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PROBLEM CAUSE
Shrinking • Fabrictype (some knitsstretchduring manufacturing-laundering returns
fabricto originalsize)
• Care labeldirectionsnotfollowed
• Itemsoverdried
Slow drying
Snags, rips,
holes
Static
electrlclty
Stiff, rough
fabrics (usually
cottons)
Twisting,
tangling
• Largeamount ofmoisture inthe load
• Cold rinsewater
• Room temperature below 45°F (7°C)
• Dryer improperlyexhausted
• Clogged lintscreen
• Improperelectricalsupply
• Itemsdamaged beforewashing
• Misuse of chlorinebleach
• Sharp articlesnot removedfrom pockets
• Overloading
• Fasteners notfastened
• Load overdried
• Fabricsoftenernot used
• Synthetics,syntheticblends, permanent press,and knitsin load
• Using soap in very hardwater (use detergent ifyou have hardwater)
• Not enough detergent
• Line drying
• Overloading
• Improperloading (do not wrap large itemsaroundagitator)
Wrinkling • Overloading
• Load not immediatelyremovedfrom washer after end of cycle
• Improper rinsetemperature
• Cycle selectionis incorrect(based on fabrictype)
Yellow areas • Water temperature too low
(from body oils) • Not enoughdetergent
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