GE DLB1550B Use And Care Manual page 11

PROBLEM
KNITS
PERMANENT PREsS
AND "NO-IRON"
ITEMS
Relaxation shinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape afier each wash and dry cycle.
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures excdthe 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 afir tumbling stops. Remove clothes
them immediately.
Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads,
* Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles, even
tumbling.
Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,
with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash or dry
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
. Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press
a cool-down rinse to minimize wrintiing. Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle.
. Incorrect wa&r level. Use Full Water Fill forme~um load; Medium Fill fir small
load.
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