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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 %ssistance Or Service’ section
of this book
Brown or yellow stains
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Chlorine staining
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Iron in water heater or pipes
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Iron and manganese in water
Dye transfer
l
Improper sorting
l
Load not immediately removed from washer
after cycle is completed
Gray whites or dingy colors
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Improper sorting
l
Water temperature too low
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Not enough detergent
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l
Using soap in water that is too hard (use
detergent ff you lie in a hard water area)
Greasy looking spots
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Undiluted fabrfc softener
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Fabric softener in wash water
l
Not enough detergent
Lint
l
Improper sorting
l
Paper or tissue in pockets
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Pilling being mistaken for lint
l
Overloading
l
Not enough detergent
l
Clogged lint filter
Load too wet after spin
l
Cold rinses
l
Lid is opened before spinning is completed
Shrinking
l
Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufac-
turing, and laundering returns fabric to orfginal
size)
l
Care label directions not followed
Snags, rips, holes
l
Misuse of chlorine bleach
l
Sharp articles not removed from pockets
l
Overloading
l
items damaged before washing
l
Fasteners not fastened
Ml&;tugh fabrics (usually
l
Using soap in water that is too hard (use
detergent if you live in a hard water area)
l
Not enough detergent
l
Line drying
Twisting/tangling
l
Overloading
l
Improper loading
Wrinkling
l
Overloading
l
Load not immediately removed from washer
after cycle is completed
l
Improper rinse temperature
l
Poor permanent press finishes
l
Cycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric
type)
Yellow areas (from body oils)
l
Water temperature too low
l
Not enough detergent
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