GE WWA8836M Use And Care Manual page 24

The Problem Solver
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SNAGS,
HOLES,
As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is
'l%&S,m "- normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by
OR
EXCESSIVE
washer.Youcan slowthis processby washingsmallPermanentPress loads with a
WEAR
Large
Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. ~
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Remove collar stays, when possible.
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Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough I
spots if necessary.
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May be caused by use of Normal Wash/Spin speed for delicate articles. Use Gentle
Wash/Spin speed. Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels.
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Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused
by washer. Slow process by washing on Gentle Wash/Spin speed.
Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will
move freely. Select correct water level.
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as Pretreat with liquid detergent. Use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse. See page 5.
collars and cuffs
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WASHER WON'T Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
OPERATE
Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical
outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
WATER Make sure temperature selector controls are
TEMPERATURE
properly set.
IS INCORRE~
Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on
and regulated correctly.
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. Make sure hoses are connected to correct
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faucets. . hot to hot, cold to cold.
* Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from
water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.
* Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140° to 150°F.