The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SNAGS,HOLES,
● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is
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normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by
OR EXCESSIVE
washer.Youcan slowthisprocessbywashingsmallPermanentPressloadswitha
WEAR
Large
Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. ~
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Remove collar stays, when possible.
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● Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough I
spots if necessary.
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May be caused by use of Normal Wash/Spin speed for delicate articles. Use Gentle
Wash/Spin speed. 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 Gentle Wash/Spin speed.
● Too 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 Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse. See page 5.
collars and cuffs
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WASHER WON’T
● Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
OPERATE
● 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 fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
● Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
WATER
● Make sure temperature selector controls are
TEMPERATURE
properly set.
IS INCORRE~
● Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on
and regulated correctly.
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. Make sure hoses are connected to correct
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faucets. . hot to hot, cold to cold.
* Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from
water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.
* Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140° to 150°F.
