Laundry Guide
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This section will help you solve laundry problems and improve your drying results.
Common laundering problems
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Greasy spots Dryer fabric softeners were used
Undiluted washer fabric softener was used
Enough detergent was used
CAUSES/SOLUTlONS
Follow manufacturer’s product direc- tions carefully.
Dilute fabric softener before adding to the final rinse.
Use enough detergent to hoM soil in the wash water until it drains away. Un- drained soil can stidc to outer tub of the washer and cause greasy spots with next load.
items were clean before they were dried
Soiled items can stain other items in the bad. 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.
Lint | Lint screen is clogged | Clean lint screen. | (See page | 9.) |
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fabric. Overdrying synthetics can cause
Load is too bii or heavy
Paper or tissue was in pocket
Enough detergent was used
Pilling is being mistaken for lint
Dry smaller bads. 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 bt 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 bad.
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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