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Solving
laundering
problems
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the
"If You Need Assistance or Service" section of this book.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Brown, yellow
l
Chlorine staining
stains
l
Iron in water heater or pipes
l
Iron and manganese in water
Dye transfer
l
Improper sorting
l
Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
Gray whites,
dingy colors
l
Improper sorting
l
Water temperature too low
l
Not enough detergent
l
Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
Greasy
l
Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load
looking spots
l
Fabric softener in wash water
l
Not enough detergent
l
Improper use of dryer fabric softener
l
Drying soiled items
Lint
l
Improper sorting
l
Paper or tissue in pockets
l
Pilling being mistaken for lint
l
Overloading
l
Not enough detergent
l
Clogged lint filter
Load too wet
after spin
Shrinking
l
Clogged dryer lint screen
l
Static electricity is attracting lint
l
Cold rinses
. Lid is opened before spinning is completed
l
Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing-laundering
returns fabric to original size)
l
Care label directions not followed
l
Items overdried
Slow drying
. Large amount of moisture in the load
l
Cold rinse water
l
Room temperature below
45°F (7°C)
. Dryer improperly exhausted
l
Clogged lint screen
. Improper electrical supply
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