PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
.
SNAGS, HOLES,,
TEARS, IUPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Leavingclothesin dryer after tumblingstops. Removeand hang
clothesimmediately.
Too many clothesin dryer.Dry only one washerload at a time. Do
not combineloads.
Improper loads. AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanent Pressitems, such
as work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press itemssuch as shirtsor
blouses.Do not wash ~ermanent Presswith regularlaundry.
Too many clothesin washer.Permanent Press loadsshould alwaysbe
smallerthan regularloads
...no more than mediumloads to give
clothesroom to movefreely.
Incorrect wash and dry cycles.UsePermanent Press &Knits cycle
(GentleSpeed)whichprovidesa cooldownrinse to minimize
wrinkling.Also use Permanent PressDry cycle.
Incorrect water level.Use LargeWaterLevelfor MediumLoad,
MediumLevelfor SmallLoad.
Repeatedwashingin too hot water.Washin coolor warm waterwith
plenty of detergent.
Accumulationof limescaledue to use of carbonate detergents.If you
must use a non-phosphatedetergent,avoidthe use of high-carbonate-
built detergent.
Failure to use fabricsoftener.Proper usewillminimizewrinkling.
‘m remove wrinkles:
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6.
Retumbleon “Permanent Press” setting.
Rerinseand dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
If unsuccessful,retumbleon high heat for 10-12minutesand hang
immediately.
Iron carefully.
Send to Drycleanersfor pressing.
Somewrinklesmay remain whichcannot be removed.
Pins on garments or sharp objectsleft in pockets. Checkto make sure
all such objectsare removed.Also checkwash tub.
Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles,zippers.Fasten hooks,
zippersand buttons. Removesharp buttons and belt buckles.Thisis
especiallyimportant in washingknitswhichsnageasily.Turn knits
inside-out.
Holes with random squareshapeswith yellowdiscolorationmay be
caused by improper use of chlorinebleach.Use only correctamount
of bleach. Neveradd undilutedbleachto wash tub or allowclothesto
come into contact with undilutedbleach. Do not’wipeup bleachspills
with clothes.
Chemicalssuch as hair bleach,dye, permanent wavesolutions, battery
acidsand toiletbowl cleanersmay causefabric holes. Rinsealltowels
and other articlesthat camein contact with thesechemicalsbefore
putting them in wash. Do not contaminateclothingarticleswith these
chemicals.
Small, unnoticed tears may erdargeduring washingprocess. Check
garments before washingand mend allrips and tears.
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