Preventive Measures - Frigidaire FSG747GC Manual

Featu res
Cycle Signal Control (some models)
When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle
and during the PressSaversetting (some models). Thevolume isadjustable on some
models.
Drum Light (some models)
A d rum lig ht will come on whenever the door isopened to illuminate the dryer drum
during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Reversible Dryer Door
Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the right
or left side. Refer to the INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS for directions for changing
the door.
Common Drying
Problems
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 SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Greasy, oily • Fabric softener sheet. • Rub fabric softener stains with bar • Add a few bath towels to small loads for
stains soap. Rinse and rewash, 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.
Lint • Overloading. * Reduce load size and rewash using • Do not overload dryer.
• Overdrying causes static liquid fabric softener in the final • Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to
electricity, rinse, reduce static electricity,
• Lint screen not clean • Or, add a fabric softener sheet and • Remove items when they are slightly damp
when cycle began, tumble without heat. to avoid overdrying.
• Lint is attached to "pills." • Use lint brush or roller to remove • Check that lint screen is clean and in place,
lint.
Pilling • Pilling is normal with • Use a lint brush or shaver to
(Fibers break synthetic and permanent remove pills.
off, ball up and press fabrics. This is due
cling to fabric.) to abrasion from normal
wear,
Shrinking • Overdrying.
Wrinkling
• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
• Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer
after cycle ends.
• Irreversible condition.
• Reduce toad size and tumble at
medium or low heat for 5-10
minutes,
• Remove items immediately. Hang
or fold.
• Follow fabric care label 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.