Solving laundering problems
Most laundering problems are easily solved. 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
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Lint
CHECK IF
Dryer fabric softeners were used
Undiluted washer fabric softener was used
Enough detergent was used
Items were clean before they were dried
Lint screen is full
Load is properly sorted
Static electricity is attracting lint
Load is too big or heavy
Paper or tissue was in pocket
Enough detergent was used
Pilling is being mistaken for lint
CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
Follow manufacturer’s product directions carefully.
Dilute fabric softener before adding to the final rinse.
Use enough detergent to hold soil in the wash water until it drains away. Undrained soil can stick to outer tub of the washer and cause greasy spots with next load.
Soiled items can stain other items in the load. They can also leave stains on the dryer drum that can be picked up by items in later loads. Dryer heat may permanently set these stains.
Clean lint screen. (See page 10.)
Sort
Use fabric softener in the washer’s final rinse. Use correct dryer settings for fabric. Overdrying synthetics can cause lint- attracting static electricity.
Dry smaller loads. When items can’t tumble freely, air is unable to carry lint to lint screen.
Empty pockets carefully. A small scrap of paper can cause a lot of lint.
Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water until it drains away. Base detergent amount on water hardness and soil in wash load.
Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal wear and laundering. Pills do not break away easily from the fabric and can often collect lint. Synthetic fabrics are more likely to pill than others, especially at neckbands, elbows and knees.
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