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PROBLRM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WR~KLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND "NO-IRON"
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*Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer.When this occurs, garment may be pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
e Progressiveor delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fi~brics) i s
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 fabrics that have been heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperaturesused to
shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be comected,but it can be prevented by
washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.
*Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
* Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
e Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
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clothes, with lighter Pe~manentPress items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
QToo 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.
e Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a
cool
down rinse to min~m~ze wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
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e Incorrect water level. Use Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level for
Small Load.
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* Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of
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detergent.
e 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.
o Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
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~Retumble on "Permanent Press" setting.
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~Rerinse and dry on "Permanent Press" setting.
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unsuccessful, returnble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
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for pressing.
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~Some wrinkles may rcrriain which cannot be removed,
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* Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such objects
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are removed. Also check wash tub.
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* Snaps. hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.
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Remove sharp buttons and bell buckles. This is especially important in washing knits
which sn;ig easily. Turn knits inside out.
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o ~{)]es with random square shapes with yellow discoloration
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be caused by
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in~properuse of chlorine bleach.
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cor~ect amount of bleach. See page 17. Nevez.m
add undi~~~tcd b ~eachto wash
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or a]]ow clothes to con2e into contact with ~lndi]uted~~~
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[Iipe
u]3 blcLich
spills
with clothes.
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