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chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a
precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or tiquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mecbauicd softener or a
packaged water softener.
Powdery residue frum granular detergent may appear to be fint. Predissolve granular
detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to Mquid or cold water detergent or use
warmer wash water, See Detergent section.
Overloading wfll cause abrasion which creates exce$sive lint. Wash fewer items
with correct water level.
of detergent. See Detergent section.
Incorrect use of fabric softener. E used in wash cycle, softeners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use sofieners in tise cycle only unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.
like bt. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.
Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cvcle.
These are sometimes c~ed "Invisible Stains" because you may not notice them before
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle,
caused by the
They are
appear, rub in unduted Bquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
Water not hot enough'for ~ of load. Be sure water heater is set to detiver hot water to
the washer at l~°F.-1500F. (45*C.-65*C.). Do not wash when other hot water needs—
such as dishwashing or family baths-are heavy.
Poor or inftior detergent. Change to phosphaw detergent, if possible. Foflow these steps:
Use water conditioner (such as Cdgon brand).
1.
4. Use bleach where possible.
use
5.
presoak aids.
6. h~ w- sokrter.
gray appearance. FOROW correct loading procedures for sim of load.
washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after
sure detergent is completely
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