GE WWA5411 Use And Care Manual page 21

PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND "NO-HlON"
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CNJSE
AND
REMEDY
Leavingclothesin dryer after tumbling stops. Removepromptly and
hang clothesimmediately.
Too many clothesin dryer.Dry only one washerload at a time. Do
not combineloads.
Improper loads. AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanent Press items, such
as work c~ol h es with lighterPermanent Press items such as shirts or
blouses. Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry.
Too many clothesin washer.Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe
smallerthan regular loads. .. no more than medium loads to give
clothesroom to move freely.
Incorrect wash and dry cycles.Use Permanent Press Wash cyclewhich
providesa cooldownrinseto minimizewrinkling.Also use Permanent
Press Dry cycle.
Incorrect water level,Use Large Water Levelfor MediumLoad,
Medium Levelfor SmallLoad. '
Repeatedwashingin too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with
plenty of detergent.
Accumulation of limescaledue to use of carbonate detergents.If you
must use a non-phosphatedet?rgent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-
built detergent.
Failure to use fabric softener.Proper use willminimizewrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
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Retumbleon "Permanent Press" setting.
Rerinseand dry on "Permanent Press" setting.
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If unsuccessful,retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutesand hang
immediately.
Iron carefully.
Send to drycleanersfor pressing.
Somewrinklesmay remain which cannot be removed.
Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure
all such objects are removed. Also check wash tub.
Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks,
zippers and buttons. Removesharp buttons and belt buckles. This is
especiallyimportant in washingknits which snag easily.Turn knits
inside-out.
Holes with random square shapeswith yellowdiscolorationmay be
caused by improper use of chlorinebleach. Use only correct amount
of bleach. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allowclothes to
come into contact with undilutedbleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills
with clothes.
Chemicalssuch as hair bleach, dye, permanent wavesolutions, battery
acids and toilet bowl cleanersmay cause fabric holes. Rinseall towels
and other articles that came in contact with these chemicalsbefore
putting them in wash. Do not contaminate clothingarticleswith these
chemicals.
Small, unnoticed tears may enlargeduring washingprocess. Check
garments before washingand mend all rips and tears.