| Why do I have an excess of lint?
Excessive lint is usually due to reasons other than the dryer design or mechanical malfunction. The washer, not the dryer needs to be checked for the following before contact service because the washer is where lint is created.
Improper Sorting - Washing lint-givers (terry cloth, towels) with lint-catchers (corduroy, velveteen most manufactured fibers) will result in excessive lint. Wash lint givers and catchers separately.
Incorrect Amount of Detergent - The correct amount of detergent used while washing provides the most benefit in eliminating lint from clothes. The amount of detergent used is determined by the size of the load, the degree of soil and the hardness of the water. To determine water hardness, contact your local water utility or county extension office. More detergent is needed if water hardness is 10 grains or higher.
Overloading can also result in excessive lint. Refer to both the dryer and washer use and care manual for instructions on loading.
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