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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 PREVENTIVE
MEASURES
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
• Overdrying
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
overdrying.
• Check that lint filter 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
fibers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or
fabric finish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
Shrinking • Temperature
too high
• Overdrying
• 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.
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