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Washer Operating instructions
Common Washing Problems
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal0 residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfac-
tory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM
Blue stains
Discoloration,
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graying i •
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Greasy, oily stains I •
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Holes, tears, or i •
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Lint i •
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Pilling '_
(Fibers ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Residue or powder i •
on dark items; i •
Stiff, harsh fabrics.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
i_ Undiluted liquid detergent
or fabric softener dispensed
directly onto fabric.
Not enough detergent.
Wash water temperature too
lOW.
incorrect sorting.
Not enough detergent.
Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric.
Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles.
Rips, tears and broken threads.
Overloading the washer.
Degradation of fabric.
Incorrect sorting.
Tissues left in pocket.
Overloading the washer.
Not enough detergent.
Undissolved detergent has left a
residue resembling lint.
Static cling is attracting lint.
Load washed too long.
Pilling is normal with synthetic
and permanent press fabrics.
This is due to abrasion from
normat wear.
Undissolved detergent.
Some granular detergents can
combine with hard water miner-
als to form a residue.
Overloading the washer.
SOLUTIONS
i* If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml)
white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a
plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.
'* If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with
bar soap. Wash.
l* Rewash with correct amount of detergent
and hottest water safe for fabric.
i* Add bleach safe for fabric.
i_ Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid
detergent.
i • increase detergent and water temperature.
Rewash.
'_ Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
l • May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams
cannot be mended.
i • Reduce load size. Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, and amount
of detergent.
i_ Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to
wash water to remove detergent residue.
'_ Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
'_ Dry load in dryer.
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'_ Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
l • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
l • Rewash load.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
l • Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric
softener compartments of dispenser.
l • Sort items by soil level and color.
i • Use correct amount of detergent, hot-
test water and bleach safe for fabric.
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i • Use correct amount of detergent and
hottest water safe for fabric.
i • Do not pour liquid fabric softener
directly on fabric. See Operating Your
Washer
i • Never pour chlorine bleach directly on
fabric.
," Check condition of items before wash-
ing. See Operating Your Washer
i ° See Operating Your Washer
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i • Do not overload washer.
i • Use correct temperature and amount of
detergent, water and wash time.
I • Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers.
i_ When ironing, use spray starch or fab-
ric finish on collars and cuffs.
i_ Turn items inside out to reduce abra-
sion.
i• Increase water temperature using hot-
testwater safe for fabric.
'_ Do not overload washer.
!_ Use liquiddetergent or use nonprecipi-
taring water conditioner with powder
_ detergent.
Rearrange load and rewash • Add items one at a time, each tightlyUnexpected wash- • Poor movement of large items
ing results of large during wash action
items • Large items loaded incorrectly
in a fiat fashion
Wrinkling i_ Overloading the washer.
• incorrect wash cycle for wash
load.
Yellow buildup of J_ Agitation time too short.
body soil on syn- i • Wash water temperature too
thetic fabrics low.
i • Not enough detergent.
Yellow or brown i • iron or manganese in water
rust stains supply, water pipes, or water
heater.
i_ Reduce load size.
i • Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric soft-
ener using the casual or delicate cycle.
i_ Soak in detergent booster or product con-
taining enzymes.
i, Wash in hottest water safe for fabric using
casual cycle.
" increase detergent.
" Add bleach safe for fabric or treat with
color remover.
i • To restore discolored load of whites, use rust
remover safe for fabric.
," Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust
stains, it may intensify discoloration.
bunched into its own "ball" to allow
beneficial item interaction.
Avoid loading items in a fiat, laid-out
fashion.
i, Do not overload washer.
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i • Remove items from washer as soon as
cycle is completed.
," Use liquid fabric softener.
J" Select correct wash cycle.
J" Use correct amount of detergent.
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i • Wash synthetics frequently using hot or
warm water.
i ° Use nonprecipitating water softener.
i ° Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines.
i_ Drain water heater occasionally.
i • For an ongoing problem, install an iron
filter in your water supply system.
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