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lUseandtire Guidel
Washer
Problem sOIVer.......................22-26
Safe~lnstructions ....................3,4
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Detergents, Other Additives ..............15-l 9
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7
Hard Water . . . . .
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~LP US ~LP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on section. It lists causes of minor new washer properly. the lower left side near the front. operating problems that you can Keep it handy for answers to These numbers are also on the correct yourself. your questions. Consumer Product Ownership Registrat
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WARN~&To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that 4’1 of fire, electric shock, or injury to have been cleaned in, washed in, A persons when using your appliance, ~ / soaked in, or spotted with follow basic precautions, including the following: A combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do no
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! WORTANT SAFE~ ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet. cord or plug. Observe dl warnings on container ● Never climb on or stand on the washer top. labels to avoid personal injury. ● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer, ●
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WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. 3 timnt- Wtiwwd Wemrlew! Wfi*/Bi”s* r.w. 8dKniews :;:: COLD 9 HO1 LARGE MEDIUM . COLO . . COLD D “0’”” II II ‘~..l,,. @ @ SMALL 4 B~KE1 DOEnTLE Exti, Cb#m% ) NLL”.OB,, ,,”BT W3” T03T.F Hea~Duv Ertra Laqe CapaciW @ S*w”@d8TmSp8adWati8rtiti~n,w,d @ @ 9 —Q e C.(,t]trc)l pcinelup[)ecircln(e tnu), ~,ciq. slightly. Sorting and Loadi
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TWS TO ~LP YOU SELECT SETTmGS a Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. PreWash Cycl~ For use when clothes are excessively soiled. Provides an agitated soak and a soak without agitation, followed by agitation and spin. Washer must be reset for desired wash cycle. I L Extra Cleaning Cycle For fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation &rmanen[&S I and Kni6C
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Permanent Press Cycle For loads, of synthetic andor delicate fabrics. A cold water cool-down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. -“”24 Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. I What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: Regular Extra Permanent Press and PreWash Cycles Cleaning Knit
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CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Wash Water Load Speed Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting BrightiNoncolorfast Normal Warm or Cold Regulm Cycles Normal Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Normal Hot Extra Cleaning Cycle Set at Start Average soil Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Hot
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels \ Bleach Spwial Instmctions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning Cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Noncolorfast only non-chlorine bleach A White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Small loads r
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OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-Flo pan is the lint NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash - filter. Position the Filter-Flo basket. Do not put items to be washed in the ,,,::::::-::”’’C7::’<7;>.:. pan on the agitator after Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets :’.:’<:::’.-<. ,i:;::::i:,, ‘~fi’z!;’::;;::,:. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .:.~:.:.:.j.:. :-,:-.; loading clothes into the in the Filter-Flo pan. ..:... ,. . . . .,, ..., ,j, :,
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The Mini-Basket tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK and PREWASH cycles. ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, (up to 2fi pounds) (1.125 kg). panty hose, girdles, blouses, ● Stuffed toys. sweaters, socks, shirts, baby ● Tennis shoes. clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-washables
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EmRGY-SAmG T~ If your clothes and household items don’t look ● Try to wash less often. Save articles of the clean and fresh after washing, you will probably same type of fabric until you have a full load. rewash them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. ● If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load amount of water. Small loads should have lower them properly, select correct cycles, use enough water levels. detergent and choose a water temperature
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Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. Separate m LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and Lint a % Lint u m from ‘collectors %wProducers napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. ,~ LJ m ‘n For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric . . In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, Separate % Cottons & U % Synthetics & o % Perm Press m % Dellcates it
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASmR This illustration, with clothes just ● Load clothes dry. reaching the Clothes Retaining ● Take a properly sorted group of Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes clothes and drop them loosely in have ample room to move because the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor ~ Luge Items–like sheets. Do wrapped around the agitator. not wrap around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which ~ Small Items–like washcloths. encour
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SELECTmG DETERGENTS AND SOAP Disadvantages Advantages Products Are not available in some areas. Perform well in hard or soft water. Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Generally do not clean well in Perform satisfactorily in soft Non-Phosphate– hard water. or moderately hard water. Powdered Detergents May be difficult to dissolve, In some areas only non-phosphate especially in cold water. products are available. Should not be us
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T~ RESULTS OF CONT~UED USE OF CAMONATE DETERGENTS Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months. Effects on Clothes Althou
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How to Partially Restore Clothes CAUTIONS: Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of The acidic action of the vinegar may damage two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) the porcelain. of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC ● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics. using deterge
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WRD WATER—DO YOU ~~ IT? Before you can decide what to do about hard If you water is SO~, you have no problem. You can water, you need to know if you have it and, if use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all so, how hard it is. about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than 10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, you also ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your have no problem. water company. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to ● If you live in a rural a
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Laundry Product and Wpe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach washer or on dry clothes. Dispenser section. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics sbould not be chlorine bleached such as: 1007. cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. 3) Check
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HOW TO mMOm STA~S 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It these steps: can set some stains. ● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. next page, and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended am
