Common Laundry Problems cont’d | Eurotech Appliances EWF150, EWF172

COMMON LAUNDRY PROBLEMS (cont’d)

Problem	Possible Cause
Excessive	Machine too full	Permanent press items should be washed in half-loads to prevent
wrinkling		wrinkling. If possible, use a slower spin speed.
	Water too hot	Use lower wash temperature settings.

Rips, snags,	Sharp objects in pockets	Empty all pockets and turn inside out before laundering.
excess wear	Hooks, snaps, zippers,	Fasten all hooks, snaps, and zippers before laundering to avoid snags.
	Hooks, snaps, zippers,
	buckles	Remove sharp buckles. Turn knits inside out.
	Harsh chemicals	Before washing, rinse harsh chemicals (such as battery acid, hair care
		chemicals, cleaning solutions, etc.) from towels and other articles to
		avoid holes in fabrics. Do not allow these unrinsed items to contact
		other fabrics.
	Existing rips and tears	Mend all garments before laundering to prevent enlarging of rips.
	Permanent press items	These items may fray at edges from normal wear, not the washer.
		Wash only in half loads and don’t wash in the same load with heavy
		items, such as towels or jeans.

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