Whirlpool CAWX629JQ1 Washer User Manual


 
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CAUSE
Chlorine staining
Iron in water heater or pipes; iron and manganese in water
Improper sorting
Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
Improper sorting
Water temperature too low
Not enough detergent
Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
Fabric softener poured directly on clothes
Not enough detergent
Improper sorting
Paper or tissue in pockets
Pilling being mistaken for lint
Not enough detergent
Cycle stopped before spinning is complete
Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing –
laundering returns fabric to original size)
Care label directions not followed
Items damaged before washing
Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes)
Sharp items not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened
Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
Not enough detergent
Line drying
Overloading
Clothes wrapped around agitator
Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)
Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle
Cycle selection incorrect
Water temperature too low
Not enough detergent
PROBLEM
Brown, yellow
stains
Dye transfer
Gray whites,
dingy colors
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
Load too wet
after spin
Shrinking
Snags, rips,
and holes
Stiff, rough
fabrics
Twisting/
Tangling
Wrinkling
Yellow areas
(from body oils)
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 common washer problems. If you
need further assistance, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section on page 22.
Common laundry problems