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Solving wash problems
CREASING.
Was the washer or dryer overloaded?
Selecting the EASY IRON cycle will minimise creasing.
Try not to leave wet clothes sitting in the washer or laundry basket.
LINTING.
Was the washer overloaded?
Wash lint givers, eg towels, separately from lint receivers, eg synthetics. Also wash similar
colours together (eg lights with lights, darks with darks).
Have you used enough detergent?
Over drying clothes in the dryer can cause them to attract lint.
Try using a Conventional cycle (refer to page 8), or the softener rinse (refer to page 25).
POOR SOIL REMOVAL.
Are you using the most appropriate wash cycle for the amount of dirt?
Did you use enough detergent for the amount of dirt?
Was the washer overloaded?
Separate heavily and lightly soiled garments.
Use a wash temperature suitable for soil type, eg warm for greasy soils, cold for muddy soil.
DETERGENT RESIDUE.
Are you using the most appropriate wash cycle?
Did you use the recommended amount of liquid detergent?
Use the SOFTENER rinse (ie ensure the SOFTENER option is ON). Note: adding fabric softener to
the dispenser is not needed in this instance.
Was the washer overloaded?
Is your cold water less than 20°C? Select Controlled Cold temperature option.
DYE TRANSFER.
Remember to separate whites and colours.
Wash non-colourfast items separately and select COLOURS cycle.
Remember to remove items from washer as soon as the wash is finished.
BLACK or GRAY MARKS on Clothes.
Are you using enough detergent for the amount of dirt?
Empty machine and put through a CLEAN ME cycle.
TANGLING.
Have you separated out larger items from smaller items?
Try using a Conventional cycle.
Try using the EASY IRON cycle to wash shirts.
Wash sheets on their own using the SHEETS cycle.
Try washing smaller load sizes.
If problems persist, please contact your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer (refer to page 45).
