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a plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse. •Avoid overfilling fabric softener compartment fabric. •If caused by fabric softener, rub stains of dispenser. with bar soap. Wash. •Not enough detergent. •Rewash with correct amount of detergent •Sort items by soil level and color. Discoloration, •Wash water temperature too low. and hottest water safe for fabric. Add •Use correct amount of detergent, hottest graying bleach safe for fabric. water and bleach safe for fabric. •Incorrect sorting. •Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid •Use correct amount of detergent and hottest detergent. water safe for fabric. •Not enough detergent. Greasy, oily stains •Undiluted liquid fabric softener •Increase detergent and water temperature. •Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See Washing Procedures for poured directly on fabric. Rewash. •Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. directions on adding softener. •Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric. Holes, tears, or •Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. •May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams •Check condition of items before washing. See snags Washing Procedures for preparing and •Unfastened zippers, hooks, cannot be mended. loading the wash load and adding chlorine buckles. bleach. •Rips, tears and broken threads. •Overloading the washer. •Degradation of fabric. Lint •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. •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. •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. Pilling •Pilling is normal with synthetic and •Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. •Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate (Fibers break off, fibers. permanent press fabrics. This isball up and cling to •When ironing, use spray starch or fabric due to abrasion from normal wear. fabric.) finish on collars and cuffs. •Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion. •Increase water temperature using hottest •Undissolved detergent. •Rewash load. Residue or powder water safe for fabric. •Some granular detergents can on dark items; •Do not overload washer. combine with hard water minerals stiff, •Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating to form a residue. harsh fabrics. water conditioner with granular detergent. •Overloading the washer. Wrinkling •Do not overload washer. •Overloading the washer. •Reduce load size. •Incorrect wash cycle for wash •Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener •Remove items from washer as soon as cycle load. using the permanent press or delicate cycle. is completed. •Use liquid fabric softener. Yellow buildup of •Wash time too short. •Soak in detergent booster or product •Select correct wash cycle. body soil on •Wash water temperature too low. containing enzymes. •Use correct amount of detergent. synthetic fabrics •Not enough detergent. •Wash in hot water using full permanent •Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm press cycle. Increase detergent. water. •Add bleach safe for fabric. •Or, treat with color remover. Yellow or brown •Iron or manganese in water supply, •To restore discolored load of whites, use •Use nonprecipitating water softener. rust stains rust remover safe for fabric. •Before washing, run hot water for a few water pipes, or water heater. •Do not use chlorine bleach to remove minutes to clear lines. rust stains. It may intensify •Drain water heater occasionally. discoloration. •For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system. 8 Drying Procedures Follow fabric care label instructions. Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Place small items in a mesh bag. • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying. • Read the Dryer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model. • Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions before operating this dryer. 1. Prepare items for drying. • Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load. • Separate dark items from light-colored items. Separate items that shed lint from those that attract lint. If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out. • Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof and won't damage the drum finish. Close zippers, fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. Tie strings and sashes to prevent tangling. • If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying. • Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat may pe...