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Common Drying Problems
The Clean Lint advisory LED will illuminate
after each drying cycle. Clean the lint
lter after every use.
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 fab-
ric 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 o,
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 cus.
• 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 imme-
diately. Hang or fold.
• DO NOT overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle
ends.
Common Drying Problems
The cycle status lights will illuminate as
each stage of the drying cycle is reached.
Stages include: Drying, Cooling, and
Done.
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