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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

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 shrinkage can occur in knit 

 that have 

 improperly stretched

KNITS

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each wash and dry cycle.

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 shrinkage is 

caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is

gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been

 many times without previous 

 

 as for 

 

 

 Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been 

 When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to

shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by
washing in cold or warm water; drying on 

 (Low),

 Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and hang

PERMANENT PREss

them immediately.

AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS

. Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

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 few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more 

 even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

 

 Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press  items, such as 

 clothes,

with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do 

 wash or dry

Permanent Press with regular laundry.

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Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent Press

loads should always be 

 regular loads., 

 than medium loads.

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Use of incorrect wash and dry 

 Use Permanent Press Wash Cycle which provides

a cool-down rinse to minimize 

 Also, use Permanent Press (Medium)

selection,

. Incorrect water 

 

 

 

 

 for 

 

 

 

 for

small load.

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 hot water. 

 in cool or warm water with 

 of detergent.

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Страница 1: ...etting Guide 6 7 Dryer Exhaust 13 DLL2450B Energy Saving Tips 9 Knits Drying Tips 5 7 11 Lint Filter 5 9 13 Loading 5 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Dryer 5 Perrn Press Drying Tips 5 7 11...

Страница 2: ...ng your dryer FOR YWR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Don t turn electric switches on or off b...

Страница 3: ...subjected to damage or stress Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing uniess specifically recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user repair instruct...

Страница 4: ...followed very carefully You may wish to soften your launde ed fabrics or reduce the Never c imb on or s d on me dryer top or door sbtic electricity in them We recommend you use either a Do not tamper...

Страница 5: ...ght fabrics and remove dryer when dry Reset controls for the Opening the door during operation remaining heavier fabrics stops the dryer To restart close the door and turn the START knob Polyester Kni...

Страница 6: ...n Electric Synthetic See below under Extra large Items Curtains Slipcovers Draperies DO N MACHINE DRY FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes See below under Extra large Items Cottons High TIMED CYCLES 2...

Страница 7: ...restart dryer Tumble on FLUFF No Heat setting as heat may cause alteration in shape color and appearance of such articles Stop dryer periodically and check filter for excess lint Remove and restart dr...

Страница 8: ...e velveteen and corduroy attract lint and must be dried separately Sort by fabric Separate m Cottons Linens from from j Permanent Press from 13 Delicates In addition to sorting to reduce lint collecti...

Страница 9: ...filter see page 13 Ene y Sav ps Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying items See page 8 Do not overload dryer For efficient drying clothes...

Страница 10: ...is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions c Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure damper in outside wdl cap operates easily If flexib...

Страница 11: ...ryer after tumbling stops Remove clothes promptly and hang PERMANENT PREss them immediately AND NO IRON ITEMS Too many items in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads Too few it...

Страница 12: ...inse and dry on Permanent Press Medium selection If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrirddes may remain...

Страница 13: ...an the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year To store dryer For short period of time disconnect power supply and clean lint filter Do not store dryer where it will be exposed to the weather CAUTI...

Страница 14: ...14...

Страница 15: ...ur Hotpoint product warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year con tract you re assured of fiture ser...

Страница 16: ...oduct Read your Use and Cam material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answ...

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