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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
* Improper soaking with insufficient detergent,
a
is
(continued)
However, when
extended soaks
heavily
garments, you
need to
recommended amount of
* Use of soap in
water, Switch to a phosphate detergent, or
six steps at
bottom of opposite page,
Washing too
may
in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
loads.
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Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent
be present in
wash solution at the
start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Laundry Products section.
* To restore
clothes,
of these procedures:
1.
clothes in washer. Fill with
water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to
determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
Add a non-precipitating type of
such as
brand with
use
times as much as
need for normal water softening.
use detergent or soap.
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clothes to go through complete
if necessary,
If you
to use the
How to Use
Soak
section.
water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent
allow clothes to
soak
about 20 minutes.
3. Use SUPERCYCLE,
Tips Help You Select Settings section.
Use
system. See How to
the
System section.
YELLOWED
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removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent,
hem of T-shirt or pillow
If they are white and
is yellow, it contains
body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.
Chlorine
yellow
fabrics
resin finishes, Use oxygen bleach
as
2 brand).
Garment Manufacturer’s Care
Restore color
using color remover {such as
or
brands), following package directions.
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or manganese in water
overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1.
extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
adding clothes.
bleach.
2. Have a special filterer chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from
3. Run
water for a few
iron residue buildup ’in lines; drain water
occasionally.
4.
stained portion over
of
water and
lemon juice through stain.
To
use a commercially available
rust scale remover,
package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur,
do not use in the washer;
a plastic container.
BLUE OR GRAY
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener
on clothes; always
COLOR
dilute before adding to rinse water.
softener before filling Fabric Softener
Dispenser. See How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser section. Also, do not
washer
lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains. See Other
—
Laundry Products section.
To remove
stained area and rub
undiluted
detergent, Rewash, using chlorine
if safe for fabric.
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