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Common Drying Inquiries
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
Greasy, oily
stains
• 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 on top of load before
starting the dryer.
Lint • Overloading
• Over-drying causes
static electricity
• Lint screen not
clean when cycle
began
• Lint is attached to
“pills”
• Reduce load size and rewash using liquid fabric
softener in the final rinse.
• Or, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without
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 they are slightly damp to
avoid over-drying.
• Check that lint filter is clean and in place.
Pilling (fibers
break off,
ball up and
cling to
fabric)
• Over-drying • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Shrinking • Temperature too
high
• Over-drying
• Irreversible condition.
• Follow fabric care label directions.
• If shrinking is a concern, check load often.
• Remove items while slightly damp and hang or lay
flat to complete drying.
• Block knits into shape.
Wrinkling • Overloading
• Leaving items in
dryer after cycle
ends
• Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low
heat for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.
• DO NOT overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
Isolated wet
spots on
fabrics after
completed
Steam cycle
• Low water pressure
in home is not
sufficient to atomize
incoming water
during steam cycle
• Check water line pressure.
• Ensure water line pressure is minimum of 20 psi.
DO NOT exceed 120 psi.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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