GE GCXR2080 Owner's Manual page 19

Problem
Shrinkage
Grayed Clothes
Possible Causes
Some fabrics will naturally
shrink in the wash
Not enough detergent
(larger loads, heavy soil,
and hard water might
require more detergent)
Water is not hot enough
Washer is overloaded
Soak time is too short
Soaking with too little detergent
Detergent is not dissolving
To restore grayed clothes,
try one of the following
What to Do
• Hot water is more likely to cause shrinkage
than cold water.
• Follow directions on care label.
• Try using more detergent (especially with
larger loads).
• If you live in a hard water area try using
a water conditioner like Calgon brand or
install a water softener.
• Make sure water heater is delivering water
at 120°F.-150°F. (48°C. -65°C.).
• Do not use the washer when hot water is
used for other needs (dishes, baths, etc.).
• Make sure Load Size Selector matches
load size.
• Soak at least 30 minutes.
• Use more detergent (especially with
heavy soil).
• Add detergent as wash basket fills with
water before you load clothes.
• Put clothes through a wash cycle using hot
water. (Check the garment's manufacturing
care label to see if hot water can be used.)
Add a non-precipitating water softener, such
as Calgon brand. Use 2 1⁄2 times more than
is recommended for normal water softening.
Do not use detergent or soap. Allow clothes
to go through a complete cycle. Repeat if
necessary.
• Soak your clothes using a water softener
instead of a soaking agent. Allow clothes
to soak for about 20 minutes.
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