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
l Iron and manganese in water
l Improper sorting
l Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
l Improper sorting
l Water temperature too low l Not enough detergent
l Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
l Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load l Fabric softener in wash water
l Not enough detergent
l Improper sorting
* Paper or tissue in pockets
l Pilling being mistaken for lint
lOverloading
l Not enough detergent
l Cold rinses
l Lid is opened before spinning is completed
l Fabric type (some knits stretch during
l Care label directions not followed
l Items damaged before washing l Misuse of chlorine bleach
l Sharp articles not removed from pockets
lOverloading
l Fasteners not fastened
l Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water) l Not enough detergent
lLine drying
lOverloading
l Improper loading (do not wrap large items around agitator)
lOverloading
l Load 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 l Not enough detergent
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