Common drying problems (cont.)
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Lint in load
Lint screen is clogged.
Improper sorting.
Load is too big or heavy.
Load is overdried.
Paper or tissue in pockets.
Pilling being mistaken for lint.
Stains on load
Improper use of fabric softener
in washer.
Drying soiled items.
Overdrying.
Poor garment quality.
Manufacturer's care label
instructions not followed.
Items
Overloading.
shrinking
Overdrying.
Load left in dryer at the
Loads are
end of cycle.
wrinkled
Odors
Household chemicals, paint,
or varnish being drawn
into dryer.
First use of dryer element
Unusual
Thumping of rollers when
sounds
dryer has not been used for
a while.
SOLUTION
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
Sort lint givers from lint takers and by color.
Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen.
Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying can
cause lint-attracting static (see "Using Your Dryer").
Clean out pockets before drying.
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and
laundering.
Use fabric softener sheets in dryer. Add at beginning of
cycle when load is cold.
Items need to be clean before being dried.
Match dryer settings to fabric type
(see "Using Your Dryer").
Check quality of garment before purchasing.
Follow fabric care label instructions carefully.
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Match dryer settings to fabric type
(see "Using Your Dryer").
Remove load as soon as tumbling stops.
Do not use dryer while these chemical fumes are in
the air.
Will be gone after the first cycle.
Thump will go away after 5 minutes of drying.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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