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Solving wash problems
WRINKLING OR CREASING
Was the washer or dryer overloaded?
Selecting the EASY IRON cycle will minimize wrinkling or creasing.
Try not to leave wet clothes sitting in the washer or laundry basket.
LINTING
Was the washer overloaded?
Wash lint givers, eg. towels, separately from lint receivers, eg. synthetics.
Have you used enough detergent?
Over drying clothes in the dryer can cause them to attract lint.
Try using a Conventional cycle (refer to page 16).
POOR SOIL REMOVAL
Did you use enough detergent for the amount of dirt?
Are you using a good quality detergent?
Was the washer overloaded?
Separate heavily and lightly soiled garments.
Use a wash temperature suitable for soil type, eg. warm for greasy soils, cold for muddy soil.
DETERGENT RESIDUE
Did you use too much detergent?
Was the washer overloaded?
Is your cold water less than 68°F (20°C)? – select Controlled Cold temperature option (refer to
page 29).
Try using liquid detergent.
Try dissolving powdered detergent in warm water before adding to the dispenser.
DYE TRANSFER
Remember to separate whites and colors.
Wash non-colorfast items separately.
Remember to remove items from washer as soon as the wash is finished.
BLACK or GRAY MARKS on Clothes
Are you using enough detergent for the amount of dirt?
Empty washer and put through a CLEAN ME cycle.
TANGLING
Have you separated out larger items from smaller items?
Try using a Conventional cycle.
Try using the EASY IRON cycle to wash Shirts.
Wash bed sheets on their own using the SHEETS cycle.
Try washing smaller load sizes.
If problems persist, please contact your Fisher & Paykel dealer or service agent.