MiWer Contents Agitator Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning Controls Setting Guide Detergen@ Other Additives Energy-Saving Tips Hard Water Limestone Deposits Loading the Washer Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions Pre-treating Problem Solver Repair Service Safety Instructions Soaking 22 2 22 6,7 9-13 12 12 10 Sorting Stains 4,5 14 Stain Removal Guide Storage & Vacation Tips User Maintenance Warranty Wash Temperature 15 22 Instructions 22 Back Cover 4 4,8 2 4 5,7,13 16-21 23 3,4 4,5
Help us help you... Read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer 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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’llfind them on a label on the lower left side near the front.
IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance.
How to operate your clothes washer WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. F > ~ J \ < OFF I ● SPIN PuL Heavy WASII ‘o WMM \ GENERAL@ELECTRIC KN(M m Duty Extra Large Ca~clty HOT 10 10 WASH START Slo? Washer I (d RINSE ~~f. \ J 6 SPIN +) -41 c 9 Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil according to instructions on page 5.
How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Separate Sort by soil Separate w w w w from from from LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy —attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see page 16. It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Workclothes Heavy soil Average soil Wmh WaterTemperature Bleach Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Hot White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
Special Instructions If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 11. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. Small loads reduce wrinkling. Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
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 carefid 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. ● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops and hang immediately.
Factorsto consider in selecting detergents and soap Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate– Powdered 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-Phosphate— Powdered 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.
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* 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.
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. Amount required ViWkS according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. ~pe of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have. . . 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3.
Hard water-do you have it? Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ● If you live in a municipal area, . conbct your water comtxuw. . . . ● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, conhct your county agent.
Other laundry products Laundry product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand F~RIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash Additive such as Rain Barrel brand How to use it Special instructions Dilute 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 removestains L 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 chart 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.
Stain removal guide Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 6 Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefilly scrape oflas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
~ gliB -.~~ Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY LINTC)R RESIDUE (3NCLOI’HES *Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) 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 precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GRAYED CLOTHES * Insuffkient detergent. Youmay need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard. * Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140°-1500F. Do not wash when other hot water needs-such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy. * %or or inferior detergent.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED CMXH+ES * Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’ page 17. * Chlorine bleach may yeilow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use non-chkmine bleach (stwh as C1ONNC 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ‘W~NKuNG IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRCX4’9 ITEMS * LWWirIgcloti~s in dryer aflm tumbling stops. Remove and hang c1othesimmediately. * Tw many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time, Do riot combine loads. * Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Pemanent Press items such as shirts or blouses, Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry. * Tm m~y clothes in washer.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, IUPS C)R EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) ● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuf& This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possible. * Roughness or burrs cmagitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough spots if necessary. .
I PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY I @M& sure dr~~ h~s~ is not kink~. WA~WON’T DRAIN i * Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. *Maksure hose comec%ionsare tight at faucets. WATER HM’KS * M&e ~m end of&&~ h~~ j~ c,orre@y inserted in and WXWd ta dti~ f!!fi&. * Mae sure ~asb~r is jeve}ad firm to tic floor with rubber frontjam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCHONS The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. W@e or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. To store washer: Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
If YouNeed Service Toobtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’reproud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for fi.mtherhelp. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
