GE GBXR1070 - Manual (Page 16)

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Before you call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Lint or residue on Incorrect sorting • Separate lint producers from lint collector's.
clodies
Washing too long • Wash small loads for a slioi tei' time than larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving • Add detergent as wash basket fills with water, before you
load clothes.
• Tr\r a liquid deter gent.
• Use warmer'rvater temperature.
Overloading • Load clothes no higher' than the top row of holes in the
washer tub.
• Make sure load size selector matches clothes load size.
Incorrect use of fabric
softener • Check fabr ic softener package for instmctions and follow
directions for using dispenser'.
Colored spots .................. Incorrect use of fabric
softener • Check fabr ic softener packtige for instmctions and follow
directions for' using dispenser'.
• Pr etr eat stain and r ewash.
Dye transfer • Sort whites or lightly colored items h'orn dark colors.
Wrinkling Improper sorting • Avoid mixing heaw items {like work clothes) with light
items (likeblouses).
• Try a fabr ic softener.
Overloading or
incorrect water level • foadyoui' washer so clothes have enough r'oorn to move
freely.
Incorrect wash and
dry cycles • Match Cvcle selection to the Ivpe of fabric vorr are washing
(especially for ea.sy car'e loads).
Repeated washing in
water that is too hot
• Wash in warm or cold water with plenty of deter gent.
Too many snds Type of detergent • Switch to a lownr' .sudsing deter'gent brand and follow-
instructions on package.
Very soft water • Try- le.ss detergent.
Snags, holes, tears, rips
or excessive wear Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp
buttons, belt buckles,
zippers, and sharp objects
left in pockets • Fa.sten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.
• Remove loo,se items like pins, objects in pockets arrd sharp
brrttons.
• Turn knits (which snag ea.sily) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach • Check bleach package instmctions for proper' arnorrrrt.
• Never add undikrted bleach to w-asli or allow? clothes to
conre in contact with irndiluted bleach.
Chemicals like hair bleach
or dye, permanent wave
solution • Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before
washing.
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