GE Spacemaker DDP1400S, Use And Care Manual

 PROBLEM 

(continued)

PROBLEM

 IN

PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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Relaxation shrinkage can 

occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly

stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may

be pressed back into shape after 

 wash and dry cycle.

 Progressive or delayed shrinkage is 

 when starch or sizing (in some

fabrics) is 

 removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments

that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for
relaxation shrinkage above.

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Shrinkage caused by overheating 

 in certain knit fabrics that have

been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the
temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected,
but it can be prevented by washing in cold or warm water; drying on low heat.

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Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and

hang them immediately.

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Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not

combine loads.

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Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar

articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

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Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work

clothes, with lighter permanent press items, such   shirts or blouses. Do not
wash or dry permanent press with regular laundry.

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Too many clothes in washer. Items must have room to move freely. 

press loads should always be smaller than regular loads.. 

 more than

medium loads.

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Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. If available, use Permanent Press wash

cycle which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize 

 Also, if

available, use Permanent Press drying cycle.

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Incorrect water level. Use large water level for 

 load; medium level

 half full for small load.

 Washing repeatedly in too hot water. Wash in cool or warm water with

plenty of detergent.

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Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents.   you must

use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent.

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Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will

minimize 

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