GE WWA8350C Use And Care Manual page 21

PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND,REMEDY
GRAYED Insufficient detergent. Youmay need to increase amount of detergent used if load is
CL~HES
larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water hwel is large or if
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water
at the washer at 140°-150°F.
Do
not wash when other hot water needs-such as
dishwashing or family baths-are heavy.
p~r or inferior
detergent, c,h~ge tophospha~
detergent,
if possible.
FC)UOW
these StepS:
1.
Use water conditioner, (such as Calgon brand)
2. Pre-treat stains
3. Use hottest water possible
4. Use bleach where possible
-5. Use pre-soak aids
6. Install water softener
Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you m?y need to use
twice the recommended amount of detergent.
Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps
described above.
Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
smaller loads.
Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. See page 15.
To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers' Care Labels to
determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
Add anon-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—
use 2% times as much as you need for normal water softening.
Do not use detergent or soap.
Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Setting, see page 9. Use the water softener in place of
soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
3. Use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse. See page 5.
4. Use the Mini-Basket tub. See page 10. Increase detergent.
YELLOWED
Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufilcient detergent. Check
CLOTHES
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on' 'Grayed Clothes;' above.
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