GE DDE8200S, Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
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can occur
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 cycle.
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or delayed shine
is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
relaxation shrinkage above.
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by occurs in certain
fabrics that have
heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to set, shrinkage may occur. 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 and
hang them immediately.
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Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not
combine loads.
Too few items in dryer. drying only one article, add two or more similar
articles, even if dry, to proper tumbling.
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loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter permanent press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash or dry permanent press with regular laundry.
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Too clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely.
Permanent press loads should always be smaller than loads. more
than medium loads.
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Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use
Press wash cycle
which provides a cool-down to minimize use Permanent
Press drying cycle.
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water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level
or for load.
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Washing in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water
plenty of detergent.
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Failure to use softener. Proper use of fabric softener
minimize w-rig.
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