The Problem Solver (continued)

PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SNAGS, HOLES,

As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffk This is

TEARS, IUPS OR

normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by

EXCESSIVE WEAR

washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a

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Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press.

 

Remove collar stays, when possible.

 

QRoughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough

 

spots if necessary.

 

o Maybe caused by use of Normal/Normal Wash/Spin speed for delicate articles. Use

 

Gentle/Gentle Wash/Spin speed. Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels.

 

* Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused

 

by washer. Slow process by washing on Gentle/Gentle Wmh/Spin speed.

 

Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will

 

move ikeely. Seiect correct water level.

HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as colkirs and cuffs

WASHER WON’T OPERATE

Pretreat with liquid detergent. Use “Extra Cleaning” cycles, seepage 5.

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Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.

Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

c Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position.

Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.

Check house fbses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.

WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT

Make sure temperature selector controls are properly set.

Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and regulated correctly.

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets.. hot to hot, cold to cold.

Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

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Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140° to 150°F.

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