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The Problem solver (continued)
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● Relaxation shrhkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
- ~~ shape a& each wash and &y”qcle
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● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
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is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage
above.
● Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cool or warm water; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
WRINKLING IN
● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “N~~ON’$
● Tbomany clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
ITEMS
● Improper loads. Avoidlaundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
● Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe smaller than
regular loads. . .no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
● Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a
cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
● Incorrect water level. U-seLarge Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level for
Small Load.
● Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-
phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-buil~ detergent.
● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
WRINKLING IN To remove wrinkles:
PERMANENT PRESS
GRetumble on “Permanent Press” setting.
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
● Rerinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
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● If unsuccessful. retumble on high heat for 10to Q minutes and hang immediately.
● Iron carefull~’.
● Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
● Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
SNAGS, HOLES,
* Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such objects
TEARS, RIPS OR
are removed. Also check wash tub.
EXCESSIVE WEAR
● Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles. zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in
washing knits which snag easiljr. Turn knits inside out.
● Holes with random square shapes v7ith yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See page 15.
Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to come into contact with
undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.