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HYOUNeedSetice It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If you don’t understandsomething or need more help, write (include your phone number) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 Ifyoureceived a dam%ed washer... Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. Savetime andmoney. Beforeyou request service... check the Problem Solver on pages 18through 22.
Readal~imtructiom before lwing thk appliance. . .—.—. reduce the risk of WARNWG–TO fire, electricshock, or injury to penomwhenwingyourapptiance, followbasicprmutiom, hclutig thefoilowing: ~Usethisapplianceonlyforik intendedpurposeas described in thisUse and Care Book, *This washermustbeproperly imtied andlocatedinaccordmce withtheInstallationInstructions beforeitis used.
ImportantSafetyImtructiom (continu~d) = The laundry p~ocesscan rtiuce the flame retardancyof fabrics. To avoidsuch a result, tie garment manufacturer’scare instructions should be followedvery carefilly. For washer operation @Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This will stop the. wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.
TipstoHelpYou select settings Mlar cyeles— Permanent Ress cycIes— soakcycle– Provideslonger wash time for mostcottons, linens, work and playclothes. For permanent press and delicates. An extendedcool-downspray rinse is providedto minimizethe setting of-wrinkles, Use with most soakingaids to loosen embedded soils and stains.
Controksetting Guidefor differentfabricsandloam ~c,.1.settin,‘--‘-- I Cottonsand Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Workclothes,dungarees, etc.
Bleach special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximumdetergent recommendedon page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13. Whiteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach whenneeded. Small loads reduce wrinkling.
Howtome the Howtousethe soak cycle off NQRMAL Be Regu18rCycles UC e o Sunk Cycle ~ a o + LIGHT 6 s ~ e L NORMAL S011 ~’F ‘EAV’ m [tied 10srsar fusfl JOSTW ~ “~~AK CYCLE” temperature will automaticallybe cola. @If a hot or warm soakis desired,set theWASH~SE TEMPERATURE switch to “HOT/COLD” or C$WAR~/COLD”and turn the CycleSelwtorKnob to “NORMAE’ in the Regular Cycles. Start the washer.
130Wtosortthe clothes Sotibysoil It paysto cheek and prepare clothes far washing. Separa ~ Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. from from ~ Do any necessary mending—rips, hems, tears. Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. @Removestains. For STAIN ~MOVAL GU~E, SEE PAGE17. from LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry towelingand chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteenand corduroy —attractlint.
HowtoIoadyour washer special recommendations forwashing prmanent press if you do nothave a d~er. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimizewrinkling in the wash process: @Be Carefil 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. ~ Use more water than you would for a regular load.
Factors toComider inselecting detewen@ andsoap Disadvantages Phosphate—— Perform wellin hard or sofiwater Are not availablein some areas. Powdered Detergenfi Washall typesof fabricswell. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate— Powdered Dete~enti Perform satisfactorilyin SOR or moderatelyhard water. Generallydo not clean well in hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate productsare available. May be difficultto dissolve, especiallyin cold water. Shouldnot be used in cold water.
Tlae resu~k ofcontinued useofcarbonamde&wen@ Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphatedetergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequencywill determinehow rapidly the limestonewill build up. If your water is VERYHA~ (11or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, y&umay see limestonebuiidupsinjust a few months.
Howmuchdetewentshouldyouwe? “:”:; The use of a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most importantthingsyou can do to make sure your wash comesout clean. If the recommendedamountof detergentproduces too many suds, switch to a low sudsingdetergent brand, and followinstructionson package. homt requiredvmim accorhg to: 1. Waterhardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Washtemperature -—. Usemore detergentif youhave. . . 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3. Greasy or oily soils 4.
Hardwater—do youhave it? Beforeyou can decide what to do abouthard water, you need to know if you haveit and, if so, how hard it is. @If you live in a municipal area, contactyour water company. 0 If you live in a rural area~or in some suburban areas, contactyour county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’per gallon” and means this: Oto 3 grains per gallon-SOFT 4 to 10grains—HARD 11to 19grains–VERY HARD 20 grainsandover— If your water is SOFT, you have no problem.
/ product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FWMC SO~ENEM Rinse additive such as DownyBrand WashAdditivesuch as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine Bleach, such as Clorox brand WATERSO~ENER Non-precipitating ;uch as Calgon 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.
Howtoremoveshim 1. Try to remove stainsas soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Beforeattemptingto remove any stain, -ke 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 removalproduct 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.
other washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Usedull tool to care~lly scrape ofas 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 undilutedliquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by spongingwith ammonia.= Rinse thoroughly.
Questions? ‘~Y ~ UseThis ProblemSolver PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES @Incorrect sortingofclothes. Separatelint-producers(suchas terry towelsand chenille) from lint-receivers(suchas man-madefabrics, velveteen,corduroy). @Washingtoo long, especiallyfor smallerloads. For normal soil, washoneminuteper poundofdry clothes. @Use of non-phosphatedetergentswhich combinewith hardness minerals toforma precipitatewhich can be mistakenfor lint.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND WMEDY GRAYED @Washeroverloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and removesoil, causing gray appearance. Followcorrect loadingprocedures for size of load. CLOTHES (continued) @Improper soaking with insufficientdetergent. Usually a 30-minutesoak is sufficient. However,when using extendedsoaksfor heavily soiled garments you mayneed to use twice the recommended amount of detergent, @Use of soap in hard water.
~~~ ProblemSOIVe~ (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND WMEDY SHRINKAGE, KNITS @Relaxationshrinkagecan occur in knit fidbricsthat havebeen improperly stretched ~ndelongatedby the manufacturer.When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ~ Progressive or delayed shrinkageis caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removedby laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that havebeen washedmany times without previous shrinkage.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS,RIPSOR EXCESSIVEWEAR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY @Chemicalssuch as hair bleach, dye, permanent wavesolutions, battery acids and toiletbowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towelsand other articles that came in contactwith these chemicalsbeforeputtingthem in wash. Do not contaminate clothingarticles with thesechemicals, ~ Small, unnoticedtears may enlarge during washingprocess. Check garments’before washingand mend all rips and tears.
PROBLBM PossmLE CAUSE mD mm~y WATER LE&S @.Makesure hose connectionsare tight at faucets. — ~ Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drai~~facility. rwA~HER IS ~olSy @Make sure washeris levelandfirmto thefloorwith rubber footpads in place and frontjam nuts tight. See the Instigation Instructions. @A sh~, distinctivesound will be he~rdat the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake insidethe transmission “locks in:’ This sound is normal.
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r YOURGEAUTOMATIC CWTH= WASHER WARRANTY Save proofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchasyoursalesslipor cancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod. WHATIS COVERED t FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY 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.
