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The Problem Solver(continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
WRINKLING IN
Leaving clothes in dryer a!ler tumbling stops. Removeand hang clothes
PERMANENT
immediately.
PRESS AND
“NO-IRON”
Toomany clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not
combine
ITEMS
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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.
Toomany clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe smaller
than regular loads. . .no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move
fkeely.
Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Washcycle which provides
a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
Incorrect waterlevel. Use Extra Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium
Level for Small Load.
Repeated washing in too hot water. Washin cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use
anon-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
Failure to use fltbric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
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removewrinkles:
1. Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.
2. Rerinse and dry on “Permanent Press” setting.
3. If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12minutes and hang
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5. Send to Drycleaners for pressing.
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6. 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
TEARS,RIPs
objects are removed. Also check wash tub.
OR 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 easily. Tbm knits inside-out.
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Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
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improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount ofbleach, using
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Bleach Dispenser. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to
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come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with
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Chemicals such as hair-bleach, dye, permanent wavesolutions, battery acids
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articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash.
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Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
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Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments
before washing and mend all rips and tears.
