Kenmore 970L8802 Series, Use & Care Manual

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Common Drying Problems

Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results from washing, including 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 Deter-

gent Association.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Greasy, oily 

stains

•  Fabric softener 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.

•  Overdrying causes static 

electricity.

•  Lint screen not clean when 

cycle began.

•  Lint “pills” clinging to fabric

•  Reduce load size and rewash 

using liquid fabric softener in the 

fi

 nal rinse.

•  Or, add a fabric softener sheet 

and tumble without heat.

•  Use lint brush or roller to remove 

lint.

•  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 

fi

 lter is clean and in 

place.

Pilling

(Fibers break 

o

ff

 , ball up and 

cling to fabric.)

•  Overdrying.

•  Use a lint brush or shaver to re-

move lint pills.

•  Use fabric softener to lubricate 

fi

 bers. 

•  When ironing, use spray starch or fabric 

fi

 nish on collars and cu

ff

 s.

•  Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

Shrinking

•  Temperature too high.

• Overdrying.

•  Irreversible condition.

•  Follow fabric care label directions.

•  If shrinking is a concern, check load 

often.

•  Remove items while slightly damp and 

hang or lay 

fl

 at 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.

Solutions to Common Problems