Frigidaire FEX831FS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6

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 Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains POSSIBLE CAUSES •Detergent or liquid fabric softener did not dissolve or disperse. 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. •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 of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. Add 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. PREVENTIVE MEASURES •Add detergent before wash load. Then start washer. •Dilute fabric softener with water. •Add fabric softener to dispenser (available on some models). •Sort items by soil level and color. •Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric •Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. •Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See package directions or Washing Procedures for proper diluting. Holes, tears, or snags •Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. •Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. •Rips, tears and broken threads. •Overloading the washer. •Degradation of fabric. •May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended. •Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric. •Check condition of items before washing. See Washing Procedures for preparing and loading the wash load. •Incorrect sorting. •Reduce load size. Rewash using correct •See Washing Procedures for sorting and Lint •Tissues left in pocket. water temperature, water level, and preparing the wash load. •Overloading the washer. amount of detergent. •Do not overload washer. •Not enough detergent. •Add nonprecipitating water conditioner •Use correct cycle, amount of detergent, •Undissolved detergent has left to wash water. water temperature and water level. residue. •Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. •Static cling is attracting lint. •Dry load in dryer. •Load washed too long •Remove lint with lint brush or roller. Pilling (Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric) •Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. •Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. •Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers. •When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs. •Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion. Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics. •Undissolved detergent. •Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue. •Reduce load size. •Add dissolved detergent to tub . Rewash load. •Mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar to 1 gallon (3.8 L) warm water in plastic container. Soak item. Rinse and rewash. •Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. •Do not overload washer. •Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with granular detergent. Wrinkling •Overloading the washer. Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics •Agitation time too short. •Wash water temperature too low. •Not enough detergent. Yellow or brown rust stains •Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater. •Reduce load size. •Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener. •Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes. •Wash in hot water using full permanent press cycle. •Increase detergent dosage. •Add bleach safe for fabric. •Or, treat with color remover. •To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains. It may intensify discoloration. 6 •Do not overload washer. •Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed. •Use liquid fabric softener. •Wash synthetics frequently using water at least 100°F (37°C ) and correct water level. •Use nonprecipitating water softener. •Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes to clear lines. •Drain water heater occasionally. •For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system.