Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Not enough detergent
•
Try using more detergent (especially with
(larger loads, heavy soil,
larger loads).
and hard water might
•
If you live in a hard water area try using
require more detergent)
a water conditioner or install a water
softener.
Water is not hot enough
•
Make sure water heater is delivering water
at 48°C.–65°C. (120°F.–150°F.).
•
Do not use the washer when hot water is
used for other needs (dishes, baths, etc.).
Washer is overloaded
•
Make sure load/water level setting matches
load size.
Soak time is too short
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Soak at least 30 minutes.
Soaking with too little detergent
•
Use more detergent (especially with
heavy soil).
Detergent is not dissolving
•
Add detergent as wash basket fills with
water before you load clothes.
To restore grayed clothes,
•
Put clothes through a wash cycle using hot
try one of the following
water. (Check the garment’s manufacturing
care label to see if hot water can be used.)
Add a non-precipitating water softener. Use
2 1⁄2 times more than is recommended
for normal water softening. Do not use
detergent or soap. Allow clothes to go
through a complete cycle. Repeat if
necessary.
•
Soak your clothes using a water softener
instead of a soaking agent. Allow clothes
to soak for about 20 minutes.
Grayed Clothes
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