GE WA8600R, WA8616R operating instructions Questions?, USE this Problem Solver

	QUESTIONS?
	USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
LINT OR RESIDUE	● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and
ON CLOTHES	chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
	● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one
	minute per pound of dry clothes.
	Q Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to
	form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid
	detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical
	softener or a packaged water softener.
	● Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve
	granular detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is
	completely dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water
	detergent or use warmer wash water. See Detergent Guide.
	● Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items
	with correct water level.
	● Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
	● Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase
	amount of detergent. See Detergent Guide.
	● Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with
	detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless
	package specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.
	● Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may
	look like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.
	● Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener
	in rinse cycle.
GREASY OR OILY	These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them
STAINS ON	before washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in
LAUNDERED	wash cycle, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will
GARMENTS	then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments
	as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest
	water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand
	30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.
GRAYED CLOTHES	● Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load
	is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is
	large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard,
	● Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot
	water to the washer at 140°F.–1500F. (60°C.+50C. ). Do not wash when other
	hot water needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.
	c Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow
	these steps:
	1. Use water conditioner (such as Calgon brand).
	2. Pretreat stains.
	3. Use the hottest water possible.
	4. Use bleach where possible.
	5. Use presoak aids.
	6. Install water softener.
	● Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil,
	causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
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