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Agitator 25 SafetyInstructions 3,4
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Appliance Registration SoakSetting
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Care and Cleaning 25 Sorting 4,11
Consumer Services 27 Stains 18
ControlsSetting Guide 6,7 StainRemovalGuide 19
CycleSettings 5 Storage &VacationTips 25 ~
Detergents, Other Additives 13–17
User MaintenanceInstructions 25
BackCover
Energy-SavingTips 10 warranty
Filter-Flo@ Pan 4,8, 12
Hard Water 16
LimestoneDeposits
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Loading the Washer 4, 12
Mini-BasketTM Tub 5, 9
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hIini-QuickCycle
Modelanti Serial Numbers 2
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To obtain service, see the Read this book CarefuIly. To obtain a Spanish language Consumer Services page in the -I It is intended to help yoLloperate version of this book, call back of this book. and maintain your new washer GE Answer Center’g’ We’re proud of our service and properly. 800.626.2000 want you to be pleased. If for consumer informationservice. Keep it handy for answers to your some reason you are not happy questions. with the service you receive, here Para obtener la versi6nen If yo
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—. eNT:vqr reach intowasher Whl!e It ismeting. Before loading, unloading or adding i}ljury topirsons when U$ing elothes9push inthe cycle J’Qal” appllancey follow basic selector lmob to“STOP” ~lrecautions, including the position, then waituntti the following: machinehas completely et~se this appliance onlyforiw stoppedbeforeopeningthe lid. intended purpose as described ocloseSupervision k in ~hisUse and Care Book. necessaryMttis applianceis eTMSwasher mmt be properly usedby or near Ctildreno Do i
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*Donot operatethisappliance particles thatmay be pickedup For washer operation .: .- ifit is damaged, malfunctioning, by clothingduringsubsequent ~Do not leavewasherlid up partially disassembled, orhas washeruse. duringcycle.This will stopthe ~ missingorbrokenparts, ~The laundryprocesscan reduce washand spinactionand prevent ‘- including a damaged cordor the flameretardancyof fabrics, completionof the cycle. plug. Toavoidsucha result,the oDo not washfiberglass articles garmentmanufacturer’scare
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Mini”Quick cycle— Permanent Press& Knits cycles— For most cottons, linens and work For small, lightly soiled loads you and play clothes. Two soil level need in a hurry.Use with MINI- For po~yesterknits,delicatesand settingsare provided, but you can BASKETn’ tub only. permanent press. An extended set the selector in-between,if cool-down spray rinse is provided OFF P.PRESS desired. to minimize the setting of Perm3nenfPress @ ‘ycle~ wrinkles. k OFF P.PRESS Regular Cycles OFF P.PRESS o Soak Cycle+ a
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control setting Guide for dimerent fabrics and loads Waswspin wash water Load speed Temperature ~ottons andLinens White/ColOrfast Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Bright/Non-colorfast Normal Warmor Cold Regular Cvcles Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Set at Start Heavy Soil Normal Hot Extra Cleaniilg Cycle Average Soil Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends withcottons Heavy oroilysoil Norm
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. Bleach Liquidchlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximumdetergent recommendedon Only non-chlorinebleach when needed. page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommendedin guide on page 13. Non-colorfast,only non-chlorinebleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum Detergent recommended in guide on page 13. i~on-colorfast,only non-chlorinebleach Use Extra Clean Cycle-–see
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.. How touse the HOW to use the @ ‘ - Mti”Qlliek cycle- ‘.=-.’.‘- soak cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a short ‘______ OFFP.PRESS flegular Cycles cycle intendedto wash small loads @ Soak Cycfe @ of lightly soiledclothes you need in a hurry. — NORMAL SOIL @ —— HEAW Because this cycle is a short one for small loads, the Mini-Basket tub should be used for satisfactory AUTO~RA RINSE STARl results. ~66S0AKCYCLE7’temperature The Filter-Flopanhastwo OFF P.PRESS Permanent Press a will automaticallybe cold
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_....-..! Here’s how to use the Mini-Basket @ Close lid and set controls as tub: follows: canbe washed inthe @ Remove Filter-Flopan. -–Set Water Level to “MINI- Mini-Basket tub: BASKET”position. oSmall loads of regular fabrics... up to 2 pounds. ~Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand washables. oStuffed toys. ~Place Mini-Basket tub on QTennisshoes. agitator.Pull the agitatortoward —Select desired Wash/R
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~Try to wash less often. Save If yotlrclothes and household articles of the same type of fabric items don’t look clean ~and fresh until you have a full load. after washing, you will probably re-wash them... and that means IJIf you must wash smaller loads, you’ll waste energy.Remember to adjust the amount of water. Small sort your clothes carefully and load loads should have lower water thenl properly, select correct levels. cycles, use enough detergent and @ Wash in off-peak utility hours. c~zoo
