Whirlpool THIN TWIN LTE5243BW2 Use And Care Manual page 30

Tinted, dyed or
noncolorfast
itoms
Towels
Washable knits
Dry according to fabric, weight and care label instructions.Wipe the dryer
drum carefully to remove any dye or lintthat can be transferred to other
loads. See "Cleaningthe washer/dryer interior"on page 17.
Select cycle according to fabric type. Some towels, particularlythose
made of a blend of syntheticfibers and natural fibers (polyester and
cotton blends), may shed more lintthan other towels causing your dryer's
lint screen to get full faster. Be sure to remove lint from the dryer lint
screen before and after dryingnew towels.
Do not overdry knits.Overdrying can cause shrinkingand static cling.
1. Select cycle according to fabric and construction.
2. Turn syntheticsand blends inside out when dryingto avoid pilling.
3. Remove cotton and rayon knitswhile stillslightlydamp. Stretch into
shape and lay flat to finish drying.
Solving laundering problems
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for problemsyou may have and possiblecauses. If you need additionalhelp, check the
=Assistance or Service"section of this book.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Brown, yellow • Chlorine staining
stains • Iron in water heater or pipes
• Iron and manganese in water
Dye transfer • Improper sorting
• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
Gray whites, • Improper sorting
dingy colors • Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent
• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
• Undilutedfabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load
• Fabric softener in wash water
• Not enough detergent
• Improper use of dryer fabric softener
• Dryingsoiled items
• Improper sorting
• Paper or tissue in pockets
• Pilling being mistaken for lint
• Overloading
• Not enough detergent
• Clogged lintfilter
• Clogged dryer lintscreen
• Static electricityis attractinglint
Load too wet • Cold rinses
after spin • Lid is opened before spinningis completed
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