Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
Wash temperature not what I selectedbalanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
during washing.
Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed? See the
To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some
Installation Instructions for more information. As your synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space.
frequency of loads washed increases, the water temperature
may decrease for hot and warm temperature selections. This Was the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles, or are
is normal. you using warm rinses? If safe for the load, use warm or hot
wash water. Use cold rinse water.
Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check to be
Washer Resultssure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right
faucets. See the Installation Instructions.
Load too wet
Load is tangled or twisted
Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available).
Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
Did you use a cold rinse? Cold rinses leave loads wetter than balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
warm rinses. This is normal.during washing.
Did you wrap items around the agitator? Drop items loosely
Residue or lint on loadinto the washer. Do not wrap items around the agitator.
Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from Gray whites, dingy colors
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.
Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be Did you properly sort the load? Dye transfer can occur when
balanced and not overloaded. Clothes should move freely. mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from
Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. Wash smaller whites and lights.
loads.
Was the wash temperature too low? Use hot or warm
Did you select the correct water level? The water level washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system
should be correct for the load size. Clothes should move freely is adequate enough to provide a hot water wash.
in the water.
Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard
Did you use enough detergent? Follow manufacturer?s water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or
directions. Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water.hard water.
Did you line dry your clothing? If so, you can expect some Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check to be
lint on the clothing.sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right
faucets. See the Installation Instructions.
Check the following:
Was paper or tissue left in the pockets?Garments damaged
Is your water colder than 70°F (21°C)? Wash water colder than
70°F (21°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.Check the following:
Did you use the proper cycle time for the load? Reducing Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing?
wash time (duration) is another way to reduce lint.Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before
washing.
Stains on loadWere strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling?
Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and broken
Did you follow the manufacturer?s directions when adding threads in seams before washing.
detergent and fabric softener? Measure detergent and
fabric softener. Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
it in suspension. Dilute fabric softener and add to the rinse balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
portion of a cycle only. Do not drip fabric softener on clothes.during washing.
Is there above average iron (rust) in water? You may need Did you add chlorine bleach properly? Do not pour chlorine
to install an iron filter.bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted
bleach will damage fabrics.
Did you properly sort the load? Sort dark clothes from
whites and lights.Did you follow the manufacturer?s care label instructions?
Did you unload the washer promptly? To avoid dye transfer,
unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Load is wrinkled
Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as
soon as it stops.
Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Use the cycle for Casual or Permanent Press clothes or
another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce
wrinkling.
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