GE WSM2780R - Manual (Page 22)

PROBLEM
(continued)
PROBLEM
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
IN CYCLE
(continued)
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
There is no solution
once this of
damage has occurred.
.
IN
PRESS AND
“NO-IRON” ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
To
residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct
laundry procedures.
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Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove pins, check pockets
of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects
remained in wash tub.
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Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt zippers. Make sure hooks, snaps and
buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons belt buckles. This is very important
when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
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Improper use of bleach. Holes may have random square shape; yellow
discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole.
(a) Use only
measured of bleach.
Never add undiluted to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in
contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
(c) Damage from chemicals such as hair (bleach, dye, home permanent
solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately rinse towels and
other articles thoroughly which have come in contact with these chemicals before
putting them in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.
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Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing.
Check garments before loading washer and mend and tears.
As press garments age, they may show fraying collars and cuffs. This
is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused
by the washer. you can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads
with a large water
Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent.
press When remove stays.
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Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt etc.
Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.
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May be using cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment
manufacturer’s care instructions.
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Garments weakened by aging, sun atmosphere. This is an inevitable process
and is by the washer. You may slow down process by use of cycle.
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Too water in washer or too large a Load washer only with the number of
items that will move freely. Select correct water level.
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Leaving clothes dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops
tumbling, remove clothes and place them hangers.
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Too many items in dryer. Dry washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
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Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles,
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
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Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Also do not
wash or dry permanent press items with regular laundry.
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Too many items in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent press
loads should always be smaller than regular loads. more than medium loads.
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use press wash cycle which
provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.
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