. -_ tintenti Agitator Appliance Re@stration 26 2 Problem Solver $afetv Instructions Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning 8 26 Soak Setting Sorting Consumer Services Controls Setting Guide 27 6,7 Cycle Settings Detergents, Other Additives 5 13-17 10 Energy-Saving Tips Filter-Flo” Pan 4,& 9,26 Hard Water Limestone Deposits 16 14,26 Loading the Washer Mini-Basket Tub 4, 12 9 Mini-Quick Cycle Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions Pre-Treating Models .-.
Read thk book Carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintainyour new washer properly. Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If you don’tunderstandsomething or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 a &m~ed washer... 1~~OU ~~c~iv~~ Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. save time and money. you request service... Bef”re check the Problem Solver on pages20-25.
Read ailimtructi~m befOre wi~ — thk ~ppliance. -. —...————— —. “-.——.——-——-——..—---.— —. —.—-. -— —.—.————-——-.——.— wmmG–To reducetherisk of fire, elwtric Skwk, Orinjury to pmm whenwb yow apptimce9 followb8sicpmutiom, kclumg thefollowing: ttis applianceonlyfor ik * use intended purpose as described in thisUse and Care Book. @Thiswashermust be properly btid md l-ted in accortice withthe hs~ation hstruetiom beforeitisused.Eyou did not receiveanhst.a.
,, SAW’TmSti” WST&UCTJONS ,, How toopemti your clotheswasher W~G—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock9 or injury to pe~ons, bef’re operating this appliance. read the ImomANT WETY msmucTIoNs ! @ —@–@— @Sortclothescarefilly by fabric #.y~, weight, color and amount of soil according to instructions on page 11. . @RemoveFilter-F1o@pan and Mini-Basket~tub.The underside of tie lid is a goodplaceto putthe pan whileloadingor unloading clothes. I I A Do not use Mini-Baskettubwhen washingregularloads.
Provideslonger washtimeformost cottons,linensand.workmd play clothes. Use withmost soahng aids to loosen embeddedsoilsandsmins. A combinationof agitationand soak for more effectivepolyester knits laundering. %1Pe/R9Mns?ntPress I I Permanent mss cycIm— An exfendedcool-down sprayrinse is providd to minimim t~e sitting ofwrin~es. t I Rcglslar For small,lightlysoiledloadsyou needin a hurry.UsewithMINIBAS=T tub only.
Controksetting Guidefordifferentfabricsandloam cycle CottonsandLinens White/Colotiast Bright/Non-colotiast WorkClothes HeavySOd Average soil Normal/Normal Hotor Warm Normal/Normal Warmor Cold ReWlarCycles RegularCycles Normalor LightSoilSetting NormalorLightSoilSetting Normal/Normal Hot RegularCycles Normal/Normal HotorWarm RegularCycles Normalforsmallloads, Heavyforallotherloads.
Bleach Liquidchlorinetype. Onlynon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded. If colorfastisunusuallysoiled,usehotwater.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedin guideonpage15. Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype. Non-colorfast,onlynon-chlorine bleach whenneeded. Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideonpage15. Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype. Non-colorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach whenneeded. Smallloadsreducewrinkling.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideonpage15. Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Howtouse theBIach-mer How tomethe x~ /4. Howtowe the Filter~Flo@ Pan / d @Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powderedbleach, pour it into the washbasket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleachinto the bleach dispenser. @Measure bleach carefully.Here are some recommended amounts: LARGE WASH—I% cup (310ml) liquid SMALL WASH–2/3 cup (170ml) liquid MINI-BASKET tub—% CUP (60ml) liquid @Pour measured amount of liquid bleachdirectly intobleachdispenser.
—— forsmall loads of regular fabrics or deiicatehand-washab]es,can be used with any cycleexceptthe SOA.Kcycle. 3. Put 1/4.to 1/3cup(60to 80ml) detergentin the bottomof the MiniBaskettub. Mini-BasketThs tub %Vash loam LARGE SMALL @SmaIlloads of regular fabrics MINlBASKET (up to 2%pounds). @Delicateloads such as lingerie, panty hose,girdles,blouses,sweaters, How to wash a small Ioad Qfregular fabrics or delicate hand-washables fb4EDiUM 4. Load clothes in Mini-Basket tub.
