GE Spacemaker WSM2400L - Manual (Page 21)

PROBLEM
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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Pretreat with liquid detergent,
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Incorrect Separate lint-producers as towels chenille)
with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
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Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. normal soil, use 1 minute per
pound of dry clothes.
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Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
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Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water
with an mechanical softener or a packaged water
Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which be
mistaken for lint.
(a) Seepage 13
up complete
dissolving.
special cold water detergent.
(c) detergent in hot water, is dissolved
completely in wash water before adding clothes.
(d) Make certain ample room washer.
(e) warmer wash water.
Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer
items in each Make sure water level is correct for size of
. Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels, shed excessive lint. Use
correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
Not enough detergent. Enough detergent must be used to lint in suspension
wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by .
hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. Seepage 13.
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Incorrect use of fabric If used in wash cycle, many may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners in rinse cycle, unless
package specifies adding to wash
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Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may like
lint. Turning clothes inside out may
Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle.
To
All of the above causes of residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments
through use of correct laundry procedures.
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