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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
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GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
GRAYED CLOT1-lES ,
*Incorrect sortingof clothes. Separatelint producers(such as terry towels and chenille)
from lintreceivers (such as man-madefabrics, velveteen,corduroy),
~Washingtoo long, especially for smaller loads. For normalsoil, wash one minute per
pound of dry clothes.
@Use of non-phosphatedetergentswhich combine with hardnessmineralsto form a
precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphateor liquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or soften water with an installedmechanicalsofteneror a packaged
water softener.
~Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint.Predissolvegranular
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detergen~inhot water before adding t&washe~;make sure detergentis comple~ely
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergentor warmer
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wash water. See page 15.
*Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessivelint. Washfewer items with
correct water level.
5Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
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~Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspensionduring wash cycle. Increase
amount of detergent. See page 15.
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Incorrectuseof fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softenersmay react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle, unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. See page 17.
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ePilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like ~{u.~:_-
lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.
*Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener iil
rinse cycle.
rhese are sometimes called “InvisibleStains”becauseyou may not noticethembefore :---
washingclothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the
lily spotsmay pick up dirt fromthe wash water.The spotswillthen be vely visible.They ~.
ire ilf~tcaused by the washer. Wash syntheticgalnents as soonas possibleafter wearing.
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_Jsemore detergent than normal and hottestwater Pabriccan stand.If spots appear,rub in ~~.
~ndilutedliquid detergent, let stand 30 minutesand rewash with extra detergentusing
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insufficientdetergent. Youmay need to increase amount of detergentused if load is
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larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if wate;-level is largeor if
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water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
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~Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliverhot water to
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thc washer at 140°–150°F.Do not wash when other hot water needs-such as
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dish~vasllingor ~~l]~ilybaths-are heavy.
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oPoor or inferior cietergent.Change to phosphatedetergent,if possible. Follow thesesteps:
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