Hotpoint WW3500R, Use And Care Manual

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THE PROBLEM
PROBLEM
IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Relaxation shrinkage can
occur in fabrics that have improperly
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing some fabrics)
is removed by laundering. This may also be noticed garments that
have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
shrinkage above.
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Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been
heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures
used to shape set, shrinkage may
This cannot be corrected, can be
prevented by washing in cool or warm water drying Delicate
heat.
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Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and clothes immediately.
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Too many clothes in dryer. Dry one washer load at a time. combine loads.
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Improper Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,
with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash Permanent
Press items with regular laundry,
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Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than
regular more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
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Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides
a rinse to minimize use Permanent Press Dry
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Incorrect water level. Use High Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level
for Small
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Repeated washing too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of
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Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use
a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
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Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
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on Permanent setting.
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and dry on Permanent setting.
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If unsuccessful, on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
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Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
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Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
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Pins on garments or objects left in pockets. Check make sure such objects
are removed. Also check wash
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Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.
Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing
which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
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Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by’
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. 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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Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will
move freely. Select correct water level.
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