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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
stains
• Use of fabric
softener
sheet.
• Rub fabric softener stains
with bar 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 in
load before starting the dryer.
Lint • Overloading
the dryer.
• Overdrying
causes static
electricity.
• Lint lter not
clean when
cycle began.
• Lint attached
to “pills.”
• Reduce load size and
rewash using liquid fabric
softener in the nal rinse.
• Add a fabric softener
sheet and tumble with
no heat.
• Use lint brush or roller to
remove lint.
• DO NOT overload dryer.
• Use fabric softener in washer or
dryer to reduce static electricity.
• Remove items when slightly
damp to avoid overdrying.
• Check that lint lter is clean and
in place.
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up
and cling to
fabric)
• Overdrying. • Use a lint brush or shaver
to remove pills.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate
bers.
• If ironing, use spray starch or
fabric nish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
Shrinking • Temperature
too high.
• Overdrying.
• Irreversible condition. • Follow fabric care label direc-
tions.
• If shrinking is a concern, check
load often.
• Remove items while slightly
damp and hang or lay at to
complete drying.
• Block knits into shape.
Wrinkling • Overloading
the dryer.
• Leaving
items in
dryer after
cycle ends.
• Reduce load size and
tumble at medium
or low heat for 5-10 min.
• Remove items immedi-
ately. Hang or fold.
• DO NOT overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle
ends.
Common Drying Problems
DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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