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 on pages 29 and 30.

PROBLEM

 

CHECK

IF

Greasy

Dryer fabric softeners

spots

were used

 

 

Undiluted washer

fabric

 

softener

was used

 

 

Enough

detergent

was used

Items were clean before they were dried

Lint

Lint screen is clogged

 

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 13.)

Sort lint-givers (bath towels, etc.) from lint- takers (synthetics, permanent press).

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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