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Solving
laundering
problems
Most laundering problemsare easily solved. Check the followinglist for problemsyou may have
and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the =Assistance or Service" section on
pages 29 and 30.
PROBLEM
CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
Greasy
Followmanufacturer's productdirections
spots
carefully.
Unt
CHECK IF
Dryer fabric softeners
were used
Undilutedwasher fabric
softener was used
Enough detergent was used
Items were clean before they
were dried
Lint screen is clogged
Load is properly sorted
Static electricity is attracting
lint
Load is too big or heavy
Paper or tissue was in pocket
Enough detergent was used
Pillingis being mistaken for lint
Dilute fabric softener before adding to
the final rinse.
Use enough detergent to hold soil in the
wash water until it drains away. Undrained
soil can stickto outer tub of the washer and
cause greasy spots with next load.
Soiled items can stain other items in the
load. They can also leave stains on the
dryer drum that can be picked up by items
in later loads. Dryer heat may permanently
set these stains.
Clean lint screen. (See page 18.)
Sort lint-givers(bath towels, etc.) from lint-
takers (synthetics, permanent press).
Use fabric softener in the washer's final
rinse. Use correct dryer settings for fabric.
Overdrying syntheticscan cause lint-
attractingstatic electricity.
Dry smaller loads. When items can't tumble
freely, air is unable to carry lintto lint
screen.
Empty pockets carefully. A small scrap of
paper can cause a lot of lint.
Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the
water untilit drains away. Base detergent
amount on water hardness and soil in wash
load.
Pilling (surlace fuzz) is caused by normal
wear and laundering. Pills do not break
away easily from the fabric and can often
collect lint. Synthetic fabrics are more likely
to pill than others, especially at neckbands,
elbows and knees.
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