Electrolux 137018300 A, EIED55H manual Solutions to Common Problems, Common Drying Problems

20Solutions 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.