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Troubleshooting
Most laundering problems are easily solved ifyou understand the cause. Check the following
list for laundry problems you may have and their possible causes. Also refer to the next page
for a dryer checklist which can help you solve some simple problems without calling for
service. If you stillneed help, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 23.
Common laundry problems
PROBLEM
Greasy spots
Lint
Shrinking
Slow drying
Stains
Static
electricity
Wrinkling
CAUSE
• Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer's directions.
• Drying soiled items.
• Full lintscreen. (See page 13.)
• Load not properly sorted.
• Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting
static electricity.
• Load size too big or heavy.
• Tissue or paper left in pockets.
• Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering)
attracts lint.
=Overdrying.
• Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying.
• Dryer settings incorrectfor fabric type.
• Manufacturer's care label instructionsnot followed.
• Full lintscreen.
• Load too large and bulky to dry quickly.
• Dryer located in room with temperature below 45°F(7°C).
• Exhaust duct clogged, restricted, or too long.
• Drying soiled items.
• Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer's directions.
• Dryer interior stained. (See page 14 for cleaning procedures.)
• Overdrying.
• Dryer fabric softener improperlyused. See manufacturer's directions.
• Load includes synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent press, and knit
fabrics that build up static electricity.
• Overloading.
• Overdrying, especially permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
• Clothes left in dryer at end of cycle.
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