Common
PROBLEM
Greasy spots
Lint
Shrinking
Slow drying
Stains
Static electricity
Wrinkling
laundry | problems | - dryer |
CAUSE |
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l Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions.
l Drying soiled items.
l Full lint screen. (See page 28.) l Load not properly sorted.
l Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause
lLoad size too big or heavy.
l Tissue or paper left in pockets.
l Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering) attracts lint.
lOverdrying.
l Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying. l Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type.
l Manufacturer’s care label instructions not followed.
l Full lint screen. (See page 28.)
lLoad too large and bulky to dry quickly.
. Dryer located in room with temperature below 7°C (45°F). l Exhaust vent clogged, restricted, or too long.
l Drying soiled items.
l Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions. l Dryer interior stained. (See page 29 for cleaning procedures.)
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lOverdrying.
l Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions.
l Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit fabrics that build up static electricitv.
lOverloading.
l Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
lClothes left in dryer at end of cycle.
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