Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Lint or residue on
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
clothes
Washing too long • Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, before you
load clothes.
• Try a liquid detergent.
• Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading • Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer tub.
• Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
Colored spots
Incorrect use of fabric • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
softener directions for using dispenser.
• Pretreat stain and rewash.
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Wrinkling
Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light
items (like blouses).
• Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or • Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move
incorrect water level freely.
Incorrect wash and • Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are washing
dry cycles (especially for easy care loads).
Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold water with plenty of detergent.
water that is too hot
Too many suds
Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand and follow
instructions on package.
Very soft water • Try less detergent.
Snags, holes, tears, rips
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.
or excessive wear
buttons, belt buckles,
• Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets and sharp
zippers, and sharp objects
buttons.
left in pockets
• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach • Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach
• Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before
or dye, permanent wave
washing.
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