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Troubleshooting
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause.
Check the following
list for common laundry problems and the next page for wmmon washer
problems. lf you
need further assistance,~see page 19.
Common laundry problems
PROBLEM CAUSE
Brown, yellow
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Chlorine staining
¶Itallls
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Iron in water heater or pipes; iron and manganese in water
Dye transfer
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Improper sorting
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Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
Gray whites,
dingy colors
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Improper sorting
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Water temperature too bw
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Not enough detergent
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Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
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Fabric softener poured directly on clothes
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Not enough detergent or dispenser not used
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Improper sorting
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Paper or tissue in pockets
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Pilling being mistaken for lint
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Not enough detergent
Load too wet
after spln
Shrinklng
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Cold rinses
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Cycle stopped before spinning is complete
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Fabric type (some kniis stretch during manufacturing -
Laundering returns fabric to original size)
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Care label directions not followed
Snags, tips, and
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Items damaged before washing
hole8
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Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes);
dispenser not used
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Sharp items not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened
Stiff, rough
tabrks
Twlstlng/
Tangling
Wrlnkllng
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Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
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Not enough detergent
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Line drying
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Overloading
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Clothes wrapped around agitator
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Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)
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Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle
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Warm rinse water
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Cycle selection incorrect
Yellow areas
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Water temperature too low
(from body oils)
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Not enough detergent
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