PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
BLUE OR GRAY
GENERAL
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Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is
However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments,
may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
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Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps
at bottom of previous page.
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Washing too
result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash
times for smaller loads.
* Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution
at the start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section.
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To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care
Labels to determine if hot water suitable for garment.
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Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as
brand with
phosphate—use
times as much as you need for normal water softening.
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Do not use detergent or soap.
clothes to go through complete cycle.
* Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Cycle, see How to Use
Soak Cycle section.
Use water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow
clothes to
for about 20 minutes.
3. Use the
wash system. Increase detergent.
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Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent.
Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it
contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed
Clothes, above.
Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen
bleach
as
2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care
Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as
or
brands),
following package directions.
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or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
Have a special
or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron
and manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to
iron residue buildup in lines; drain
water
occasionally.
4. To remove
Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and
squeeze lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, 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.
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;
always dilute before adding to rinse water. Dilute softener before filling your
Fabric Softener Dispenser. Also, do not lift lid during spin. This may cause
improper dispensing, resulting in stains. See Other Laundry
section. To
remove
Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent.
Rewash,
chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe
safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care
Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
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