Solving laundering probllems
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. 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
Brown, yellow l talns
Dye transfer
Gray whites, dingy colors
Greasy looking spots
Lint
Load too wet after spin
Shrinking
Snags, rips, holes
Stiff, rough fabrics (usually cottons)
Twisting, tangling
Wrinkling
Yellow areas (from body oils)
CAUSE
l Chlorine staining
lIron in water heater or pipe:5 l Iron and manganese in water
l Improper sorting
l Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
l Improper sorting
l Water temperature too low
lNot enough detergent
lUsing soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
l Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load
lFabric softener in wash waler l Not enough detergent
l Improper sorting
lPaper or tissue in pockets
lPilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading
l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint filter
lCold rinses
lLid is opened before spinning is completed
lFabric type (some knits stretch during
returns fabric to original size)
l Care label directions not followed
lItems damaged before waslling l Misuse of chlorine bleach
l Sharp articles not removed from pockets l Overloading
l Fasteners not fastened
lUsing soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water) l Not enough detergent
l Line drying
lOverloading
l Improper loading (do not wrap large items around agitator)
lOverloading
l Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
lImproper rinse temperature
lCycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric type)
l Water temperature too low l Not enough detergent
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