GE MODEL WA7800R operating instructions Questions?, USE this Problem Solver

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QUESTIONS?

 

 

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

 

 

LINT OR RESIDUE

 

Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and

ON CLOTHES

 

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

 

 

warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a

 

 

packaged water softener.

 

 

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 wash water. See Detergent Guide.

 

 

Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items

 

 

with correct water level.

 

 

Too much bleach, Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.

 

 

Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount

 

 

of detergent. See Detergent Guide.

 

 

Incorrect use of fabric softener. lf used in wash cycle, softeners may react with

 

 

detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package

 

 

specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.

 

 

Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look

 

 

like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.

 

 

Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in

 

 

rinse cycle.

 

 

 

 

GREASY OR OILY

 

These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before

STAINS ON

 

washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle,

LAUNDERED

 

the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible.

GARMENTS

 

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 stand. If spots

 

 

appear, mb in undiluted liquid detergent, 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 to the washer at 140°F.–1500F. (60°C.<50C.). Do not wash when other hot water needs— such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.

. Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow these steps:

1.Use water conditioner (such as Calgon brand).

2.Pretreat stains.

3.Use the hottest water possible.

4.Use bleach where possible.

5.Use presoak aids.

6.Install water softener.

Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.

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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 LoadingPermanent Press Cycles ~S to Help YOU Select SettingsRegular Cycles Knits CycleMini-Quick Cycle What Happens in Each Setting Approximate MinutesSpin Add bleach ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash LoadsSpecial Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b SM~B~- MrgeHow to Use the Bleach Dispenser How to Use the Mini-Quick CycleHow to Use the Filter-Flo Pan 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 Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them? HOW to ~MOVE STA~SCase of the Invisible Stain 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 Washer WON’T Operate TemperatureHeavily Soiled WaterWasher Pauses CycleWdll Be There Warranty