why does my Westinghouse WDV556N3WB or WDV656N3WB leave a small load damp?
a small or multilayered load can remain damp after autosensing in a Westinghouse WDV556N3WB or WDV656N3WB. these vented dryers offer time dry for suitable fabrics; airing 30 circulates unheated air.
model scope: Westinghouse WDV556N3WB and WDV656N3WB vented dryers.
first distinguish a small load or damp seams from poor drying across normal loads. check the fabric care labels and the model's programme table before choosing a heated finishing programme. the selector chooses a programme; it is not a countdown timer.
with power off, clean and refit the lint filter. separate thick items and leave room for tumbling. the linked time dry guide covers programme choice without using extra dry to override heat-sensitive fabric limits.
let the cooling stage finish. if a hot cycle must end early, remove and spread out all items promptly so heat can escape. unusual cabinet heat, a burning smell or continued poor drying with normal loads needs further checking. condenser-tank and heat-pump-filter instructions do not apply to these vented models.
possible causes
- load too small for autosensing
- thick seams or layers remain damp
- airing 30 selected instead of heated drying
solutions
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