If your clothesand householditems don’tlook clean and fresh afier washing,you will probably re-wash them.. .and that means you’llwaste energy.Remember to sort your clothescarefully,and load them properly,selectcorrectcycles,use enoughdetergentandchoosea watertemperaturewaml enoughto releaseand get rid of soil. ~ Use Hot Wash—upto 150°F.—on a regularbasis only when washing heavilysoiled articles-such as work and play clothes. ~Undernormalsoilconditions, washin waterabove80°F.(D”C.).
How tosort theClothes SoR-t by surface ktim sort by Soii Separate Se~arate , I clothes forwashing. * ~m~ty pockets, b~UShout cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and butions. ..-.. @Do any necessarymending—rips, hems, tears. from 13 Checkall items for areas of heavy soil or stain. , Lint Collectors 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. These must be washed separately.
Howtoloadyourwasher If youare machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimizewrinkling in the wash process: @Be carefulnotto overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely.A MediumsizePermanent Pressloadis thelargestthatshould be washed. @Use morewaterthanyouwould for a regularload.Use; Medium WaterLevelfora SmallLoad;a LargeWaterLevelfor a Medium Load.
Factors toeomider in selectingdetegen~ and soap Phosphate— Po$vderedDete~en@ Advanhges Disadvan@es Perform wellin hard or softwater Arenotavailableinsomeareas. Washall typesoffabricswell. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate— Powdered Dete~en& —.= - Pefiorm satisfactorilyin soft or moderatelyhard water. Generally do not clean wellin hard water. In someareas onlynon-phosphate productsare available. May be difficultto dissolve, especiallyin cold water.
Is yourwaterhard?Ifit is, ad if youuse a carbonatetype nonphosphatedetergent,you will mostprobably notice limestone* depositson yourclothes and washersurfaces,The hardness of your water and your washing frequencywdl determinehow rapidly the limestonewill build up. If your water is VERYHA~ EHwk onCloth= kmendd meti* b Mu@ h*ne bddu~ Althoughlimestonebufidupoccurs morempidlyon cotton,it will eventuallyafiectvariousfibricsin thefollowingways: ~Givesa stiff,harsh,roughf=l to fabricssuchastoweling.
The use of a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most importantthings you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. If the recommendedamount of detergentproducestoo many suds, switchto a low sudsingdetergent brand, and followinstructionson package. hount reqtied varies accortig to: 1. Waterhardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Typeof detergent 5. Washtemperature How to use detergent—granular or powdered: For best results, add detergentto the wash basketbeforeloading clothes.
haveit? Beforeyoucan decide what to do abouthard water,you need to know if you haveit and, if so, howhard it is. ~ If you livein a municipalarea, contactyour water company. @If you iive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contactyour county agent.
— other laundryproducm Howto use it BLEACH ChlorineLiquid suchasCloroxbrand UseyourBleachDispenseraccordingto instructionsonpage8. Non-chlorinesuchas Clorox2 brand Followpackagedirections. Putbleachintowasherwithdetergent. 1)Donotpourundilutedliquidchlorinebleachdirectlyinto washeror ondryclothes. 2) Someoftoday’swashablefabricsshouldnotbechlorine bleachedsuchas: 100%cottonflame-retardant children’s sleepwear,silk,wool,mohair,spandex,leather,or non-fist colors.Dilutebleachbeforeusingonanyfabric.
How b removestiim 1. Tryto removestainsas soonas possible.me freshertie stain,the easierit is toremove. 2. Beforeattemptingtoremove anystain,Wkethwe steps: @Findti]efabricmd thefinishin thechartonthenextpage,anduse onlyrecommendedmethods. ~Checkthecarelabelinstructions thatcamewiththegarment. ~Teststainremovalproducton a hiddeninsideseamor ona sample ofthematerial. @Avoiduseofhot wateron unknownstain.It can setsome stains. 3. Followstainremovalwitha thoroughrinsing. 4.
