GE WSM2780R User Manual
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PROBLEM
GRAYED
CLOTHES
(continued)
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
IN CYCLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in
wash
solution at the start of wash agitation.
To
restore grayed
Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure:
(a) Put clothes in washer.
with
water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water
is suitable for garment.
(c) Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as
brand with
phosphate. Use
times as much as you need for
water softening.
not add soap or detergent.
(e) A11ow clothes to go through complete cycle.
Repeat, if necessary.
YOU
to
clothes, use water softener in place of soak
or pre-wash
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
●
Pretreat with
detergent.
.
sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)
with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
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Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 minute per
pound of dry clothes.
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Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness
in water to
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
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Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water
with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.
Undissolved granular detergent
leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be
mistaken for lint.
See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up
complete dissolving.
(b) Use a
or special cold water detergent,
(c)
granular detergent hot water, or make sure detergent is
completely in wash water before adding clothes.
certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.
Use a warmer wash water.
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Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer
items in each load.
sure water level is correct for size of load.
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Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels, will shed excessive lint. Use
correct amount of bleach
to package directions.
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Not enough detergent, Enough detergent must be used hold lint in suspension
during wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by
water hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. See Detergent Guide.
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Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners may react with
detergent to
a white deposit. Use fabric softeners
in rinse cycle.
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Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by
wear and may
like lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.
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Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse
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