Hotpoint DLB1250R Use And Care Manual page 12

PROBLEM
PERMANENT P~SS
AND "NO-IRON" I~MS
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
Progressive or
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
Relaxation Shrinkage above.
caused by overheating
been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This Gannet be corrwted,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.
hang them immediately.
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not
combine loads.
articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. do not
wash or dry Permanent Press with regular lau~dry.
* Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.
Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads . . .
no more than medium loads.
* Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press wash Gycle
which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling.
or half full for small load.
Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
plenty of detergent.
Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must
use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent.
Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will
minimize wrinkling.
fabrics that have been improperly
is caused when starch or sizing (in some
that have