GE MINI BASKET MA5800G - Manual (Page 21)

PROBLEM
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
WASHER WON’T
OPERATE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
® Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Cheek to make sure all such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
® a»naps, nooKS, snarp ouiions, oeii oucKies, zippers, rasien nooKS, zippers ana
buttons. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in
washing knits which snag easilv. Thrn knits inside out.
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® Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use- only correct amount of bleach. See page 15=
Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to come into contact with
undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
® Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and
toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that
came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate
clothing articles with these chemicals.
® Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before
washing and mend all rips and tears. ^
® As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is
normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by
washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a
Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press.
Remove collar stays, when possible.
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® Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough
or»r>l-o if rif>r‘i»0C0r\7
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® Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused
\jr>j waL>ii&x. V
® Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will
move freely. Select correct water level.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
® Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
® 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.
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