Whirlpool W10026592A Problem Cause Solution Load is, Tangled/twisted, Clogged dis, Leaking

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COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.)

Problem...	Cause...	Solution...
Load is	• Overloading.	• Loads should move freely during
tangled/twisted		wash. Wash smaller loads.
	• Clothes wrapped around agitator.	• Do not wrap items around agitator.
Clogged dis-	• Use of color-safe bleach in chlorine	• Add powder or liquid color-safe bleach
pensers or bleach	bleach dispenser.	directly to the basket. Do not use
leaking		chlorine bleach dispenser for color-
		safe bleach.
	• Improper use of chlorine bleach.	• Always measure bleach before adding
		to the dispenser. Carefully pour into
		the dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills.
Gray whites,	• Dye transfer.	• Sort dark clothes from whites and
dingy colors		lights.
	• Wash temperature too low.	• If safe for fabric, use 100°F (38°C)
		wash water.
	• Not enough detergent.	• Use more detergent for washing
		heavy soils in cold or hard water.
	• Hard water.	• Use more detergent when washing
		in hard water.

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