The Problem solver (continued)
PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL ~
*
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
CL~HES TAKE
TDO LONG TO DRY
DRYER MAKES
“THUMPING”
NOISE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a ~her orby h~d; oth~~ IIMYk%l,.: .
safely washed but will shrink in”adryer. Follti garment manufacturers* care
instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
● Relaxation shrinkage can occurin knitfiibricsthathavebeen improperlystretched
andelongatedby themanufacturer.Whenthisoccurs, garmentmaybe pressedback
intoshapeaftereach washanddrycycle.
● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starchor sizing (in some fhbrics)
is graduallyremovedby laundering.Maybe noticed in older garmentsthathavebeen
washedmanytimes withoutpreviousshriribge. Treat as forRelaxationShrinkageabove.
● Shriige caused by overheating occursin certainknit fabricsthathavebeenheat-
shaped. When washing,dryingorironingtemperaturesexceed the temperaturesused
to shapeset, shrinkagemayoccur.This cannotbe corrected,butit can be preventedby
washingin cool or warmwater;dryingon low ordelicate heat.
● Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for
the load you want to dry.
c Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation
Instructions.
● Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction,
make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If metal flexible ducting is used,
be sure it is not kinked and is installed according to Installation Instructions.
● Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped, and the dryer
to still tumble without heat.
● Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.
● Toomany items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
● Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
● If your dryer is operating on a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.
● Clothes were excessively wet when they were put into the dryer.
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s Temporary start-up sound. Dryer drum is mountd on four specially compounded
rubber wheels. After extended storage and exposure to extreme temperatures, a
thumping noise may occur when dryer is first startd. This will soon disappear.
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