Roper EL2020W Use And Care Manual page 14

PROBLEM
Shrlnklng
CHECK IF
kerns are overdried
Fabric type and quality is
suitable for drying
CAUSES'SOLUllONS
Remove items while there is still a trace
of moisture. Some items should be
removed while damp, then shaped and
air dried.
Some knits are stretched during
manufacturing. Washing and drying
returns them to the original size. This is
normal. Check quality of garment before
buying. Follow fabric care label direc-
tions carefully.
Slow drying There is a large amount of
moisture in the load to be dried
Cold rinse water is used
Some items hold more moisture than
others (cottons more than polyester).
They take bnger to dry. Full loads take
longer to dry than small loads of the
same fabric.
A load rinsed in cold water will take
slightly bnger to dry than a warm one.
CoM rinses, however, help save energy
and reduce wrinkling more than warm
rinses do.
Room air temperature is below
Install dryer in a room where the air
45°F (7°C) temperature is warmer than 45°F (7°C).
Cold air increases drying time and may
cause wrinkles not to be removed.
Dryer is exhausted according to Install and exhaust your dryer accord-
Installation Instructions ing to the Installation Instructions
provided.
Lint screen is clogged Clean lint screen before or after each
use.
Exhaust duct or outside exhaust
hood is clogged
Proper electrical suppfy is used
Clean if needed.
Properly connect the dryer to a
grounded electrical circuit that meets
the electrical requirements stated in the
Installation Instructions.
Static electrklty Load is overdried
Fabric softener is used
Synthetics, synthetic blends,
permanent press and knits are
in bad
Remove items while there is still a trace
of moisture.
Use fabric softener and folbw package
directions carefully.
Synthetics, synthetic blends, permanent
press and knits build up static electriciiy.
Use a fabric softener and be careful not
to overdry the bad.
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