Problem Possible Cause Solution
Tearing Overloading. Improper Loadsshould move freely during
useof washer, wash. Wash smaller loads or
increasewater level,
Improperuse of chlorine Donot pourchlorine bleach directly
bleach,Undiluted bleach onload. Wipe up bleach spills.
will damage fabrics.
Sharp items not removed Cleanout pockets beforewashing.
from pockets; fasteners Zip zippers before washing,
notfastened.
Itemsdamaged before Mendrips andbroken threads in
washing, seams before washing.
Stainson Improperuseof fabric Dilute fabric softener and addto
Load softener in washer or dryer, deeprinse only.
Ironin water (rust). Installan iron filter.
Underuse ofdetergent causing Useenough detergent to remove
soiI to be redeposited, soiland hold it in suspension.
Dyetransfer dueto not Sort dark clothing from whites
sorting loads properly, and lights.
Dyetransfer dueto not Unload the washer as soon as
unloadingwasher promptly, itstops.
Load is Not removingload promptly. Unloadthe washeras soon as it
Wrinkled stops.
Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinsesand cycleswith slow
beingwashed, spin speeds toreduce wrinkling.
Overloading. Loadsshould move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Hosesreversed, Reversehoses (see "Installation
Instructions"),
Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during
Tangled/ wash. Wash smaller loads.
Twisted Clotheswrapped around Donot wrap itemsaround agitator
agitator, when loading washer.
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