Whirlpool 3950310 warranty Common Washing Problems

TROUBLESHOOTING

COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.)

Problem ...	Cause ...	Solution ...
Load is tangled/	• Overloading.	• Loads should move freely during
twisted		wash. Wash smaller loads.
	• Clothes wrapped around agitator.	• Do not wrap items around agitator.
Clogged dispensers	• Not diluting softener.	• Dilute fabric softener in the dispenser.
or bleach leaking	• Use of color-safe bleach in chlorine	• Add powder or liquid color-safe
	bleach dispenser.	bleach directly to the basket. Do not
		use 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.	• Use hot or warm washes if safe for
		fabric. Hot water should be at least
		130°F (54°C) to clean heavy or
		greasy soils.
	• 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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