Problem Solver - GE WWA8350C Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
LINTC)R RESIDUE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)
C)NCL~HES
from lint-receivers (such as man-made fhbrics, velveteen, corduroy).
Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per
pound of dry clothes.
Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a
precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged
water softener.
c ~~e~ ~sidue from
g~ular dekrgent
may appar to be
lint, ~~SSOlVG g~ul~
detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer
wash water.
See page 15.
.
overloading will cause
abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with
correct water level.
T~ much bleach, Use co~ct amount of bleach
according
to
pachge
directions.
Not
enough detergent to hold lint in SuSpnSion
cluring wash cycle. Increase
amount of
detergent.
See page 15.
s Inco~t use of fabric so&ner. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycleonly unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. Use Fabric Softener Dispenser. Seepage 9.
pilling us~ly on
plyester-cotton Mends k
caused by normal wear
and may look like
lint. 'Ihning clothes inside-out may help.
Smtic el~~ci~ caus~
by over&ying
will cause
attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle.
GREASY OR OILY
These are sometimes called "Invisible Stains" because you may not notice them before
STAINS ON
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the
LAUNDERED
oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They
GARMENTS
are not caused by the washer. Wmh synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing.
Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in
undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using
hottest water fabric can stand. Use Regular Cycle with Extra R inse. S eepage 5.