Candidate Support Pack - Scottish Qualifications Authority

6.18
Activity 3
The following faults could reduce the performance of a tumble-dryer. Tick the
causes of the faults that you could check yourself.
The tumbler is overloaded. ■
The tumbler is underloaded. ■
The dryer door is not shut properly. ■
There is a missing seal. ■
The cool-down flap was left open during a drying process. ■
The dryer drum is not rotating correctly. ■
There is a hole in the dryer casing. ■
The drum perforations are blocked by melted plastic. ■
The drive belts are broken. ■
The timer is operating too fast. ■
The inlet temperature is too low. ■
The outlet temperature is not increasing. ■
Activity 4
GC8N 22 — Laundry Operations Level 2
Question p. 6.8
Tick the factors that you think are necessary to successfully dry a load of polyester
cotton workwear coats.
Correct time set for the drying operation ■
Set machine for cold air inlet only ■
Set machine for an automatic cool down operation ■
Load machine to capacity ■
Clean the air outlet filter screen ■
Load machine to 65 per cent capacity ■
Question p. 6.10