GE MCL2040PPDG Use And Care Manual page 61

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Performance
(washer)
Pilling
Snags, holes,
tears, rips or
excessive wear
Wrinkling
Possible causes
Result of normal wear
on poly-cotton blends
and fuzzy fabrics.
Pins, brooches, hooks,
sharp buttons, belt
buckles, zippers and
sharp objects left in
pockets.
Undiluted chlorine
bleach.
Chemicals like
hair bleach or
dye, permanent
wave solution.
Improper sorting
Overloading or
incorrect water level.
Incorrect wash
and dry cycles.
Repeated washing in
water that is too hot.
What to do
While this is not caused by the washer,
you can slow the pilling process by
washing garments inside out.
Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers.
Remove loose items like pins, objects in
pockets and sharp buttons.
Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
Check the bleach package instructions to
use the right amount.
Never add undiluted bleach to wash or
allow clothes to come in contact with
undiluted bleach.
Rinse items that may have chemicals on
them before washing.
Avoid mixing heavy items (like working
clothes) with light items (like blouses).
Try a fabric softener.
Load the washer so clothes have enough
room to move freely and the water covers
all garments.
Match cycle selection to the type of fabric
you are washing (especially easy care
loads).
Repeated washing in water that is too hot.