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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

 OR RESIDUE

ON CLOTHES

GREASY 

 OILY

STAINS ON
LAUNDERED

GRAYED 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.

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

 be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent;

soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.

Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be 

 

 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. See
Detergent Guide.

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

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

Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount
of detergent. See Detergent Guide.

Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package
specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products 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 attraction. Use fabric softener
in rinse cycle. 

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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 will then be very visible.
They are 

 caused by the washer. Wash synthetic 

 as soon as possible after

wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra
detergent using hottest water fabric cart stand.

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

larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, or if water is Hard to

Extremely 

Water not hot 

 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

needs—such as 

 or family baths—are heavy.

Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow 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 loosen and remove soil,

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

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Страница 1: ...c s 23 Stain Removal Guide 16 Controls Setting Guide 6 7 Storage and Vacation Tips 21 W3000R Detergents Other Additives 10 14 User Maintenance Instructions 21 Energy Saving Tips 5 Warranty Back Cover...

Страница 2: ...e or other Immediately cdl 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 W T TO DO YOU SW...

Страница 3: ...inimize the possibility of injury Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death 4 h Do not wash or dry articl...

Страница 4: ...itation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use f t flameretmdancy offab cs A T e laundry process can reduce Toavoidsttcharesult thegar...

Страница 5: ...ired After desired soak period pull out Cycle Selector knob to complete cycle What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes I I I I NOTES Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle...

Страница 6: ...leach Seldom needed If needed use onlv non chlorine bleach Rayon and Acetate Down filled garments if machine washing is recommended Cold Cold No bleach Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns S...

Страница 7: ...e blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent Use 5 minute soak then agitate for 2 minutes On electric blanket sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and wa...

Страница 8: ...atemfrommro mfro m ls It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items f...

Страница 9: ...e sheets Do not wrap around the agitator Small Items like washcloths Medium Size Items like towels To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer NOTE When washing stockings panty hose...

Страница 10: ...ric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean...

Страница 11: ...powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce limestone buildup Use a packaged non precipitating w...

Страница 12: ...commended amount of detergent produces too many suds switch to a low sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Using too little detergent is a common e cause of laundry problems Alway...

Страница 13: ...ave HARD water less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water soft...

Страница 14: ...on dry clothes 2 Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 100 cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute ble...

Страница 15: ...lon 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 garme...

Страница 16: ...pply undiluted liquid detergent Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page Soften with oil lard or petroleum jelly then sponge with turpentine or banana oil Launder Apply u...

Страница 17: ...ion 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 attrac...

Страница 18: ...g procedures in Grayed Clothes above Q Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use oxygen bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Instructions Restore co...

Страница 19: ...edium loads to give clothes room to move freely Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold water with plenty of detergent Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents If you must...

Страница 20: ...WON T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON T DRAIN WATER LEAKS Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and Cycle...

Страница 21: ...lp call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service CA Am CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The b The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service tech...

Страница 22: ...NOTES 22...

Страница 23: ...rvice their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home Our parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 Genuine Renewal Parts and all are fully war ranted VISA Mas...

Страница 24: ...orking 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 the product Read...

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