Troubleshooting - Electrolux 300 Series Use & Care Manual

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
Greasy, oily • Fabric softener
stains
sheet
Lint • Overloading
• Overdrying
causes static
electricity
• Lint screen not
clean when
cycle began
• Lint is attached
to "pills"
Pilling (ibers • Overdrying
break of,
ball up and
cling to
fabric)
Shrinking • Temperature
too high
• Overdrying
Wrinkling • Overloading
• Leaving items
in dryer after
cycle ends
Isolated wet • Low water
spots on pressure in
fabrics after home is not
completed suicient
Steam cycle to atomize
incoming water
during steam
cycle

TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTIONS
• Rub fabric softener
stains with bar
soap. Rinse and
rewash.
• Reduce load
size and rewash
using liquid fabric
softener in the inal
rinse.
• Or, add a fabric
softener sheet and
tumble without
heat.
• Use lint brush or
roller to remove lint.
• Use a lint brush or
shaver to remove
pills.
• Irreversible
condition.
• Reduce load
size and tumble
at medium or
low heat for 5-10
minutes.
• Remove items
immediately. Hang
or fold.
• Check water line
pressure.
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 on
top of load before starting the
dryer.
• 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 ilter is clean and
in place.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate
ibers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or
fabric inish on collars and cufs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
• Follow fabric care label
directions.
• If shrinking is a concern, check
load often.
• Remove items while slightly
damp and hang or lay lat to
complete drying.
• Block knits into shape.
• DO NOT overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle
ends.
• Ensure water line pressure is
minimum of 20 psi. DO NOT
exceed 120 psi.
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