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POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHATTO DO
Coloredspots
Incorrect use of fabric softener
, Check fabric softener package for instructions and
follow directions for using dispenser.
Dye transfer
. Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Grayed oryellowed
Not enough detergent
• Use more detergent (especiallywith larger loads).
clothes
Hard water
o Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a
water softener.
Water is not hot enough
• Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°F-140°F(48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded
_ Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer basket
Dye transfer
_ Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash
separately, unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on
Clothes are air or line dried
. If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes
clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting
o Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long
_ Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Overloading
_ Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer basket
Pilling
Result of normal wear on
. While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow
poly-cotton blends and fuzzy
the pilling process by washing garments inside out.
fabrics
Snags, holes, tears, rips
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp buttons,
. Fastensnaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
or excessive wear
belt buckles, zippers, and sharp
o Removeloose items like pins, objects in pockets and
objects left in pockets
sharp buttons.
Turn knits (which snag easily)inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach
. Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.
Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach or dye,
* Rinseitems that may have chemicals on them before
permanent wave solution
washing.
Wrinkling
Improper sorting
o Avoid mixing heavy items (likework clothes) with light
items (like blouses).
Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or incorrect water
* Load your washer so clothes have enough room to
level
move freely.
Repeated washing in water that is
_ Wash in warm or cold water.
too hot
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