Panasonic WSLS1100 - Manual (Page 20)

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Before you call for service…
PERFORMANCE (cont’d) POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
or excessive wear buttons, belt buckles,
• Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets
zippers, and sharp objects
and sharp buttons.
left in pockets
• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach • Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes
to come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach • Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before
or dye, permanent wave washing.
solution
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
• Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or • Load your washer so clothes have enough room
incorrect water level to move freely.
Repeated washing in • Wash in warm or cold water.
water that is too hot
NOISE POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Washer is noisy Washer is uneven • Level the washer. See Leveling the Washer.
Washer load is • Press the START/PAUSE button to stop the washer, open
unbalanced the lid and redistribute the load evenly. Close the lid
and restart.
Washer is sitting too close • Pull washer away from the wall; about 4 ″ is needed.
to wall (causes knocking
during cycle)
Dragging noise prior When using the LOAD • This is normal.
to water filling in SENSING feature, the
the tub agitator rotates before
water fills in the tub
OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Labels on the exterior Occasionally the adhesive • Use a hair dryer set at the lowest heat setting, directing
of the washer will not used on the labels does the air at the label for a short amount of time. This will
peel off cleanly not release cleanly release the adhesive easily, without damaging the surface
of the washer.
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