togetthebestfrom w use andcat!of’ A8480G Mode~W SemgtheControk p4i BleachandFabtic Sofiener Dispensers pfi!l Ushgthe Mhi-Baskertub -j$) Ener~-saving tips plo SortingandIoadhg — Choosing Detergen@ ppi p18 andmoney youcallfor Sewice, Before usetheProblem Solver p20 ~~V~ the Your Direct Line’ to GeneralElectric The GEAnswercenter800.626.
helpyfwui *e 6$ si%feiyhwuctions , . . . . .. ’..3”4 your How moperate \y~&~~ , ‘.~.........+*.... 4-5 ● Ccmtds settingguidefor different fab~icsand loads. . . . .6-7 and H(MV10 use 13k%idl fabric softenerdispensers . . . . ...8 Flow to use Mini-13asketT~f --. - tub. ..: . . . ..*-. . ..*. *.*. .*”””~ Ener’gy-savimgtips. =. . . ..... . **10 Read-thisuse$MBdi care Book C%refuuy writed’fn%m the modei Ztmil Itwillhelp you operate and maintain your new washer properly.
Important safety Instmctions–sAvE THNSE Instructions Read81]instructions before’using this appliance .&?&A w%+ WARNING—When using this appliance,alwaysexercisebasic safetyprecautions, includingthe following: ~ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as describedin this Use and Care Book. @This washer must be propedy insfdkd and ilcmtwi in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
+s@j@ &jfgfetiyInstmctiolls(comti~u~d) JQ+-J-Q; %==,l. % @ Do . Carl HxhJce wash and spin action and prevent with ccmtroh. ~Thehnchy-(?1003ss this tqqmmce if the flame retardancy of fabrics. To completionof the cycle, 3301m.mper @DQ nt’jt Qpmte ~~~~&m&&d, Hlalfl!nctioning, partially disassembled,or has missing03broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
Pull CycleSelectorKnob out to H Push CycleSelectorKnob in and turn clockwiseto your selected s~artthe washer.If you wishto changesettingafter washerhas wash setting. started, push CycleSelectorKnob in to stop the washerand resetto _ START the new position. Settingcan be changedat anytime. TipstoHelpYouselectsettings EXTRA CLEANING CYCLES— For modern fabrics with heavyor oily soil. A secondrinse is provided to help removethe additional detergentthat’s required for these soils. See page 15.
different fabricsandloads controlssetting Guidefor RMc clam Program cycle selection Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Cottons Colorfast Cottons Non-Colorfast Regular,Normal or Light Soil Setting Regular,Normal or Light Soil Setting Workclothes,dungarees, etc. Heavysoil Cottons Colorfast Extra Cleaning, Large or Small Setting dependingon load size Regular,Normal Setting Cottons Colorfast Averagesoil Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, MendswithCottons Heavyor oilysoil Perm.
- — ..-+-- l}ieacil special Ihstrudkm Liquii!chlorinetype. oniy ]lon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded. If colorfastis unusuallysoiled,usehot water.Usemaximumdetergent.recommended on page 15.UseExtraCleaning,Largeor SmallSettingdependingon load size.See page5. UseExtra Rinse,if desired. Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype. Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach whenneeded. Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedin chart on page 15. Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype. Ncmcolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach whenneeded.
.- Hwwtouse the BleachDispenser How touse theFabfic SoftenerDispenser How to Use the soak setting e Reg6Jtar Cycles EXTRA WlfdSE :&[ } 9/ SOAK ,$” LIGHT_ SOIL \ ~Use this dispenserwith liquid bleachonly. If you prefer to use powderedbleach, pour it into the Fiker-Flo pan or wash basket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach into the bleachdispenser. @Measurebleach carefully.
Types of kw.is which call be washed in the Mini”Baskettub. @Smallloads of regular fabrics . . . up to 2 */2 pounds. ~ Delicateloads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothesand other small delicate hand washables. @Stuffed toys. @Tennisshoes. The Mini-Baskettub is designedto be used two ways: The Mini-Baskettub can be used to handle smallloads of regular fabrics—up to 2Mpounds —or for easy and economical washingof delicatehand washables.
Energy-saving Tips Weare all consciousof the need to saveenergy—toprotect our country’senergyreservesand to help ussavemoney. l%ereare severalthings you cando to reduce theamount ofenergy neededto washyourclothes: -- %.Use Hot Wash-–up to 150°F’— on a regular basisom’ywhen washingheavilysoiled articles—suchas work and play clothes. 2. Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above 80°F(27°C).
Goodsortix~g Xneans betterwasting sortby soil — — Separate Separate !&kk&?rs[ from from w Mm molmcmls-”sllchas kmy towelingand chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECT’ORS-such as man-made fibers and napped fabricslikevelveteenand corduroy —attract lint. These must be washedseparately. FOR MORE INFOHTION ON LIH?JT CONTROL, SEE PAGE 20. from sort by color Separate ,, ,3 ‘ ~J: -+,,l$:,,.l,.:Y .:a *,3:.,,. p.~.”. Whites sortby fabric \7 — from ,. -=. ..,., . ?.%, t,:: , q,;~ ~.*.:-,,-, -.-( ;;l;: .
