Frigidaire 137502100A11122, FAFS4073NA, FAFS4073NW, FAFS4073NR Solutions to Common Problems

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS

Common Washing Problems, continued

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		SOLUTIONS		PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Pilling	•	Pilling is normal with syn-	•	Use a lint brush or shaver to	•	Use fabric softener in the
(Fibers ball up		thetic and permanent press		remove pills.		washer to lubricate fibers.
and cling to		fabrics. This is due to abra-			•	When ironing, use spray
fabric.)		sion from normal wear.				starch or fabric finish on col-
						lars and cuffs.
					•	Turn items inside out to
						reduce abrasion.
Residue or	•	Undissolved detergent.	•	Rewash load.	•	Increase water temperature
powder on dark	•	Some granular detergents				using hottest water safe for
items;		can combine with hard				fabric.
Stiff, harsh		water minerals to form a			•	Do not overload washer.
fabrics.		residue.			•	Use liquid detergent or
	•	Overloading the washer.				use nonprecipitating water
						conditioner with powder
						detergent.
Wrinkling	•	Overloading the washer.	•	Reduce load size.	•	Do not overload washer.
	•	Incorrect wash cycle for	•	Rinse in cold water with liq-	•	Remove items from washer
		wash load.		uid fabric softener using the		as soon as cycle is com-
				casual or delicate cycle.		pleted.
					•	Use liquid fabric softener.
Yellow buildup	•	Agitation time too short.	•	Soak in detergent booster	•	Select correct wash cycle.
of body soil on	•	Wash water temperature		or product containing en-	•	Use correct amount of
synthetic fabrics		too low.		zymes.		detergent.
	•	Not enough detergent.	•	Wash in hottest water safe	•	Wash synthetics frequently
				for fabric using casual cycle.		using hot or warm water.
			•	Increase detergent.
			•	Add bleach safe for fabric or
				treat with color remover.
Yellow or brown	•	Iron or manganese in water	•	To restore discolored load	•	Use nonprecipitating water
rust stains		supply, water pipes, or		of whites, use rust remover		softener.
		water heater.		safe for fabric.	•	Before washing, run hot
			•	Do not use chlorine bleach		water for a few minutes to
				to remove rust stains. It		clear lines.
				may intensify discoloration.	•	Drain water heater occa-
						sionally.
					•	For an ongoing problem,
						install an iron filter in your
						water supply system.

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