Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Excessive Lint

Improper Sorting

Fabrics which shed lint cannot be washed with fabrics that

 

 

receive lint.

 

 

 

 

Insufficient Detergent /

Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water and

 

Non-phosphate Detergent

flushed out.

 

 

 

 

Mixing Fabric Types

Knits and Permanent Press attract lint. Wash these only with

 

 

similar items. Use fabric softener in rinse water.

 

 

 

Wrinkling

Improper Sorting

Heavy items like towels should not be washed with light items

 

 

like nightgowns.

 

 

 

 

Too Many Clothes in Washer

Clothes must circulate freely through the water for best

 

 

results.

 

 

 

 

Improper Cycle

Make sure cycle selected is appropriate for type of clothes.

 

 

 

 

Improper Temperature

Using a warm or cold wash and a cold rinse reduces wrinkling.

 

 

 

Laundry Products

Laundry Aids

Use

Comments

 

 

 

Soak/Pretreat

• Use an enzyme soaking product (Biz, Axion*) and follow

• Do not use a soaking product with

Products

steps under soaking instructions in the Operating

chlorine bleach.

 

Your Washer section or soak overnight to remove

• Do not use pretreaters around the

 

stains and soils.

washer or dryer control panel. They

 

• Always follow manufacturer’s instructions with any

may harm the finish or panel

 

pretreat product (Spray ‘N Wash, Shout*, etc.).

markings.

 

 

 

Detergents/Soaps

• You may use detergents or soap in your washer.

• Always put detergent or soap into

 

Powdered or liquid detergents can be used. Only use

washtub before loading the

 

soap in soft water.

clothes.

 

 

• Soap and nonphosphate powdered

 

 

detergents will not give good

 

 

washing results in hard water.

 

 

Soap in hard water will form sticky

 

 

deposits.

 

 

• The use of powdered soap is not

 

 

recommended when washing in cold

 

 

water.

 

 

 

Bleaches

• Use to remove certain stains, disinfect, and keep

• When using liquid chlorine bleach,

 

clothes white.

always use the bleach dispenser.

 

• Use bleach in the wash water only. Do not use bleach in

• Always measure the bleach. Never

 

the rinse.

exceed one cup of bleach per full

 

• Follow directions on clothing care label.

load.

 

• Bleach should not be used as a substitute for

• Never use chlorine bleach and

 

detergent. Use the recommended amount of bleach.

ammonia in the same wash cycle.

 

 

 

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