GE WA8600SCL Use And Care Manual page 17

PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
PERMANENT PRESS
AND "NO-IRON"
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE
WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Relaxation shrinkage can
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
or delayed shrinkage
Progressive
is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that
have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation
shrinkage above.
Shrinkage caused by overheating
shaped, When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented
by washing in cool or warm water and drying on low or delicate heat.
Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
Improper loads, Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes,
with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash permanent
press items with regular laundry.
Too many clothes in washer. Permanent press loads should always be smaller than
regular loads.. .no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
. Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides
a cooldown rinse to minimize wrin~ing. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
Incorrect water level. Use larger water level for medium load, medium level for
small load.
Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
Some wrinNes may remain which cannot be removed.
Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing knits
which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes
to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before
washing and mend dl rips and tears.
occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-
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