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Problem Solving Guide (Cont.)
Problem
i Remedy
Prevention
ISwater temperature too low?
Wash in the hottest water safe for fabric and
Usecorrectwatertemperature. For adequate
=use adequate amount of detergent,
results, hot water is recommended.
Is there too little detergent being used?
Measure detergent with a measuring cup;
fottow manufacturer's instructions. Increase
amount of detergent for heavily soiled clothes.
ts there hard water?
Use a packaged non-precipitatingwater con-
ditioner.
Is too little water for the quantity of garments
Make certain water level allows clothes to
being washed?
move freely.
I
Was fabric softener used correctly?
Rub dampened stain area vigorously with
Carefully follow manufacturer's instructions.
(Be sure to dilute)
hand soap. Rinse, then wash. If many items
Never pour fabric softener directly onto cloth-
are involved, dry cleaning is recommended,
ing.
The dry cleaning fluid used in the process
should lift temporary markings.
Does detergent laundry aid or fabric softener
If caused by a detergent or granular laundry I Add product first then clothes and start
contain a blue co[oring? Failure of a blue aid, add 1 cup of white vinegar to 1 quart of
washer.
coloring in detergent, laundry aid or fabric water. Use a plastic container. Soak item for
softener to dissolve or dispense could be the 1 hour; rinse. If caused by fabric softener, rub
problem,
stain with bar soap; wash.
Depositsfrom a combination of oilysoil; water
Condition washer with 2 cups Calgon. After
hardness; fabric softener; low or non-phos-
laundering heavily soiled clothes, wipe the
phate detergents which contain precipitating
wash tub, the inside and outside of the agita-
builders,
tot with a damp absorbent cloth.
Particles may collect under the agitator or on
Rewash with hottest water safe for fabric and I In areas that have hard water or clay soil, use
the outside of the inner wash tub and eventu- adequate amount of detergent.
I a conditioner.
ally loosen and deposit on the Clothes.
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