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L A U N D R Y T I P S

Solving laundering problems

Most laundering problems are easily solved if you undtirstand the cause. Check the following
list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the
“Assistance or Service” section of this book.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

Brown, yellow

stains

Chlorine staining

Iron in water heater or pipes

Iron and manganese in water

Dye transfer

Improper sorting

Load not immediately removí d from washer after end of cycle

Gray whKes,
dingy colors

Improper sorting

Water temperature too low

Not enough detergent

Using soap in very hard wate- (use detergent if you have hard water)

Greasy looking
spots

Undiluted fabric softener or f£ brie softener poured directly on load

• Fabric softener in wash watei
• Not enough detergent

Lint

• Improper sorting
• Paper or tissue in pockets
• Pilling being mistaken for lint
• Overloading
• Not enough detergent

Load too wet

after spin

• Cold rinses

Lid is opened before spinning is completed

Shrinking

Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing-laundering returns

fabric to original size)

Care label directions not followed

Snags, rips, holes

Items damaged before washing

Misuse of chlorine bleach

Sharp articles not removed from pockets

Overloading

Fasteners not fastened

Stiff, rough fabrics
(usually cottons)

Using soap in very hard watei (use detergent if you have hard water)

Not enough detergent

Line drying

Twisting, tangling

Overloading

Improper loading (do not wrap large items around agitator)

Wrinkling

Overloading

Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle

Improper rinse temperature

Cycle selection is incorrect (be sed on fabric type)

Yellow areas
(from body oils)

Water temperature too low

Not enough detergent

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