Frigidaire GLGT1031CS Owners Guide - Page 9

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 • 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. • Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric. PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Add detergent before wash load. Then start washer. Dilute fabric softener with water. • Discoloration, graying Greasy, oily stains • • Not enough detergent. Wash water temperature too low. • Incorrect sorting. • • Not enough detergent. Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric. • • 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. • • 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. • Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See package directions or Washing Procedures for proper diluting. Holes, tears, or snags • bleach. • Incorrect use of chlorine 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 residue. • Static cling is attracting lint. • Load washed too long. • Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. • Lint Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric. • Check condition of items before washing. See Washing Procedures for preparing and loading the wash load. See Washing Procedures for sorting and preparing the wash load. • Do not overload washer. • Use correct amount of detergent, water temperature and water level. • • Pilling (Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric) Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent. • Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water. • 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. • Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics. 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 nonphosphate granular detergent. • • 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. • • Wrinkling • Undissolved detergent. •Some nonphosphate 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. • • Reduce load size. Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener. Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics • Overloading the washer. • Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes. • Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) using full permanent press 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. Yellow or brown rust stains • • Agitation time too short. Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. • Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater. 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. 10