GE Mabe MCL2040PSBB, Use And Care Manual

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Possible causes What to do Performance
(washer)
Clothes too wet
Colored spots
Grayed or
yellowed clothes
Lint or residue
on clothes
Incorrect spin
cycle selected
Make sure the spin cycle selected matches
the load you are washing. Some fabrics will
feel wetter when rinsed with cold water.
Incorrect use of
fabric softener
Check fabric softener package for
instructions and follow directions for using
dispenser.
Dye transfer
Separate whites or lightly colored items
from dark colors.
of detergent
Use more detergent (especially with larger
loads). Be sure to follow detergent
manufacturer's directions.
Hard water
Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand
or install a water softener.
Water is not
hot enough
Make sure water heater is delivering water
at120°F - 140°F (48°C - 60°C).
Washer is
overloaded
Select load size based on the laundry load.
Detergent is
not dissolving water before loading clothes.
Dye transfer Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states
wash separately, unstable dyes may be
indicated.
Clothes are air
or line dried
If you do not dry your clothes with a
clothes dryer, your clothes may retain
more lint.
Incorrect sorting Separate lint producers from linto
collectors.
Washing too long Wash small loads for a shorter time than
larger loads.
Detergent not
dissolving water, before loading clothes.
Overloading
Load clothes loosely, no higher than the
top row of holes in the washer basket.
Incorrect use of
fabric softener
Check fabric softener package for
instructions and follow directions for using
dispenser.
Pretreat stains an rewash.
Try a liquid detergent.
Use warmer water temperature.