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