Problem
Lint or residue on clothes
Colored spots
Possible Causes
Incorrect sorting
Washing too long
Detergent not dissolving
Overloading
Incorrect use of fabric
softener
Incorrect use of fabric
softener
Dye transfer
What To Do
Separate lint producers
•
from lint collectors.
Wash small loads for a
•
shorter time than larger
loads.
Add detergent as wash
•
basket fills with water,
before you load clothes.
Try a liquid detergent.
•
Use warmer water
•
temperature.
Load clothes no higher
•
than the top row of holes
in the washer tub.
Make sure load size
•
selector matches clothes
load size.
Check fabric softener
•
package for instructions
and follow directions for
using dispenser.
Check fabric softener
•
package for instructions
and follow directions for
using dispenser.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
•
Sort whites or lightly
•
colored items from dark
colors.
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