Solving laundering problems
Most laundering problems are easily solved. Check the following list for problems you may have
and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ?If You Need Assistance or Service?
section of this book.
CHECK IF CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
Dryer fabric softeners Follow manufacturer?s product directions
were used carefully.
Undiluted washer fabric Dilute fabric softener before adding to
I softener was used the final rinse.
Enough detergent was used Use enough detergent to hold soil in the
wash water until it drains away. Undrained
soil can stick to outer tub of the washer and
cause greasy spots with next load.
Items were clean before they Soiled items can stain other items in the
were dried load. They can also leave stains on the
dryer drum that can be picked up by items
in later loads. Dryer heat may permanently
set these stains.
Lint Lint screen is full Clean lint screen. (See page 10.)
Load is properly sorted Sort lint-givers (bath towels, etc.) from lint-
takers (synthetics, permanent press).
Static electricity is Use fabric softener in the washer?s final
attracting lint rinse. Use correct dryer settings for fabric.
Overdrying synthetics can cause lint-
attracting static electricity.
Load is too big or heavy Dry smaller loads. When items can?t tumble
freely, air is unable to carry lint to lint
screen.
Paper or tissue was in pocket Empty pockets carefully. A small scrap of
paper can cause a lot of lint.
Enough detergent was used Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the
water until it drains away. Base detergent
amount on water hardness and soil in wash
load.
Pilling is being mistaken for lint Pilling (surface fuzz) is caused by normal
wear and laundering. Pills do not break
away easily from the fabric and can often
collect lint. Synthetic fabrics are more likely
to pill than others, especially at neckbands,
elbows and knees.
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