GE WLW3700R Use And Care Manual page 23

PROBLEM
BLUE OR GRAY
GENERAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is
Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps
at bottom of previous page.
Washing too long ,may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash
times for smaller loads.
* Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution
at the start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section.
To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand with
phosphate—use 2fi times as much as you need for normal water softening.
Do not use detergent or soap.
* Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section.
Use water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow
clothes to SO* for about 20 minutes.
3. Use the Handwash wash system. Increase detergent.
Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent.
Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it
contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed
Clothes, above.
bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer's Care
Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands),
following package directions.
or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
and manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clem iron residue buildup in lines; drain
water heater occasionally.
4. To remove spok: Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and
squeeze lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a
commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If
porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;
always dilute before adding to rinse water. Dilute softener before filling your
Fabric Softener Dispenser. Also, do not lift lid during spin. This may cause
improper dispensing, resulting in stains. See Other Laundry Roducts section. To
remove stiins: Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent.
Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe
safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer's Care
Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
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