GE MINI BASKET MA5800G - Manual (Page 19)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
GRAYED
CLOTHES
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® Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
® Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use
twice the reconunendeii amount of detergent.
® Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at the
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® Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
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» Detergent dissolves tod slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
start of agitation. See page 13. ^
® To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in waSfher. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels to
determine if ta water is suitable for garment.
® Add a ndn-precipi^tating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—
use 2 V 2 times as much as you need for normal water softening.
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® Allow clothes to gd through complete cycle.
» Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Setting, see page 8. Use the water softener in place of
soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
3. Use the Mini-Basket tub-seepage 8. Increase detergent.
YELLOWED
CLOTHES »Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
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oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes^ above.
® Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics With resin finishes: Use oxygen bleach _
(such as Clordx 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore
color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions.
® Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
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before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filter or 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 lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
lemon juice through stain. To remove overaU yellow, use a commercially available
rust scale remover, following package instructidns. If porcelain damage can occur,
do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
BLUE OR GRAY
COLOR STAINS improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always
dilute before adding to rinse water. See page 15. To remove stains: dampen stained area
and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be safely
washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions
exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
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