Whirlpool LA5243XY Laundering problems

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 %ssistance Or Service’ section
of this book
Brown or yellow stains
l Chlorine staining
l Iron in water heater or pipes
l Iron and manganese in water
Dye transfer
l Improper sorting
l Load not immediately removed from washer
after cycle is completed
Gray whites or dingy colors
l Improper sorting
l Water temperature too low
l Not enough detergent .T
l Using soap in water that is too hard (use
detergent ff you lie in a hard water area)
Greasy looking spots
l Undiluted fabrfc softener
l Fabric softener in wash water
l Not enough detergent
Lint
l Improper sorting
l Paper or tissue in pockets
l Pilling being mistaken for lint
l Overloading
l Not enough detergent
l Clogged lint filter
Load too wet after spin
l Cold rinses
l Lid is opened before spinning is completed
Shrinking
l Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufac-
turing, and laundering returns fabric to orfginal
size)
l Care label directions not followed
Snags, rips, holes
l Misuse of chlorine bleach
l Sharp articles not removed from pockets
l Overloading
l items damaged before washing
l Fasteners not fastened
Ml&;tugh fabrics (usually
l Using soap in water that is too hard (use
detergent if you live in a hard water area)
l Not enough detergent
l Line drying
Twisting/tangling
l Overloading
l Improper loading
Wrinkling
l Overloading
l Load not immediately removed from washer
after cycle is completed
l Improper rinse temperature
l Poor permanent press finishes
l Cycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric
type)
Yellow areas (from body oils)
l Water temperature too low
l Not enough detergent
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