Whirlpool EL2020W - Manual (Page 13)

L A U N D R Y G U I D E
Laundry Guide
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Common laundering problems ... ------- 13 Energy saving tips ..... .......................
Drying lips_______ _____________ -----... ........ 15 Vacation care------------- ------------------ ...... —
Dryer fabric aoftners............ .............
This section will help you solve laundry problems and improve your drying resuKs.
Common laundering problems
PROBLEM CHECK IF CAUSES/SOLUnONS
Greasy spots Dryer fabric softeners were used Follow manufacturer’s product direc­
tions carefully.
Undiluted washer fabric softener Dilute fabric softener before adding to
was used the final rinse.
Enough detergent was used Use enough detergent to hold soil in the
wash water until it drains away. Un­
drained soil can stick to outer tub of the
washer and cause greasy spots with
next load.
hems were clean before they Soiled hems can stain other hems in the
were dried load. They can also leave stains on the
dryer drum that can be picked up by
hems in later loads. Dryer heat may
permanently set these stains.
Lint Lint screen is clogged Clean lint screen. (See page 9.)
Load is properly sorted Sort lint-givers (bath towels, etc.) from
lint-takers (synthetics, permanent
press).
Static electricity is attracting lint Use fabric softener in the washer’s final
rinse. Use correct dryer settings for
fabric. Overdrying synthetics can cause
lint-attracting static electricity.
Load is too big or heavy Dry smaller loads. When hems can’t
tumble freely, air is unable to carry lint
to lint screen.
Paper or tissue was in pocket Empty pockets carefully. A small scrap
of paper can cause a lot of lint.
Enough detergent was used Use enough detergent to hold the lint in
the water until h drains away. Base
detergent amount on water hardness
and soil in wash load.
Pilling is being mistaken for lint Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by
normal wear and laundering. Pills do not
break away easily from the fabric and
can often collect lint. Synthetic fabrics
are more likely to pill than others,
especially at neckbands, elbows and
knees.
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