Many washing problems involve poor soil & stain removal, residues of lint and scum and fabric
damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these instructions.
WASH PROBLEM
Poor soil removal
Blue Stains
Black or Grey
Marks on the cloth
Yellow or brown
rust stains
Lint
Residue or
Detergent
Holes, tears or
snags
ŸNot enough Detergent
ŸWash Water Temperature too
low.
ŸOverloading the washer
ŸIncorrect wash cycle
ŸIncorrect sorting
ŸDo not pre-treat stain
ŸUndiluted fabric softener
dispensed directly onto fabric
ŸA buildup caused by the
iteration of fabric softener and
Detergent can flake off and
mark cloths.
ŸNot enough Detergent
ŸIron or manganese in Water
supply, water pipes
ŸIncorrect sorting
ŸTissues left in pocket
ŸOverloading the washer
ŸOverloading the washer
ŸUndissolved Detergent
ŸUse too much Detergent
ŸIncorrect use of chlorine
bleach.
ŸUnfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles
ŸRibs, tears and broken threads
ŸOverloading the washer
ŸDegradation of fabric
ŸUse correct amount of Detergent for load size, amount of
soil and water Hardness.
ŸUse WARM or HOT water for normal soil.
ŸDifferent Water Temperature may be required according to
soil type. (refer to page 10)
ŸReduce load size.
ŸWash with JEAN or SOAK & JEAN Wash cycle for heavy
soiled laundry.
ŸSeparate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones.
ŸPretreat stain and heavy soil according to directions shown
on page 9.
ŸRub the stain with bar soap. Wash.
ŸDo not overfill fabric softener dispenser and do not pour
liquid fabric softener directly onto fabric. See page 12 for
more instructions.
ŸKeep the recommendations against Scrub (waxy buildup)
(refer to page 12)
ŸUse correct amount of Detergent for load size, amount of
soil and water Hardness
ŸTo restore discolored load of Whites, use rust remover safe
for fabric
ŸInstall non precipitating water softener or an iron filter in your
water supply system for an ongoing problem.
ŸBefore washing, run water for a few minutes to clear lines.
ŸWash lint givers eg towels, flannelette sheets, separately
from lint collectors eg synthetic fabrics and remove tissues
in pockets before wash. See page 9 for sorting and caring
before loading.
ŸDo not overload the Washer
ŸDo not overload the washer.
ŸSome Detergents need to be pre-dissolved, check the
Detergent Instructions, Try pre-dissolving the Detergent.
ŸIncrease Water Temperature using HOT Water safe for
fabric.
ŸUse proper amount of Detergent.
ŸNever pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric.
See page 11 for adding liquid bleach.
ŸFasten zippers, hooks, and buckles.
ŸRemove objects in pockets. See page 9 for caring before
loading.
ŸDo not overload the washer.
Problems
Possible Causes
Solutions & Preventive Measures
Common Wash Problems
Common Wash Problem
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