T~
PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS,
R@S
OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
(continued)
HEAVLY
SOLED
AREAS
such
~S
collars and
CUffS
WASHER
WON’T
OPERA~
WATER
~MPERAT~E
IS
WCUR=T
WATER
WON’T
DR~
WA~R
LEAKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
*
Ckemicds
such as
hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and
toilet
bowl cleaners
may
cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that
csrrte
in
contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not
contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
Q
As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This
is
norm~
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
medium
water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press.
Remove
collar
stays, when possible.
●
May
be
caused
by the use of Regular cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent
Press
cycle.
Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
●
Garments
weakaned
by age, sun or atmosphere.
This
is
inevitable and is not caused
by washer.
●
Overloading or
underloading
washer for selected water level. Load washer only with
number of items that will move freely. Select correct water level.
Pretreat with liquid detergent. See Other Laundry Products section.
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●
M&e
sure
cord is
plugged
into outlet.
●
Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
●
Make sure controls
are
set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
*
Make
sure
lid is
closed. Washer will
fili
but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
●
Check house
fises
or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
oudet,
remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
*
Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.
●
Make
sure
hot and cold faucets are turned on and
regulated
correctiy.
●
Make sure
hoses
are connected to correct faucets...
hot
tO
hot,
cold
tO
cold.
*
Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet
o
+
5{
hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.
*
Check
house
water heater to make sure it is delivering water at
120°F.-1500F.
(45°C.-650C.).
~
Make
sure
drain hose is not kinked.
*
Top
of
drain
outiet
should
be
less
than 8 ft. (2,4 m) above floor.
c
Make
sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
Q
Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
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