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PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
(continued)
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
WASHER WON’T
OPERATE
WATER
TEMPERATURE
IS INCORRECT
WATER WON’T
WATER LEAKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Chemicals as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and
toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric Rinse all towels and other articles that
came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not
contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
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As permanent
press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This
is normal due to weakening of fibers by the permanent press process. It is not
caused
by washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with
a medium water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press.
Remove collar stays, when possible,
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May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent
Press cycle. Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
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Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused
by washer.
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Overloading or washer for selected water level. Load washer only with
number of items that will move freely. Select correct water level.
Pretreat with liquid detergent. See Other Laundry Products section.
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Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
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Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
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Make sure controls are set and Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
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Make sure lid is closed. Washer will but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
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Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
outlet. remove it. Washer should have outlet.
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Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.
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Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and
regulated correctly.
Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets...
hot to hot, cold to cold.
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Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet
o
hoses from water valve, Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.
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Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at
Make sure drain hose is not kinked.
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of drain outlet should less than 8 ft. above floor.
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Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
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Make sure end of drain hose is inserted in and secured to drain
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