ASKO 12004 - Manual (Page 14)

Problems? (Continued)
Try the following remedies. Poor results may not always be caused by the
machine. Read through the chart below before contacting your servicer.
Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy
Rips, snags,
excess wear
(continued)
Harsh chemicals Before washing, rinse harsh chemicals, such as
battery acid, permanent wave solution, hair bleach,
dyes and toilet bowl cleaners, from towels and
other articles to avoid holes in fabrics. Do not
allow these unrinsed items to contact other
fabrics.
Existing rips
and tears Mend all garments before laundering to prevent
enlarging of rips.
Permanent
press items These items fray at edges from the permanent
press process and from normal wear, not from the
washer. Only wash in half loads. Do not wash in
the same load until very heavy items, such as
towels or jeans.
Fading and
discoloring
Improper sorting Dark clothes, especially cottons, can bleed excess
dyes into wash water. White or light colored
clothes can absorb the dye and discolor.
Separate light from dark items.
Crayons or pens
in pockets. Empty all pockets before washing.
Water too hot Cool or cold water is best for retaining dark or
bright colors.
Stains not
removed
Incorrect water
temperature
Protein stains, such as milk, egg, blood and soy
formula should be removed in cold water. Oily
stains should be washed in the hottest water
recommended for each fabric type.
Old stains The longer a stain remains on a fabric, the harder
it is to remova Treat stains promptly. Do not set
stains by machine drying or ironing fabrics until
stains are completely removed.
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