GE MINI BASKET MA5800G - Manual (Page 20)

The Problem Solver
(continued)
PROBLEM
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO^IRON”
ITEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
® shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry crycle.
® Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed ш older garments that have been
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
® Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-
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to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cool or warm iyater; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
® Leavmg clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
® Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one waisher load at a time. Do not combine loads.
» Improper loads; Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Perinanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. X)o not wash
Permanent Press with regülar laundry. ^
® Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than
regular loads.. .no rnore than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
® Incorrect Wash and dry cycles. Use PermanentPress Wash cycle which provides a
cooldown rinse to mininuze wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
® incorrect water level. Use Large Water Level for Medium Load, Mediuni Level for
SmallLoad. ^
s Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty
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non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
® Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wnnkimg,
To remove wrinkles: ; . ’ . V ’ ; - ' ■ ■ ■ ; ; ■ ' ■ ' ■ ■ ■ ; ' ■ . . ■■
1. Retumble on‘Permanent Press” setting. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ ^
2. Rerinse and dry on “PermanentPress” settinig.
3. If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
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5. Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
6. Some wrinkles mav remain which cannot be removed.
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