Whirlpool LSS7233AN0 - Manual (Page 20)

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 iist
for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the “Assis­
tance or Service” section of this book.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Brown, yellow
stains • Chlorine staining
• iron in water heater or pipes
• iron and manganese in water
Dye transfer • improper sorting
• Load not immediateiy removed from washer after end of cycie
Gray whites,
dingy colors
• Improper sorting
• Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent
• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
Greasy looking
spots • Undiiuted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directiy on ioad
• Fabric softener in wash water
• Not enough detergent
Lint • Improper sorting
• Paper or tissue in pockets
• Piiiing being mistaken for lint
• Overioading
• Not enough detergent
Load too wet
after spin • Cold rinses
• Lid Is opened before spinning is compieted
Shrinking • Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing-iaundering returns
fabric to originai size)
• Care iabei directions not foliowed
Snags, rips, holes • items damaged before washing
• Misuse of chiorine bleach
• Sharp articles not removed from pockets
• Overloading
• Fasteners not fastened
Stiff, rough fabrics
(usually cottons) • Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
• Not enough detergent
• Line drying
Twisting, tangling • Overloading
• Improper loading (do not wrap iarge items around agitator)
Wrinkling • Overloading
• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
• Improper rinse temperature
• Cycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric type)
Yellow areas
(from body oils) • Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent
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