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Greasy or dirty spots
on clothes.
Clothes were not properly cleaned or rinsed before being placed in the
dryer.
• Stains on dried clothes could be stains that were not removed during the
washing process. Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned or
rinsed according to the instructions for your washer and detergent. Some
difficult soils may require pre-treating prior to washing.
Clothes are shrinking. Garment care instructions are not being followed.
• To avoid shrinking your clothes, always consult and follow fabric care
instructions. Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics
can be washed but will shrink when dried in a dryer. Use a low or no heat
setting.
Lint on clothes. Lint filter not cleaned properly.
• Remove the lint from the filter before every load. With the lint removed,
hold the filter up to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged. If it looks dirty,
follow the cleaning instructions in the
MAINTENANCE
section. With some
loads that produce high amounts of lint, it may be necessary to clean the
filter during the cycle.
Laundry not sorted properly.
• Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a fuzzy white cotton towel) and should
be dried separately from clothes that are lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black
linen pants).
Excess static in clothes.
• Use a fabric softener to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a
buildup of static electricity.
The appliance is overloaded.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for drying.
Tissue, paper, etc., left in pockets.
• Check pockets thoroughly before washing and drying clothes.
Excess static in clothes
after drying.
Fabric softener is not used or is used incorrectly.
• Use a fabric softener or the
Reducir Estática (Reduce Static)
option, if
available, to reduce static electricity. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Clothes dried too long (overdried).
• Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust
settings and use a shorter drying time. Select a lower dry level setting, if
necessary.
Drying synthetics, permanent press, or synthetic blends.
• These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup. Try using fabric
softener, or use a lower dry level setting and/or shorter time settings.
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