Whirlpool 3MAS4132FW1 Use And Care Manual - Page 14
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TROUBLESHOOTING
C
OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS
Problem...
Residue or lint
on load
Tearing
Stains on load
Load is wrinkled
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Cause...
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Improper sorting.
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Overloading.
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Paper or tissue in pockets.
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Not enough detergent.
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Detergent not dissolving.
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Wash water colder than 21°C (70°F).
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Overloading. Improper use of washer.
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Improper use of chlorine bleach.
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Sharp items not removed from pock-
ets; fasteners not fastened.
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Items damaged before washing.
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Improper use of fabric softener.
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Iron (rust) in water.
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Under use of detergent causing soil
to be redeposited.
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Dye transfer due to not sorting loads
properly.
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Dye transfer due to not unloading
washer promptly.
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Not removing load promptly.
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Wrong cycle for fabrics being
washed.
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Overloading.
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Wash water not warm enough to relax
wrinkles. Using warm rinses.
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Hoses reversed.
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Solution...
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Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also
sort by colour.
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Lint can be trapped in load if over-
loaded. Wash smaller loads.
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Clean out pockets before washing.
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Use enough detergent to hold lint
in water.
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Use wash water warmer than
21°C (70°F).
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Use wash water warmer than
21°C (70°F).
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Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
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Do not pour chlorine bleach directly
on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics.
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Clean out pockets before washing.
Zip zippers before washing.
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Mend rips and broken threads in
seams before washing.
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Dilute fabric softener and add to
rinse portion of cycle only. Do not
drip fabric softener on clothes.
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Install an iron filter.
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Use enough detergent to remove soil
and hold it in suspension.
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Sort dark clothing from whites and
lights.
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Unload the washer as soon as it
stops.
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Unload the washer as soon as it
stops.
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Use the Permanent Press cycle or
another cycle with low spin speeds to
reduce wrinkling.
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Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
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If safe for fabric, use warm or hot
wash water. Use cold rinse water.
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Reverse hoses.