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PROBLEM
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SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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Thereis no solution once
this tjpe ufdamage has
occurred.
GRAYED
CLOTHES
J?OSWBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
Small, unnoticedholes, tears or ripped seams mayenlargeduring washing.
Manufacturingdefectsunnotictii at purchase may appear after washing.Check
garments carefully beforeloadingwasher. Mend all rips and tears.
@ Fray:ngof collars and cuffsand other wear on PermanentPress items. This is due
to the weakeningof the fibersby the Permanent Press process, It is not caused by the
washer. Youcan slow this deteriorationby washingsmall PerrrumentPress loadswith
a Large WaterLevel. Do not wash heavy items such as towelswith Permanent Press.
When possible, removecollar stays.
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Roughness
orburrs o n
agitatordue to damage incurred by heavy bek buckles, etc.
Examineagitator for roughnessor burrs and smooth by filing if necessary,
@ May be using wrong cyclefor delicate fabrics, Use Delicate Cycle. Refer to
Garment Manufacturer'sCare Instructions.
~ Garments weakened by aging, or by sun or atmosphere. This is an inevitable
process and is not caused by the washer. Youmay slowdown process by use of
Delicate Cycle.
~ Toolittle water in washer or too large a load. Load washer only with the number of
items that will move freely during agitation and select correct water level for load.
~ Insufficient detergent. Youmay need to increase the amount of detergent used, if
the load is larger than normal, if soil is heavier than average(especially oily soil), if
water level is high, or if water hardness is aboveaverage.
~ Water is not hot
enough
for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver
hot water at the washer 140~150°F. (60Q66*C.).Do not do washingwhen other hot
water needs—suchas dishwashingor family baths—areheavy.
@ Use of inferior or poor detergent or use of soap in hard water.
(a) Follow these steps:
~ Use water conditioner
~Use bleach where possible.
(such as Calgon brand).
~Use p-e-soak aids.
~ Use hottest water possible.
~Install water softener.
~Pre-treat stains.
[b) Change detergent. Use phosphate detergent, if possible.
@ Overloaded washer. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
@ Improper soaking, with insufficient detergent. Usualiy a 30 minute soak is
sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you.
may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
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