Frigidaire FLCE752CAW0 Use & Care Manual page 46

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Common drying inquiries
Many drying problems involve poor drying results, excess lint and 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
Greasy, oily • Use of fabric
stains softener
sheet.
Lint • Overloading
the dryer.
• Overdrying
causes static
electricity.
• Lint filter
not clean
when cycle
began.
• Lint
attached to
pills.
Pilling • Overdrying.
(Fibers
break off,
ball up and
cling to
fabric)
Shrinking • Temperature
too high.
• Overdrying.
Wrinkling • Overloading
the dryer.
• Leaving
items in
dryer after
cycle ends.
SOLUTIONS
• Rub fabric softener
stains with bar soap.
Rinse and rewash.
• Reduce load size and
rewash using liquid
fabric softener in the
final rinse.
• Add a fabric softener
sheet and tumble
with no heat.
• Use lint brush or roller
to remove lint.
• Use a lint brush or
shaver to remove pills.
• Irreversible condition. • Follow fabric care label
• Reduce load size and
tumble at medium
or low heat for 5-10
min.
• Remove items
immediately. Hang or
fold.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• 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
in load before starting the
dryer.
• DO NOT overload dryer.
• Use fabric softener in washer
or dryer to reduce static
electricity.
• Remove items when slightly
damp to avoid overdrying.
• Check that lint filter is clean
and in place.
• Use fabric softener to
lubricate fibers.
• If ironing, use spray starch
or fabric finish on collars and
cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to
reduce abrasion.
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.
• DO NOT overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as
cycle ends.