Common Laundering Problems, Continued
Problem Check if | What to do |
Slow drying
Static electricity
There is a large amount of moisture in the load to be dried.
Cold rinse water is used.
Room air temperature is below 45°F or 7.2%.
Dryer is exhausted according to Installation Instructions.
Lint screen is clogged.
Proper electrical supply is used.
Modern dryer design is new to you.
Load is overdried.
Fabric softener was used.
Some items hold more moisture than others (cottons more than polyester). They take longer to dry. Full loads take longer to dry than small loads of the same fabric. Low
A load rinsed in cold water will take slightly longer to dry than a warm one. Cold rinses, however, help save energy and reduce wrinkling more than warm rinses do.
Install dryer in a room where the air temperature is warmer than 45°F or 7.2%. Cold air increases drying time and may cause wrinkles not to be removed.
Install and exhaust your dryer according to the Installation Instructions provided.
Clean lint screen before or after each use.
Properly connect the dryer to a grounded electrical circuit that meets the electrical requirements stated in the Installation Instructions.
Your modem dryer is designed for the care of modern fabrics. Drying temperatures are lower than in older models. The
Remove items while there is still a trace of moisture.
Use a “lessdry” setting if your dryer has an automatic dryness sensor.
Follow manufacturer’s product directions carefully.
Synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press and knits are in load.
Synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press and knits build up static electricity. Use a fabric softener and be careful not to overdry the load.
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