Hotpoint VWSR4100 - Manual (Page 18)

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Pilling Result of normal wear on • While this is not caused by
poly-cotton blends and the washer, you can slow
fuzzy fabrics the pilling process by
washing garments inside
out.
Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent
clothes (especially with larger
loads).
Hard water • Use a water conditioner
like Calgon brand or install
a water softener.
Water is not hot enough • Make sure water heater is
delivering water at
120°F.–140°F.
(48°C.–60°C.).
Washer is overloaded • Select load size to match
clothes load.
Detergent is not • Add detergent as wash
dissolving basket fills with water
before you load clothes.
Dye transfer • Sort clothes by color. If
fabric label states wash
separately, unstable dyes
may be indicated.
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