Hotpoint WLW5700R Use And Care Manual page 24

PROBLEM
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, WPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
washed but wi~ shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer's Care hstructions
exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry,
can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
Relaxation shrinkage
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is
is gradu~y removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that
have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation
shrinkage above.
Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented
by washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.
* Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbfing stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately,
Too many clothes in dryer. Dry ordy one washerload at a time. Do not combine loads,
with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash Permanent
Press items with regular laundry.
Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than
regular loads., .no more than medium Ioads to give cIothes room to move freely.
a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinHing. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
Incorrect water level. Use High Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level for
Small Load.
Cold Wash water temperature. See Operating Instructions. Use 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 high-carbonate-built detergent.
Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrirdding.
To remove wrinkles:
*
* If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
Some wrinMes may remain which cannot be removed.
Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sur~ dl such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt bucMes, zippers. Fasten hooks, tippers and buttons.
Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing knits
which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to
come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
caused when starch or sting (in some fabrics)
in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-