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Problem
Lint on clothes
Static occurs
Inconsistent drying times
Clothes shrink
Possible Causes
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can
attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc.
left in pockets
Overdrying
No fabric softener
was used
Synthetics, permanent
press and blends can
cause static
Type of heat
Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed.
Others can be safely
washed, but will shrink
in the dryer
What To Do
•
Clean lint screen before
each load.
•
Sort lint producers
(like chenille) from lint
collectors (like corduroy).
•
See suggestions in this
section under STATIC.
•
Separate large loads into
smaller ones.
•
Empty all pockets before
laundering clothes.
•
Try a fabric softener.
•
Adjust controls for less
drying.
•
Try a fabric softener.
•
Try a fabric softener.
•
Automatic drying times
will vary according to the
type of heat used (electric,
natural or LP gas), size of
load, types of fabrics,
wetness of clothes and
condition of exhaust ducts.
•
To avoid shrinkage,
follow garment care
labels exactly.
•
Some items may be
pressed back into shape
after drying.
•
If you are concerned
about shrinkage in a
particular item, do not
machine wash or tumble
dry it.
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