m How to get yOUr Spacemaker”Laundr the I from Contents Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning 2 25 Cautions Controls Setting Guide 16 8,9 Dryer Automatic Drying Q best 7 Repair Service Safety Instructions 26 3,4 User Maintenance Instructions 25 Vacation Tips 25 Warranty Washer 7 7 Agitator Controls End-of-Cycle Signal Energy-Saving Tips 7 7 Detergents,Other Additives 11-15 Energy-Saving Tips 7 Knits Drying Tips Lint Filter 7 7 Hard Water Limestone Deposits Sorting TlmedDrying En
Help us help you... Before using your Spacemaker~ Laundry, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 If you received a damaged appliance . .. Write down the model and serial numbers.
IIMPORIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. W~G-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to pmons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: . Use this appliance only for ik intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ● This appliance must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
IMPORTANT SAFEI’Y INSTRUCTIONS (...tied)d) :.. To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the dryer lint filter). NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does NOI’ disconnect the appliance from the power supply. . DO not tamper with controls. ● .
How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Sort by color Separate Separate Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have properly sorted drying loads. Here’s an additional suggestion for good dryer load make up: Sort by weight from from Separate w from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lin~ LINT COLLECl_ORS-such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint, and must be dried separately.
How to operate your clothes washer W~G—To reduce the risk of fwe, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Load the washer properly PULL STAR ● Add accurately-measured detergent to empty tub. Seepages 11through 13. ● Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub. Do not put clothes on top of the agitator or wind them around it.
How to operate your dryer W&ING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAF’ETYINSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Load the dryer properly ● Load sorted clothes into dryer. See page 5. ● Clean lint filter before each load. alpV f+ , timed ti \ L 4 3ati\l a dry . . . . . . . . .. HlGH automatic A) . . . . . . rvIEc)wM delicate . . . . . . . . . ..LOw air fkIff. . . . . . . . .
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads W=her Wash Water Temperature W-h Cycle Wash Cycle Setting Dry Cycle Plastic-lined items Diapers Warm Hot Delicate* Regular Set at START. See #1 below. Air Fluff (No Heat) Timed Dry (High Heat) Man-made fabrics~ Mixed cottons Warm Warm Delicate* Perm Press Set at START. See #2 below. Delicate (Low Heat) Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) ~pe of Load Baby Clothes Bedspreads I Follow Label Directions.
Save and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS:’ For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing office, Washington, D.C. 20402. I Dryer Dry Cycle Setting Special Instructions Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately. Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax (1% teaspoons to gallon).
Energy=sa* tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fish after washing, you will probably re-wash them... and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefblly, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get n“dofsoil. ● Use H~ wash—140°F.(60°C.)— on a regular basis ordywhen washing heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes.
Factorsto consider in selecting detergentsand soap Products Advantages Disadvantages PhosphatePowdered Detergents Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-PhosphatePowdered Detergents Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available. May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water.
The results of continued use of carbonate detergents } Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* depo;its on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up.
How much detergentshould you use? The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on package. Excess suds are not necessary to get clothes clean and can hamper wash action. Using too littledetergentis a common ‘cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup.
Hard water Beforeyou can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you be it and, if so, hcw hard it is. ● If you live in a municipidarea, contactyourwatercompany. ~ ● Ifyoulive inaruralarea, or in some suburbanareas, contactyour county agent. The answerwill be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this: Oto 3 grainsper gallon-SOFT 4 to 10grains-HARD 11to 19grains-VERY HARD 20 grains and over— EXTREMELY HARD If your wateris SOFT, you have no problem.
Other laundry products— @ Laundry Product & Type to use Special Instructions it BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox~ brand Dilute one cup bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.
How to remove stains 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: . Find the fabric and the finish in the guide on the next page, and use only recommended methods. . Check the care label instructions that came with the garment. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material. . Avoiduse of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains. 3.
Swn remOValguide Savea.drefertoG.rmentManufacturers’ stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) White and Bleachable Fabrics SeeWmhingGuide,Bleachon page 15 Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefilly scmpe ofas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge Car. Instructions. Other Wxhable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
~ ~ Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM .. WASHEROR DRYER WON’T START POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY ,... .,%. “.*.$ ,..‘<#>*i f.:!& -..c ● Make sure controls are p~prly ‘Set‘~d ~&er cycleselector is pulled out or dryer ~~. STARTbutton is pushed. . . ,,, ,.$&,,.;‘%2 => ~, ‘f.; .!..~~~ %, ● Applimce unplugged. Make sure Cordis firmly plugged into electrical outlet. ● NOpower to appliance. Check f&es ndiircuit breakers to make sure appliance is .-.-~.;.:.” . . . ...,,..<”?~y:”% getting current. ----.
PROBLEM WATER TEMPERATURE INCORRECI’ POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY ● Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them. ● Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to 150°F. (60° to 66°C.). Reset it. ● Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall the hoses. QMake sure selector controls are properly set. ● WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot to hot, cold to cold.
The Problem Solver (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM BLUE 0~ GRAY ● Improper use of iiibric softener. Never pour fhbric softener directly cmclothes; COLOR STAINS . .. alwaysdilute before adding to rinse water.,’lonmxmmes@@ dampen-stained area and I $+. ‘ .;:,.,8%. “.”( ,.,% < .’; ~ rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safk for fabric. ,-..,~ f +, ;.$,4?, $: .“,. ;$)8 ., “... .. ● Insufficient detergent.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY HEAVILYSOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs . Pretreat with liquid detergent. LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). . Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1minute per pound of dry clothes.
The Problem Solver (continu~) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ., .. SNAGS, HOLES, :: ~ “’ ‘*Pinson g&n&ntsor sharpobjectsleft in pockets. Removeall pins, check pock&sofall ;?_befbmputtingin “ ‘w;msoR@&~~,L washer. Also checkwaskrto see ifany objects remairiedin; “.,-q*~:: .,,;-’ ,“ ‘ - ., “ “ “ ‘ , :% . <: =WW’!WW%i. :’ ● Snaps, hook, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Make sure all hooks, S-repsand” 17u7eis rwsokion once this tjpe ofdbnwgehas “ buttonsarefhstened.Removesharpbuttonsandbeltbuckles.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRC)N” ITEMS ● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops tumbling, remove clothes and place them on hangers. ● 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.
The Problem solver POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, GENERAL * (continued) ~ SHRINKAGE, KNITS ● Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a ~her orby h~d; oth~~ IIMYk%l,.: . safely washed but will shrink in”adryer. Follti garment manufacturers* care instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry. ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fiibricsthathavebeen improperlystretched and elongatedby the manufacturer.
Care and Cleaning * USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish. ● Keep the area around and underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. 8. o c Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
If YouNeed Service ,. A f ,--., To obtain service, see your ~w on the back page of this book. We’reproud of our service and you to,@ pleased. !f for some reasonyou arenot happywith the service you receive, here arethree steps to follow for fhrtherhelp. %,. want , ,.- $+?>,. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. Inmost cases, this will solve the problem.
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC SpAmMAKERm LAUNDRY WARRANTy Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales sliporcancelledcheckto establish warranty period. 4 WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRA~TY ~, Fo~one year from date of ori9inal purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pati of the Spacemakerm /auncfry that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
