GE DDE9605S Use And Care Manual page 15

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
or delayed shine
fabrics) is gradudly removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
relaxation shrinkage above.
by overheati~ occurs in certain
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.
Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes prompdy and
hang them immediately.
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not
combine loads.
articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
clothes, with lighter permanent press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash or dry permanent press with regular laundry.
Too may clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.
Permanent press loads should always be smaller than regdar loads. ..no more
than medium loads.
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Pe~ ent Press wash cycle
which provides a cool-down ri~se to minimize writiing. Mso, use Permanent
Press drying cycle.
or hdf fi~ for smM load.
Washing repeatedy in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water witi
plenty of detergent.
Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener wdl
minimize w-rig.
is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics that have
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