The Problem Solver - GE WWA5400S Use And Care Manual

PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND "NO-IRON"
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
can
Relaxation shrinkage
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
Progressive or delayed shrinkage
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
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.
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.
many clothes in washer. Permanent press loads should always be smaller than
Too
regular loads.. .no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. 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 wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
are removed. Also check wash tub.
Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.
Remove sha~ buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing knits
which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
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.
washing and mend all rips and tears.
have been improperly stretched
occur in knit fabrics that
is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
occurs
in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-
used