Whirlpool AX5133V, L4132V, AX6245V, AL5143V Common washing problems, Problem Check if, What to do

Common washing problems

Problem Check if

Dye transfer Load is properly sorted.

Load has been left in washer for extended time.

GrayLoad is properly sorted. whites,

dingy Enough detergent is used. colors

Water is hot enough.

Water is too hard for soap or detergent used.

Greasy Undiluted fabric softener touches

spotsfabric.

Fabric softener added to wash water.

Enough detergent is used.

Lint		Lint filter is clogged.
		Load is properly sorted.
		Load is too big for capacity or
		water level.
		Paper or tissue is in pocket.
		Enough detergent is used.
		Pilling is being mistaken for lint.
Load too		Spin is too slow.
wet		Rinse is cold.
after	spin
		Lid is open.
Overall		Chlorine bleach is used.
yellow;
brown	or	Washer basket is rusted from
yellow
stains		excessive soaking.

Iron is in water heater or pipes.

Iron or manganese is in water

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What to do

Separate colorfast from non-colorfast items. Avoid light-colored items from contacting non-colorfast items.

Unload washer immediately.

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Separate white, colored and non-colorfast items.

Increase amount of detergent.

Hot water should be at least 130°F(54°C).

Use liquid detergent in increased amounts for water hardness and amount of soil. Use a non-precipitating water conditioner in the wash and deep rinse. Install a mechanical water softener.

Dilute fabric softeners with l/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 ml) warm water.

Add fabric softener only in deep rinse.

Use enough detergent to hold soil so it drains away with wash water. Treat spots with heavy-duty liquid detergent.

Wash in warm or hot water with extra detergent. Wash more than once; Do Not dry between washings.

Remove deposits by running a complete cycle using hot water, 2 cups (500 ml) of detergent and 1 cup (250 ml) of chlorine bleach.

Clean lint filter after each use.

Separate lint givers (towels) from lint takers (synthetics, permanent press, corduroys). Separate synthetic items from cotton items.

Drop items in loosely; Do Not pack clothes tightly into basket.

Check pockets before washing.

Use more detergent.

Laundering raises a surface fuzz called pilling. Synthetics are more likely to pill than other fabrics.

Use high spin cycles for heavy cottons.

Cold rinses leave loads colder/wetter, but save money, energy and cause fewer wrinkles.

Close lid firmly.

Chlorine bleach can permanently yellow some fabrics. Read fabric washing label and chlorine bleach package label carefully.

Do Not soak for more than 2 hours; Do Not soak with chlorine bleach; Do Not soak with acids; Do Not store soiled laundry in washer; Do Not leave damp load in washer; Do Not store diapers or urine-soaked items in washer.

Run hot water a few minutes before washing to clear lines. Drain water heater occasionally.

Do Not use chlorine bleach in water containing iron. Use non-precipitating water conditioner in wash and rinse water. Install an iron filter.