Frigidaire FFLG3900UW Complete Owners Guide - Page 18

DRYER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Greasy, oily stains • Use of fabric softener sheet. • Rub fabric softener stains • Add a few bath towels to small with bar soap. Rinse and loads for proper tumbling. rewash. • Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried. • Use proper drying temperature. • Place fabric softener sheet in load before starting the dryer. Lint • Overloading • Reduce load size and • DO NOT overload dryer. the dryer. rewash using liquid fabric • Use fabric softener in washer or • Overdrying softener in the final rinse. dryer to reduce static electricity. causes static • Add a fabric softener • Remove items when slightly electricity. sheet and tumble with damp to avoid overdrying. • Lint filter not no heat. • Check that lint filter is clean and clean when • Use lint brush or roller to in place. cycle began. remove lint. • Lint attached to "pills." Pilling • Overdrying. (Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric) • Use a lint brush or shaver • Use fabric softener to lubricate to remove pills. fibers. • If ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs. • Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion. Shrinking • Temperature • Irreversible condition. too high. • 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 the dryer. • Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends. • Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5-10 min. • Remove items immediately. Hang or fold. • DO NOT overload dryer. • Remove items as soon as cycle ends. 18