GE WSM2780R - Manual (Page 23)

PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN
PRESS AND
“NO-IRON” ITEMS
(continued)
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
CLOTHES TAKE
TOO LONG TO DRY
WASHER OR DRYER
WON’T START
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Incorrect water Use large level for medium medium level for load.
. Repeated washing in hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent.
Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If a non-phosphate
detergent must be used, avoid the use of a carbonate-built detergent.
To remove stubborn
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loads on automatic dry setting.
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and dry on automatic dry setting.
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If unsuccessful, on high heat for minutes and hang immediately.
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carefully.
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Send to cleaners for pressing.
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Some may remain which cannot be
If laundry and permanent press clothes still the
may not be good in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton of fabric can eventuality
wear away leaving synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a or decrease of
permanent press result.
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Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be
washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care
instructions If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage is when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
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Shrinkage by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been
heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures
used to set the shapes, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be
prevented by washing in cool or warm water; drying on low or delicate heat.
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Controls improperly set. Check controls to make sure they are correctly set for
the load you want to dry.
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ducting. Make sure dryer is in accordance with Instructions.
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Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make ducting clean and free of obstruction,
make sure damper in outside cap operates easily. If ducting is used,
be sure it is not kinked and it is installed according to Instructions,
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Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped, and the
dryer to still tumble without heat.
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sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.
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Too many items in dryer. Dry only one 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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If your dryer is operating a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.
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Clothes were excessively wet when they were into the dryer.
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Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open, Make sure filter is in proper
position. Make sure washer is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with open.
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