GE WWA5411 Use And Care Manual page 20

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Problem Solver (continued)
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PROBLEM
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BLUE OR GRAY
COLOR STAINS
SHRDWAGE, CH?ERAL
SHRDIKAGE, KNITS
POSSIBLECAUSE
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REMEDY
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removalof body soildue t.oconstant use of insufficient
detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillowcase. If they are whiteand
center is yellow,it containsbody oil. Restorewhitenessfollowing
procedureson "Grayed Clothes;'page 19.
Chlorinebleach'mayyellowsome fabricswith resin finishes.Use non-
chlorinebleach (suchas C1orox2 brarrid). R efer to Garment
Manufacturers'Care Labels. Restorecolor using color remover(such
as Rit or Tintexbrands), followpackagedirec~ions.
Iron or manganesein water may causeoverallyellowingor yellow
spots.
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Use extra detergentplus a non-precipitatingwater softener dis-
solvedin water before adding clothes.Use non-chlorinebleach.
Have a specialfilter or chemicalfeederinstalledin your hornkto
removeiron and manganesefrom water.
Run hot water for a fewminutesto clean iron residuebuild-up in
lines;drain water heater occasionally.
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To removespots: spread stainedportion over pan of boifingwater
and squeezelemonjuice through stain. To remotieoveraliyellow,
use a commerciallyavailablerust scaleremover,followingpackage
instructions. If porcelaindamagecan occur, do not use in the
washer; use a plasticcontainer.
Improper use of fabric softener.Neverpour fabric softener directlyon
clothes; alwaysdilutebefore addingto rinse water. Seepage 15.To
remove stains: dampen stainedarea and rub with undiluted liquid
detergent. Re-wash, usingchlorinebleachif safe for fabric.
Some fabrics willshrink whetherwashed in a washer or by hand;
others may be safelywashedbut willshrink in a dryer. Follow
Garment Manufacturers'Care Labelsexactly.If in doubt, do not
machine wash or dry.
Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improp-
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erly stretched and elongatedby the manufacturer. When this occurs,
garment may be pressedback into shape after each wash and dry
cycle.
Progressiveor ddayed shrinkageis caused when starch or sizing(in
some fabrics)is graduallyremovedby laundering. Maybe noticed in
older garments that havebeen washedmany times without previous
shrinkage. Treat as for RelaxationShrinkageabove.
Shrinkage caused by overheatingoccursin certain knit fabricsthat
have been heat-shaped. When washing,drying or ironing
temperatures exceedthe temperaturesused to shape set; shrinkage
may cwcur.This cannot be corrected,but it can be preventedby
washing in cold or warm water; drying on Low or Delicateheat.
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