Troubleshooting
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for laundry problems you may have and their possible causes. Also, refer to the next page
for information about the washer and how to fix some simple problems without calling for
service. If you still need help, see ORequesting Assistance or Service� on page 19.
Common laundry problems
PROBLEMCAUSE
Brown, yellowY Chlorine staining
stainsY Iron in water heater or pipes
Y Iron and manganese in water
Dye transferY Improper sorting
Y Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
Gray whites,Y Improper sorting
dingy colorsY Water temperature too low
Y Not enough detergent
Y Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
Greasy lookingY Fabric softener poured directly on clothes
spotsY Not enough detergent
LintY Improper sorting
Y Paper or tissue in pockets
Y Pilling being mistaken for lint
Y Overloading
Y Not enough detergent
Load too wetY Cold rinses
after spinY Cycle stopped before spinning is complete
ShrinkingY Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing �
laundering returns fabric to original size)
Y Care label directions not followed
Snags, rips and Y Items damaged before washing
holesY Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes)
Y Sharp items not removed from pockets
Y Overloading
Y Fasteners not fastened
Stiff, roughY Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
fabricsY Not enough detergent
Y Line drying
WrinklingY Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)
Y Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle
Y Warm rinse water
Y Fabric cycle selection incorrect
Yellow areasY Water temperature too low
(from body oils) Y Not enough detergent
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