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Wrinkling

Wrinkling - Adjust load and cycle settings

GE Appliances · Washing Machines

What does Wrinkling mean?

Clothes are excessively wrinkled after washing. This can be due to improper loads, overloading, incorrect water level, or wrong wash/dry cycles.

Common Causes

  • Improper loads
  • Overloading or incorrect water level
  • Incorrect wash and dry cycles
  • Repeated washing in water that is too hot

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Avoid mixing heavy items with light items. Separate permanent press from other laundry. Try a fabric softener.

  2. 2

    Load the washer so clothes have enough room to move freely.

  3. 3

    Match cycle selection to the type of fabric being washed.

  4. 4

    Wash in warm or cold water with plenty of detergent.

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

Back and forth swoosh or light clickingBack and forth swoosh or light clicking sound — Normal motor operationBasket seems looseBasket seems loose — Basket moves or rotates freely, normal operationBlinking Spin light or Spin light on at end of cycleBlinking Spin light or Spin light on at end of cycle — Out-of-balance condition detected
Source: GE Appliances Washing Machines
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