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Blue stains

Discoloration,
graying

Greasy, oily stains

Holes, tears, or
snags

Lint

Pilling

(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling to
fabric.)

Residue or
powder on dark
items;
Stiff, harsh
fabrics.

Wrinkling

Yellow buildup of
body soil on
synthetic fabrics

Yellow or brown
rust stains

•Undiluted liquid detergent or

fabric softener dispensed directly
onto fabric.

•Not enough detergent.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Incorrect sorting.

•Not enough detergent.
•Undiluted liquid fabric softener

poured directly on fabric.

•Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
•Unfastened zippers, hooks,

buckles.

•Rips, tears and broken threads.
•Overloading the washer.
•Degradation of fabric.

•Incorrect sorting.
•Tissues left in pocket.
•Overloading the washer.
•Not  enough detergent.
•Undissolved detergent has left

a residue resembling lint.

•Static cling is attracting lint.
•Load washed too long.

•Pilling is normal with synthetic

and permanent press fabrics.
This is due to abrasion from
normal wear.

•Undissolved detergent.
• Some granular detergents can

combine with hard water
minerals to form a residue.

•Overloading the washer.

•Overloading the washer.
•Incorrect wash cycle for wash

load.

•Agitation time too short.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Not enough detergent.

•Iron or manganese in water

supply, water pipes, or water
heater.

•If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240

ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L)
water in a plastic container. Soak item 1
hour. Rinse.

•If caused by fabric softener, rub stains

with bar soap. Wash.

•Rewash with correct amount of

detergent and hottest water safe for
fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric.

•Treat with prewash stain remover or

liquid detergent.

•Increase detergent and water

temperature. Rewash.

•Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.

•May be irreversible if rips, tears and

seams cannot be mended.

•Reduce load size. Rewash using correct

water temperature, water level, and
amount of detergent.

•Add  nonprecipitating water conditioner

to wash water to remove detergent
residue.

•Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
•Dry load in dryer.
•Remove lint with lint brush or roller.

• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove

pills.

• Rewash load.

•Reduce load size.
•Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric

softener using the Perm Press or
Delicate cycle.

•Soak in detergent booster or product

containing enzymes.

•Wash in hot water  using full permanent

press cycle. Increase detergent.
Add bleach safe for fabric.

•Or, treat with color remover.

•To restore discolored load of whites,

use rust remover safe for fabric.

•Do not use chlorine bleach to remove

rust stains. It may intensify discoloration.

•Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric

softener compartments of dispenser.

•Sort items by soil level and color.
•Use correct amount of detergent, hottest

water and bleach safe for fabric.

•Use correct  amount of detergent and

hottest water safe for fabric.

•Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly

on fabric. See Washing Procedures for
directions on adding softener.

•Never pour chlorine bleach directly on

fabric.

•Check condition of items before washing.

See 

Washing Procedures

 for preparing

and loading the wash load and adding
chlorine bleach.

•See 

Washing Procedures

 for sorting and

preparing the wash load.

•Do not overload washer.
•Use correct temperature and amount of

detergent, water and wash time.

•Use fabric softener in the washer to

lubricate fibers.

•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric

finish on collars  and cuffs.

•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.

•Increase water temperature using hottest

water safe for fabric.

•Do not overload washer.
•Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating

water conditioner with granular detergent.

•Do not overload washer.
•Remove items from washer as soon as

cycle is completed.

•Use liquid fabric softener.

•Select correct wash cycle.
•Use correct amount of detergent.
•Wash synthetics frequently using hot or

warm water.

•Use nonprecipitating water softener.
•Before washing, run hot water for a few

minutes to clear lines.

•Drain water heater occasionally.
•For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter

in your water supply system.

Common Washing Problems

SOLUTIONS

PROBLEM

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For
satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.

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Страница 1: ...1 ENGLISH www frigidaire com P N 134849000A 0805 TUMBLE ACTION WASHER Use Care Guide Machine à laver par culbutage Guide de L utilisateur ...

Страница 2: ..._______ Purchase Date_____________________________________ The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences f...

Страница 3: ...hese warnings could result in serious personal injuries Prevent Injury To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer s reference Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures If th...

Страница 4: ...at stains and heavy soil See Stain Removal for details 4 Add laundry load to washer Combine large and small items in a load Load large items first Large items should not be more than half the total wash load Washing single items such as a sweater towel or jeans may cause an out of balance load Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed se...

Страница 5: ... action washers A OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right then pulling the drawer out until it stops After adding laundry products slowly close the dispenser drawer Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of bleach or fabric softener B DETERGENT Detergentisflushedfromthedispenseratthebeginning ...

Страница 6: ...old chemicals such as toilet cleaners rust removers acid or products containing ammonia These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death 6 Selectthecycle temperature spinspeed optionsandfeaturesaccording totype size andsoillevelofeachload Startthewasher See Operating Instructions for your specific model 7 Remove items when the cycle is completed Place washed items...

Страница 7: ...d hot water before washing Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged Brush off dry mud Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes Pretreat with prewash stain remover Wash using bleach safe for fabric May be impossible to remove Place stain face down on paper towels Apply nail polish remover to back of stain Repeat replacing paper towels frequently Do not use on acetate fabrics WATER ...

Страница 8: ... Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Rewash load Reduce load size Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the Perm Press or Delicate cycle Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes Wash in hot water using full permanent press cycle Increase detergent Add bleach safe for fabric Or treat with color remover To restore discolored load of whites use rust remover safe ...

Страница 9: ...e amounts of fabric softener residue may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is required To clean the drawer opening use a small brush to clean the recess Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess Figure 4 Replacetheinsertpressingthe X tolockitinplace Returnthedispenserdrawer Outside Whenwashingiscompleted wipetopandsidesofwasherwithadampcloth Turn water fauc...

Страница 10: ...wer Washer door is not completely closed Close door completely Load is too small Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Dispenser drawer is open Close drawer Heavily soiled items Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser then rinse Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washe...

Страница 11: ...ce companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AR...

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