Electrolux 300 Series Use & Care Manual - Page 41

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Common drying inquiries

Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, resi-

dues 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

• Overdrying

(fibers break

off, ball up

and cling to

fabric)

Shrinking

• Temperature too

high

• Overdrying

Wrinkling

• Overloading

• Leaving items in

dryer after cycle

ends

Isolated wet

• Low water pres-

spots on

sure in home is

fabrics after

not sufficient to

completed

atomize incom-

Steam cycle

ing 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 final 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 me-

dium or low heat for

5-10 minutes.

• Remove items im-

mediately. 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 tem-

perature.

• Place fabric softener

sheet on top of load

before starting the dryer.

• DO NOT overload dryer.

• Use fabric softener in

washer or dryer to re-

duce static electricity.

• Remove items when

they are slightly damp to

avoid overdrying.

• Check that lint filter is

clean and in place.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ensure water line pres-

sure is minimum of 20

psi. DO NOT exceed

120 psi.