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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
SNAGS, HOLES,
s As PermanentPress garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is
TEARS, IUPS ~ ~ ‘
~normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by
OR EXCESSIVE ‘ ~
‘washer. Youcan slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a .,
WEAR
Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press.
(continued)
Remove collar stays, when possible.
● Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough
spots if necessary.
● Maybe caused by use of Regular Cycle (Normal Speed) for delicate articles. Use
Perrn. Press&Knits Cycle (Gentle 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 Perrn. Press & Knits Cycle (Gentle Speed).
● TN large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will
move freely. Select correct water level.
HEAVILYSOILED
AREAS such as
● Pretreat with liquid detergent.
collars and cuffs
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WASHER WON’T
● Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
OPERATE
● Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
● 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 fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
WATER
● Make sure temperature selector controis are
TEMPERATURE properly set.
IS INCORRECI’
. M~e sure hot and cold fauce~ me turn~ on
and regulated correctly.
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● Make sure hoses are connected to correct
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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.
● Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140°to lSO°F.
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