Solving laundering problems – Whirlpool LSE9355BQ0 User Manual

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L A U N D R Y T I P S

Solving laundering problems

Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the “If You
Need Assistance Or Service” section of this book.

PROBLEM

Brown, yellow
stains

Dye transfer

Gray whites,
dingy colors

Greasy looking
spots

Lint

Load too wet
after spin

Shrinking

Snags, rips, holes

Stiff, rough fabrics
(usually cottons)

Twisting, tangling

Wrinkling

Yellow areas
(from body oils)

CAUSE

•

Chlorine staining

•

Iron in water heater or pipes

•

Iron and manganese in water

•

Improper sorting

•

Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle

•

Improper sorting

•

Water temperature too low

•

Not enough detergent

•

Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)

•

Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load

•

Fabric softener in wash water

•

Not enough detergent

•

Improper sorting

•

Paper or tissue in pockets

•

Pilling being mistaken for lint

•

Overloading

•

Not enough detergent

•

Cold rinses

•

Lid is opened before spinning is completed

•

Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing–laundering returns
fabric to original size)

•

Care label directions not followed

•

Items damaged before washing

•

Misuse of chlorine bleach

•

Sharp articles not removed from pockets

•

Overloading

•

Fasteners not fastened

•

Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)

•

Not enough detergent

•

Line drying

•

Overloading

•

Improper loading (do not wrap large items around agitator)

•

Overloading

•

Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle

•

Warm rinse water

•

Cycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric type)

•

Water temperature too low

•

Not enough detergent

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