items such as belt buckles, zippers and fasteners may be hitting the inside of the drum.* • Always remove foreign objects from pockets before laundering. Remove objects from drum and restart dryer. • It may be necessary to sew a scrap of material securely around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and damage to the dryer. * Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty.