Problem Possible Cause Solution
Tearing Overloading. Improper Loadsshould movefreely during
use ofwasher, wash. Wash smaller loads.
Improper useof chlorine Donot pour chlorine bleach directly
bleach. Undiluted bleach on load.Wipe up bleach spills.
will damage fabrics,
Sharp items not removed Clean out pocketsbefore washing.
from pockets; fasteners Zip zippers before washing.
not fastened.
Itemsdamaged before Mend rips andbroken threads in
washing, seams before washing.
Stains on Improper use of fabric Dilutefabric softener and addto
Load softener inwasher or dryer, deep rinse only.
Ironin water (rust). Installan ironfilter.
Underuse of detergent causing Use enough detergent to remove
soil tobe redeposited, soil and hold it insuspension.
Dyetransfer due to not Sort dark clothingfrom whites
sorting loads properly, andlights.
Dyetransfer dueto not Unloadthe washer assoon as
unloading washer promptly, it stops.
Load is Notremoving load promptly. Unloadthe washer as soon asit stops.
Wrinkled Wrong cycle forfabrics Usecold rinses and cycles with slow
being washed, spinspeeds to reduce wrinkling.
Overloading. Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Washwater not warmenoughto If safe for fabric,usewarm orhot wash
relaxwrinkles. Usingwarm rinses, water. Use cold rinse water.
Hosesreversed. Reversehoses
(see"INSTALLATION','Sections E & F).
Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during
Tangled/ wash. Wash smaller loads.
Twisted Clothes wrapped around Donot wrap items around agitator
agitator, when loading the washer.
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