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@ Incorrect sorting of clothes.Separatelint-producers(such as terry
towelsand chenile)from lint-receivers(such as man-made fabrics,
v++eteen,corduroy).
@ Washingtoo long, especiallyfor smallerloads. For normal soil,
wash one-minuteper pound of dry clothes.
@ Use of non-phosphate detergentswhichcombinewith hardness
mineralsto form a precipitatewhichcan be mistaken for lint. Use
a phosphate or liquid detergent;use warmer wash water or soften
water with an installedmechanicalsoftener or a packagedwater
softener.
s Powdery residuefrom granular detergentmay 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 15.
@ Overloadingwillcauseabrasion whichcreates excessivelint. Wash
fewer itemswith correct water level.
@Toomuch bleach. Use correct amount of bleach accordingto
packagedirections.
% Not enough detergentto hold lint in suspensionduring wash cycle.
Increaseamount of detergent. Seepage 15.
@ Incorrect use of fabric softener.If used in wash cycle,softeners may
react with detergentto create a whitedeposit. Use softeners in rinse
cycleonly unlesspackagespecifiesadding to wash cycle.Use Fabric
Softener Dispenser.Seepage 8.
@ Pillingusuallyon polyester-cottonblends is caused by normal wear
and may look like lint. Turningclothesinside-out may provide some
help.
@ Static electricitycaused by overdryingwillcause attraction. Use
fabric softener in rinse cycle.
These are sometimescalled "InvisibleStains" becauseyou may not
noticethem before washingclothes. However,if oily soils are not
completelyremoved in wash cycle,the oily spots may pick up dirt
from the wash water. The spots willthen be very visible.They are
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caused by the washer.Wash syntheticgarments as soon as
possibleafter wearing. Use more detergentthan norma~and hottest
water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid
detergent, let stand 30-minutesand rewashusinghottestwater fabric
can stand with extradetergent.Use "Extra Cleaning"cycles.
See page 5.
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