GE WWA8810M Use And Care Manual page 16

Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate
type
non-phosphatedetergent,you will most probably notice
limestone*deposits on your clothesand washer surfaces.The hardnessof your water and your washing frequency
will determinehow rapidlythe limestonewill build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11or more grains) and if you
washjust a few loads a week,
you
may see limestonebuildupsin just a few months.
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on
cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the
following ways:
@ Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as
toweling.
oCauses colors to fade and become dull and dingy.
~Causes graying of fabrics.
oLeaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored
items.
~Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of
direct contact with detergent.
~Reduces wrinkle-resistanceof permanent press
fabrics.
~Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes on
cottons such as children's sleepwear.
~Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action
between limestone deposits on the fabrics during
washer agitation.
~Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to
the wash solution.
a Mat-Iike, crusty formations caused by lint adhering to
the sticky limestone deposits.
o Increased service calls because of limestone deposits
k
in- he pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other
wa her parts.
~Reduced usefuI life of washer.
Recommended
methods
to
reduce
limestone btildups
e Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid
detergent if these are available in your area.
@ Install a home water softener. This will significantly
reduce limestone buildup.
~Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,
such as Calgon brand with phosphate.
Good
washing
practices
may deIay
limestone damage
to
Clothes
The following recommendationswill temporarilydelay
~Increase amount of detergent.See guide on opposite
the cfftcts of:Iimcstoncon your clothes. These are page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to
gener:dlygood washing practices and will give bettel
water hardness.
soi1removal whether or not you have hard water or use
*Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water
c;lrbonatcdetergent.
conditioners,prewash soi~and stain removers to help in
QUse hotter wash water, for example up to !50°F.for
removing stubborn soils and stains.
cottons." This also improves oily-soilremoval.
e Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very dirty loads
@ if'you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more separately and increase detergent to help keep dirt from
dc[ergent [o promote better washing. Also be sure to use
redepositingon less soiled items. Wash delicate items
;JIuL]cI) or]b]eachable fabi.ics.Use hot water whenever separatelyto prevent damage from heavy, s~rdy clothes.
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