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Tinted, dyed or
noncolorfast
itoms
Towels
Washable knits
Dry accordingtofabric, weightand care label instructions.Wipe the dryer
drumcarefullyto remove any dye or lintthat can be transferredtoother
loads. See "Cleaningthe washer/dryer interior"on page 17.
Select cycleaccordingtofabric type. Some towels,particularlythose
made of a blend ofsyntheticfibers and naturalfibers (polyester and
cottonblends),may shed more lintthan othertowelscausing yourdryer's
lintscreento get fullfaster. Be sure to remove lintfrom the dryer lint
screen before and after dryingnew towels.
Do notoverdry knits.Overdrying cancause shrinkingand staticcling.
1. Select cycleaccordingtofabric and construction.
2. Turn syntheticsand blendsinsideout when dryingto avoid pilling.
3. Remove cottonand rayon knitswhile stillslightlydamp. Stretch into
shape and lay flattofinish drying.
Solving laundering problems
Most laundering problems are easilysolved ifyou understandthe cause. Check the following
listfor problemsyou may have and possiblecauses. Ifyou need additionalhelp, check the
=Assistance or Service"sectionof this book.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Brown, yellow • Chlorinestaining
stains • Iron inwater heater or pipes
• Ironand manganese in water
Dyetransfer • Impropersorting
• Load not immediatelyremovedfrom washer afterend ofcycle
Gray whites, • Impropersorting
dingy colors • Water temperature too low
• Not enoughdetergent
• Usingsoap invery hardwater (use detergent ifyou have hard water)
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
• Undilutedfabric softeneror fabric softenerpoureddirectlyon load
• Fabricsoftener inwash water
• Not enoughdetergent
• Improper use ofdryer fabric softener
• Dryingsoiled items
• Improper sorting
• Paper or tissue in pockets
• Pilling being mistaken for lint
• Overloading
• Not enoughdetergent
• Clogged lintfilter
• Clogged dryer lintscreen
• Static electricityis attractinglint
Loadtoo wet • Cold rinses
after spin • Lidisopened beforespinningiscompleted
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