Whirlpool LGR3622B, LDR3822B manual Solving laundering problems, Problem

Solving laundering problems

Most laundering problems are easily solved. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘Assistance or Service” section of this book

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		CHECK	IF	CAUSES/SOLUTlONS
Dryer	fabric softeners			Follow manufacturer’s	product directions
were	used			carefully.
Undiluted washer			fabric	Dilute fabric softener before adding to
softener		was used		the final rinse.
Enough		detergent	was used	Use enough detergent	to hold soil in the
				wash water until it drains away. Undrained
				soil can stick to outer tub of the washer and
				cause greasy spots with next load.
Items were dean			before they	Soiled items can stain	other items in the
were	dried			load. They can also leave stains on the
				dryer drum that can be picked up by items
				in later loads. Dryer heat may permanently
				set these stains.

Lkrt	Lint screen is full			Clean lint screen.	(See page	10.)
	Load	is properly	sorted	Sort lint-givers (bath towels,		etc.) from Unt-
				takers (synthetics, permanent press).
	Static	electricity	Is	Use fabric softener	in the washer’s final
	attracting lint			rinse. Use correct	dryer settings for fabric.

	Overdrying synthetics can cause lint-
	attracting static electricity.
Load is too bfg or heavy	Dry smaller loads. When items can’t tumble
	freely, air is unable to cany lint to lint
	screen.
Paper or tissue was in pocket	Empty pockets carefully. A small scrap of
	paper can cause a lot of lint.
Enough detergent was used	Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the
	water until it drains away. Base detergent
	amount on water hardness and soil in wash
	load.
Pilling is being mistaken for lint	Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal
	wear and laundering. Pills do not break
	away easily from the fabric and can often
	collect lint. Synthetic fabrics are more likely
	to pill than others, especially at neckbands,
	elbows and knees.

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