Frigidaire FASG7021NW Solutions to Common Problems, Common Drying Problems

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Greasy, oily

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Fabric softener sheet.

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Rub fabric softener stains with

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Add a few bath towels to small loads

stains

bar soap. Rinse and rewash.

for proper tumbling.

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Some “silk-like” fabrics should be air

dried.

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Use proper drying temperature.

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Place fabric softener sheet on top of

load before starting the dryer.

Lint

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Overloading.

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Reduce load size and rewash

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Do not overload dryer.

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Overdrying causes static

using liquid fabric softener in the

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Use fabric softener in washer or dryer

electricity.

final rinse.

to reduce static electricity.

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Lint screen not clean when

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Or, add a fabric softener sheet

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Remove items when they are slightly

cycle began.

and tumble without heat.

damp to avoid overdrying.

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Lint is attached to “pills.”

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Use lint brush or roller to remove

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Check that lint filter is clean and in

lint.

place.

Pilling

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Overdrying.

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Use a lint brush or shaver to

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Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.

(Fibers break

remove pills.

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When ironing, use spray starch or

off, ball up and

fabric finish on collars and cuffs.

cling to fabric.)

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Turn items inside out to reduce abra-

sion.

Shrinking

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Temperature too high.

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Irreversible condition.

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Follow fabric care label directions.

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Overdrying.

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If shrinking is a concern, check load

often.

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Remove items while slightly damp and

hang or lay flat to complete drying.

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Block knits into shape.

Wrinkling

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Overloading.

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Reduce load size and tumble at

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Do not overload dryer.

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Leaving items in dryer after

medium or low heat for 5-10

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Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

cycle ends.

minutes.

• Remove items immediately. Hang

or fold.