Stiin removalguide Adhesives (ChewingGum,etc.) Rubwithiceor immerseinverycoldwater.Usedull tool to care&llyscrape ofas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabrics. witha safedrycleaningfluid,*thenlaunder. Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse.If stainremains,bleach accordingtoStainRemovalHintonoppositepage.If colorhas changed,youmaybeabletorestoreit byspongingwith ammonia.- Rinsethoroughly.
-— -— z. Questiom? UseThk Problem Solver POSSELE CAUSEAND mm~y I ONCLOTHES I @Incorrect sortingofclothes. Separatelint-~reducers (such as terry towelsand chenille) from lint-receiver<(suchas man~rnadefabrics, velveteen,corduroy). @Washingtoo long, especiallyfor smallerloads. For normal soil, washone minuteper pound ofdry clothes. @Useofnon-phosphatedetergentswhich combinewith hardnessmineralsto form a precipitatewhich can be mistakenfor lint.
PROBLEM PossmLE CAUSE m mmDY @Insufficientdetergent.Youmaynti to increaseamountofdetergentusedif loadis largertian nomd, if soilsareoilyor l~eaviertian average,if watir levelis largeor if wateris Hardto ExtremelyHard. forme of~~ad.Besurewakr heateris setto deliver hot water s Wa&rnothot Donotwashwhenotier hotwaterneeds-such as at tie washerat 140°-1500F. dishwastig or fdy baths-are heavy. FOHOW tiese Ste~S: s Pooror~erior de~rg~nt. enough ~~~ge top~ospb& dekrge~t, impossible. 1.
.- PROBLEM cLmHEs (continued) @Chlorinebleachmayyellowsomefabricswithresinfinishes.Useoxygenbleach(such as Clorox2 brand).Referto GarmentManufacturers’ CareInstructions.Restorecolor usingcolorremover(suchas Ritor Tintexbrands),followpackagedirections. @Ironor manganesein watermaycauseoverallyellowingor yellowspots. 1. Useextradetergentplusa non-precipitating waterso~ner dissolvedin water beforeaddingclothes.Usenon-chlorinebleach. 2.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEAND WmDY wMNKLmG IN PEWANENT PMSS ~ Leaving clothesin dryeraftertumblingstops.Removeandhangclothesimmediately. AND“NO-IRON” ITEMS @Toomany clofiesin dryer.Dryody onewasherloadat a time.Donotcombineloads. @Improperloads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,suchas work clothes,withlighterPermanentPressikms suchas shirtsor blouses.Do notwash PermanentPresswithregularlaundry. ~Toomanyclothesin washer.PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthan regularloads., .
The Problem SOIV~~ (continued) GRoBLE&l SNAGS,HOLES, TEm, ms OR EXCESSWE WEAR (continual) @Pretreatwiti liquiddek~ent. o 1 @ ~Checkhousefises or circuitbr*ers. If metier applimceis sharingtie electzicd Iutlet,removeit. Washersho~d haveseparateoutiet.
PROBLEM WATERWON’T DMIN WATERLEAKS mssmLE CAUSEm @Top of drain wm~y outiet should be lesstian 8 fi. abovefloor. @M&e surehoseconnectionsaretightat faucets. @Makesureendofdti hoseiscorrectlyinsertedin andsecuredto drainfacility. ?VASHER IsNOISY @Mae sure washer is level and firrrIto the fioo~ with rubber foot pads in place ad frontjam nuK fight. See your hstilation InstmctiorIs.
usm~mm msTRumIoNs The tub. The porcelainis self-cleaning.~ave lid openafier washingto allowmoisture to evaporate.Do not use harsh or grittycleansers. The etierior. Wipeoffanyspillsof washingcompounds.Wipeor dust withdampcloth.Trynotto hit sufice withsharpobjects. Tostore wmher: Askservicetechnicianto remove waterfromdrainpumpandhoses topreventfreezing. Do notstorethewasherwhereit willbe exposedto theweather.
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