Electrolux 137464800 A (1106), EIMGD55IIW Solutions to Common Problems, Common Drying Problems

16Solutions 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