GE WSXH208 Owner's Manual page 17

Problem
Colored spots
Wrinkling
Snags, holes, tears, rips
or excessive wear
Possible Causes
Incorrect use of fabric
softener
Dye transfer
Improper sorting
Overloading
Incorrect wash cycle
Repeated washing in
water that is too hot
Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp
buttons, belt buckles,
zippers, and sharp objects
left in pockets
Undiluted chlorine bleach
Chemicals like hair bleach
or dye, permanent wave
solution
What To Do
Check fabric softener
•
package for instructions
and follow directions for
using dispenser.
Pretreat stain and rewash.
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Sort whites or lightly colored
•
items from dark colors.
Promptly remove wash load
•
from washer.
Avoid mixing heavy items
•
(like work clothes) with
light items (like blouses).
Load your washer so
•
clothes have enough room
to move freely.
Match Cycle selection to
•
the type of fabric you are
washing (especially for easy
care loads).
Try a fabric softener.
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Wash in warm or cold water.
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Fasten snaps, hooks,
•
buttons, and zippers.
Remove loose items like
•
pins, objects in pockets
and sharp buttons.
Turn knits (which snag
•
easily) inside out.
Check bleach package
•
instructions for proper
amount.
Never add undiluted
•
bleach to wash or allow
clothes to come in contact
with undiluted bleach.
Rinse items that may have
•
chemicals on them before
washing.
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