Frigidaire FFTW1001PW Use and Care Guide - Page 11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 Holes, tears, or snags Lint Pilling (Fibers ball up and cling to fabric.) Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics. Wrinkling Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics Yellow or brown rust stains POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS • Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. • 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. • Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Add bleach safe for fabric. • Not enough detergent. • Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric. • Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent. • Increase detergent and water temperature. Rewash. • Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. • 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. • 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. • Pilling is normal with synthetic • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove and permanent press fabrics. pills. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. • Undissolved detergent. • Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue. • Overloading the washer. • Rewash load. • Overloading the washer. • Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. • Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the casual or delicate cycle. • Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes. • Wash in hottest water safe for fabric using casual cycle. • Increase detergent. • 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. PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Add detergent to empty tub. Do not pour on dry load. • Avoid overfilling fabric softener compartment of dispenser. • 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 Operating Your, step 5. • Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric. • Check condition of items before washing. See Operating Your, steps 2 and 5. • See Washing Procedures, steps 1 and 2. • Do not overload washer. • Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time. • 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. • Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with powder detergent. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed. • Use liquid fabric softener. • Select correct wash cycle. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm water. • 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. 11