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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.

However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may 

   use

 the recommended amount of detergent.

 Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or 

 six steps at

bottom of opposite page.

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Washing too long may result   increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash 

 for

smaller loads.

 Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present   the wash solution at the

start of agitation. 

 Detergent and Additives section.

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To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1. Put 

clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check garment manufacturer’s care

labels   determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

 Add   non-precipitating type of water softener such as 

 brand.

Use 

 times as much as you need for normal water softening.

 Do not use detergent or soap.

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Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

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Repeat, if necessary.

2. If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak 

 section. Use

 water softener in 

 of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes

to soak for about 20 minutes.

3. Use   extra cleaning cycle, see Tips   Help 

 

 Settings section.

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Incomplete removal of soil 

 to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem

of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body 
Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.

 Chlorine 

 may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. 

 oxygen bleach (such

as 

 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions. Restore color

using color remover 

 as 

 or 

 brands), following package directions.

 

 or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or 

 spots.

1. 

Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before

adding clothes. Use 

 bleach.

2. 

 a special filter installed in your home to remove 

 and manganese

from water.

3. Run hot water 

 a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in 

 drain water

heater occasionally.

4. 

 remove 

 Spread stained portion over pan of 

 water and squeeze

lemon juice through stain. 

To 

remove overall 

 use a 

 available

rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage 

 occur,

do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always

 before 

 to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section. Also, do not

 lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, 

 in stains. 

To 

 Dampen 

stained area and rub with 

 

 detergent. Rewash, using

 bleach if safe for fabric.

Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely
washed but will 

 in a dryer. 

 garment manufacturer’s 

 labels exactly.

 in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

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Страница 4: ...s can reduce dry o reduce the possibility of slipping h i l ii i ancy of fabrics Toavoid suchamsult ogarment A To rninimim the possibility of el ctric care i n s t r u c t i o n s Keep the area around...

Страница 5: ...ak 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 Knih Cycle Sup...

Страница 6: ...ected wash setting Select Water Level fill Cycle Selector knob START SMALL Washer is less than 1 3 full of clothes out to start the washer If 9 L MEDIUM Between 1 3 and 1 2 full you wish to change set...

Страница 7: ...our detergent d Do not pour powdered bleach bleach dispenser into the bleach dispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pou...

Страница 8: ...The washer advances into the next cycle will agitate soak and automatically advance into the Supercycle ENERGY SAV G TPS If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing y...

Страница 9: ...ent 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 TUMBLE...

Страница 10: ...s 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 fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING See Tips to Help You Sel...

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: ...agitator common cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup HARD WATER DO YOU W 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: ...uid rinse well hen wash as usual Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint launder Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water f color has changed you maybe able to restore...

Страница 16: ...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 soft...

Страница 17: ...w it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes above Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use oxygen bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to garm...

Страница 18: ...uld always be smaller than regular loads 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 m...

Страница 19: ...cted water level Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent See Other Laundry Products section r Make sure cord is plugged in...

Страница 20: ...n 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 cleaning Leave l...

Страница 21: ...NOTES 21...

Страница 22: ...NOTES 22...

Страница 23: ...with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may HoLpoint appliances and a call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request broc...

Страница 24: ...ours 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 your Use...

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