GE WWA7640S Use And Care Manual Download Page 15

PROBLEM

 OR RESIDUE

ON CLOTHES

GREASY OR 

OILY

STAINS ON
LAUNDERED

 CLOTHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE .

 Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and

chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).

 Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute

per pound of dry clothes.

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Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a

precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a
packaged water softener.

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Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. 

 granular

detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use
warmer wash water. See Detergent section.

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Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items

with correct water level.

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Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.

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Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount

of detergent. See Detergent section.

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Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react 

detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.

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Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look

like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.

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Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in

rinse cycle.

These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before
washing clothes, However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle,
the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots 

 then be very visible.

They are 

 caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after

wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand.   spots
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes 

 rewash with extra

detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.

 

 detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is

larger 

 

 if soils 

 oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if

water is Hard to Extremely Hard.

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Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water to

the washer at 

 

 Do not wash when other hot water 

such as 

 or family baths—are heavy.

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Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. 

 these steps:

1. Use water conditioner (such as 

 brand).

2. Pretreat stains.
3. Use the hottest water possible.
4. Use bleach where possible.
5. Use presoak aids.
6. 

 water softener,

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Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.

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Summary of Contents for WWA7640S

Page 1: ...tator 19 Storage and Vacation Tips 19 User Maintenance Instructions 19 a Problem Solver l5 l9 More questions call GE Answer Centerm 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives 11 12 HardWater 11...

Page 2: ...st be fo owed to minim the risk of fm or explosion or to prevent property damag personal injury or loss of hfe Do not stare or use gasoh or other flammable vapors and fiqtids in the cMty of t or any o...

Page 3: ...e the po ibility of i ury Do not mix c orine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can ptiuee a kmm toxic gas which may cause death J t A Do not wash or dry articles t...

Page 4: ...articles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use 1 A me laundry process can reduce the ffameretardancy of fabrics Toavoidsucharesult thegarment manufacturer s care instructions...

Page 5: ...nd detergent removal Provides an agitated soak and a soak without when extra detergent was used or where unusual skin agitation followed by agitation and spin Washer sensitivity to detergent is a conc...

Page 6: ...ush Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting Select Water Level e SMALL Washer is less than 1 3 full of clothes MEDIUM Between 1 3 and 1 2 full LARGE Between 1 2 and 2 3...

Page 7: ...into the bleach dispenser fabric damage c Measure bleach carefully See manufacturer s instructions Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket How to Use the Auto...

Page 8: ...garment is dry Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 garments at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE T...

Page 9: ...asten snaps hooks and buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fab...

Page 10: ...ASHER Try to mix large and small items in each machine load for better washing action Wash large items blankets bed spreads mattress pads etc separately If machine is overloaded you may experience ove...

Page 11: ...basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator HARD WATER DO YOU HAVE IT Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have...

Page 12: ...liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes 2 Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as silk wool spandex or non fast colors 3 Check manufacturers c re...

Page 13: ...ers of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments If thes...

Page 14: ...id rinse well then wash as usual Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint Iaundcr Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has cbangcd you may be able to restor...

Page 15: ...s section Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help Static electricity caused by overdying will cause...

Page 16: ...or pillow case H they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes above Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Us...

Page 17: ...oads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrin ing Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect...

Page 18: ...nts weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Overloading or under loading washer for selected water level Load washer only with number of items that will move f...

Page 19: ...SHER PAUSES Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer in...

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Page 23: ...ng or speech who have Braille c rrt r ls for a variety c f GE access to a TD1 or a ct nventiorral teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDI GEA J 800 8 33 4322 to request assist in...

Page 24: ...Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 I WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service tri s to vour home to teach Replacement of house fuses or resetting of...

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