Hotpoint WLW5700B Use And Care Manual page 22

The Problem Solver
PROBLEM
YELLOWED
CLOTHES
(continued)
BLUE OR GWY
COLOR STAINS
GENERAL
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND
as Clorox 2 brmd), Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Instructions, Restore color
using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions.
. Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non~chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filterer chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasiona~y.
4. To spread stained portion over pan of boding water and squeeze
remove spots:
lemon juice through stain.
rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur,
do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
Improper use of fabric softener, Never pour fabric sofiener directly on clothes;
always dilute before adding to rinse water. Ddu@ softener before dlling your Fabric
Softener Dispenser. (See page 8.) Nso, do not lift hd during spin. This may cause
improper dispensing, resulting in stains. To
with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using c~orine bleach if safe for fabric.
. Some tibrics wfll shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be safely
washed but wi~ shrink in a dryer. Foflow Garment Manufacturers' Care Instructions
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each wash and dry cycle.
or
delayed shrinkge is
Progressive
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cool or warm water; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
REMEDY
To remove overall yellow,
remove stains:
occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is
occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-
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use a commercially available
dampen staind area and rub