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Anonymous Posted on Sep 22, 2009

At least one piece of clothing per cycle gets caught in the gap between the spinning drum and the dryer housing. It leaves a burnt looking mark on that piece where it stuck.

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Could be the drum seal has worn, or the drum bearings are worn, or the drum is off center.
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