GE WWA8344B Use And Care Manual page 23

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PERMANENT PRESS
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ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Ar'w REMEDY
Leavingclothesin dryer after tumblingstops. Removeand hang
clothesimmediately.
Too many clothesin dryer.Dry only one washer load at a time. Do
not combineloads.
Improper loads. Avoid launderingheavyPermanent Press items, such
as work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press items such as shirts or
blouses.Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry.
Too many clothesin washer.Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe
smallerthan regular loads .. .no more than medium loads to give
clothesroom to move freely.
Incorrect wash and dry cycles.Use Permanent Press Wash cyclewhich
providesa cooldownrinseto minimizewrinkling.AIso use Permanent
Press Dry cycle.
Incorrect water level.l.JseExtra Large Water Levelfor MediumLoad,
MediumLevelfor SmallLoad.
Repeatedwashingin too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
pIentyof detergent.
Accumulationof limescaledue to use of carbonate detergents.If you
must use a non-phosphatedetergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-
built detergent.
Failure to use fabric softener.Proper use wiIlminimizewrinkling.
To
removeW'rhkks:
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6.
Retumbleon "Permanent Press" setting.
Rerinseand dry on "Permanent Press" setting.
If unsuccessful,retumbleon high heat for 10-12 minutes and hang
immediately.
Iron carefully.
Send to Drycleanersfor pressing.
Somewrinklesmay remain which cannot be removed.
Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure
all such objectsare removed. Also check wash tub.
Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks,
zippersand buttons. Removesharp buttons and belt buckles. This is
especiallyimportant in washingknits which snag easily.Turn knits
inside-out.
Holes with random square shapes with yellowdiscolorationmay be
causedby improper use of chlorinebleach. Use cmlycorrect amount
of bleach, using BleachDispenser.Never add undiluted bleach to
wash tub or allowclothesto come into contact with undiluted bleach.
Do not wipeup bleach spillswith clothes.
Chemicalssuch as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery
acidsand toilet bowl cleanersmay cause fabric holes. Rinseall towels
and other articlesthat.camein contact with these chemicalsbefore
putting them in wash. Do not contaminate clothingarticleswith these
chemicals,
Small, unnoticed tears may enlargeduring washingprocess. Check
garments before washingand mend all rips and tears.
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