Frigidaire FAFW3577KA Use and Care Guide - Page 21

SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS Common Washing Problems 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. PROBLEM Blue stains POSSIBLE CAUSES • Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. SOLUTIONS • 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. PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. Discoloration, graying • Not enough detergent. • Wash water temperature too low. • Incorrect sorting. • Not enough detergent. • Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric. • Rewash with correct amount • Sort items by soil level and of detergent and hottest color. water safe for fabric. • Use correct amount of de• Add bleach safe for fabric. tergent, hottest water and 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. • Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See Operating Your, step 5. • Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric. • Check condition of items before washing. See Operating Your, steps 2 and 5. Greasy, oily stains Holes, tears, or snags • 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. Lint • Reduce load size. Rewash • See Operating Your, steps 1 using correct water temand 2. perature, water level, and • Do not overload washer. amount of detergent. • Use correct temperature • Add nonprecipitating water and amount of detergent, conditioner to wash water to water and wash time. remove detergent residue. • Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. • Dry load in dryer. • Remove lint with lint brush or roller. 21