PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
IN
To remove wrinkles:
PERMANENT PRESS
1.
on “Permanent Press” setting.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
2.
and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
(continued)
3. If unsuccessful,
on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
4. Iron carefully.
5. Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
6. Some
may remain which cannot be removed.
SNAGS, HOLES,
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Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such objects
TEARS,
OR
are removed. Also check wash tub.
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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Snaps, hooks,
buttons, belt
zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove
buttons and belt
This is especially important in
washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
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Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration maybe caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. Seepage 15.
Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to come into contact with
undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
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Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and
toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse
towels and other articles that
came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate
clothing articles with
chemicals.
. Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before
washing and mend
rips and tears.
. As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs, This is
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 Full
Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove
collar stays, when possible.
●
Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file
spots if necessary. ,
Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused
by washer. Slow process by washing on Permanent Press or
Cycle.
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Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will
move freely. Select correct water level.
HEAVILY SOILED
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
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