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It pays tocheck and prepare clothesfor washing. Separate ID Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and ( buttons. QDo any necessary mending-rips, hems, tears, from from *Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. w c @ Remove stains. For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE, SEE w PAGE 17. from LINT PRODUCERS—such as *Turn Poly Knits inside-out to terry toweling and chenille—give minimize fabric surface damage. . ( up lint. Soaking and Px=e-treating— LINT COLLECTORS—such as a good
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How’ toIoad yourwasher — .- special recolnmendations forWashing permanentpress ‘-: _ ifyou 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. *Usemore water than you would for a regular load. Use a Medium Water
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“.. —— .- .- -. Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate- Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate- Perform satisfactorilyin soft Generally do not clean well in Powdered Detergents or moderately hard water. hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate May be difficult to dissolve, products are available. especially in cold water. Should not be used in cold water. Those
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— — The resdk of conthued useof carbonate detergents — Is your water hard? If it is, and if washer surfaces.The hmdnessof (11or more grains) and if you --- you use a carbonate type non- your water and your washing washjust a few loads a week, you phosphatedetergent,you will most frequency will determinehow may see limestonebuildupsin just probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestonewill build up. a few months. depositson your clothes and If your water is VERY HARD Effects on clothes Recommen
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— 1- ‘: ~korv lnuch detergent Shotid youuse? .. a. .. . ‘~ The use of a sufficientamount . If the recommendedamountof How to usedetergent—granular ‘-%-”-” “. 01- detergentis one of the most detergentproducestoo many suds, or powered: importantthingsyou can do to switch to a low sudsingdetergent Add detergentnext to the agitator make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructionson after the clothes have been loaded. clean. package. If your detergentdoesn’t dissolve Amountrequired varies
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have it? —“ Before you can decide what to do If yo~lrwater is SOFT,yoLlhave no about hard water, you need to problem. Youcan use soap or know if you have it and, if so, how detergent as you prefer and forget hard it is. all about hard water.If you have HARD water—lessthan 10 ~If you live in a municipal area, — grains—and you use phosphate contact your water company. detergent,you also have no *If you live in a rural area, or in problem. some suburban areas, contact your But,if youhavemorethan 10
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Laundry Product and type special instructions ~LBACH Chlorine Liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart 1) Do not pour unciiiutedliquid ciliorinedirectly into such as Clorox brand (0.96 liter) water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes. action has stalled and detergent is 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics shouid not be chiorine dissolved. bleached such as 10070cotton flame retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex,leather or non-fast colors. Diiute bieach before usi
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How toremove stiins - 1. Try to remove stains as soon as Stain Removal Hint— see next pagefor possible. The fresher the stain, the stain Removal Guide. [Jsing ChIorine Bleach for easier it is to remove. white and Bleaehable Fabrics. 2. Before attemptingto remove Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine any stain, take these steps: bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of oFind the fabric and the finish in cool water—approximately80”F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak the chart on the next page, and use stained a
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White and BIeachableTabries Other WashableFabrics See ControlSetting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachabie fabrics, carejid[yscrape off as )nuchadhesive or gu)nas j]ossible, Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fiuid,* then launder. .Anti-perspirants, Apply undilutedliquid detergent. Rinse, If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics Deodorants according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has e
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.. --..— -- .- -.—.-—- :-=~= Questions? .~——— .---—— — — — ‘~=-” Use tMs ProblemSolver —- ~ ~. .=.. -— . PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY I I LINT OR RESIDUE *Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) ON CLOTHES from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen,corduroy), ~Washingtoo long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes. @ Use of non-phosphatedetergentswhich combine with hardnessminer
