GE MINI BASKET MA5800G - Manual (Page 18)

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PROBLEM
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
® Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate iint-producers (such as terry toweis 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 can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use
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* Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve 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 or use warmer
washwater. Seepage 13.
» Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with
correct water level. ^ ^
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a Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Incrèase amount of
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e 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
specifiesaddingto wash cycle. Seepage 15.
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a Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like _
lint. Tumingclothesinside-outmay provide some help.
® Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attfaction. Use fabric soft;ener m
rinsecycle. ■ ' : ' ' ■ ■ - , . ■ ^ ■-
These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may notnotice 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 ver>' visible. They
are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing.
Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can staaid. If spots appear^ rub in
undiluted liquiddetergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using
hottest water fabric can stand.
GRAYED CLOTHES ® Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is
larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
® Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot Water at
the washer at 140°-150°F. Do not wash when other hot water needs—-such as
dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.
® Poor or inferior detergent. Changetophosphatedetergent, if possible. Follow these steps:
1. Use water conditioner, (such as Calgon brand)
2= Pre-treat stains
3. Use hottest water possible
4. Use bleach where possible ^ ^
5. Use pre-soak aids ' ; ■ ■, , '
6. Install water softener ■ ; ■ '
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