Problem Check if What to do
Shrinking Fabric is poor quality. Check fabric quality before purchasing.
Fabric-care label directions were Follow fabric care label directions.
followed.
Snags, rips, Chlorine bleach is properly used. Follow chlorine bleach directions.
holes
Sharp articles are removed; Remove sharp objects; fasten hooks and eyes, zippers and snaps; turn
fasteners are fastened. synthetic fabrics inside out before washing.
Rips, broken threads and tears not Mend fabric before washing.
mended before washing.
Stiff, harsh Spin is too slow or too short. Use cycle setting with longer spin, higher speed. Load carefully so an
fabrics off-balance load doesn?t occur.
(usually
cottons) Water is too hard for soap or Use proper amount of detergent for water hardness.
detergent used.
Cottons are line-dried. Dry cottons in dryer.
Twisting or Load too big for washer capacity Use proper load and water level.
tangling or water level.
Items are improperly loaded. Do Not wrap items around the agitator. Do Not slip straps over
agitator.
Wrinkling Load is too big for washer Drop items in loosely; Do Not pack clothes tightly into basket.
capacity or water level. Wash smaller loads of synthetic and permanent press items.
Setting is for warm rinse or high Use Permanent Press cycle.
speed spin. Use cold rinses and low speed spins on permanent press items.
Setting allows for cool-down time. Use Permanent Press cycle. This cycle includes a cool-down of the
wash water before the spin.
Load has been left in washer or Unload washer or laundry basket immediately.
laundry basket for extended
time.
NOTE: Since permanent press finishes may vary,
items labeled ?Permanent Press? may require touch up ironing.
Yellow Body oils may have stained fabric Make sure water is hot (at least 130°F/54?C).
areas - usually found on the middle Increase the amount of detergent.
of pillowcases and sheets;
underarms of cotton clothing.
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