Washing Problems - Kenmore 41794814301 Owner's Manual

Common Washing Problems
Manywashing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactorywashing
results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Blue stains .Detergent or liquid fabric softener .If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 rot) .Add detergent before wash load Then star1
did not dissolve or disperse white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a washer
plastic container. Soak item 1 hour Rinse
• If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with
bar soap Wash
Discoloration,
graying
• Dilute fabric softener with water
• Not enough detergent
• Wash water temperature too low
• Ineorrect sorting
• Rewash with correct amount of detergent
and hottest water safe for fabric Add
bleach safe for fabric
• Sort items by soil level and color.
• Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
water and bleach safe for fabric
Greasy, oily stains
Holes, tears, or
snags
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling to
fabric)
Residue or powder
on dark items;
Stiff, harsh fabrics.
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup of
body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Yellow or brown
rust stains
• Not enough detergent
• Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric
• incorrect use of chlorine bleach
• Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles
• Rips, tears and broken threads
• Overloading the washer
• Degradation of fabric
• Incorrect sorting
• Tissues left in pocket
• Overloading tile washer
• Not enough detergent
• Undissolved detergent has left
residue
• Static cling is attracting lint
• Load washed too long
• Pilling is normal with synthetic and
permanent press fabrics This is
due to abrasion from normal wear
• Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid
detergent
• increase detergent and water temperature
Rewash
• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap
• May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams
cannot be mended
• Reduce load size Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, and
amount of detergent
• Add nonprecipJtating water conditioner to
wash water
• Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse
• Dry load in dryer
• Remove lint with lint brush or roller
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills
• Use correct amount of detergent and
hottest water safe for fabric
• Do not pour liquid fabric softener
directly on fabric. See package directions
or Washing Procedures for proper diluting
• Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric
• Check condition of items before washing
See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load
• See Washing Procedures for sorting and
preparing the wash load.
• Do not overload washer
• Use correct amount of detergent, water
temperature and water level
• Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion
• Undissolved detergent
• Some nonphosphate granular
detergents can combine with hard
water minerals to form a residue
• Reduce load size
• Add dissolved detergent to tub Rewash
load
• Mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar to 1 gallon
(38 L) warm water in plastic container
Soak item Rinse and rewash
• Inerease water temperature using hottest
water safe for fabric
• Do not overload washer
• Use liquid detergent or use nonpredpitating
water conditioner with nonphosphate
granular detergent
• Overloading the washer
• Reduce load size
• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener
• Do not overload washer
• Remove items from washer as soon as cycle
is completed
• Use liquid fabric softener
*Agitation time too short
*Wash water temperature too low
Not enough detergent
• Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes
• Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) using full
permanent press cycle. Increase detergent
Add bleach safe for fabric
• Or, treat with color remover
• Wash synthetics frequently using water at
least 100% (37°C) and correct water level
• iron or manganese in water supply,
water pipes, or water heater
• To restore discolored load of whites, use
rust remover safe for fabric
DO not use chlorine bleach to remove
rust stains, it may intensify
discoloration.
• Use nonprecipitating water softener
• Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines
• Drain water heater occasionally
• For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter
in your water supply system