Frigidaire GLEH1642FS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8

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 POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains Discoloration, graying •Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. •Not enough detergent. •Wash water temperature too low. •Incorrect sorting. •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. •Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric. •Avoid pouring liquid deterent directly onto fabric. •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. •Not enough detergent. Greasy, oily stains •Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric. Holes, tears, or snags •Incorrect use of chlorine bleach. •Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. •Rips, tears and broken threads. •Overloading the washer. •Degradation of 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 Washing Procedures for directions on adding softener. •Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric. •Check condition of items before washing. See Washing Procedures for preparing and loading the wash load and adding chlorine bleach. 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. 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. •Reduce load size. Rewash using correct •See Washing Procedures for sorting water temperature, water level, and and preparing the wash load. amount of detergent. •Do not overload washer. •Add nonprecipitating water conditioner •Use correct temperature and amount of to wash water to remove detergent detergent, water and wash time. residue. •Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse. •Dry load in dryer. •Remove lint with lint brush or roller. •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. •Undissolved detergent. Residue or powder •Some granular detergents can on dark items; combine with hard water stiff, minerals to form a residue. harsh fabrics. •Overloading the washer. •Rewash load. •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. •Incorrect wash cycle for wash load. Yellow buildup of •Wash time too short. body soil on •Wash water temperature too synthetic fabrics low. •Not enough detergent. •Reduce load size. •Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the permanent press or delicate cycle. •Do not overload washer. •Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed. •Use liquid fabric softener. •Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes. •Wash in hot water using full permanent press cycle. Increase detergent. •Add bleach safe for fabric. •Or, treat with color remover. •Select correct wash cycle. •Use correct amount of detergent. •Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm water. Yellow or brown rust stains •Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater. •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. •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. 8