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Chlorine bleach is used
Chlorine bleach can permanently yellow some fabrics. Read fabric
yellow;
washing label and chlorine bleach package label carefully.
brown or
yellow
Iron is in water heater or pipes
Run hot water a few minutes before washing to clear lines. Drain water
stains
heater occasionally.
Iron or manganese is in water
DO NOT use chlorine bleach in water containing iron. Use a water
conditioner in wash and rinse water.
Install an iron filter.
Shrinking
Fabric is poor quality
Fabric-care label directions were
followed
Check fabric quality before purchasing.
Follow fabric care label directions.
Snags, rips,
holes
Chlorine bleach is properly used Follow chlorine bleach directions.
Sharp articles are removed;
Remove sharp objects; fasten hooks and eyes, zippers and snaps; turn
fasteners are fastened
synthetic fabrics inside out before washing.
Rips, broken threads and tears not
Mend fabric before washing.
mended before washing
Stiff, harsh
fabrics
[usually
cottons)
Water is too hard for soap or
Use proper amount of detergent for water hardness. Do not use soap if
detergent used you have hard water.
Cottons are line-dried Dry cottons in dryer.
Twisting or
tangling
Load too big for washer capacity
Use proper load and water level.
or water level
Items are improperly loaded DO NOT wrap items around the agitator. DO NOT slip straps
over agitator.
Wrinkling
Load is too big for washer capacity
Drop items in loosely; DO NOT pack clothes tightly into basket. Wash
or water level smaller loads of synthetic and permanent press items.
Setting allows for cool-down time Use Permanent Press Cycle (AL3132W). This cycle includes a cool-down
of the wash water before the spin.
Load has been left in washer or Unload washer or laundry basket immediately.
laundry basket for extended time
NOTE:
Since permanent press finishes may vary, items labeled
“Permanent Press” may require touch up ironing.
Yellow
areas
Body oils may have stained
Make sure water is hot (at least 130”F/54”C).
fabric-usually found on the middle
of pillowcases and sheets;
Increase the amount of detergent.
underarms of cotton clothing
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