GE MODEL WA7800R operating instructions Effects on Clothes, Effects on Washer

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USE OF CAmONATE DETERGENTS

Is your water hard’? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.

Effects on Clothes

Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the following ways:

Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as toweling.

Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy. c Causes graying of fabrics.

Leaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored items.

Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of direct contact with detergent.

Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.

Destroys effectiveness of. flame-retardant finishes on cottons such as children’s sleepwear.

Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation.

Effects on Washer

Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash solution.

Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering to the sticky limestone deposits.

Increased service calls because of limestone deposits in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other washer parts.

Reduced useful life of washer.

Recommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup

Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a 1 iquid detergent if these are available in your area.

Install a home water softener. This will significantly reduce limestone buildup.

Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener, such as Calgon brand with phosphate.

Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes

The following recommendations will temporwily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes. These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent.

Use hotter wash water, for example up to 150°F. (65°C.) for cottons. This also improves oily-soil removal.

If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more detergent to promote better washing. Also be sure to use bleach on bleachable fabrics. Use hot water whenever possible.

Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes.

LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the

reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.

Increase amount of detergent. See guide on opposite page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness.

Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to help in removing stubborn soils and stains.

Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very dirty loads separately and increase detergent to help keep dirt from redepositing on less soiled items. Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage from heavy, sturdy clothes.

Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action of washer.

Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or harshness in clothes.

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Contents UseatiQretiide ~LP US ~LP YOU This washer must be properly To minimize the possibility of injuryWortant Safety ~STRUCTIONS For washer operationSetting the Controls Sorting and Loading~S to Help YOU Select Settings Regular CyclesPermanent Press Cycles Knits CycleMini-Quick Cycle What Happens in Each Setting Approximate MinutesSpin ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads Special Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~bAdd bleach SM~B~- MrgeHow to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle How to Use the Filter-Flo PanHow to Use the Bleach Dispenser How to Use the Soak CycleControls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Controls Setting GudeLoad Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels BleachENERGY-SAVING TWS Sort by Fabric Sort by Surface TextureSort by Soil Sort by Color HOW to Load Your WAS~R To Add Items After the Washer Has StartedProducts Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Effects on Washer Effects on ClothesRecommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup HOW WCH Detergent should YOU USE? How to Partially Restore ClothesRecommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level ~RD WATER-DO YOU ~W IT?For information on water softeners, see the guide below Sanitizer Laundry Product and Npe How to Use it Special InstructionsSoak Agent HOW to ~MOVE STA~S Case of the Invisible StainOnce These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them? How Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash Shins?Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics USE this Problem Solver QUESTIONS?Yellowed Clothes Blueorgray Color Stains Shrinkage General Problem Solver Temperature Heavily SoiledWasher WON’T Operate WaterWasher Pauses CycleWdll Be There Warranty