GE SH208 Possible Causes What To Do Clothes too wet, Pilling, Grayed or yellowed, Colored spots

(cont.) PERFORMANCE	Possible Causes	What To Do
Clothes too wet	Load is too small	• Add one to two similar items.
	Load is out of balance	• Redistribute load.
Pilling	Result of normal wear on	• While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the
	poly-cotton blends and	pilling process by washing garments inside out.
	fuzzy fabrics
Grayed or yellowed	Not enough detergent	• Use correct amount of detergent.
clothes
	Hard water	• Use hottest water safe for fabric.
		• Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install
		a water softener.
	Water is not hot enough	• Make sure water heater is delivering water at
		120°F.–140°F. (48°C.–60°C.).
	Detergent is not	• Try a liquid detergent.
	dissolving
	Dye transfer	• Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately,
		unstable dyes may be indicated.
Colored spots	Incorrect use of fabric	• Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow
	softener	directions for using dispenser.
	Dye transfer	• Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors.
		• Promptly remove wash load from washer.
Wrinkling	Improper sorting	• Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with
		light items (like blouses).
	Overloading	• Load your washer so clothes have enough room
		to move freely.
	Incorrect wash cycle	• Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are
		washing (especially for easy care loads).
	Repeated washing in	• Wash in warm or cold water.
	water that is too hot
Snags, holes, tears, rips	Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp	• Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers.
or excessive wear	buttons, belt buckles,	• Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets
	zippers, and sharp objects
		and sharp buttons.
	left in pockets
		• Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
	Undiluted chlorine bleach	• Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes
		to come in contact with undiluted bleach.
	Chemicals like hair bleach	• Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before
	or dye, permanent wave	washing.
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