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e Incorrect sorting of clothes.Separatelint-producers
(such
as
terry
towelsand chenile)from lint-receivers(such as man-made fabrics,
velveteen,corduroy).
*
washing too
long, especiallyfor smallerloads. For normal soil,
wash one-minute per pound of dry clothes.
@Use of non-phosphatedetergentswhich combinewith hardness
mineralsto form a precipitatewhichcan be mistaken for lint. Use
a phosphate or liquiddetergent;use warmer wash water or soften
water with an installedmechanicalsoftener or a packagedwater
softener.
~powdery r-esid~e from
granular deter-gent may
appear
to
be lint.
Predissolvegranular detergentin hot water before adding to washer;
make sure detergentis completelydissolvedbefore adding clothes;
switchto liquid or cold water detergentor use warmer wash water.
Seepage 13.
~
overloading
will cause abrasion which Creates excessive
lint. W~h
fewer iternswith correct water level.
@ TOO much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach accordingto
package directions.
@ Not enough detergentto hold lint in suspensionduring wash cycle.
Increaseamount of detergent. Seepage 13.
~Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle,softeners may
react with detergentto create a whitedeposit. Use softeners in rinse
cycleonly unless packagespecifiesadding to wash cycle.Use Fabric
Softener Dispenser.Seepage 6.
@ Pillingusuallyon polyester-cottonblends is caused by normal wear
and may look like lint. Turningclothesinside-out may provide some
@ Static electricitycausedby overdryingwillcause attraction. Use
fabric softener in rinsecycle.
These are sometimescalled "InvisibleStains" becauseyou may not
notice them before washingclothes.However,if oily soilsare not
completelyremoved in wash cycle,the oily spots may pick up dirt
from the wash water. The spots willthen be very visible.They are
not
caused by the washer.Wash syntheticgarments as soon as
possibleafter wearing. Use more detergentthan normal and hottest
water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid
detergent, let stand 30-minutesand rewashusinghottestwater fabric
can stand with extra detergent.
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