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PROBLEM
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Insufficient detergent, You m~y need to increase amount of detergent used if load is
larger than normal, if soils tire oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heuter is set to deliver hot w~ter
at the WWhcr
at 140"-
159*F. Do not wajh TN!Knother hot wmer needs—such
as
dishwasnin~ or tldmily baths—urc heavy,
Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, impossible. FCJ1OW these steps:
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7 k,.
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6.
Use water conditioner, (such as Cal~cm brand)
Pre-[rest stains
Use hottest water possible
Use bleach 'where pcssible
Use pre-soak aids
Install woter softener
Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing
gray
appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
Improper soaking with insul%ient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use
twice the recommended amount of detergent.
Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps
described above.
Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
smaller loads.
Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. See page 15.
To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers'
Care Labels to
determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
Add a non-precipitating type of water sofiener such as Calgon with phosphate—
use 2% times as much as you need for normal water softening.
Do not use detergent or soap.
AI1ow clothes to go through complete cycle.
Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Setting, see page 8. Use the water softener in place of
soak agent or prewash detergent and aIlow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
3. Use the Mini-Basket tub. See page 9. Increase detergent.
Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on "Grayed Clothes;' page 21.
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