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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Pilling
(Fibers ball up
and cling to
fabric.)
• Pilling is normal
with synthetic and
permanent press
fabrics. This is due to
abrasion from normal
wear.
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
• Use fabric softener in washer to lubricate fibers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Residue or
powder on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.
• Undissolved detergent.
• Some granular
detergents can
combine with hard
water minerals to form
a residue.
• Overloading washer.
• Rewash load.
• Increase water temperature using hottest water
safe for fabric.
DO NOT overload washer.
• Use liquid detergent or non-precipitating water
conditioner with powder detergent.
Wrinkling • Overloading washer.
• Incorrect wash cycle
for wash load.
• Reduce load size.
• Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener
using the casual or delicate cycle.
DO NOT overload washer.
• Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is
completed.
• Use liquid fabric softener.
Yellow buildup
of body soil on
synthetic fabrics
• Agitation time too
short.
• Wash water
temperature too low.
• Not enough detergent.
• Soak in detergent booster or product containing
enzymes.
• Wash in hottest water safe for fabric using casual
cycle.
• Increase detergent.
• Add bleach safe for fabric or treat with color
remover.
• Select correct cycle.
• Use correct amount of detergent.
• Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm
water.
Yellow or brown
rust stains
• Iron or manganese in
water supply, water
pipes, or water heater.
• 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.
• Use non-precipitating water softener.
• Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes
to clear lines.
• Drain water heater occasionally.
• For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in
your water supply system.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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