Troubleshooting, Common laundry problems – Whirlpool 2LSR5233BN0 User Manual

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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 in hard water)

Fabric softener poured directly on clothes

Not enough detergent

Improper sorting

Paper or tissue in pockets

Pilling being mistaken for lint

Overloading

Not enough detergent

Cold rinses

Cycle stopped before spinning is complete

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 (do not pour directly on clothes)

Sharp items not removed from pockets

Overloading

Fasteners not fastened

Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)

Not enough detergent

Line drying

Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)

Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle

Warm rinse water

Fabric cycle selection incorrect

Water temperature too low

Not enough detergent

PROBLEM

Brown, yellow
stains

Dye transfer

Gray whites,
dingy colors

Greasy looking
spots

Lint

Load too wet
after spin

Shrinking

Snags, rips and
holes

Stiff, rough
fabrics

Wrinkling

Yellow areas
(from body oils)

Troubleshooting

Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for laundry problems you may have and their possible causes. Also, refer to the next page
for information about the washer and how to fix some simple problems without calling for
service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 19.

Common laundry problems

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