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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

GRAYED CLOTHES

● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.

(continued)

However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use

 

twice the recommended amount of detergent.

 

● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at

 

bottom of previous page.

 

● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for

 

smaller loads.

 

● Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the

 

start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section.

 

● To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

 

1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to

 

determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

 

● Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate—

 

use 2Y2 times as much as you need for normal water softening.

 

● Do not use detergent or soap.

 

s Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

 

● Repeat, if necessary.

 

2. If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use

 

the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to

 

soak for about 20 minutes.

 

3. Use the Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section. Increase

 

detergent.

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● Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent.

CLOTHES

Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains

 

body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.

●Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), following package directions.

“Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.

1.Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

2.Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water.

3.Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water heater occasionally.

4.To remove s~ok: S~read stained ~ortion over Dan of boiling water and saueeze lemon juice {hrough’stain. To rem~ve overall ~ellow, use a~ommercidl~available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

BLUE OR GRAY

 

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always

COLOR STAWS

 

dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section. To remove

 

 

 

shins: Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using

 

 

 

chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.

 

 

 

 

SHRINUGE,

 

Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely

GENERAL

 

washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions

 

 

 

exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Washer ~LP US ~LP YOU Do not repair or replace any part Appliance or attempt any To minimize the possibility of inju~Do not wash or dry articles that ~ havjf~~~hedin9 . ? soa Never reach into washer while it isWortant S~E~ ~STRUCTIONS HOW to Operate Your Clothes WasherFor washer operation Sorting and LoadingTips to Help You Select Settings Regular Cycles Setting the ControlsWhat Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Permanent Press Cycles Soak CycleLoad Wash Water Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loadsRefer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels BleachSpecial Instmctions How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan How to Use the Bleach DispenserHow to Use the Soak Cycle Special Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash LoadsSmall loads of regular fabrics up to 272 pounds 1 kg Stuffed toys Tennis shoes~RGY-SAmG TWS Sort by Fabric Sort by Sutiace TextureSort by Soil Sort by ColorTo Add Items After the Washer Has Stirted HOW to Load Your WAS~RPowdered Detergents Products Advantages Disadvantages PhosphateLiquid Detergen SoapsEffects on Clothes Effeck on WasherRecommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup How to Partially Restore Clothes HOW Much Detergent should YOU USE?Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load MRD WATER-DO YOU ~~ IT? Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water LevelFor information on water softeners, see the guide below BI,EACH Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions Case of the Invisible Stain Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them? How Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash Stains? Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting GuideQUESTIONS? ~LLOWED To remove wrinkles ~ Problem SolverTEARS, Rips or Consumer information sertice ~ Problem SOL~RFib How to remove the agibtorExterior To Store WasherPage Wdll Be There Warranty
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