PROBLEM
GRAYED CLOTHES
(continued)
YELLOWED
CLOTHES
COLORSTAINS
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Improper soaking with
detergent. Usually a 30-minute
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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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 solution at
the start 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 normal water softening.
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Do not use detergent or soap.
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Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
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Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section.
Use water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow
clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
3. Use Extra Cleaning cycles, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.
4. Use the Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.
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.
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Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach
(such 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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Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach,
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron
and manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain
water heater occasionally.
4. To remove spots: 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 Products section, 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 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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