The Problem Solver - Hotpoint WLW3500B Manual

The Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WP.INKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND "NO -IRON"
ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
• Relaxation shrinkage cau occur in kuit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the malmfacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
into shape after each wash aim dry cycle•
• Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fiabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. May 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 in certain knit thbrics that have been heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This calmot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cool or warm water; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
• Leaving clothes in dryer after rambling stops• Remove and hang clothes immediately.
• Too malay clothes in dryer. Dl T only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads•
• Improper loads• Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permauent Press items such as shirts or blouses• Do not wash
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
• Too malay clothes in washer• Permauent Press loads should always be smaller than
regular loads.., no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
• Incorrect wash and
dlff
cycles• Use Permalaent Press Wash cycle which provides a
cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dl T cycle•
• Incorrect water level• Use Full Water Level for Medium Load, 3/4 Full Level for
Small Load•
• Repeated washing in too hot water• Wash in cold or warm water with plenty
of detergent.
• Accunmtation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you nmst use a
non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent•
* Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
1. Retumble on "Permanent Press" setting•
2. Rerinse and dry on "Permanent Press" setting•
3. If unsuccessflfl, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes aim
haug
immediately,
4. Iron careflflly.
5. Send to dry cleaners fortressing.
6. Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removal.
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