Wash/Rinse temperature not what I selectedLoad is wrinkled
 Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed? See the  Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as
Installation Instructions for more information. As your soon as it stops.
frequency of loads washed increases, the water temperature
 Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
may decrease for hot and warm temperatures. This is normal.Use the cycle for Casual or Permanent Press clothes or
 Did you select a Warm/Warm temperature setting? On another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce
models without ACCUWASH automatic temperature control wrinkling.
that do have a Warm/Warm temperature selection, the warm  Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
wash will be followed by an energy saving cold rinse followed
balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
by warm spray rinses. This saves energy while providing an during washing.
effective rinse performance.
To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some
synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space.
Washer Results
 Was the wash water warm enough to relax wrinkles, or are
you using warm rinses? If safe for the load, use warm or hot
Load too wetwash water. Use cold rinse water.
 Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check that the
 Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available).hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right taps. See
the Installation Instructions.
 Did you use a cold rinse? Cold rinses leave loads wetter than
warm rinses. This is normal.
Load is tangled or twisted
Residue or lint on load Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
 Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from during washing.
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.
 Did you wrap items around the agitator? Drop items loosely
 Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be into the washer. Do not wrap items around the agitator.
balanced and not overloaded. Clothes should move freely.
Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. Wash smaller
loads.Gray whites, dingy colors
 Did you select the correct water level? The water level  Did you properly sort the load? Transfer of dye can occur
should be correct for the load size. Clothes should move freely when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes
in the water.from whites and lights.
 Did you use enough detergent? Follow manufacturer?s  Was the wash temperature too low? Use hot or warm
directions. Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water.washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system
 Did you line dry your clothing? If so, you can expect some is adequate to provide a hot water wash.
lint on the clothing. Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard
water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or
 Check the following:
hard water.
Was paper or tissue left in the pockets?
 Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? Check that the
Is your water colder than 15.6°C (60°F)? Wash water colder hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right taps. See
than 15.6°C (60oF) may not completely dissolve the detergent.the Installation Instructions.
Did you use the proper cycle time for the load? Reducing
wash time (duration) is another way to reduce lint.Garments damaged
 Check the following:
Stains on load
Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing?
 Did you follow the manufacturer?s directions when adding Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before
detergent and fabric softener? Measure detergent and washing.
fabric softener. Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold Were strings and sashes tied to avoid tangling?
it in suspension. Dilute fabric softener and add to the rinse
portion of a cycle only. Do not drip fabric softener on clothes.Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and broken
threads in seams before washing.
 Is there above average iron (rust) in water? You may need
to install an iron filter. Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be
 Did you properly sort the load? Sort dark clothes from balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely
during washing.
whites and lights.
 Did you add chlorine bleach properly? Do not pour chlorine
 Did you unload the washer promptly? To avoid transfer of
dye, unload the washer as soon as it stops.bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted
bleach will damage fabrics. Do not place load items on top of
the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer
(on some models).
 Did you follow the manufacturer?s care label instructions?
6 |
ACEC
