ASKO 11505 - Manual (Page 13)

Problems ?
Tt 7 the following remedies. Poor result may not always be caused by the machine.
Read through the chart below before contacting your servicer.
Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy
Yellowing of clothes Not enough detergent,
water not hot enough Caused by body oils not completely removed. Use hoHest
recommended temperature for each type of load and add
slightly more detergent.
Iron or manganese in
water
Install a filter to remove iron or manganese from water. A small
amount of Calgon or other non-precipitating water conditioner
added once a week is advisable in hard water areas.
Shrinkage Improver washing or
drying
Follow garment car label instructions carefully. Some fabrics
will shrink no matter how they are washed. Some may be
machine washed but not machine dried.
Knit shrinkage Overheating KnHs tend to shrink more than woven fabrics. If a knit has been
heat shaped, wash in cool or warm water. Dry with the low
setting.
Delayed or gradual
shrinkage Can occur when special stabilizing finishes are reduced from
wear or repeated washings. Garment may sometimes be
reshaped by pressing after washing and drying.
Poor construction Shrinkage can occur If the knit fabric was not stretched
properly by the manufacturer. Press back into shape
each time garment is washed and dried.
Rips,snags,excess wear Sharp objects in pockets Empty all pockets and turn inside out before laundering.
Hooks,
snaps,zippers,buckles
Fasten all hooks,snaps and zippers before laundering to avoid
snags. Remove sharp buckles. Turn knits inside out.
Harsh chemicals Before washing, rinse harshchemicals, 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 Kerns 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 with very heavy items,
such as towels or jeans.
Fading and discoloring Inproper 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
remove. Treat stains promptly. Do not set stains by
machine drying or ironing fabrics until stains are
completely removed.
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