PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
SNAGS,
TEARS,
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be
washed but
shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care
exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry,
Relaxation shrinkage
can occur in knit fabrics that have
improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
shape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage
caused when starch or
some fabrics)
is
removed by laundering. This may also be noticed
garments that
have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat for relaxation
shrinkage above.
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Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs
in certain knit fabrics that have
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed
temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur.
cannot be corrected, but can be prevented
by washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.
* Leaving clothes in dryer after
stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately,
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Too many clothes in dryer.
one
at a time.
combine loads,
Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items,
as work clothes,
with lighter Permanent Press items
as shirts or blouses.
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 loads.,
more than medium
to give
room move freely.
Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash program which provides
a
rinse to minimize
Also
Permanent Press Dry cycle.
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Incorrect water level. Use High Water Level for Medium Load, Medium
for
Small Load.
Repeated washing in too hot water. Select Fabric
program with Warm
and
Cold Wash water temperature. See Operating Instructions. Use plenty of detergent.
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Accumulation of lime scale
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
softener. Proper use will minimize
To
wrinkles:
*
Permanent Press setting.
●
and dry on Permanent Press setting.
* 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
may remain which cannot be removed.
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Pins on garments or sharp objects
in pockets.
to make
such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
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Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt
zippers. Fasten hooks, tippers and buttons.
Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important washing knits
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.
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow
to
come
contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
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