Common Wash Problems - ECOSTAR WM08-700 Owner's Instruction Manual

Common Wash Problem
Many washing problems involve poor soil & stain removal, residues of lint and scum and fabric
damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these instructions.
WASH PROBLEM
Problems
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Poor soil removal
Not enough Detergent
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Wash Water Temperature too
low.
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Overloading the washer
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Incorrect wash cycle
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Incorrect sorting
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Do not pre-treat stain
Undiluted fabric softener
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Blue Stains
dispensed directly onto fabric
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A buildup caused by the
Black or Grey
iteration of fabric softener and
Marks on the cloth
Detergent can flake off and
mark cloths.
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Not enough Detergent
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Iron or manganese in Water
Yellow or brown
supply, water pipes
rust stains
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Incorrect sorting
Lint
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Tissues left in pocket
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Overloading the washer
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Overloading the washer
Residue or
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Undissolved Detergent
Detergent
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Use too much Detergent
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Incorrect use of chlorine
Holes, tears or
bleach.
snags
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Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles
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Ribs, tears and broken threads
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Overloading the washer
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Degradation of fabric
Possible Causes Solutions & Preventive Measures
Use correct amount of Detergent for load size, amount of
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soil and water Hardness.
Use WARM or HOT water for normal soil.
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Different Water Temperature may be required according to
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soil type. (refer to page 10)
Reduce load size.
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Wash with JEAN or SOAK & JEAN Wash cycle for heavy
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soiled laundry.
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones.
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Pretreat stain and heavy soil according to directions shown
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on page 9.
Rub the stain with bar soap. Wash.
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Do not overfill fabric softener dispenser and do not pour
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liquid fabric softener directly onto fabric. See page 12 for
more instructions.
Keep the recommendations against Scrub (waxy buildup)
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(refer to page 12)
Use correct amount of Detergent for load size, amount of
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soil and water Hardness
To restore discolored load of Whites, use rust remover safe
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for fabric
Install non precipitating water softener or an iron filter in your
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water supply system for an ongoing problem.
Before washing, run water for a few minutes to clear lines.
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Wash lint givers eg towels, flannelette sheets, separately
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from lint collectors eg synthetic fabrics and remove tissues
in pockets before wash. See page 9 for sorting and caring
before loading.
Do not overload the Washer
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Do not overload the washer.
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Some Detergents need to be pre-dissolved, check the
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Detergent Instructions, Try pre-dissolving the Detergent.
Increase Water Temperature using HOT Water safe for
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fabric.
Use proper amount of Detergent.
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Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric.
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See page 11 for adding liquid bleach.
Fasten zippers, hooks, and buckles.
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Remove objects in pockets. See page 9 for caring before
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loading.
Do not overload the washer.
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