GE WSM2700L - Manual (Page 19)

PROBLEM
WATER
TEMPERATURE
WASHER PAUSES
IN
GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
YELLOWED
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them,
. Household water heater not set to deliver correct
(60° to Reset it.
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Water valve screens may be stopped up. inlet from
valve.
the screens and reinstall the hoses.
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Make sure selector controls are properly set.
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Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot to hot, cold to
. Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from portion of
to the next.
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Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash Agitation
resume in 1-2 minutes.
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The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is operation for this washer.
These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash the
oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash The spots will then very
They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible
wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water stand. If spots
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with
detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.
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Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent.
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed
page
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Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. oxygen
(such as 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions.
color using color remover (such as or brands), package directions.
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Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filterer chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in
drain water
heater occasionally.
4.
To spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and
lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a
rust scale remover, following package instructions.
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