washer - contents Agitator Appliance Registration 22 2 Safety Instructions Sorting Clothes Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning 2: Stains Stain Removal Guide Consumer Services Controls Setting Guide Cycle Settings Detergents, Other Additives 5 11-15 Energy-Saving Tips Filter-FIo@Pan 8 4,& 22 Hard Water Limestone Deposits 13, 14 12,22 Loading Model and Serial Numbers Pre-Treating Problem Solver ———. . ..-..
0 Read thk book carefuIIyo It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Keep it handy for answersto your questions, If you don’tunderstand something or need more help, write (include your phone number) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 Hyou received tim~ed a washer... Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. ~~~~ ~h~ ~~~ money. Beforeyou request service. .. check the Problem Solver on pages 18through 22.
; @MPORTWT SMETYmSTRUCTIONS @close supervisionis necessary if thisapplianceis used by or near children. Do notallowchildren toplayinside,onorwiththis applianceoranydiscarded appliance,Disposeof ficarded appliancesandshippingor packingmaterialsgroperly, Beforediscardinga washer,or removingfromservice9remove thewasherlid. all laundry aids (suchas @Keep detergents,bleaches,fabricsokners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferablyinalockedcabinet.
@ThelaundrypIocesscanreduce theflameretardancyof fabrics. To avoidsuch a resu~t,tie garment manufacturer’scareinstructions shouldbe followedverycaretilly. How toopemte m For washer operation SAVE @Do not leavewasher lid up during cycle.This will stopthe “-/’ TmSE mSTRUCTIONS washandspinactionandprevent completionof thecycle. yourc~otheswasher ~~~—To reduce the risk of fire, e~ectrieshock,or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appBiance.
: *pstoHelpYouSeiectsettings Regular Permanent cycles— Provideslonger wash time for most cottons, linens and work and piayclothes. Ress cycIes— An extendedcool-downspray rinse is provided to minimizethe setting of wrinkles. Use with most soakingaids to loosenembedded soils and stains. Egz II Etira OO. . nlNss Amo UTu Clean I ExtraCleancrC/eS fi~’”” \ Cycles— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil.
Controk setting GuidefordifferentfabricsandBoa& -.. wash/spinwash water setting speed Temperature’cycle cyc~t? Normal Normal Hot or Warm Warmor Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting WorkClothes, Dungarees, etc.
~Liquid chlorine type. I Only non-chlorinebleach when needed. If colorfast is unusuallysoiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommendedon page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximumdetergent recommendedin guide on page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13.
Bleach Dispemer the Howtome soak cycle II 1~ @Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer touse powdered bleach, pour it into the Filter-Flo pan or wash basket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. QMeasure bleach carefilly. Here are some recommended amounts: LARGE WATERLEVEL—1% cups (310ml) liquid SMALL WATERLEVEL–213 cup (170ml) liquid ~ Pour measured amount of liquid bleachdirectly intobleachdispenser.
‘: e%ow tosorttheclothes Separate It paysto cheek and prepare clothesfor washing. Separa ~ Empty pockets,brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. from ) .-= from Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. Lint Collectors ~ Removestains.For STAIN REMOVALGUmE, SEE PAGE17. from LINT PRODUCERS—Such as terry towelingand chenille—give up lint. W r more information on lint ~trO#,see page 18.
“ .Howtoload your washer special recommendations forwashing permanent press if you do not have a dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothesthat you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimizewrinkling in the wash process: ~ Be careful not to overload washer. PermanentPress clothes must haveample 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.
Advantages Phosphate— Perform wellin hard or SORwater Are not avaflablein someareas. PoYvdered Dete~en@ Washall typesof fabricswell. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate— Powdered Dete~enk Perform satisfactorilyin sofi or moderatelyhard water. Generally do not clean wellin hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate productsare available. May be difficultto dissolve, especiallyin cold water. Shouldnot be used in cold water.
Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphatedetergent, youwill most probablynotice limestone* depositson your clothes and washer surfaces. ‘rhe hardness of your water and your washing frequencywill determinehow rapidly the limestonewill build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11or moregrains)andif youwash just a few loads a week, you may see limestonebuildups in just a few months.
The [lseof a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most importantthingsyou can do to make sure yoi~rwash comes out clean. If the recommendedamountof detergentproducestoo many suds, switchto a low sudsingdetergent brand, and followinstructionson package. Amom$ r%hd Vtim accorQ to: 1. Waterhardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Washtemperature How to use detergent—granular or powdered: For best results, add detergent to the wash basketbefore loading clothes.
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 municipalarea, contactyour water company. ~ If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. Youcan use soap or detergentas you prefer and forget all abouthard water.If you have Hwater—lessthan 10grains— and you use phosphatedetergent, you also haveno problem.
product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Howtouse i% 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 undilutedliquidchlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some oftoday’s washable fabrics shouldnot be ctiorine bleached such as: 100%cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before t~singon any fibric.
HowtoremoveStiim 1. T~toremove stiinsas soonas possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Beforeattemptingto remove any stain, tie th~e steps: @Find tie 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. @Avoiduseofhotwateron unknownstain.It canset some stains. 3. Followstainremovalwitha thoroughrinsing.
white and seecontrol Adhesives Bleachable Fabrics setting Guide,Bleach on Rge 7 other washable F’bties Rubwith ice or immerse in very cold water. Usedull tool to carefi!ly scrape oflas muchadhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,*then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics, Antiperspirants, Deodorants Apply undilutedliquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bl~ach according to Stiin RemovalHint on oppositepage.
~ —. -. -- .: -- m I — Questiom? PRoBLm POSS~LE CAUSEAND~Em.DY LINT OR MSIDUE ON CLOTHES ~ Incorrect sortingofclothes.Separatelint-producers(such as terry towelsand chenille) fromlint-receivers(suchas man-madefabrics, velveteen,corduroy). @Washingtoo long,especiallyfor smallerloads. For normal soil, washoneminuteper poundofdry clothes. @Use of non-phosphatedetergentswhichcombinewith hardnessmineralsto forma precipitatewhichcan be mistakenfor lint.
POSSIBLE CAUSEmD mm~y ~Washeroverloaded.Clothescannotmovefreelyto loosenandremovesoil,causing correct l~adi~gp~ocdures for six of load. graYappearance.FO~lOW ~Impropersoakingwithinsufficientdetergent.Usual]y a 30-rninutesoakis sufficient. However,whenusing extendedsoaksfor heavilysoiledgarments you may need to use GMYED cLmHEs (continued) twice the recommended amountof detergent. @Use of soap in hard water. Switchto a phosphatedetergent, or followsix steps at the bottomof page 18.
I PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND ~mDY SHRINKAGE, KNITS WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS @Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabricsthat havebeen improperly stretched and elongatedby the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle, @fiogressive or de~ayedshrinkageis caused when starch or sizing (ir~some fabrics) is gradually removedby laundering.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILYSOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ~MEDY @Small, unnoticedtears may enlarge during washingprocess, Check garmentsbefore washingand mend all rips and tears. @As Permanent Press garments age, they may showfrayingat collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakeningof fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer.
POSS~LE CAUSEANDREMEDY @Make sure washeris leveland firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and frontjam nuts tight. Seethe InstallationInstructions. ~ A sharp, distinctivesound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stopsand the spin brake insidethe transmission “locks in:’ This sound is normal. ~ Heavilyunbalancedloads can cause the washer to vibrate excessivelyduring spin, and may cause it to movefrom its original position.
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i 1 YOURGEAUTOMATIC CLOTH= WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchasedate such as your salesslip or canceiled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED i FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one yearfromdateoforiginal purchase,we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace anypati of the washerthatfails because of a manufacturing defect. .
