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PROBLEM
WRINKLING IN
PERM PRESS AND
"'NO-IRON" ITEMS
(contmued)
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
CLOTHES TAKE
TOO LONG TO DRY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Incorrect water level. Use high level fur medmm load, medium level for small load.
• Repeated washing m too hot water; Wash m cold or w,ama water w_th plenty of detergent.
• Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. Avoid the use of a
carbonate-built detergent.
To remove stubborn wrinldes--
Rerumble small loads on automatic dry setting.
Rennse and dry on automatic dry setting
If unsuccessful, retumble on h_gh heat for 10-12 minutes and hang tmmedmtely.
Iron carefully.
Send to cleaners for pressing.
Some wrinkles may remam whlch cannot be removed*
*NOTE : If you tollo_x good lam_dt5' proLedmes and permmlent pre_ clofl_e_stt[l come out _t_&led the fim_h
ma 3 rtot be good quaht 3 Al>o, m per_anent press syntbetl_ cotton blends the cotto_ port,on of the tabttc can e_ erttually
'¢.eal a_,% aS [ea_ L[l_ (llq[) Tile syll[hetlc SlnLe [he cotto[/b_ls re_,lll _illhh Ill.l[ llllpat't% [be IlleItlory. a lo_, _, or d_creac, eot
permanent press per_ortnance _xill result
• Some fabrics will shnnk \_hether washed in a washer or by hand, others may be
safely washed but X,,lllshnnk in a dryer. Follow ganrLent manufacturers' care
instructions exactly. If m doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
• Relaxation shrinkage can occur in kmt fabrics that have been maproperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back
into shape after each _ash and d_ cycle.
• Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or Slzlng Iln some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older gamaents that have been
washed many times without prewous shnukage Treat as tbr RelaxaUon Shnnkage above.
• Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs m certain kmt fabrics that have been
heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperanares
used to set the shapes, shtankage may occur This cannot be corrected, but _tcan be
prevented by washing m cool or warm water, drying on low or dehcate heat.
• Controls maproperty set Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for
the load you want to dry.
• Improper ducnng Make sure dryer _sducted m accordance w_th Installation Instructions.
• Obstruction m exhaust ducting Make sure ductlng is clean and free of obstruction,
make sure damper m outside wall cap operates easily. If metal fiexlbte ductlng Is used,
be sure _t is not kinked and _t_sinstalled according to [nstallatlon Instructions.
• Blown fuses or tripped clrcult breakers. Check household fuses or clrcult breakers.
Most electric dryers use two It is possible for one to be blown or tripped, and the
dryer to still tumble without heat.
• Improper sorting. Do not m_x heavy, hard-to-dry items w_th hghtwe_ght articles
• Too many items m dryer Dry only one washer load at a tmae. Do not combine loads.
• Too few _tems m dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more smaflar articles
even _fdry, to insure proper tumbhng.
• If your dryer is operating on a 208-voh circuit, longer drying times can be expected.
• Clothes were excessl_ ely wet when they were put into the dryer
• Dryer door _sopen. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure hnt filter _sm proper
position. Make sure washer hd is closed. Washer will fill but will not spm x__thhd open.
WASHER OR DRYER
WON'T START
If)ou need more help...call, toll free: GE Ans_er Center" 800.626.2000 consumer information service
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