GE MODEL WA7800R operating instructions Yellowed Clothes Blueorgray Color Stains Shrinkage General

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PROBLEM

GRAYEDCLOTHES (continued)

YELLOWED

CLOTHES

BLUEORGRAY COLOR STAINS

SHRINKAGE,

GENERAL

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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 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, Other Additives section.

To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1.Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate— use 2Y2 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 the Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section. Increase detergent.

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

s Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Ins~ctions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), following package directions.

Q 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 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 s~ots: S~read stained Dortion over Dan of boiling water and saueeze lemon juice ~hrough’stain. To rembve overall ~ellow, use a~ommercially-available rust scale remover, following package instructions. [f porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section. To remove stiins: Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.

Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

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Contents UseatiQretiide ~LP US ~LP YOU To minimize the possibility of injury This washer must be properlyFor washer operation Wortant Safety ~STRUCTIONSSorting and Loading Setting the ControlsKnits Cycle ~S to Help YOU Select SettingsRegular Cycles Permanent Press CyclesSpin What Happens in Each Setting Approximate MinutesMini-Quick Cycle SM~B~- Mrge ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash LoadsSpecial Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b Add bleachHow to Use the Soak Cycle How to Use the Mini-Quick CycleHow to Use the Filter-Flo Pan How to Use the Bleach DispenserLoad Controls Setting GudeControls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Bleach Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care LabelsENERGY-SAVING TWS Sort by Soil Sort by Color Sort by Surface TextureSort by Fabric To Add Items After the Washer Has Started HOW to Load Your WAS~RProducts Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Recommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup Effects on ClothesEffects on Washer Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load How to Partially Restore ClothesHOW WCH Detergent should YOU USE? For information on water softeners, see the guide below ~RD WATER-DO YOU ~W IT?Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level Soak Agent Laundry Product and Npe How to Use it Special InstructionsSanitizer How Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash Shins? HOW to ~MOVE STA~SCase of the Invisible Stain Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics QUESTIONS? USE this Problem SolverYellowed Clothes Blueorgray Color Stains Shrinkage General Problem Solver Water TemperatureHeavily Soiled Washer WON’T OperateCycle Washer PausesWdll Be There Warranty