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