If Something Goes Wrong
Problem | Possible Causes | What to Do |
Snags, Holes, Tears, Rips, or Excessive Wear
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers, and sharp objects left in pockets
•Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.
•Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets and sharp buttons.
•Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach | • Check bleach package instructions for |
| proper amount. |
| • Never add undiluted bleach to wash or |
| allow clothes to come in contact with |
| undiluted bleach. |
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Small tears or holes | • Repair tears and holes before washing. |
present before wash |
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Chemicals like hair bleach, hair dye, permanent wave solution and toilet bowl cleaners
•Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before washing.
Permanent press items naturally fray (especially collars and cuffs)
•While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the fraying process by washing small permanent press loads with a higher load/water level setting.
•Avoid washing heavy items (like towels) with permanent press items.
Shrinkage |
| • Hot water is more likely to cause shrinkage | |
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| Some fabrics will naturally | |
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| shrink in the wash | than cold water. |
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| • Follow directions on fabric care label. |
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