GE MODEL WA7800R operating instructions Problem Solver

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THE PROBLEM SOLVER

 

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

SHRINWGE,

Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

~ITS

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back

 

into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above.

Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics tiat have been heat- shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.

 

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WRINWING IN

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.

PERMANENT PRESS

Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

AND “NO-IRON”

Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,

ITEMS

with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash Permanent

 

 

Press items with regular laundry.

Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads.. .no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.

Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.

Incorrect water level. Use Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level for Small Load.

Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent.

Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use

anon-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.

Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.

 

To remove wrinkles:

 

Retumble on Permanent Press setting.

 

Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting.

 

If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.

 

Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

 

Some wrinkles mav remain which cannot be removed.

 

 

SNAGS, HOLES,

Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such objects

TEARS, RIPS OR

are removed. Also check wash tub.

EXCESSIVE WEAR

Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.

 

 

Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing knits

 

which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

 

c Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by

 

improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other

 

Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to

 

come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.

 

Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before

 

washing and mend all rips and tears.

 

 

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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 CycleWhat Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Mini-Quick CycleSpin ~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 Gude Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loadsLoad Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels BleachENERGY-SAVING TWS Sort by Surface Texture Sort by FabricSort by Soil Sort by Color HOW to Load Your WAS~R To Add Items After the Washer Has StartedProducts Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Effects on Clothes Effects on WasherRecommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup How to Partially Restore Clothes HOW WCH Detergent should YOU USE?Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load ~RD WATER-DO YOU ~W IT? Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water LevelFor information on water softeners, see the guide below Laundry Product and Npe How to Use it Special Instructions SanitizerSoak 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