The Problem
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen
(such
CLOTHES
as
2 brand), Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care
Restore
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color remover (such as
or
brands), follow package directions,
*
or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
Use extra detergent plus anon-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filterer chemical feeder
in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
water
minutes to
iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
4. To remove
spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
juice through stain. To remove overall
use a commercially available
rust scale remover, following
instructions, If porcelain damage can occur,
do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
BLUE OR
of fabric
Never pour fabric
directly on clothes;
COLOR STAINS
always
before adding to rinse water. Dilute softener before filling your Fabric
Dispenser. (Seepage 8.)
do not lift lid during spin. This may cause
improper dispensing,
in stains. remove
dampen stained area and rub
with
liquid detergent.
using
bleach if safe for fabric.
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Some fabrics will
whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may
GENERAL
washed but
shrink in a dryer, Follow Garment
Care Instructions
If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
in
fabrics
have been improperly stretched
KNITS
and
by the manufacturer, When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each wash and dry cycle.
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or delayed
is caused when
or sizing (in some fabrics) is
removed by laundering, Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previous
as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
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knit fabrics that have been
shaped.
washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be
but it can be prevented by
washing in cool or warm water; drying on Low or Delicate heat,
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