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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
3NAGS,HOLES,
s As Permanent Press garments age, they may show frayjng at collars and cuffk ~is is.
rEARs, RIPs ~ ~“ . ‘ no~al due’to ‘weakeningof fibers by the Penmment Press prom%s.It is iot caused @ ‘“
OREXCESSIVE 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 Normal Wash/Spin speed for delicate articles. Use 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 Wash/Spin speed.
● Too 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. Use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse. See page 5.
sollars and cuffs
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WASHERWON’T
● Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
C)PERATE
● Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
● Make sure controls are set and cycleselector 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 controls are
TEMPERATURE properly set.
IS INCORRECT
● Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned 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 150”F.