Frigidaire 137102300 manual Common Drying Problems, Outside

Care and Cleaning con't

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.

•When cleaning chrome parts use Windex with ammonia or any of the cleaning items mentioned for cleaning the cabinet.

•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 POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Greasy, oily	• Fabric softener sheet.	• Rub fabric softener stains with bar
stains		soap. Rinse and rewash.

•Add a few bath towels to small loads for 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.		• Reduce load size and rewash using
	•	Overdrying causes static	liquid fabric softener in the final rinse.
		electricity.	• Or, add a fabric softener sheet and
	•	Lint screen not clean	tumble without heat.
		when cycle began.	• Use lint brush or roller to remove lint.
	•	Lint is attached to "pills."

•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
(Fibers break	synthetic and permanent
off, ball up and	press fabrics. This is due
cling to fabric.)	to abrasion from normal
	wear.

•Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.

•Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.

•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs.

•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

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.	•	Reduce load size and tumble at
	•	Leaving items in dryer		medium or low heat for 5-10 minutes.
		after cycle ends.	•	Remove items immediately. Hang or
				fold.

•Do not overload dryer.

•Remove items as soon as cycle ends.

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