10.7 Unsatisfactory wash results
White residue on washing
Possible cause
Solution
•
Despite thorough rinsing,
badly soluble compounds
(zeolites) in the detergent
can be left on the
washing.
Shake out or brush the wash items.
Wash the items again with just a little
washing detergent.
Use a liquid detergent that does not
contain zeolites.
Select the additional «Black garments»
programme.
Grey residue on washing
Possible cause
Solution
•
Grease and dirt particles
have not been removed
from fabric effectively.
•
Residue from detergent,
limescale and dirt.
Use more detergent next time.
Use heavy-duty washing detergent.
Adjust amount of detergent to water hard-
ness and degree of soiling of washing.
•
Overloaded washing
drum.
Put less laundry into the washing drum.
Unsatisfactory wash result using detergent for coloureds
Possible cause
Solution
•
Exceptionally heavily
soiled washing.
Select stronger wash programme, e.g.
degree of soiling «heavy».
•
Washing detergent used
(detergents for coloureds)
does not contain bleach.
Fruit, coffee and tea
stains cannot be
removed.
Use washing detergent containing bleach.
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