Hotpoint WLW3700B Use And Care Manual page 23

PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND "NO-IRON"
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSWE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
,Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
,Too malayclothes in dryer.Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combineloads.
, Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirtsor blouses. Do not wash
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
.Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than
regular loads.., no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
, Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a
coNdown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
* Incorrect water level. Use Full Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level for
Small Load.
. Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold 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 high-carbonate-built detergent.
.Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize writing,
To remove w_es:
1. Retumble on "Permanent Press" setting.
2. Rerin_ and dry on "Permanent Press" setting.
3. If tmsuccessNl, retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately.
4. Iron carefully.
5. Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
6. Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
,Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Cheekto make sure all such objects
are removed. Also check washtub.
* Snaps, hooks, sharp Wrens, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove sharp
buttons and belt bucks, This is es_i_y important in
washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
, Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration maybe caused by
improper use of chlo_e bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach, using Bleach
Dispenser. 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.
. Chemicals 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
came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate
clothing articles with these chemicals.
. Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments betbre
washing and mend all rips and tears.
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