GE WSLP1500 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 23

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POSSIBLE CAUSES WHATTO O0
Colored spots Incorrect use of fabric softener , Check fabric softener package for instructions and
follow directions for using dispenser.
Dye transfer , Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
Greyed oryellowed Not enough detergent • Use more detergent (especiallywith larger loads).
clothes
Hard water , Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a
water softener.
Water is not hot enough • Hake sure water heater is delivering water at
!20°F-!40°F (48°C-60°C).
Washer is overloaded • Select load size to match clothes load.
Dye transfer . Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash
separately, unstable dyes may be indicated.
Lint or residue on Clothes are air or line dried . If you do not dry your clothes with a clothes dryer, your
clothes clothes may retain more lint.
Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collectors.
Washing too long * Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads.
Overloading . Load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the
washer basket
. Hake sure load size selector matches clothes load size
Pilling Result of normal wear on . While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow
poly-cotton blends and fuzzy the pilling process by washing garments inside out.
fabrics
Snags, holes, tears, rips Pins, snaps,hooks, sharp buttons, . Fastensnaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
or excessive wear belt buckles, zippers, and sharp . Removeloose items like pins, objects in pockets and
objects left in pockets sharp buttons.
• Turn knits (which snag easily)inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach * Check bleach package instructions for proper amount.
• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to
come in contact with undiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach or dye, * Rinseitems that may have chemicals on them before
permanent wave solution washing.
Wrinkling Improper sorting . Avoid mixing heaw items (likework clothes) with light
items (like blouses).
• Try a fabric softener.
Overloading or incorrect water . Load your washer so clothes have enough room to
level move freely.
Repeated washing in water that is , Wash in warm or cold water.
too hot
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