GE Spacemaker DSKP233ET, Use And Care Manual

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THE PROBLEM SOLVER

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SHRINKAGE, KNITS

• 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 each wash and dry cycle.

• Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some 

fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments 
that have been laundered many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for 
relaxation shrinkage above.

• Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs 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.

WRINKLING IN 

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

PERMANENT PRESS 

hang them immediately.

AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

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

combine loads.

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

articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

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

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

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

press loads should always be smaller than regular loads…no more than 
medium loads.

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

cycle which provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, if 
available, use Permanent Press drying cycle.

• Incorrect water level. Use large water level for medium load; medium level 

or half full for small load.

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

plenty of detergent.

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

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

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

minimize wrinkling.