GE WSSH300GWW Owners Manual - Page 19

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support PERFORMANCE (cont.) Clothes too wet Pilling Grayed or yellowed clothes Possible Causes Load is too small Load is out of balance Result of normal wear on poly-cotton blends and fuzzy fabrics Not enough detergent Hard water Colored spots Water is not hot enough Detergent is not dissolving Dye transfer Incorrect use of fabric softener Dye transfer Wrinkling Snags, holes, tears, rips or excessive wear Improper sorting Overloading Incorrect wash cycle Repeated washing in water that is too hot Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers, and sharp objects left in pockets Undiluted chlorine bleach Chemicals like hair bleach or dye, permanent wave solution What To Do • Add one to two similar items. • Redistribute load. • While this is not caused by the washer, you can slow the pilling process by washing garments inside out. • Use correct amount of detergent. • Use hottest water safe for fabric. • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener. • Make sure water heater is delivering water at 120°-140°F (48°-60°C). • Try a liquid detergent. • Sort clothes by color. If fabric label states wash separately, unstable dyes may be indicated. • Check fabric softener package for instructions and follow directions for using dispenser. • Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors. • Promptly remove wash load from washer. • Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). • Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely. • Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric you are washing (especially for easy care loads). • Wash in warm or cold water. • Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons and zippers. • Remove loose items like pins, objects in pockets and sharp buttons. • Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out. • Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach. Follow directions for use of bleach dispenser. • Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before washing. 19