Frigidaire 137181700A Solutions to Common Problems, Common Drying Problems

SOLUTIONS 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 with	•	Add a few bath towels to small loads
stains				bar soap. Rinse and rewash.		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	•	Do not overload dryer.
	•	Overdrying causes static		using liquid fabric softener in the	•	Use fabric softener in washer or dryer
		electricity.		final rinse.		to reduce static electricity.
	•	Lint screen not clean when	•	Or, add a fabric softener sheet	•	Remove items when they are slightly
		cycle began.		and tumble without heat.		damp to avoid overdrying.
	•	Lint is attached to “pills.”	•	Use lint brush or roller to remove	•	Check that lint filter is clean and in
				lint.		place.
Pilling	•	Overdrying.	•	Use a lint brush or shaver to	•	Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
(Fibers break				remove pills.	•	When ironing, use spray starch or
off, ball up and						fabric finish on collars and cuffs.
cling to fabric.)					•	Turn items inside out to reduce abra-
						sion.
Shrinking	•	Temperature too high.	•	Irreversible condition.	•	Follow fabric care label directions.
	•	Overdrying.			•	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	•	Do not overload dryer.
	•	Leaving items in dryer after		medium or low heat for 5-10	•	Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
		cycle ends.		minutes.
			• Remove items immediately. Hang
				or fold.

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