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POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
GRAYED CLOTHES
* Insuffkient detergent. Youmay need to increase amount of detergent used if load
is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, or if water is Hard to
Extremely Hard.
* Waternot hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water
at the washer at 140°-1500F.Do not wash when other hot water needs-such as
dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.
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%or or inferiordetergent. Changetophosphatedetergent, ifpossible. Followthese steps:
1. Use water conditioner, (such as Calgon brand)
2. Pre-treat stains
3. Use hottest water possible
4. Use bleach where possible
5. Use pm-soak aids
6. Install water softener
● Washer overloaded. Ciothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
* Improper soaking with insufficient detergtmt. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
Hawever, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use
twice the recommended amount of detergent.
* Use of soap in hard wa%er.Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps
described above.
* Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
smaikr loads.
● Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. Seepage 11.
● To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels to
determine ifhot water is suitable for garment.
* Add a mm-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—
use 2?4times as much as you need for normal water softening.
* DOnot use detergent or soap.
~Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
* Repeat, if necessary.
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