GE Spacemaker WSM2400L - Manual (Page 19)

PROBLEM
WATER
TEMPERATURE
WASHERPAUSES
INCYCLE
GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
YELLOWED
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.
Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to HO°F.
(60° to Reset it.
. Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean
the screens and reinstall the hoses.
Make sure selector controls are properly set.
Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot to hot, cold to cold.
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Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from one portion of its cycle
to the next.
Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will
resume in 1-2 minutes.
The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.
These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the
oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible.
They are
caused by the washer. Wash 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.
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Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body
Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed page 20.
Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach
(such as 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions. Restore
color using color remover (such as or brands), follow package directions.
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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
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.