Solving laundering problems
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. 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.
PROBLEM
Brown, yellow stains
Dye transfer
Gray whites, dingy colors
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
Load too wet after spin
Shrinking
Snags, rips, holes
Stiff, rough fabrics (usually cottons)
Twisting, tangling
Wrinkling
Yellow areas (from body oils)
CAUSE
l Chlorine staining
lIron in water heater or pipes
lIron and manganese in water
l Improper sorting
lLoad not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
l Improper sorting
l Water temperature too low
lNot enough detergent
lUsing soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
l Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load
lFabric softener in wash water l Not enough detergent
l Improper sorting
lPaper or tissue in pockets
lPilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading
l Not enough detergent
l Clogged lint filter (models with a manual clean lint filter)
lCold rinses
lLid is opened before spinning is completed
l Fabric type (some knits stretch during
l Care label directions not followed
lItems damaged before washing
. Misuse of chlorine bleach
l Sharp articles not removed from pockets l Overloading
l Fasteners not fastened
. Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
lNot enough detergent l Line drying
lOverloading
lImproper loading (do not wrap large items around agitator)
lOverloading
lLoad not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle l Improper rinse temperature
l Cycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric type)
l Water temperature too low
lNot enough detergent
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