Kenmore 91801191901 - Manual (Page 13)

SPECIFIC LAUNDRY PROBLEMS
PROBLEM MAY BE DUE TO SOLUTION
Balling Large items such as sheets in load Stop dryer and rearrange load during cycle
Color Transfer/ New items Wash items separately to remove excess dye
Bleeding
Contact with wet, non-colorfast items in Remove items from wash tub immediately after
wash load cycle ends
Grease Spots Fabric softener being poured directly on Dilute liquid fabric softener before adding to fina!
wash load
Using other laundry aids with fabric rinse or dispenser
Use fabric softener alone in final rinse
Improper use of dryer-added fabric softener
sheets
Place dryer sheet on fop of load at beginning of
cycle
Stained dryer drum Do not tumble soiled items in dryer
Harshness/
Stiffness
Excess water In wash load Use an extra spin, especially if load was
unbalanced
Hard water Use detergent, not soap
Line drying Use dryer whenever possible
Holes, Tears,
and Snags
improper use of bleach Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly on wash
load; use correct amount of bleach; use only on
chlorine bleach-safe fabrics
Zippers, fasteners, and sharp objects Close zippers, fasten buckles, snaps, hooks; clean
pockets
Mend items before laundering
Previously existing holes, tears, and
weakened seams
Lint Fabric abrasion Turn synthetics and biends inside-out
Static cling Use fabric softener In washer or dryer;
don't over dry
Blocked air flow Clean lint screen
Paper or tissues Check pockets
Long Drying
Times
Biocked air flow Clean lint screen before or after EACH load; check
exhaust duct and vent hood for blockage
Improper instailation Exhaust dryer outdoors; incorrect duct system; see
“installation Instructions"
Pilling Excess agitation Use short, gentle agitation
Fabric abrasion Turn items inside-out; use fabric softener in
final rinse
Rust Stains Metal fasteners which may rust when wet Remove wet items from washer and dryer when
cycie ends
Water supply containing iron Do not use chlorine bleach; flush hot water pipes
by running water at faucet untii it is dear;
have water supply checked
Shrinking Knit garments which become stretched
during construction and return to their
original size after laundering
Select quality garments; dry knits flat if care label
suggests that method
Heat Use lower water temperature and/or heat level
Static Cling Tumbling in dry air Use fabric softener in washer or dryer
Tangling . improper ioading of washer Do not wrap items around agitator
Wrihkling improper cycie selection Select Perm't Press or Knit/Delicate cycie
No-iron finishes of varying quality Select permanent press items with quality finishes
Yellowing Improper water temperature
Laundry products not used correctly
Use hoi water for white and colorfast permanent
press Items
Add detergent booster or bleach; do not use
chlorine bleach on spandex or washable silks and
wools; treat with color remover
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