Troubleshooting
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 22.
Common laundry __-~.--
PROBLEM
Brown, yellow stains
Dye transfer
Gray whites, dingy colors
Greasy looking spots
Lint
problems
CAUSE
l Chlorine staining
*Iron in water heater or pipes; iron and manganese in water
l Improper sorting
. 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 in hard water)
l Fabric softener poured directly on clothes l Not enough detergent.
l Improper sorting
l Paper or tissue in pockets
l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Not enough detergent
Load too wet after spin
Shrinking
l Cold rinses
l Cycle stopped before spinning is complete
l Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing - laundering returns fabric to original size)
l Care label directions not followed
Snags, rips, and holes
Stiff, rough fabrics
Twisting/
Tangling
Wrinkling
l Items damaged before washing
l Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes); dispenser not used
l Sharp items not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened
l Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water) l Not enough detergent
l Line drying
lOverloading
l Clothes wrapped around agitator
l Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits) l Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle
l Cycle selection incorrect
Yellow | areas | . Water temperature too low |
(from | body oils) | l Not enough detergent |
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