GE DDE5100S, Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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shrinkage
can occur knit
fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the When this occurs, garment may
be pressed
back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in garments
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
Shrinkage above.
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caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have
been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used shape set, shrinkage may
This cannot be corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.
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Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and
hang them immediately.
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Too many items in dryer. Dry only washer load at a time. Do not
combine loads.
Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar
articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
* Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash or dry Permanent Press with regular laundry.
Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.
Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than loads . . .
no more than medium loads.
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Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. If available, use Permanent Press
wash which a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also,
if available, use Permanent Press drying cycle.
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Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or full for small load.
* Washing in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with
of detergent.
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Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will
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