Electrolux EWMED70JSS, EWMED70JIW manual Solutions to Common Problems, Common Drying Problems

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28Solutions to Common Problems

Common Drying Problems

Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		SOLUTIONS		PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Greasy, oily	• Fabric softener sheet.		• Rub fabric softener stains		• Add a few bath towels
stains				with bar soap. Rinse and	to small loads for proper
				rewash.	tumbling.
					• Some “silk-like” fabrics
					should be air dried.
					• Use proper drying tempera-
					ture.
					• Place fabric softener sheet
					on top of load before start-
					ing the dryer.

Lint	• Overloading.		• Reduce load size and		• Do not overload dryer.
	• Overdrying causes static			rewash using liquid fabric	• Use fabric softener in
		electricity.		softener in the ﬁnal rinse.	washer or dryer to reduce
	•	Lint screen not clean when	•	Or, add a fabric softener	static electricity.
		cycle began.		sheet and tumble without	• Remove items when they
	•	Lint is attached to “pills.”		heat.	are slightly damp to avoid
			•	Use lint brush or roller to	overdrying.
				remove lint.	• Check that lint ﬁlter is clean
					and in place.

Pilling	• Overdrying.		• Use a lint brush or shaver to		• Use fabric softener to lubri-
(Fibers break				remove pills.	cate ﬁbers.
off, ball up and					• When ironing, use spray
cling to fabric.)					starch or fabric ﬁnish on
					collars and cuffs.
					• Turn items inside out to
					reduce abrasion.

Shrinking	• Temperature too high.		• Irreversible condition.		• Follow fabric care label
	•	Overdrying.			directions.
					• If shrinking is a concern,
					check load often.
					• Remove items while slightly
					damp and hang or lay ﬂat to
					complete drying.
					• Block knits into shape.

Wrinkling	• Overloading.		• Reduce load size and		• Do not overload dryer.
	• Leaving items in dryer after			tumble at medium or low	• Remove items as soon as
		cycle ends.		heat for 5-10 minutes.	cycle ends.
			• Remove items immediately.
				Hang or fold.

Isolated wet	• Low water line pressure in		• Check water line pressure		• Ensure water line pressure
spots on fabrics		home is not sufﬁcient to			is minimum of 30 psi. Do
after completed		atomize incoming water			not exceed 120 psi.
Steam cycle		during Steam cycle

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Contents Use & Care Guide Table of contents Finding InformationPlease read and save this guide Keep a record for quick referenceImportant Safety Instructions SafetyRecognize safety symbols, words and labels Prevent Fire Protect ChildrenPrevent Injury Prevent Injury and Damage to the DryerFeatures Operating Instructions Normal Operating SoundsCheck that the lint ﬁlter is clean and in place Select the appropriate cycle and settings for each loadOperating Your Dryer Prepare load for dryingOperating Your Dryer Start the cycleCycle Selection Auto DRY CyclesTime DRY Cycles NormalTowels Mixed LoadAIR Clean Specialty CyclesComforter Kids WearMY Favorites Mode Cycle Settings Drying TemperatureDryness Level Auto Dry Drying Time Time DryCycle Options ADD Steam Wrinkle ReleaseExtended Tumble ECO FriendlyLine DRY Delay StartAnti Static Dryer Setting Chart Other Features Status DisplayDrum Light Drying RackOperating User Interface Features User Interface FeaturesSaving Favorites Setting Preferences Custom Mode Reset Install Cycle Contrast Volume BrightnessLanguage Cycle DescriptionCare & Cleaning InsideSolutions to Common Problems Common Drying ProblemsService Prevention Checklist Occurrence Possible Cause SolutionWarranty Information Exclusions