Whirlpool AX6245V - Manual (Page 8)

Common washing problems
Problem Check if What to do
Dye transfer Load is properly sorted. Separate colorfast from non-colorfast items. Avoid light-colored items
from contacting non-colorfast items.
Load has been left in washer for
extended time.
Unload washer immediately.
Gray
whites,
dingy
colors
Load is properly sorted.
Enough detergent is used.
Water is hot enough.
Separate white, colored and non-colorfast items.
Increase amount of detergent.
Hot water should be at least 130°F (54°C).
Water is too hard for soap or
detergent used.
Use liquid detergent in increased amounts for water hardness and
amount of soil. Use a non-precipitating water conditioner in the
wash and deep rinse. Install a mechanical water softener.
Greasy
spots
Undiluted fabric softener touches
fabric.
Dilute fabric softeners with 1/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 ml) warm water.
Fabric softener added to wash
water.
Add fabric softener only in deep rinse.
Enough detergent is used. Use enough detergent to hold soil so it drains away with wash water.
Treat spots with heavy-duty liquid detergent.
Wash in warm or hot water with extra detergent.
Wash more than once; Do Not dry between washings.
Remove deposits by running a complete cycle using hot water, 2
cups (500 ml) of detergent and 1 cup (250 ml) of chlorine bleach.
Lint Lint filter is clogged. Clean lint filter after each use.
Load is properly sorted. Separate lint givers (towels) from lint takers (synthetics, permanent
press, corduroys). Separate synthetic items from cotton items.
Load is too big for capacity or
water level.
Drop items in loosely: Do Not pack clothes tightly into basket.
Paper or tissue is in pocket. Check pockets before washing.
Enough detergent is used. Use more detergent.
Pilling is being mistaken for lint. Laundering raises a surface fuzz called pilling. Synthetics are more
likely to pill than other fabrics.
Load too
wet
after spin
Spin is too slow.
Rinse is cold.
Use high spin cycles for heavy cottons.
Cold rinses leave loads colder/wetter, but save money, energy and
cause fewer wrinkles.
Lid is open. Close lid firmly.
Overall
yellow:
brown or
yellow
stains
Chlorine bleach is used.
Washer basket is rusted from
excessive soaking.
Chlorine bleach can permanently yellow some fabrics. Read fabric
washing label and chlorine bleach package label carefully.
Do Not soak for more than 2 hours; Do Not soak with chlorine bleach;
Do Not soak with acids; Do Not store soiled laundry in washer; Do
Not leave damp load in washer; Do Not store diapers or
urine-soaked items in washer.
Iron is in water heater or pipes. Run hot water a few minutes before washing to clear lines. Drain
water heater occasionally.
Iron or manganese is in water Do Not use chlorine bleach in water containing iron. Use
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non-precipitating water conditioner in wash and rinse water.
Install an iron filter.