bsetitidcki$:etidk~ ,,.,,,,,, .’ “f,, washer safe~ instructions ....................3. Q operating Instructions, mps Agitator...........................................................22 ControlsSetting Guide .............................6,7 Cycle Settings..................................................5 Energy-SavingTips.........................................8 Filter-Flo@Pan .............................................4. 8 Operating the Washer ..............................
Readthis book CarefuIly. 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 yoLlrequest service... check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of major operating problems that you can correct yourself. If you received a damagedwasher.
A wAmTING—To reduce the risk of electric shock, or injury to fire, persons Wllellusingyour apptiance, follow basic precaution, including the following: this appliance onlyfor its intended purpose * use as describedin this Use and Care Book. QDo notwash or dry articlesthat Ilave washed in, soalkedin, been cleaned in, or spottedwithcombustibleor explosivesubstances(such as wax9 paint, gasoline,degreasers,dry-cleaning So!ventsykerosene9etc.)whichmayigniteor explode.
*Keepall laundryaids (such as [0 [ detergents,bleaches,fabtic softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferablyin a lockedcabinet.Observe % all warningson containerlabelsto avoid personalinjury. ~Keep the area aroundand underneath yourappliancesfree from the + ‘>%accumulationof combustiblematerials, = such as lint, paper,rags, chernicds, etc. ~Keep the floor aroundyour appliancesclean and dry to reduce the possibilityof slipping.
NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a lvash basket. Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter-Flopan. For informationon how to use bleachand fabric softeners,see Other LaundryProductssection. ~Close the lid. Washerwill fill but not agitateor spin . with the lid open. Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections. 0 Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting. @ Pull Cycle Selector knob *START , out to start the washer, If you .
CONTROLSs~~~m~ GumE controls setting Guide for different fabricsandloads — I Load wash water Temperature cycle setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting ——.
–— ‘ -“’ Refer to Garment Manufacturers’care Labels Bleach special InstruetiolRs Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed, If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Hard Water Guide. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Hard Water Guide. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
HOW To USE Tm “ “SOAK CYCLE” temperaturewill automaticallybe cold. If a hot or warm - SOAKCYCLE — Cycles. Start the washer. After washer fills HR~V DurjI Ln~e Cnpaci@ Regular Cycles complete the cycle. 6For an extended soak, allow the washer to f~lland ~ e soakis desired,set theWAS~INSE TEMPERATURE “-=----- to o SoSkor). and beg~ns to agitate, push in the Cycle Selector Knob and turn to “SQAI
texture PRODUCERS—suchas terry toweling and chenille—giveup lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint, These must be washed separately. LINT separate ro Wormore informationon lintcontrol,seeThe section. Problemsolver sortby fabric t Separate ro ~ Delicates m rorn ~L ro Ld A by soil sort -. u In additionto sorting to reducelintcollection, it is recommended thatfabricsof similar constructionbe washed togetherwhenever possible.
This illustration,with clothesjust reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are apt to pack down which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full water fill. What is the best sizeloadof .— — Load clothes dry.
-._--’ p~oducts Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate- Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Polvdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-PhosphatePowdered Detergenk 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. Should not be used in cold water.
WSmTS OF CONT-D IJSE OF CAWONATE DETERGENTS — —– Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonatetype non-phosphatedetergent,you will most probably notice limestone*depositson your clothes and washer surfaces.The hardnessof your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestonewill build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11or more grains) and if you, washjust a few loads a week, you may see limestonebuildups in just a few months.
——. Onceclotheshave developeddeposits,they may be partiallyrestoredby soakingin a solutionof two cups of vinegarin one gallonof hot tap water for 15minutes. USEA PLASTICCO~mR. Then wash clothesin the washerusing detergent. .- CAUTIONS: e Do not use vinegarsoak solutionin washer. The acidicactionof the vinegarmay damagethe porcelain. @Vinegarsoak solutionmay reducethe writie-resistance of permanentpress fabrics.
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. oIf you live in a municipalarea, contact your county agent. ~If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per ga]]on” and means this: Oto 3 grainsper gallon—SOFT If you water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergentas you prefer and forget all about hard water.
product and type How to useit BLEACH chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Dilute bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved. Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent. FABWC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Mix recommended amount with one cup (240 ml) water and add at start of rinse cycle. Wash Additive such as Rain Barrel brand Follow Package directions.
ow sTAms 1. Tryto 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, e Check the care label instructions that came with the garment. — ~Test stainremovalproduct on a hidde~~inside seam or on a sample of the material. ~Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains. 3.
white and Bleachabie Fabrics other washable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, }.dhesives (ChewingGum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to cat-ef[(i!y scrape q~c[s JrrL(ch (idltesi~~e or gUIIIas possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning f~uid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Antiperspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES 0Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). 9Washingtoo long, especiallyfor smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one rninute per pound of dry clothes. o Use of non-phosphatedetergentswhich combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
., . — — I PROBLEM GRAYEDCLOTHES (continued) CLOTHES POSSIBLECAUSE ~Improper soaking with insufficientdetergent.V’suallya 30-ltinute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. oUse of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphatedetergent,or follow six steps in the Problem Solver in this section. ~Washingtoo long may result in increased soil deposition.Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
m PROBLEM SOLWR ~.- (continued) ~. POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Io Relaxationshrinkagecan occLlrin knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched SHRINKAGE, KNITS and elongated by the fianufacturer. When this occurs, garment may’be”pre~sedback into shape after each wash and dry cycle, ~Progressive or delayed shrinkageis caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering,This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage.
POSSIBLECAUSE . .. .... SNAGS, HOLES TE.4RS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) 0Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before washing and mend all rips and tears. *As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process, It is not caused by washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Large Water Level.
WI’AS~RIS NOISY WASHERPAUSES IN C~~LE ~h~ake surewasheris level and firm to the floor with ~wbberfoot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. oA sharp, disti~ctivesound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” ~is soundis normal, *Heavilyunba~anced loadscancausethe washerto vibrateexcessivelyduringspin, andmaycauseit to movefromits originalposition.
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YOURGE AUTOMATIC CLOTHESWASHER II II WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT isCOVERED ~ I LIMITED ADDITIONAL I FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any pati of the transmissionthat fails because of a manufacturing defect.
