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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 22 and 23.
PROBLEM
CHECK IF
CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
Greasy
Dryer fabric softeners Follow manufacturer’s product directions
spots were used
carefully.
Undiluted washer fabric Dilute fabric softener before adding to
softener was used the final rinse.
Enough detergent was used
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.
Items were clean before they Soiled items can stain other items in the
were dried
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.
Lint
Lint screen is clogged
Load is properly sorted
Static electricity is
attracting lint
Load is too big or heavy
Clean lint screen. (See page 12.)
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.
Paper or tissue was in pocket
Empty pockets carefully. A small scrap of
paper can cause a lot of lint.
Enough detergent was used
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 is being mistaken for lint
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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