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PERFORMANCE(cent) Possible Causes What To0o
Grayedoryellowed Not enough detergent * [)se more detergent (espe(iallv with larger loads). Be
clothes sure to follow detergent manuthcturer's directions.
Haacd water * Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
a water so]'[ellel:
Water is not hot enough * Make sure water heater is delivering water at
120°F-140°F (48°C-60°C).
_;asher is overloaded * Select load size to match clothes load.
Detergent is not • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before
dissolving ?on load clothes.
Dye traaasfer * Sort clothes by colo_: If filbfic label states wash separately,
unstable dyes may be indicated.
tint or residue ou C3othes axe air or line dried • If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer; your
c/ethos clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint produce_ Dora lint collecto_.
_;astfing too long * _lsh small loads tb_ a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water; beibre }on
load clothes,
• Try a liquid detergent,
• [)se wan//er water tei//pel'ilttlre,
Overloading * Load clodles no higher than the top ro_ of holes ill tile
washer basket.
• Make sm'e load size selected matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric softener • Check thbric softener package _br instructions and follow
directions for using dispensel:
Pilling Result of normal wear on * _Aqlile this is not caused b) tile *<_she_; }tin can slo_ tile
poly-cotton blends and pilling process by washing garments inside out.
fuzzy fabrics
Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hoolcs, shm-p * Fasten snaps, heels, buttons and zippel_.
or excessive wear buttons, belt buckles,
• Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets
zippers and sharp objects and shmp buttons.
left in pockets
• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach * Check bleach package instructions tot proper amotmt.
• Never add tmdiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes
to come ill contact with undiluted bleach.
ChemicaJs _<e hair bleach * Rinse items that may have chemicals on them be%re
or dye, permanent wave washing.
solution
Wrinkliug Improper sorting * A_oid mi_ng heax 3 items (like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
• Try a lid)tic soitenel:
Overloading or * Load your _;isher so clothes have enough room
incorrect water level to move fi'eely with water covering all of the clothes.
Incorrect wash aaad * Match Cycle selection to tile t}])e of fitbric you are
dry cycles washing (espedally ior easy care loads).
Repeated washing in * Wash ill warm or cold watel: 1_
water that is too hot
