WASHING
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE
CAUSES SOLUTION
GRAY
WHITES,
DINGY
COLORS
POOR SORTING
White and colored articles should be washed
separately. Non-colorfast items that may bleed
should also be in a separate load.
NOT ENOUGH DETERGENT
Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in
suspension until it drains.
WATER NOT HOT ENOUGH
Hot water should be at least 130°F (54°C) to clean
heavy or greasy soils.
WATER TOO HARD FOR SOAP OR DETERGENT USED
Hard water and soap or non-phosphate detergent
can form a residue or scum that deposits on fabrics.
In areas where ohosohate deteraents are not
allowed: ’ ’
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Use a liquid detergent in increased amounts for
water hardness and amount of soil.
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Use a water conditioner in the wash and deep
rinse.
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Install a mechanical water softener if water is very
hard and soap (not synthetic detergent) is used.
If you have the problem: For the next few times you wash, use an
increased amount of detergent. Use the correct cycle and water
temperature for the fa brie being washed.
GREASY
LOOKING
FABRIC SOFTENER IN THE WASH WATER
Liquid fabric softeners can combine with soap or
detergent to form a greasy looking stain or spot. Add
to deep rinse only.
Do not use any other laundry aid in combination
with fabric softener.
NOT ENOUGH DETERGENT
You need enough detergent to hold soil so it drains
away with the wash water. If soil doesn’t drain away,
it can stick to the outer tub. From there, it can wash
back into the load during the next wash.
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Treat such spots with a liquid all-purpose
detergent or soil and stain remover.
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Wash in warm or hot water with more detergent
than normal.
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Stubborn stains may require more than one
treatment. Do not machine dry between washings.
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To remove deposits from outer tub,
ut the
unloaded washer through a camp ete cycle using
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hot water, 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent and 1 cup
(250 mL) of chlorine bleach.
