Electrolux 137018300 A User Manual
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Solutions to Common Problems
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.
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
stains
stains
Fabric softener sheet.
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Rub fabric softener stains
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with bar soap. Rinse and
rewash.
rewash.
Add a few bath towels
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to small loads for proper
tumbling.
Some “silk-like” fabrics
tumbling.
Some “silk-like” fabrics
•
should be air dried.
Use proper drying tempera-
Use proper drying tempera-
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ture.
Place fabric softener sheet
Place fabric softener sheet
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on top of load before start-
ing the dryer.
ing the dryer.
Lint
Overloading.
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Overdrying causes static
•
electricity.
Lint screen not clean when
Lint screen not clean when
•
cycle began.
Lint is attached to “pills.”
Lint is attached to “pills.”
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Reduce load size and
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rewash using liquid fabric
softener in the final rinse.
Or, add a fabric softener
softener in the final rinse.
Or, add a fabric softener
•
sheet and tumble without
heat.
Use lint brush or roller to
heat.
Use lint brush or roller to
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remove lint.
Do not overload dryer.
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Use fabric softener in
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washer or dryer to reduce
static electricity.
Remove items when they
static electricity.
Remove items when they
•
are slightly damp to avoid
overdrying.
Check that lint filter is clean
overdrying.
Check that lint filter is clean
•
and in place.
Pilling
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
(Fibers break
off, ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Overdrying.
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Use a lint brush or shaver to
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remove pills.
Use fabric softener to lubri-
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cate fibers.
When ironing, use spray
When ironing, use spray
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starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs.
Turn items inside out to
collars and cuffs.
Turn items inside out to
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reduce abrasion.
Shrinking
Temperature too high.
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Overdrying.
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Irreversible condition.
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Follow fabric care label
•
directions.
If shrinking is a concern,
If shrinking is a concern,
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check load often.
Remove items while slightly
Remove items while slightly
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damp and hang or lay flat to
complete drying.
Block knits into shape.
complete drying.
Block knits into shape.
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Wrinkling
Overloading.
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Leaving items in dryer after
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cycle ends.
Reduce load size and
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tumble at medium or low
heat for 5-10 minutes.
Remove items immediately.
heat for 5-10 minutes.
Remove items immediately.
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Hang or fold.
Do not overload dryer.
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Remove items as soon as
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cycle ends.