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PROBLEM
(continued)
YELLOWED
BLUE OR GRAY
COLOR STA~S
POSSIBLE CAUSE
* Improper soaking with insufficient detergent, Usa@ly a 30-rninute soak is suficient.
However, when using extended soaks for heavily sofied garments, you may need to usfi
* Use of soap in hwd water, Switch to a phosphate detergent, or folIow six steps at
bottom of opposite page,
Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Laundry Products section.
* To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer's Care Labels to
determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
use
times as much as you need for normal water softening.
water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to
soak for about 20 minutes.
3. Use SUPERCYCLE, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.
body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.
as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer's Care bstructions. Restore color
using color remover {such as Rit or Tintex brands), following package directions.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before
adding clothes. Use non-cMorine 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
4.
lemon juice through stain.
rust scale remover, foIIowing 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 softener direct~y on clothes; always
dilute before adding to rinse water. Dilute softener before filling Fabric Softener
Dispenser. See How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser section. Also, do not lifi washer
lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains. See Other
Laundry Products section.
undiluted liquid detergent, Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
To removti overalI ye~ow,
To remove stitis:
use a commercially available
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