Electrolux EFMG627UTT Complete Owners Guide English - Page 41

Troubleshooting 41 Common drying inquiries 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 SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Greasy, oily • Fabric softener stains sheet • Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. Rinse and rewash. • 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. Lint • Overloading • Reduce load size • DO NOT overload dryer. • Overdrying and rewash using • Use fabric softener in causes static liquid fabric softener washer or dryer to re- electricity in the final rinse. duce static electricity. • Lint screen not • Or, add a fabric • Remove items when clean when cycle softener sheet and they are slightly damp to began tumble without heat. avoid overdrying. • Lint is attached • Use lint brush or • Check that lint filter is to "pills" roller to remove lint. clean and in place. Pilling (fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric) • Overdrying • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • 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. Shrinking • Temperature too • Irreversible high condition. • Overdrying • 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. Wrinkling • Overloading • Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends • Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5-10 minutes. • Remove items immediately. Hang or fold. • DO NOT overload dryer. • Remove items as soon as cycle ends. Isolated wet spots on fabrics after completed Steam cycle • Low water pressure in home is not sufficient to atomize incoming water during steam cycle • Check water line pressure. • Ensure water line pressure is minimum of 20 psi. DO NOT exceed 120 psi.