Speed Queen AWM472W2, Use And Care Manual

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Washing Problems . . .
To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual build-up
of soil or water hardness minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes are not as bright as they should be,
take corrective measures immediately.
Problem
Cause Solution
Gray or Dingy Insufficient Detergent Add more detergent to washtub before
Clothes loading clothes. Mild detergents are not
suitable for average soil.
Improper Sorting Wash whites separately. Separate light
from heavily soiled items. Clothes can pick
up soil from dirty wash water.
Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Water Follow package directions. Soften water if
possible, and use a phosphate
detergent.
Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot
wash water. Increase temperature.
Overcrowding Washer Clothes must circulate freely through the
water for best results.
Yellowed Clothes Unremoved Soil Skin soil is hard to remove. Check hem
edge of sheets and pillowcases, bottom
end of t-shirts, etc. If this portion is
white and center is yellow, the fabric
contains unremoved soil. Use sufficient
detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine
bleach may be needed.
Clothes Stained From Iron In The Water To test if an iron stain, use a rust remover
on a portion of the garment. Follow
bottle directions for larger items.
Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn yellow with age
and cannot be whitened.
Clothes Tearing Improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes.
or Damage Always measure and dilute bleach.
Overcrowding or Overloading Make sure all items can move freely
during agitation.
Insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers. Mend tears.
Remove objects from pockets.
Excessive Lint Improper Sorting Fabrics which shed lint should not be
washed with fabrics that receive lint.
Insufficient Detergent / Use enough detergent so lint remains
Nonphosphate Detergent suspended in water and flushed out.
Mixing Fabric Types Knits and Permanent Press attract lint.
Wash these only with similar items. Use
fabric softener in rinse water.