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PROBLEM
GRAYED CLOTHES
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
eInsufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load
is larger thin normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, or if water is Hard to
Extremely Hard.
* Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water
at the washer at 140°-!50°F. Do not wash when other hot water needs-such as
dishwashing or family baths-are heavy;
, Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, ff_ssible. Follow these steps:
1• Use water Conditioner, (such as Calgonbrand)
2. Pre-treat stains
3• Use hottest water possible
4• Use bl_eh where possible
5. Use pre-soak aids
6. Install water softener
• Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soft, causing
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for s_e of load.
• _proper so_ng with insufficient detergent• Usually a 3_num mak is sufficient•
However, when using extended son for heavily sofl_ garments you may need to use
twice the recommended amount of detergent•
• Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps
described above.
• Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
smaller loads.
* Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. See page 11.
•To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. _t clothes in washer• FN with HOT water• Check Manufacturers' Care Labels to
determine if hot water is suitable for garment•
* Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as _gon wi_ phosphate--
use 2½ times as much as you need for normal water softening•
', Do not use detergent or soap.
.N!ow clothes to go through complete cycle.
•Repeat; if necessary•
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