Hotpoint mW2500R, Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM
(continued)
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PROBLEM
IN
PERMANENT
“NO-IRON”
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Relaxation shrinkage can occur
in knit fabrics have been improperly
stretched and elongated by manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage
is when sizing (in some
fabrics) is removed by laundering. This may be noticed in older
garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat
for relaxation shrinkage above.
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Shrinkage caused by overheating
in certain knit fabrics that have
been heat-shaped. washing, drying or temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected,
but it
be prevented by washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low
or Delicate heat.
Leaving clothes in dryer after Remove hang clothes immediately.
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Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only washer load at a time. Do not combine
loads.
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loads. Avoid laundering heavy Press items, as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts blouses. Do not
wash Permanent Press
with regular laundry.
Too many clothes in washer. Permanent loads should always be smaller
than regular more than medium loads give clothes room to move
freely.
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Incorrect wash dry cycles. Use Permanent Wash cycle provides
a rinse minimize use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
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Incorrect water level. Use Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level
for Small Load.
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Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
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Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents, If you must use
a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the of high-carbonate-built detergent.
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Failure to fabric softener. Proper use minimize
To remove
. on Press setting.
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and dry Permanent Press setting.
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If unsuccessful, on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
Send to dry cleaners for
Some wrinkles may remain which
be removed.
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Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. to make sure such
objects are removed. check wash tub.
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Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove buttons and This is especially important
in washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out,
Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. only correct amount of bleach. See Other –
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach tub or allow
clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up
with clothes.
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