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MSHappyCampers · 08-24-2013, 11:26 AM

We have a Splendide 2000 W/D combo and have a problem. We would like to put in a load of clothes and leave for a day of sightseeing, but the max dryer time of 120 minutes is not enough to completely dry the clothes. My wife thinks that if we leave and the clothes don't completely dry that they will sour or mildew before we got back at the end of the day.

How do others handle this problem? Thanks!

Steve Ownby · 08-24-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers

We have a Splendide 2000 W/D combo and have a problem. We would like to put in a load of clothes and leave for a day of sightseeing, but the max dryer time of 120 minutes is not enough to completely dry the clothes. My wife thinks that if we leave and the clothes don't completely dry that they will sour or mildew before we got back at the end of the day.

How do others handle this problem? Thanks!

If your dryer is vented to the outside, maybe reduce the load size a little. We haven't had that problem. Could you have a lint build up in the vent hose that could be compromising air flow.

JFXG · 08-24-2013, 01:15 PM

Steve is likely on the right track. We have a Splendide 2100, and we find that it is rather load sensitive. Interesting to note that the recommended load limit for the wash cycle is 15 lbs, but for the dry cycle 11 lbs. Perhaps that is accounted for by the weight of the wash water, but we have found through experience that smaller loads work better. These fairly small drums do not allow the clothes to tumble as loosely as a home dryer does, so the use of a moisture sensor and an open timer won't work as well. Also, a 110v heater is not as robust as a 220v. However, unless you're dealing with sweatsuits or biiiiig bath towels, 120 minutes ought to dry what's in there.

Slightly damp clothes can sit in the machine for a few hours with no ill effect. Overnight? No, but a few hours yes. But, as we all know, that is not the point. If she believes they will sour, then they will smell sour.

paz · 08-24-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers

We have a Splendide 2000 W/D combo and have a problem. We would like to put in a load of clothes and leave for a day of sightseeing, but the max dryer time of 120 minutes is not enough to completely dry the clothes. My wife thinks that if we leave and the clothes don't completely dry that they will sour or mildew before we got back at the end of the day.

How do others handle this problem? Thanks!

As has been said, too large a load is one cause for it to take too long to dry. The Splendide can wash a larger load than it can dry.

Another cause for long drying times is a clogged vent, assuming you have a vented model. That is especially true if the dryer used to work better than it does now.

In addition to lint in the vent hose, which is easily cleaned out, there is a rubber boot inside the cabinet that connects the shell around the drum with the cabinet. The boot is behind the plastic fitting where the flexible hose attaches, and you need to remove the back cover to access it. The design of the boot is such that it restricts air flow and traps lint.

If the vent is plugged, continuing to operate the dryer can cause the electric heating element to overheat and burn out. Ever since that happened to us, I remove the boot and clean it out twice a year since we are full-timers and use our Splendide a lot.