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Problem: Improperly cleaned clothes or white residue on clothes.

Solution: This is usually caused by using an inexpensive detergent in hard water. These products contain only sodium carbonate and will affect laundering results no matter what brand or model washer is used.

• Use detergent containing both aluminosilicates and sodium carbonate. This combination does a better job of softening the water. The ingredients are listed on the label.
• Install a water softener to eliminate hardness minerals from the water supply.
• Use the hottest water possible for the fabric.