TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMONWASHINGPROBLEMS(CONT.)
Problem...Cause...Solution...
Residue or lint YImproper sorting.YSort lint givers (towels, chenille) from
on loadlint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also
sort by colour.
YOverloading.YLint can be trapped in load if over-
loaded. Wash smaller loads.
YPaper or tissue in pockets.YClean out pockets before washing.
Not enough detergent.Use enough detergent to hold lint
YY
in water.
Detergent not dissolving.Use wash water warmer than
YY
21!C (70!F).
YWash water colder than 21!C (70!F).YUse wash water warmer than
21!C (70!F).
TearingYOverloading. Improper use of washer.YLoads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
YImproper use of liquid bleach. YDo not pour liquid bleach directly on
load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted
bleach will damage fabrics.
YSharp items not removed from pockets;YClean out pockets before washing.
fasteners not fastened.Zip zippers before washing.
YItems damaged before washing. YMend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.
Stains on loadImproper use of fabric softener.Dilute fabric softener and add to
YY
rinse portion of cycle only. Do not
drip fabric softener on clothes.
YIron (rust) in water.YInstall an iron filter.
YNot enough detergent used, causing YUse enough detergent to remove soil
soil to be redeposited.and hold it in suspension.
YDye transfer due to not sorting loadsYSort dark clothing from whites and
properly.lights.
YDye transfer due to not unloading YUnload the washer as soon as it
washer promptly.stops.
Load is wrinkledYNot removing load promptly.YUnload the washer as soon as it
stops.
YWrong cycle for fabrics being washed.YUse the Permanent Press cycle or
another cycle with low spin speeds
to reduce wrinkling.
Overloading.Loads should move freely during
YY
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Wash water not warm enough to relaxIf safe for fabric, use warm or hot
YY
wrinkles. Use warm rinses.wash water. Use cold rinse water.
YHoses reversed.YReverse hoses.
14 |
ACEC
