The Problem Solver - GE WWA5411 Use And Care Manual

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If you have a problem, it may be
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it yourself. Just use this Problem
Solverto locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
The Problem
solver
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
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POSSIBLE
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REMEDY
Incorrect sorting of clothes.Separatelint-producers(such as terry
towelsand chenile)from lint-receivers(such as man-made fabrics,
velveteen,corduroy).
Washingtoo long, especiallyfor smallerloads. For normal soil,
wash one-minuteper pound of dry clothes.
Use of non-phosphatedetergentswhichcombinewith hardness
mineralsto form a precipitatewhichcan be mistaken for lint. 'Use
a phosphate or liquid detergent;use warmer wash water or soften
water with an installedmechanicalsoftener or a packagedwater
softener.
Powderyresidue from granular detergentmay appear to be lint.
Predissolvegranular detergentin hot water before adding to washer;
make sure detergentis completelydissolvedbefore adding clothes;
switchto liquid or cold water detergentor use warmer wash water.
Seepage 13.
Overloadingwillcauseabrasion which createsexcessivelint. Wash
fewer itemswith correct water level.
Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach accordingto
packagedirections.
Not enough detergentto hold lint in suspensionduring wash cycle.
Increaseamount of detergent. Seepage 13.
Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle,softeners may
react with detergentto create a whitedeposit. Use softeners in rinse
cycleonly unlesspackagespecifiesadding to wash cycle.See
page 15.
PiHingusuallyon polyester-cottonblends is caused by normal wear
and may look like lint. Turningclothesinside-out may providesome
help.
Static electricitycaused by overdryingwillcauseattraction. Use
fabric softener in rinse cycle. - -
These are sometimescalled "InvisibleStains" becauseyou may not
notice them before washingclothes. However,if oily soilsare not
completelyremoved in wash cycle,the oily spots may pickup dirt
from the wash water. The spots willthen be very visible.They are
not
caused by the washer.Wash syntheticgarments as soon as
possibleafter wearing. Use more detergentthan.normal and hottest
water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid
detergent, let stand 30-minutesand rewashusinghottestwaterfabric
can stand with extra detergent.
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