Whirlpool 2LSR5233BW0 Use And Care Manual - Page 17

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Troubleshooting

Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for laundry problems you may have and their possible causes. Also, refer to the next page
for information about the washer and how to fix some simple problems without calling for
service. If you still need help, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 19.
Common laundry problems
PROBLEM
Brown, yellow
stains
Dye transfer
Gray whites,
dingy colors
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
Load too wet
after spin
Shrinking
Snags, rips and
holes
Stiff, rough
fabrics
Wrinkling
Yellow areas
(from body oils)
CAUSE
Chlorine staining
Iron in water heater or pipes
Iron and manganese in water
Improper sorting
Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
Improper sorting
Water temperature too low
Not enough detergent
Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
Fabric softener poured directly on clothes
Not enough detergent
Improper sorting
Paper or tissue in pockets
Pilling being mistaken for lint
Overloading
Not enough detergent
Cold rinses
Cycle stopped before spinning is complete
Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing –
laundering returns fabric to original size)
Care label directions not followed
Items damaged before washing
Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes)
Sharp items not removed from pockets
Overloading
Fasteners not fastened
Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
Not enough detergent
Line drying
Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)
Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle
Warm rinse water
Fabric cycle selection incorrect
Water temperature too low
Not enough detergent
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