Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Pilling

 

Result of normal wear on

While this is not caused by

 

 

poly-cotton blends and

the washer, you can slow

 

 

fuzzy fabrics

the pilling process by

 

 

 

washing garments inside

 

 

 

out.

 

 

 

 

Grayed or yellowed

 

Not enough detergent

Use more detergent

clothes

 

 

(especially with larger

 

 

 

loads).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard water

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.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer is overloaded

Select load size to match

 

 

 

clothes load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detergent is not

Add detergent as wash

 

 

dissolving

basket fills with water

 

 

 

before you load clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dye transfer

Sort clothes by color. If

 

 

 

fabric label states wash

 

 

 

separately, unstable dyes

 

 

 

may be indicated.

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GE YVXR1040 owner manual Pilling, Grayed or yellowed, Clothes