GE WWA8350C Use And Care Manual page 22

The Problem Solver
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
YELLOWED Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such
CL~HES as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Instructions. Restore color
(continued) using color remover (such as Rit or Tlntex brands), follow package directions.
Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available
rustscale remover,following packageinstructions.If porcelain damage can occur,
do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
BLUE OR GRAY Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;
COLOR STAINS
always dilute before adding to rinse water. Dilute softener before filling your Fabric
Softener Dispenser. (See page 9.) Also, do not lift lid during spin. This may cause
improper dispensing, resulting in stains. To remove stains: dampenstainedareaand rub
with undilutedliquid detergent.Re-wash,using chlorinebleachif safe for fabric.
SHRINKAGE, Some fabricswill shrinkwhetherwashedin a washeror by hand;othersmaybe safely
GENERAL
washedbutwill shrinkin a dryer.Follow GarmentManufacturers' C areInstructions
exactly.If in doubt, do not machinewashor dry.
SHRINKAGE,
Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knitfabricsthathavebeen improperlystretched
KNITS
andelongatedby the manufacturer. When this occurs,garmentmaybe pressedback into
shapeaftereach wash and dry cycle.
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starchor sizing (in some fabrics)is
graduallyremovedby laundering.Maybe noticed in older garmentsthathavebeen
washedmanytimes withoutprevious shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certainknit fabricsthathavebeen heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironingtemperaturesexceed the temperaturesused
to shape set, shrinkagemayoccur. This cannotbe corrected,but it can be preventedby
washingin cool or warmwater;drying on Low or Delicate heat.