If Something Goes Wrong

Problem

Possible Causes

What to Do

 

 

 

Yellowed Clothes

 

Not enough detergent

• Always use the recommended amount of

 

 

 

 

on a consistent basis

detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chlorine bleach may yellow

• Use non-chlorine bleach.

 

 

some fabrics

 

Iron or manganese in water may cause yellowing or yellow spots

•Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water and non-chlorine bleach.

•Run hot water for 2 minutes to help the pipes clean out iron buildup.

•Drain your house water heater occasionally.

•To remove spots spread stain area over a pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through the stain.

Blue or Gray Spots

Incorrect use of fabric softener

• Check fabric softener package

 

 

 

for instructions (see Fabric Softener

 

 

Dispenser section).

 

 

• To remove spots dampen the spots

 

 

and rub with undiluted liquid detergent.

 

 

Rewash, using chlorine bleach if it is safe

 

 

for the fabric.

 

 

Too Many Suds

Type of detergent

• Switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand

 

 

 

and follow instructions on package.

Pilling

Very soft water

• Try less detergent.

Result of normal wear on

• While this is not caused by the washer,

poly-cotton blends

you can slow the pilling process by washing

 

poly-cotton blends inside out.

 

 

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GE LISR310 operating instructions Yellowed Clothes, Blue or Gray Spots, Too Many Suds, Pilling