GE WA8900S, WA8630S, MA8950S, WA8620S operating instructions Problem Solver, Grayed Clothes

	THE PROBLEM SOLVER
	(continued)
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
GRAYED CLOTHES	● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
(continued)	However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use
	twice the recommended amount of detergent.
	● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at
	bottom of opposite page.
	● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for
	smaller loads.
	● Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the
	start of agitation. See Detergent and Additives section.
	● To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
	1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check garment manufacturer’s care
	labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
	● Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Cdgon brand.
	Use 2M times as much as you need for normal water softening.
	● Do not use detergent or soap.
	● Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
	● Repeat, if necessary.
	2. If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use
	the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes
	to soak for about 20 minutes.
	3. Use an extra cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.

YELLOWED	● Incomplete removal of soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem
CLOTHES	of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil.
	Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Cloties, above.

●Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), following package directions.

●Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.

1.Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

2.Have a special filter 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 spo@: Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

BLUE OR GRAY	Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always
COLOR STAINS	dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section, Also, do not
	lift lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains. To remove
	shins: Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using
	chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
SHRINKAGE,	Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely
GENERAL	washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care instructions
	exactlv. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dw.

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