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PROBLEM
Lint
Fabric damage
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Lint filter not cleaned
or replaced.
Loads not sorted correctly.
Clothes over dried.
New items have been dried
in the dryer recently.
New towels or flannelette
sheets can leave lint in the
dryer, which may be picked
up by subsequent loads.
Instructions on care label
not followed.
Dryness level selected not
appropriate for the fabric
type
Metal parts on the items or
in the load.
Items not separated or
dried on an appropriate
cycle for the fabric type.
Items fell off the rack during
.
RACK DRY
Used a
cycle
TIME DRY
and did not monitor the
dryness of clothes during
the cycle.
Cycle selected not
appropriate for the load.
Items removed from dryer
before cycle has finished.
WHAT TO DO
Ensure the lint filter is cleaned after
every cycle and replaced correctly.
Refer to 'Lint filter'.
Dry lint-giving items separately
from lint receivers. Also, dry similar
colours together, eg light coloured
items with light coloured items,
dark items with dark items. Refer to
'Loading suggestions'.
Over drying clothes in the dryer
can cause them to attract lint.
Use an auto sensing cycle or ensure
you check your load if using the time
dry cycles to avoid over drying.
Clean the lint filter and use
cycle to clear any remaining lint from
the dryer.
Follow the instructions on the
care label of the items.
Ensure dryness level selected is
appropriate for the fabric type.
Refer to the item's care label.
Fasten zips and other clasps
before placing items in the dryer.
Dry similar items together.
Ensure an appropriate cycle is
selected. Refer to 'Cycles'.
Ensure the rack is installed correctly
and only one or two items are
placed on the rack at a time. Refer to
'Rack dry'.
Ensure that clothes are checked
for dryness during the cycle
when using the timed programmes
to avoid over drying.
Select an appropriate cycle for the
load. Refer to 'Cycles'.
Removing items before the
phase may cause damage. Spread
items out and allow to cool fully
before putting away.
COOL AIR
COOLING
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