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PROBLEM
(continual)
BLUE OR GRAY
COLOR
GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
* Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need
to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
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of soap in
water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow
at
bottom of previous page.
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Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times
for smaller loads.
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Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash
at
the
of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section.
To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels
to determine if hot water is 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
water softening.
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Do
use detergent or soap.
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Allow clothes to go
complete cycle.
Repeat, if necessary.
2. you prefer to use the Soak Cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use
water softener in place of soak
or prewash detergent and allow clothes to
soak for about minutes.
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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.
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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
as
or
brands), following package directions.
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or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filter chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a
to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
4.
remove spots: Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
lemon juice through stain.
overall yellow, use a commercially
available rust scale remover, following package instructions. porcelain damage
occur, do not use the washer; use a plastic container.
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly
always dilute before adding to rinse water. Dilute softener before filling your Fabric
Softener Dispenser. See Other Laundry Products section. Also, do not lift lid during
spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains, To remove stains:
Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine
bleach if safe for fabric,
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely
washed
will shrink in a dryer, Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care
exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
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