Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Wrinkling
Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items
(like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
• Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or • Load your washer so
incorrect water level clothes have enough room
to move freely.
Incorrect wash and • Match Cycle selection to
dry cycles the type of fabric you are
washing (especially for easy
care loads).
Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold water
water that is too hot with plenty of detergent.
Too many suds
Type of detergent • Switch to a lower sudsing
detergent brand and
follow instructions on
package.
Very soft water • Try less detergent.
Snags, holes, tears, rips
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks,
or excessive wear
buttons, belt buckles, buttons, and zippers.
zippers, and sharp objects
• Remove loose items like
left in pockets
pins, objects in pockets
and sharp buttons.
• Turn knits (which snag
easily) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach • Check bleach package
instructions for proper
amount.
• Never add undiluted
bleach to wash or allow
clothes to come in contact
with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach • Rinse items that may have
or dye, permanent wave chemicals on them before
solution washing.