lUseand&re Guide Washer ❑ ❑ ! ❑ w ● Safe~lnstructions ...,...............,3,4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser............................................8 Controls Setting Guide ......,...,............,.....6,7 Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................5 Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8 Filter-Flo@ Pan......................4, 5,6,8, 10,22 Operating the Washer ...........
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 WARN~G—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. ● a This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an hstallation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center”, 800.
a ! WORTANT S~ETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Kee~ dl 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 1. m 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.
Sorting and Loading (c(mtinued) ● ● ● Add measured amount of. detergent. See Detergents, Other Additives section for information on detergents and other laundry additives. Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not to overload. See How [o Load Your Washer section. Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator, See How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan section. ● ● ● For Bleach Dispenser instructions, see How to Use the Bleach Dispenser section.
CONTROLS SETT~G GUmE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cvcles Normal Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Hot Regular Cycles Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal for small loads; Heavy for all other loads Normal Setting Permanen[ Press. Treated Cottons.
I Bleach I I I Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide, White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Small loads reduce wrinkling.
OPERAT~G INSTRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use / d. powdered bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do not pour powdered %% bleach into the bleach dispenser. Measure bleach carefully. Here are some recommended amounts: HIGH WATER LEVEL—1 X cup (310 ml) liquid LOW WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup ( 170 ml) liquid ● ● ● ● ● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into bleach dispenser.
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. ‘eparateefroms For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. .~ . n m.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R 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–1ike washcloths. 9 Medium Size Items–like towels. This illustration, with clothes just 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.
Products Advantages Disadvantages PhosphatePowdered Detergents Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Non-PhosphatePowdered Detergenk Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Generally do not clean well in Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. 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.
Tm RESULTS OF CONTmUED USE OF CAmONATE DETERGENTS Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate 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. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildup in just a few months.
How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in tie washer using detergent. CAUTIONS: ● ● ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain. Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
~RD WATER—DO YOU ~~ 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, contact your water company. 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 gallon (3.8 liters)” and means this: O to 3 grains per gallon (3.
Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand How to Use it Special Instructions Use your bleach dispenser. See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.
HOW TO ~MOVE 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 and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. c 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. o Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can set some stains. 3.
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to car
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE 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 GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of previous page. Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS 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.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals. Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process.
T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● ● WASHER IS NOISY ● ● ● WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. Make sure washer is level and flrrn to the floor with robber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
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YOUR GE 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.
