GE WWA5600G Use And Care Manual page 20

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
GRAYED c Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing
CLUI'HES
(continued)
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use
twice the recommended amount of detergent.
Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at the
bottom of page 18.
Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
smaller loads.
Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. See page 13.
To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers' Care Labels to
determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—
use 2 !h times as much as you need for normal water softening.
Do not use detergent or soap.
AHOWclothes to go through complete cycle.
Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Setting, see page 8. Use the water softener in place of
soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
YELLOWED
Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
CL~HES hem of T-shirt or pillow case.
If
they are white and center is yellow, it
contains body
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures
on "Grayed Clothes ~'above.
Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use non-chlorine bleach
(such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Instructions. Restore
color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions.
Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
lemon juice through stain. To
remove overall yellow,
use a commercially available
rust scale remover. following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do,
not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
BLUE OR GRAY Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always.
COLOR STAINS dilute before adding to rinse water. See page U. To
remove stains:
dampen stained
area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe
for fabric.
SHRINKAGE,
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely
GENERAL washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer's Care Instructions
exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
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