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Problem
Pilling
Grayed or yellowed
clothes
Possible Causes
Result of normal wear on
poly-cotton blends and
fuzzy fabrics
Not enough detergent
Hard water
Water is not hot enough
Washer is overloaded
Detergent is not
dissolving
Dye transfer
What To Do
While this is not caused by
•
the washer, you can slow
the pilling process by
washing garments inside
out.
Use more detergent
•
(especially with larger
loads).
Use a water conditioner
•
like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Make sure water heater is
•
delivering water at
120°F.–140°F.
(48°C.–60°C.).
Select load size to match
•
clothes load.
Add detergent as wash
•
basket fills with water
before you load clothes.
Sort clothes by color. If
•
fabric label states wash
separately, unstable dyes
may be indicated.
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