GE YVXR1040 owner manual Pilling, Grayed or yellowed, Clothes

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Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Pilling

 

Result of normal wear on

While this is not caused by

 

 

poly-cotton blends and

the washer, you can slow

 

 

fuzzy fabrics

the pilling process by

 

 

 

washing garments inside

 

 

 

out.

 

 

 

 

Grayed or yellowed

 

Not enough detergent

Use more detergent

clothes

 

 

(especially with larger

 

 

 

loads).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard water

Use a water conditioner

 

 

 

like Calgon brand or install

 

 

 

a water softener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water is not hot enough

Make sure water heater is

 

 

 

delivering water at

 

 

 

120°F.–140°F.

 

 

 

(48°C.–60°C.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer is overloaded

Select load size to match

 

 

 

clothes load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detergent is not

Add detergent as wash

 

 

dissolving

basket fills with water

 

 

 

before you load clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dye transfer

Sort clothes by color. If

 

 

 

fabric label states wash

 

 

 

separately, unstable dyes

 

 

 

may be indicated.

Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

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Contents Washers Congratulations You Are Now Part RCA Family Staple sales slip or cancelled check hereSafety Information RCA & You Service PartnershipTroubleshooting Tips Review the Section onWater Heater Safety Your Laundry Area Proper InstallationWhen Using the Washer Safety Information When not in USEAbout the washer control panel Control SettingsWash Cycle Load SizeAgitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser depending on model About the washer featuresCleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser Sorting Wash Loads Loading and using the washerProper Use of Detergent Loading the WasherCare and Cleaning of the Washer Water temperature Before you call for service…Washer won’t operate Is incorrectWater leaks Water won’t drainWasher is noisy Clothes too wetColored spots Or excessive wear WrinklingToo many suds Clothes PillingGrayed or yellowed Page We Will Replace, At No Charge To You RCA Washer WarrantyTDD 800-TDD-GEAC Service Telephone NumbersIn-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES