The Problem Solver
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SNAGS, HOLES,
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As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is
TEARS,
normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by
OR EXCESSIVE
washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Full
WEAR
Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove
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collar stays, when possible.
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Roughness or burrs on agitator “may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough
spots if necessary.
. May be caused by use of Cottons Fabric Care Programs for delicate articles. Use
Knits or
or Silks or Woolens Programs. Refer to Garment Manufacturers’
Care Labels.
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Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused
by washer. Slow process by washing on Fabric Care Program which has a Gentle Spin.
See page 4.
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large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will
move freely. Select correct water level.
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
Pretreat with liquid detergent. Use SUPERCYCLE. Seepage 5.
collars and cuffs
WASHER WON’T
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Make sure cord is
into
OPERATE
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Make sure both hot
cold faucets are turned on.
Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
Make
is closed. Washer will
but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
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circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
have separate outlet.
WATER
temperature selector controls are
IS
Make
cold faucets are
on
and
o
connected to correct
faucets.. hot to hot, cold to
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Water valve
may be stopped up. Remove
hoses from
water valve.
the screens and reinstall hoses.
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Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140° to
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