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 sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as 

 towels and

ON CLOTHES

chenille) 

 lint receivers 

(such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).

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Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal 

 wash 

 minute

per pound of dry clothes.

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Use   non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness 

 to form 

precipitate which can be mistaken for lint, Use a phosphate 

 liquid detergent; use

warmer wash water or soften 

 with an installed mechanical softener or a

packaged water softener.

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Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be 

 

 granular

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

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Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash 

 

with correct water level.

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

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 enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount

of detergent. See Detergent section.

 use of fabric softener.   used in wash 

 

 may 

 with

detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners   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 

 by normal wear and 

 look

like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide 

 

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

rinse cycle.

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These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before

 ON

washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle,

LAUNDERED

the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots 

 

 be very visible.

GARMENTS

They are 

 caused 

 the washer, Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible 

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

 let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra

detergent using hottest water 

 can stand.

GRAYED CLOTHES

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

larger 

 normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if

water is Hard to Extremely Hard.

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

 to 

 

 water to

the washer at 

 

 

 not wash 

 other hot water 

such as 

 or family baths—are heavy.

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Poor or inferior detergent, Change to phosphate 

 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.

 

 water softener.

 Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to 

 and remove soil, causing

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of 

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Страница 1: ...e Settings 8 Fabric Softener Dispenser 9 Hard Water 12 Important Phone Numbers 23 Loading the Washer 7 11 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 5 1o Problem Solver 16 20 Safety Instruction...

Страница 2: ...or other Immediately call your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other appliance instructions WHAT TO DO IF YOU...

Страница 3: ...not have been used for some time turn on power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload all hot water faucets and allow them to run for onnect to adequate plumbing and drain several minutes before...

Страница 4: ...may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use such as lint paper rags chemicals etc me laundry process can reduce Keep the floor around your appliances clean and the flame retmdancy of fa...

Страница 5: ...tated soak and a soak without detergent was used or where unusual skin sensitivity agitation followed by agitation and spin Washer to detergent is a concern must be reset for desired wash cycle Knits...

Страница 6: ...ce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance WLW381 OS w 10 cycle hea duty extra large m ity...

Страница 7: ...ount of soil according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses on models so equipped to Sort Clothes section For information on how to use bleaches and fabric Add measured amount of dete...

Страница 8: ...arments Odor disappears when 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...

Страница 9: ...a few minutes to dissolve the add clothes soaking agent Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer keep lid closed and allow to soak for as long as desired After desired soak period pull...

Страница 10: ...ons on different fabrics and loads see the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers and fasten snaps hooks a...

Страница 11: ...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...

Страница 12: ...a agitator common cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup HARD WATER DO YOU IT Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have it...

Страница 13: ...ble fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as silk wool spandex or non fast colors 3 Check manufacturers care labels for special instructions 1 May be used on most fabrics Test fabric first 1 He...

Страница 14: ...llon 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 The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garm...

Страница 15: ...dry cleaning fluid rinse well then wash as usual Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint launder Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has changed you mayb...

Страница 16: ...ter cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help s Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction Use fabric softener in...

Страница 17: ...ase If 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 Use oxygen bl...

Страница 18: ...ads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimim wrinkling Also use Permanent P...

Страница 19: ...sher Over loading of under loading washer for selected water level Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent See Other Laund...

Страница 20: ...YCLE between spin and rinse If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service CARE Am CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Tub The porcelain is self...

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Страница 22: ...NOTES...

Страница 23: ...aired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may Hotpoint appliances and a call 800 TDD GMC 800 833 4322 to request brochure to a...

Страница 24: ...during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use th...

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