If Something Goes Wrong
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Yellowed Clothes |
| Not enough detergent | • Always use the recommended amount of |
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| on a consistent basis | detergent. |
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| Chlorine bleach may yellow | • Use |
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| some fabrics |
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Iron or manganese in water may cause yellowing or yellow spots
•Use extra detergent plus a
•Run hot water for 2 minutes to help the pipes clean out iron buildup.
•Drain your house water heater occasionally.
•To remove spots spread stain area over a pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through the stain.
Blue or Gray Spots | Incorrect use of fabric softener | • Check fabric softener package |
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| for instructions (see Fabric Softener |
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| Dispenser section). |
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| • To remove spots dampen the spots |
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| and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. |
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| Rewash, using chlorine bleach if it is safe |
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| for the fabric. |
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Too Many Suds | Type of detergent | • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand |
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| and follow instructions on package. |
Pilling
Very soft water | • Try less detergent. |
Result of normal wear on | • While this is not caused by the washer, |
you can slow the pilling process by washing | |
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