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Contents
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26 Problem Solver 20-25
Agitator
2 Safety Instructions 394
Appliance Registration
Bleach Dispenser 8 Soak Setting 598
Care and Cleaning 26 Sorting 4.11
Consumer Services 27 Stains 18
Controls Setting Guide 47 Stain Removal Guide 19
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Cycle Settings 5 Storage & Vacation Tips 26
Detergents, Other Additives 13-17 User Maintenance Instructions 26
Energy-Saving Tips 10 Warranty
Filter-Flo@ Pan 4, S, 9.26
Hard Water 16
Limestone Deoosits 14.26
Loading the
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Help us help you. . If you need service q Read this book carefully. To obtain service, see the To obtain a Spanish language Consumer Services page in the It is intended to help you operate version of this book, call back of this book. GE Answer CenteP and maintain your new washer We’re proud of our service and properly. 800.626.2000 want you to be pleased. If for some consumer information service. reason you are not happy with the Keep it handy for a
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To minimize the possibility Close supervision is necessary WARNINGTO reduce the risk of if this appliance is used by or near fire, electric shock, or injury to of injury: children. Do not allow children persons when using your appliance, Do not mix chlorine bleach with to play inside, on or with this follow basic precautions, including ammonia or acids such as vinegar the following: appliance or any discarded and/or rust remover. Mixing can appliance. Dispose of
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Important Safety Instructions (continued) The laundry process can For washer operation reduce of SAVETHESE Do not leave washer lid up fabrics. To avoid such a result, during cycle. This will stop the INSTRUCTIONS the garment manufacturer's care wash and spin action and prevent instructions should be followed completion of the cycle. very carefully. How to operate your clothes washer WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
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Tips to Help You Select Settings I Cigular cycles- Mini-Quick Cycle- Permanent Press and I Knits cycles- For most cottons, linens and work For small, lightly soiled loads you I and play clothes. Three soil level need in a hurry. Use with MINI- For polyester knits, delicates and I settings are provided, but you can BASKET''' tub only. permanent press. An extended set the selector in-between, if cooldown spray rinse is provided to desired. Selection of these se
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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Load Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting cottons andLinens WhitelColorfast Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting BrighVNon-colorfast Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Hot Extra Clean Cycle Set at Start Average soil Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Hot Extra Clean Cycle Set a
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Special Instructions - . 1 Bleach I If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on Liquid chlorine type. page 15. Use Extra Clean Cycle, Large or Small Setting, depending on load size. See page 5. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Small loads
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How to use the How to use the How to use Filter-Flo@ Pan Soak Cycle theBleachDispenser I I Regular Cycles LIGHT SOIL NORMAL e The Filter-Flo pan has two Use this dispenser with liquid “SOAK CYCLE” temperature will automatically be cold. functions: bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the LINT FILTER-Position the If a hot or warm soak is wash basket along with your desired, set the WASHRINSE Filter-Flo pan on the agitator af
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How to use the Mini-Basket" tub 7. Close lid and set controls as 4. Load clothes in Mini-Basket rhe Mini-Basket'" tub, designed tub. See page 11 for sorting help. follows: for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the MEDIUM SOAK cycle. Typical Mini-Basket" tub wash loads SMALL . 6s. MINI- BASKET Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2 95 pounds). -Set Water Level to "MINI- Delicate
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Energy-Saving Tips If your clothes and household items don't look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them.. .and that means you'll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil. Use Hot Wash-up to 150°F.-on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles-such as
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How to sort the clothes Qort by surface texture Sort by soil It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing. ’ Separat Separat Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks Lightly Producers and buttons. Soiled w Do any necessary mending-rips, from from hems, tears. Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. Medium Collectors Remove stains. For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE, SEE PAGE 19. w from Turn Poly Knits inside-out to LINT PROD
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How to load your washer Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process: Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed. Use more water than you would for
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Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap C,' Advantages Disadvantages Products Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in Non-Phosphate- or moderately hard water. Powdered Detergents hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate May be difficult to d
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The results of continued use of carbonate deteqents ($) washer surfaces. The hardness (11 or more grains) and if you wash Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build months. deposits on your clothes and up. I
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How much detergent should you use? .'he use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of How to use detergent-granular of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, or powdered: important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent For best results, add detergent to make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructions on the wash basket before loading clean. \ package. clothes. If you load
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Hard water-do you have it? If your water is SOFT, you have Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know no problem. You can use soap or if you have it and, if so, how hard detergent as you prefer and forget it is. all about hard water. If you have HARD water-less than 10 grains- If you live in a municipal area, and you use phosphate detergent, contact your water company. you also have no problem. If you live in a rural area, or in
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Other laundry products Laundry How to use it Special instructions product and type BLEACH Use your Bleach Dispenser according to 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine Liquid instructions on page 8. such as Clorox brand washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach befo
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How to remove stains 1. Try to remove stains as soon as Stain Removal Hint- possible. The fresher the stain, the Using Chlorine Bleach for See next page for easier it is to remove. White and Bleachable Fabrics. Stain Removal Guide. 2. Before attempting to remove Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine any stain, take these steps: bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool water-approximately 80°F. Find the fabric and the finish in Soak (27’C.)-in a sink or pan. the c
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Stain removal guide White and Bleachable Fabrics @- ‘.ah L‘.- See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Adhesives carefully scrape offas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge (Chewing Gum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fluid? then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics Anti-
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Questions? ?EEsE=F v Use This Problem Solver POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes. Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a pr
