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Common Drying Problems; Preventive Measures - Frigidaire 131883500 Owner's Manual

Frigidaire dryer owner's guide

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Feature s
Place the front bar under
the lip of the lint screen opening.

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
Greasy, oily
• Fabric softener sheet.
stains
Lint
• Overloading.
• Overdrying causes static
electricity.
• Lint screen not clean
when cycle began.
• Lint is attached to "pills."
P i l l i n g
• Pilling is normal with
(Fibers break
synthetic and permanent
off, ball up and
press fabrics. This is due
cling to fabric.)
to abrasion from normal
wear.
Shrinking
• Overdrying.
Wrinkling
• Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer
after cycle ends.
Cycle Signal Control
When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle
and during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on
some models.
Drum Light
(some models)
A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer
drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Reversible Dryer Door
Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the right
or left side. Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for directions on changing
the door.
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of the
lint screen opening.
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 medium
or low heat for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.
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(some models)

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

• 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.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to
reduce static electricity.
• Remove items when they are slightly damp
to avoid overdrying.
• Check that lint screen 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.

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