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The Pr

oblem Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

LINT OR RESIDUE

To correct—

ON CLOTHES

All residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct 

IN CYCLE

laundry procedures.

(continued)

SNAGS, HOLES,

• Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins, check pockets 

TEARS, RIPS OR

of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects  

EXCESSIVE WEAR

remained in wash tub.

• Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Make sure all hooks, snaps and

buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is very important 
when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

• Improper use of chlorine bleach. Holes may have random square shape, yellow

discoloration; fabric will be weak at edges of hole.

(a) Use only correct, measured amount of bleach.

(b) Never add undiluted bleach to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in

contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.

(c) Damage from chemicals such as hair preparations (bleach, dye, home permanent

solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately rinse towels and 
other articles thoroughly which have come in contact with these chemicals before 
putting them in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.

• Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing.  

Check garments carefully before loading washer and mend all rips and tears.

• As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This

is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused 
by the washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads  
with a large water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent 
press. When possible, remove collar stays.

• Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt buckles, etc.

Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.

• May be using wrong cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment

manufacturers’ care instructions.

• Garments weakened by aging, sun or atmosphere. This is an inevitable process

and is not caused by the washer. You may slow down process by use of delicate cycle.

• Too little water in washer or too large a load. Load washer only with the number of

items that will move freely. Select correct water level.

WRINKLING IN

• Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops

PERM PRESS AND

tumbling, remove clothes and place them on hangers.

“NO-IRON” ITEMS

• Too many items in dryer. Dry only one 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 ensure proper tumbling.

• Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work

clothes, with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Also do not
wash or dry permanent press items with regular laundry.

• Too many items in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent press

loads should always be smaller than regular loads…no more than medium loads.

• Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use permanent press wash cycle which

provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.

(continued nex t page)

There is no solution
once this type of
damage has occurred.

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Содержание Unitized Spacemaker WSM2420D

Страница 1: ...Cycle Settings 16 Lint Filter 14 19 Loading 14 Sorting 14 17 Care and Cleaning 18 19 Storage and Vacation Tips 18 User Maintenance Instructions 18 Problem Solver 20 24 More questions call GE Answer C...

Страница 2: ...deral Trade Commission January 1984 If You Need Service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reas...

Страница 3: ...urn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture When disconnecting this appliance pull by...

Страница 4: ...these substances on or around your washer and dryer during operation WARNING HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and...

Страница 5: ...ce clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except th...

Страница 6: ...tor knob to stop the washer and reset to the new position Setting can be changed at any time STOP START 1 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your applian...

Страница 7: ...udes pauses between each phase of the cycle Total time does not include water fill times Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level Permanent Press Delicates R...

Страница 8: ...mall items like washcloths Medium size items like towels DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER Try to mix large and small items in each machine load for better washing action Wash large items blankets bed sprea...

Страница 9: ...cle For detailed information on how to soak in your washer see How to Soak in Your Washer FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS see Other Laundry Products guide Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing in a small a...

Страница 10: ...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 it and if so how hard it is I...

Страница 11: ...ution keeping such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle water clear Precipitating such as Follow package directions Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate Borax brand Add at s...

Страница 12: ...cup 60 ml chlorine bleach with one gallon 3 8 liters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer Food or cooking oils on your synthetic...

Страница 13: ...he Stain Removal Hint launder stain with nonchlorine bleach Coloring Grass Foliage Flowers Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots Sponge with warm water Apply undiluted Mildew Sco...

Страница 14: ...ng the cover off 3 ROLL lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash the screen 4 Replace the cover on the body of the lint screen 5 Before replacing the lint screen remove any lint from...

Страница 15: ...ithout heat during the last 10 minutes This helps keep wrinkles from setting in and makes the load easier to handle Timed Drying When using the Timed Cycles you select the number of minutes you wish t...

Страница 16: ...labels For best results follow your specific fabric care label Special Instructions Refer to garment manufacturers care labels for more information Pillows Check ticking for holes or weak seams where...

Страница 17: ...Fabric and Drying Selections Sorting Energy Saving Tips ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR DRYER Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying items Do...

Страница 18: ...ly faucets Disconnect hoses from faucets and drain 2 Add 1 gallon 3 8 liters of nontoxic RV antifreeze available from a hardware or recreational vehicle store to the washer tub 3 Push in the timer kno...

Страница 19: ...is lint should be removed at least every 2 or 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical...

Страница 20: ...nd NOISY may cause it to move from its original position To correct open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid and restart Metallic clicks heard as timer advance...

Страница 21: ...your home to remove iron and manganese from water 3 Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines drain water heater occasionally 4 To remove spots spread stained portion ove...

Страница 22: ...Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery re...

Страница 23: ...ress process It is not caused by the washer You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with a large water level Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press When p...

Страница 24: ...noticed in 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...

Страница 25: ...25 The Problem Solver NOTES...

Страница 26: ...26 NOTES...

Страница 27: ...one visit GE Answer Center 800 626 2002 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promp...

Страница 28: ...uential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer...

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