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PROBLEM
P0SSI13LE CAUSE AND REMEDY
YELLOWEll
Chlorine bleach may yellow some fiibrics-with resin finishes.
CL~HES
Use oxygen bleach (such as Chlorox 2 brand). Refer to
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Garment Manuficturem’ Care Instructions. ~smre dor using .
color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package
directions.
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Iron or manganese in water may cause &erall yellowing or
yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener ,
dissolved in waterbeforeadding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach. ~
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your
home to remove iron and manganese. from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue
buildup in lines; drain water heater occasionally,
4. To remove spots: wash in Mini-Basket tub using
WVZSCRUZ3BERCycle. (See page 10.) Or spread stained
portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice
through stain. To remove overall yellow, wash in Mini-
Basket tub using SPO121CRUl?BERCycle. (See page 10.) C)r
use a commercially available rust scale remover, following
package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not
use in the washer; use a plastic container.
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BLUE OR GRAY
Improper use of fiibric soflxmer.Never pour fhbric softener
COLOR STAINS
directly on clothes; always dilute before adding to rinse water. ~
Dilute softener before filling your Fabric Softener Dispenser.
(See page 6.) Also, do not lift lid during spin. This may cause
improper dispensing, resulting in stains. To remove stains:
wash in Mini-Basket tub using SPOZX’RUBBER Cycle. (See
page 10.)Or dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid
detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fhbric.
SHRINKAGE,
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by
GENERAL
hand; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer.
Follow Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions exactly. If in
doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
SHRINKAGE,
Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been
KNITS
improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When
this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each
wash and dry cycle.
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing
(in some fabrics) is gradually removed by Iaundenng. Maybe
noticed in older garments washed many times without previous
shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
Shrinkage caused by
overheatingoccursin certain knit fhbrics
that have been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing
temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage
may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
‘washing
incool or warm water; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
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