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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 of this
book.
PROBLEM CHECK IF
C; rUSES/SOLUTIONS
Greasy
Dryer fabric softeners
Follow manulacturer’s directions carefully.
spots
were used
Undiluted washer fabric Dilute fabric softener before adding to
softener was used the final rinser.
Enough detergent was used Use enough detergent to hold soil in the
wash water 1. until it drains away. Undrained
soil can stick to outer tub of the washer and
cause greas; I spots with next load.
Items were clean before they Soiled items can stain other items in the
were dried load. They tin also leave stains on the
dryer drum tlrat can be picked up by items
in later load:;.. 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 scleen. (See page 11.)
Sort lint-give “s (bath towels, etc.) from lint-
takers (synthetics, permanent press).
Use fabric sc~tiener in the washer’s final
rinse. Use axrect dryer settings for fabric.
Overdrying synthetics can cause lint-
attracting stsiic electricity.
Dry smaller ! Iads. When items can’t tumble
freely, air is ~rnable to carry lint to lint
screen.
Paper or tissue was in pocket
Empty pockt: ts carefully. A small scrap of
paper can cii use 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 hater hardness and soil in wash
load.
Pilling is being mistaken for lint
Pilling (surfa :e fuzz) is caused by normal
wear and lat. ndering. Pills do not break
away easily ‘ram the fabric and can often
collect lint. Synthetic fabrics are more likely
to pill than 0’1 hers, especially at neckbands,
elbows and Ilnees.
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