T~ PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

GRAYED CLOTHES * Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.

(continued)However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.

●Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of opposite page.

●Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.

●Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation. See Detergent and Additives section.

●To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1.Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check garment manufacturer’s care labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

●Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand. Use 2M times as much as you need for normal water softening.

●Do not use detergent or soap.

●Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

●Repeat, if necessary.

2.If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.

3.Use an extra cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.

YELLOWED

● Incom~lete removal of soil due to constant use of insufficient deter~ent. Check hem

CLOTHES

of T-s~in or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it con~ains body oil.

 

Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.

●Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), following package directions.

●Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.

1.Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

2.Have a special filter installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water.

3.Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water heater occasionally.

4.To remove spoti: Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice &ough”stain. To remove overall yellow, use a~ommercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

 

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BLUE OR GRAY

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always

 

COLOR STAINS

 

dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section. Also, do not

 

 

lift lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains. To remove

 

 

shins: Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using

 

 

chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.

 

 

 

SHR~KAGE,

 

Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely

GENERAL

 

washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care instructions

 

 

exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

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