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~Washeroverloaded.Clothescannotmovefreelytoloosenandremovesoil,causing
graYappearance.
FO~lOWcorrect l~adi~gp~ocdures for six of load.
~Impropersoakingwithinsufficientdetergent.Usual]y a 30-rninutesoakis sufficient.
However,when
usingextendedsoaksfor heavilysoiledgarmentsyoumayneed to use
twice therecommended amountof detergent.
@Use of soapin hard water.Switchto a phosphatedetergent,or followsix stepsat the
bottomofpage 18.
e Washingtoo long mayresult in increased soildeposition.Use shorterwashtimes for
sm~er loads.
@Detergentdissolvestoo slowly.Detergentmustbe present in the wash solutionat the
start ofagitation. Seepage 13.
~ Torestore grayedclothes, followone ofthese procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with H~ water.Check Manufacturers’Care Labels to
determineif hot wateris suitablefor garment.
@Adda non-precipitatingtype ofwater softenersuch as Calgon withphosphate—
use 2Yztimes as much as you need for normal watersoftening.
~ Do not use detergentor soap.
@Allowclothes to go through completecycle.
@Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Setting, see page 8. Use the water softenerin place of
soak agent or prewash detergentand allow clothesto soak for about 20 minutes.
~Incom~ieteremovalofbody soil due to cor~stantuse of insufficientdetergent. Check
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)il. Restore whiteness followingprocedures on “Grayed ClothesJ’above.
~Chlorine bleach may yellowsome fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygenbleach
‘suchas C1orox2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’Care Instructions. Restore
:olorusing color remover (such as Rit or T’i.ntexbrands), followpackagedirections.
~Iron or inanganese in water may cause overallyellowingor yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitatingwater softener dissolved.in -water
beforeadding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Iiave a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
]ndnganesefrom water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain wate~
h~ateroccasionally.
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