Stains on load or color change
Dryer Results
Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric
Clothes are not drying satisfactorilysoftener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener
sheets added to a partially-dried load can stain your
Check the following:garments.
Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
Were items soiled when placed in the dryer? Items should
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, be clean before being dried.
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes.
Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air Were items properly sorted? Sort light colors from dark
colors. Sort colorfast items from noncolorfast items.
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or
flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.Items shrinking
Is the exhaust vent crushed or kinked? Replace with heavy Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that will tumble
metal or flexible metal vent. See your Installation Instructions.freely.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer?s care label.
fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.Match dryer setting to load type.
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
45oF (7oC)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires Loads are wrinkled
temperatures above 45oF (7oC).
Was a cold rinse water used? Was the load very wet?Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
Expect longer drying times with items rinsed in cold water and Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that can
with items that hold moisture (cottons).
tumble freely.
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the Did the load overdry? Check the manufacturer?s care label.
load to tumble freely.
Match dryer setting to load type.
Lint on load
Odors
Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air
Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in
movement.the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the
Is the load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash
from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.and dry the clothing.
Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint If the dryer is electric, is it being used for the first time?
can be carried to the lint screen.The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor
Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load will be gone after the first cycle.
type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity.
See ?Dryer Cycle Descriptions? (separate sheet).Garment damage
Was paper or tissue left in pockets?Check the following:
Is pilling being mistaken for lint? Pilling (surface fuzz) is Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open?
caused by normal wear and laundering.Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?
Were care label instructions followed?
Were items damaged before drying?
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