Whirlpool 3396311 - Manual (Page 19)

L A U N D R Y T I P S
Solving laundering problems
Most laundering problems are easily solved. Check the following list for problems you may have
and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘Assistance or Service” section of this
book.
PROBLEM CHECK IF CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
Greasy
spots Dryer fabric softeners
were used
Follow manufacturer’s directions carefully.
Undiluted washer fabric
softener was used
Dilute fabric softener before adding to
the final rinsi».
Enough detergent was used Use enough detergent to hold soil in the
wash water until it drains away. Undrained
soil can stick to outer tub of the washer and
cause greaser spots with next load.
Items were clean before they
were dried
Soiled items can stain other items in the
load. They c m also leave stains on the
dryer drum that can be picked up by items
in later loads . Dryer heat may permanently
set these stains.
Lint Lint screen is clogged Clean lint sc een. (See page 11.)
Load is properly sorted Sort lint-give s (bath towels, etc.) from lint-
takers (synti etics, permanent press).
Static electricity is
attracting lint Use fabric softener in the washer’s final
rinse. Use correct dryer settings for fabric.
Overdrying synthetics can cause lint-
attracting static electricity.
Load is too big or heavy Dry smaller Dads. When items can’t tumble
freely, air is unable to carry lint to lint
screen.
Paper or tissue was in pocket Empty pockc ts carefully. A small scrap of
paper can c<: use a lot of lint.
Enough detergent was used Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the
water until it drains away. Base detergent
amount on v.ater hardness and soil in wash
load.
Pilling is being mistaken for lint Pilling (surfa :e fuzz) is caused by normal
wear and laundering. Pills do not break
away easily rom the fabric and can often
collect lint. Synthetic fabrics are more likely
to pill than others, especially at neckbands,
elbows and Knees.
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