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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Tearing Overloading. Improper Loads should move freely during
use of washer, wash. Wash smaller loads.
Improper use of chlorine Do not pour chlorine bleach directly
bleach. Undiluted bleach on load. Wipe up bleach spills.
will damage fabrics.
Sharp items not removed Clean out pockets before washing.
from pockets; fasteners Zip zippers before washing.
not fastened.
Items damaged before Mend rips and broken threads in
washing, seams before washing.
Stains on Improper use of fabric Dilute fabric softener and add to
Load softener in washer or dryer, deep rinse only.
Iron in water (rust). Install an iron filter.
Under use of detergent causing Use enough detergent to remove
soil to be redeposited, soil and hold it in suspension.
Dye transfer due to not Sort dark clothing from whites
sorting loads properly, and lights.
Dye transfer due to not Unload the washer as soon as
unloading washer promptly, it stops.
Load is Not removing load promptly. Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Wrinkled
Wrong cycle for fabrics Use cold rinses and cycles with slow
being washed, spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
Overloading. Loads should move freely during
wash. Wash smaller loads.
Wash water not warm enough Use Automatic Temperature Control
to relax wrinkles. Using warm (ATC). If safe for fabric, use warm or
rinses, hot wash water. Use cold rinse water,
Hoses reversed. Reverse hoses (see "INSTALLATION;'
Sections D & E).
Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during
Tangled/ wash. Wash smaller loads.
Twisted
Clothes wrapped around Do not wrap items around agitator
agitator, when loading washer.
Clogged Not diluting softener. Dilute fabric softener in dispenser.
Dispensers/
Bleach Use of color-safe bleach in Add color-safe bleach directly to the
Leaking/ chlorine bleach dispenser, basket. Do not use chlorine bleach
Bleach on dispenser.
Wrong Loads
h'nproper use of chlorine bleach. Always measure bleach before adding
to the dispenser. Carefully pour into
the dispenser. Wipe up bleach spills.
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