Manual

Tinted, dyed or
noncolorfast
itoms
Towels
Washable knits
Dry accordingto fabric, weightand care label instructions.Wipe the dryer
drumcarefullyto remove any dye or lintthat can be transferredto other
loads. See "Cleaningthe washer/dryer interior"on page 17.
Select cycleaccordingtofabric type. Some towels,particularlythose
made of a blend of syntheticfibers and naturalfibers (polyester and
cottonblends), may shed more lintthan othertowelscausing your dryer's
lintscreento get full faster. Be sure to remove lintfrom the dryer lint
screen before and after dryingnew towels.
Do notoverdry knits.Overdrying cancause shrinkingand staticcling.
1. Select cycle accordingto fabric and construction.
2. Turn syntheticsand blendsinsideout when dryingto avoid pilling.
3. Remove cotton and rayon knitswhile stillslightlydamp. Stretch into
shape and lay flat tofinish drying.
Solving laundering problems
Most laundering problems are easilysolved if you understandthe cause. Check the following
listfor problemsyou may have and possiblecauses. If you need additionalhelp, check the
=Assistance or Service"sectionof this book.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Brown, yellow • Chlorine staining
stains • Iron inwater heater or pipes
• Ironand manganese in water
Dyetransfer • Impropersorting
• Load not immediatelyremoved from washer afterend ofcycle
Gray whites, • Impropersorting
dingy colors • Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent
• Usingsoap invery hardwater (use detergent ifyou have hard water)
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
• Undilutedfabric softeneror fabric softener poured directlyon load
• Fabricsoftener inwash water
• Not enoughdetergent
• Improper use ofdryer fabric softener
• Dryingsoiled items
• Improper sorting
• Paper or tissue in pockets
• Pilling being mistaken for lint
• Overloading
• Not enough detergent
• Clogged lintfilter
• Clogged dryer lintscreen
• Static electricityis attractinglint
Loadtoo wet • Cold rinses
after spin • Lidis opened beforespinningiscompleted
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