Crosley 134856900 manual Common Drying Problems, Care and Cleaning

Care and Cleaning (continued)

Do not store or place laundry products on top of dryer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls.

Outside

•Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers.

•If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup (120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 liter) water]. Rinse several times with clear water.

•Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.

•Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to floor.

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	POSSIBLECAUSES	SOLUTIONS	PREVENTIVEMEASURES
Greasy, oily		• Fabric softener sheet.	• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.	• Add a few bath towels to small loads for
stains			Rinse and rewash.	proper tumbling.
				• Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air
				dried.
				• Use proper drying temperature.
				• Place fabric softener sheet on top of load
				before starting the dryer.

Lint • Overloading.

•Overdrying causes static electricity.

•Lint screen not clean when cycle began.

•Lint is attached to "pills."

•Reduce load size and rewash using liquid fabric softener in the final rinse.

•Or, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat.

•Use lint brush or roller to remove lint.

•Do not overload dryer.

•Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce static electricity.

•Remove items when they are slightly damp to avoid overdrying.

•Check that lint screen is clean and in place.

Pilling	• Pilling is normal with	• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.	• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
(Fibers break	synthetic and permanent		• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
off, ball up	press fabrics. This is due		finish on collars and cuffs.
and cling to	to abrasion from normal		• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
fabric.)	wear.
Shrinking	• Overdrying.	• Irreversible condition.	• Follow fabric care label 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.

•Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends.

•Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5-10 minutes.

•Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.

•Do not overload dryer.

•Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

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