Common Drying Problems - Frigidaire Laundry center Use & Care Manual

Other Features
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be
tumble dried. If your model did not come with a drying
rack, you may order one.
under the lip of the lint
screen opening.

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
Greasy, oily • Fabric softener sheet.
stains
Lint • Overloading.
• Overdrying causes static
electricity.
• Lint screen not clean when
cycle began.
• Lint is attached to "pills."
Pilling • Overdrying.
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Shrinking • Temperature too high.
• Overdrying.
Wrinkling • Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer after
cycle ends.
Place the front bar
SOLUTIONS
• Rub fabric softener stains with
• Reduce load size and rewash
• Or, add a fabric softener sheet
• Use lint brush or roller to remove
• Use a lint brush or shaver to
• Irreversible condition.
• Reduce load size and tumble at
• Remove items immediately. Hang
DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front
bar under the lip of the lint screen opening.
3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight
should not exceed 10 lbs. Leave space between items,
but do not let items hang over the sides or through
the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the
drying rack.
4. Select a timed cycle. If items to be dried contain
plastic, foam rubber, rubber-like materials, feathers or
down, then only use the air dry temperature setting.
5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace
the lint screen. If lint screen is not in place, tumbling
items could enter the exhaust system and cause
damage to the dryer.
bar soap. Rinse and rewash.
using liquid fabric softener in the
fi nal rinse.
and tumble without heat.
lint.
remove pills.
medium or low heat for 5-10
minutes.
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 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 fi lter is clean and in
place.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate fi bers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or
fabric fi nish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce abra-
sion.
• Follow fabric care label directions.
• If shrinking is a concern, check load
often.
• Remove items while slightly damp and
hang or lay fl at to complete drying.
• Block knits into shape.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
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