Some of my clothes are coming out of the dryer with black streaks in different places, sometimes i can see that a corner of a tea towel or similar has got stuck in the rim and wondered if this is causing it and how will i solve the problem, it is an Indesit G511V Many thanks [email protected]

Both green and black tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The key difference between the two is that black tea is oxidized and green tea is not. To make black tea, the leaves are first rolled and then exposed to air to trigger the oxidation process.

Try a few test items, to make sure the streaks are not coming from your washer, rather than the dryer (a white cotton towel is probably the best, if you have one to spare, but try items similar to the problem ones). You could try taking an already marked item if it is ruined, circle all the existing marks with permanent marker, then use that. If definitely the dryer (try the washer test a couple of times) have a really good look inside the dryer at everything, check there is nothing that looks rusty - occasionally there can be a bad screw, bolt or part of the drum. If you see something, send us back a photo and we can talk you through what to do. If you are sure there is nothing visible, then first make absolutely sure everything you can get to is spotlessly clean. Get the vacuum cleaner in there everywhere you can from the front access door. Then pull the dryer out from it's position and check there is nothing nasty growing behind or under it that could be getting sucked in. Ensure the air intake is clear and clean. Check this link for info on how to clean your outlet duct - unusual, but sometimes mould or rodent activity can influence items in the dryer; http://www.doityourself.com/stry/stainindryer Check this link - there are many good posts describing ways of cleaning out different items from a dryer (try them if you think any could possibly be the problem); http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf690227.tip.html If you still get the same problem, then there will need to be some dismantling of the machine - probably not too complicated for someone who has basic tools and mechanical skills - is the dryer still under warranty? Please ask again if you have no result from the above, and we can try and talk you through it. Hope this helps :)

There is a good chance that your color ink cartridge needs replacement. You can tray wetting a paper towel and putting in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds then placing the cartridge on it for a few minutes. This sometimes will correct that type of problem...Be careful the paper towel will be hot (handle with care).

Your drum rollers may be going bad (grinding noise) which will sometimes cause the drum to drop slightly, creating a gap where the clothes get caught as the drum rotates. (black streaks)

Don't know 'bout yours but have you tried the old tea towel in the corners trick to see if its the hinge alignment and not the seal? Put two tea towels in the lower corners sticking out of the oven part way and push the oven door closed a few times. Saved me from trying to replace the seal on my Miele.

Two possibilities come to mind. Too much fabric softener, or
the black rubber door seal. Try rubbing the seal with a paper
towel to see it it smudges. Try cleaning with bleach or alcohol,
then rinse it thoroughly with water.

Marks on clothing in a washer are usually caused by a reaction between detergents and fabric softeners, especially cheaper bargain brands.
If you are sure that the black streaks are getting on the clothing in the washer versus the dryer, it could also be oil from the transmission getting into the washer tub. See if the spots will come out using a petroleum distillate of some kind. (paint thinner, etc). If a petroleum distillate will remove the marks, it is most likely something petroleum based that is making the marks.
This is a rare occurrence, and most marks on laundry are caused by the dryer. Typically, the drum rollers wear out and rubber and metal filings can get into the dryer and mark/streak clothing. Hope this helped and sorry for the problem you are having. Best wishes.

more than likly it is coming from the dryer. get a paper towel or a towel and run it between the inside of the drum and the front where they come together. stick it through the slot and run around the drum. do the front then do the back see if you see the same streaks. and let me know thanks

You will have to have the dryer drum felts replaced. It requires removing the drum from the dryer so you may want to have a technician do this because removing the belt can be tricky.

Are you sure the burnt smell is coming from the washer and not from the dryer? If you've placed a rubber backed rug or other similar article of clothing, it is not uncommon for that rubber backing to melt and get embedded in the heated duct of the dryer . Not sure this helps but if you can clarify the point at which the burnt smell is first observed that would help..
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