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HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. 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, KY 40225 Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
A WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for iti intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ● This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions @ before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center! 800.
WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) m- Kee~ all laundrv aids (such as detergents, ble~ches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly M 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. Regular SMALL “ uRGE /“ @ Ll w Load S;zo Three Cycle Washer Q Setting the Controls Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections. ~ Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
OPERATmG ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Soak in Your Washer Allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out Cycle Selector knob to complete cycle. How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan The Filter-Flo pan is the lint filter. Position the Filter-Flo . i.c, !; . . .::,;:i:> . .. . pan on the agitator after ‘:::”.~ . ,~.
Cycle Suggested For Clothes LoaWabrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits ● Synthetics WasWSpin Speed Normal/Slow c Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* ● Pillows** Gentle/Slow Baby clothes (delicate) c Lingerie Gentle/Slow ● Delicates ● Regular ● Cottons and linens Normal/Fast Denims ● Blankets*** ● Baby clothes (sturdy) ● Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak ● Work clothes with heavy soil Normal/Fast Special Instructions *
HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. Separate For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible. . . .
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER Load clothes dry. ● Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: ~ Large items–like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. ~ Small items–like washcloths. @ Medium size items–like towels. DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER. “ Try to mix large and small items in each machine load for better washing action. c Wash large items (blankets, bed spreads, mattress pads, etc. ) separately.
a HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD 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. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of Ic)zld 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have... 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3. Greasy or oily soils 4. Lower wash temperature 5.
Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand How to Use It Special Instructions Use your bleach dispenser. See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do no{ pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: silk, wool, spandex, or non-fast colors. 3) Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions.
HOW TO mMOm STA~S 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 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. ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can set some stains. 3.
Stain Other Washable Fabrics White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives (Chewing Gum. e[c. ) Antiperspirtin[s, Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water, USC, (/u// too/” f{) FII14(11 (l(ilzc,,>i~,c, or KLI?F7 cI.\ /)().$.\itl[c,, Spnnge with a safe dry cleaning tluid, +: rinse well, [hen w~sh ~s USLI:II. S:~me as white :tnd bieachtiblc fabrics c(irc ofi”(I.s Deodm:m[s according to Apply undiluted liquid detergent, Rinse. If’ s{uin rcmtiins.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE ● 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. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.
PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Impropr soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is suff~cient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice tie recommended amount of detergent. ● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of opposite page. ● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
r PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
u ● ● PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse dl towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals. ● As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs.
T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE I Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. Q Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be tiere. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 80WEXARES(80W32-2737) A {JE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:()() a.
YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY I WHAT IS COVERED J Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. 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.
