Troubleshooting
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common dryer problems. If you need further assistance, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 25.
Common laundry problems
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Greasy spots | • Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions. |
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| • Drying soiled items. |
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Lint | • Full lint screen. (See page 14.) |
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| • Load not properly sorted. |
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| • Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause |
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| static electricity. |
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| • Load size too big or heavy. |
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| • Tissue or paper left in pockets. |
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| • Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering) |
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| attracts lint. |
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Shrinking | • Overdrying. |
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| • Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying. |
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| • Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type. |
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| • Manufacturer’s care label instructions not followed. |
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Slow drying or clothes still wet
•Full or clogged lint screen. (See page 14.)
•Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
•Dryer located in room with temperature below 7°C (45°F).
•Exhaust duct clogged, restricted, or too long.
Stains | • Drying soiled items. |
| • Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions. |
Static electricity
•Overdrying.
•Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions.
•Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit fabrics that build up static electricity.
Wrinkling | • Overloading. |
| • Overdrying, especially permanent press, and synthetic fabrics. |
| • Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle. |
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