Kenmore 4811 Use and Care Guide - 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 oUndiluted 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. .Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser. Discoloration, graying oNot enough detergent. _Wash water temperature too low. Hncorrect sorting, .Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric, .Sort items by soil level and color. .Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric. Greasy, oily stains _Not enough detergent. HJndiluted 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. • 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. Holes, tears, or snags Lint Hncorrect use of chlorine bleach. HJnfastened 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. HJndisso[ved detergent has left a residue resembling lint. oStatic cling is attracting lint. ,,Load washed too long. Pilling (Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric.) .Pi[ling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear. Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics. HJndissolved detergent. Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue. oOvedoading the washer. • 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 and adding chlorine bleach. • Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water [eve[, and amount of detergent. • Add nonpredpitating 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. • See Washing Procedures for sorting and preparing the wash load. • Do not overload washer. • Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time. • 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. • 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. • Reduce load size. • Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the Perm Press or Delicate cycle. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from washer as soon as cyc{e is completed. • Use {iquid fabric softener. Yellow buildup of .Agitation time too short. body soil on .Wash water temperature too low. synthetic fabrics oNot enough detergent. • Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes. • Wash in hot water using fuji 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 _lron 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.