Common Drying Problems - Kenmore 417.6173 Serie, 417.7173 Serie Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

Common Drying Problems

The Clean Lint advisory LED will illuminate
after each drying cycle. Clean the lint
filter after every use.
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, • Use of fab-
ric softener
oily stains
sheet.
Lint • Overloading
the dryer.
• Overdrying
causes static
electricity.
• Lint filter not
clean when
cycle began.
• Lint attached
to "pills."
Pilling • Overdrying.
(Fibers
break off,
ball up
and cling
to fabric)
Shrinking • Temperature
too high.
• Overdrying.
Wrinkling • Overloading
the dryer.
• Leaving items
in dryer after
cycle ends.
The cycle status lights will illuminate as
each stage of the drying cycle is reached.
Stages include: Drying, Cooling, and
Done.
Solutions
• Rub fabric softener
stains with bar soap.
Rinse and rewash.
• Reduce load size and
rewash using liquid
fabric softener in the
final rinse.
• Add a fabric softener
sheet and tumble
with no heat.
• Use lint brush or roller
to remove lint.
• Use a lint brush or
shaver to remove
pills.
• Irreversible condition. • Follow fabric care label direc-
• Reduce load size and
tumble at medium
or low heat for 5-10
min.
• Remove items imme-
diately. Hang or fold.
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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 in
load before starting the dryer.
• DO NOT overload dryer.
• Use fabric softener in washer or
dryer to reduce static electricity.
• Remove items when slightly
damp to avoid overdrying.
• Check that lint filter is clean
and in place.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate
fibers.
• If ironing, use spray starch or
fabric finish on collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
tions.
• 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.