How toloadyour washer Specialreconlmendations washing do ?mtilnmw a dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothesthat you plan to line dry or drip-dry,use extra care to minimizewrinklingin the wash process: ~ Be careful not to overload washer.Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely.A Medium sizePermanent Press load is the largestthat should be washed. ~Use more water than you would for a regular load.
Fam.Nrstoconsiderin selection ofdetergents Wndl soap$) Disadvantages: I%Mkts: E%m@atePmwkm!d Detergents iNoxkHmph2ttePmwum?d De&?rgents Perform wellin hard or soft water. Wash ail typesof fabricswell. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Are not availablein some areas. Perform satisfactorilyin soft or moderatelyhard water. h some areas only nonphosphate products are available. Generallydo not cleanwellin hard water. May be difficultto dissolve, especiallyin cold water.
~~~ R~su~~sOf ~o~~~~u~~ ~SQ ofcarbonateDetergents Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent, you willmost probably noticelimestone* depositscmyour clothesand washersurfaces. The hardnessof your water and your washing frequencywilldeterminehow rapidly the limestonewillbuild up. If your water is VERYHARD (11or more grains)and if you washjust a few loads a week, you may seelimestonebuild-upsin just a fewmonths (seepage 16).
—_ — The use of a sufficient amount of detergentis one of the most irnportant thingsyou can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Sizeof load 4. Typeof detergent 5. Wash temperature. Use more detergent if you have. e 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3. Greasy or oily soils 4. Lower wash temperature 5. Low phosphate detergent.
-. Hardwater—do you haveit? Beforeyou can decidewhat to do about hard water, you needto know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. * If you livein a municipalarea, contact your water company. = If you livein a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer willbe “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this: Oto 3 grains per gallon—SOFT, 11 to N 4 to 10grains-~, grains-vERY HARD, 20grains and over—EX.TREMELY HARD. If your wateris SOFT,youhaveno problem.
How BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Cloroxbrand tot!ise it Use your BleachDispenseraccording to instructionson page 8. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directlyinto washeror on dry clothes. 2) Someof today’s washablefabrics should not be chlorine bleachedsuch as: 100L%cotton flameretardant children’ssleepwear,silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before usingon any fabric. 3) Check Manufacturers’Care Labelsfor special instructions. m Es@–., _- . ~. ..--.
How’ toH“emove stains 1. Try 10 remove stains as soon as possible.The fresherthe stain, the easierit is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: @Find the fabric and the finishin the chart at right, and use only recommendedmethods. s Check the care label instructions [hat came with the garment. * Teststain removalproduct on an insideseam or sampleof the material. @Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains. 3. Follow stain removalwith a thorough rinsing.
other washableFabrics flee C%mtrols Setting Guide, Bkmch onPage60 Rub with ice or immersein cold water. Usedull tool to carefu!!y scrapeoff as much adhesiveor gum uspossible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaningfluid$then launder. Sameas whiteand bleachablefabrics. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach accordingto Stain RemovalHint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by spongingwith ammoniay* Rinsethoroughly.
rmmy-——— forSmwke, To SW$’e Time md before you cdl checkthe Problem solver If you have a problem, it maybe minor. You may be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem So]verto locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations. The Probiemsolver PROBLEM HINT’OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES POSSIBLE CA&u!mAND WMEDY @Incorrect sorting of clothes.Separatelint-producers(such as terry towelsand chenile)from lint-receivers(such as man-made fabrics, v++eteen,corduroy).
W%& PI?QBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Arwl REMEDY GRAYEDCLOTHES Insufficientdetergent. Youmay need to increaseamount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soilsare oilyor heavierthan average, if water levelis large or if water is Hard to ExtremelyHard. Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliverhot water at the washerat 140°-1500EDo not wash when other hot water needs—suchas dishwashingor familybaths—areheavy. Poor or inferior detergent.
The Problem Solver(continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND RENIEDY YELLOWED CLOTHES Incompleteremoval of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillowcase. If they are white and center is yellow,it contains body oil. Restore whitenessfollowing procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’page 21. Chlorinebleach may yellowsome fabrics with resin finishes,Use nonchlorinebleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Ar+mREMEDY WRINKLING IN %H?I’VMNENT PRESS AND “NO-HION” ITEMS Leavingclothesin dryer after tumblingstops. Removepromptly and hang clothesimmediately. Too many clothesin dryer.Dry only one washerload at a time. Do not combineloads. Improper loads. AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanent Press iterns,such as work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry. Too many clothesin washer.
The Problem Solver(eontint~ed) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, Hems, ~As Permanent Press garmentsagethey may show fraying at co~~ars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakeningof fibersby the Permanent Press process. It is not causedby washer,Youcan slow this processby washingsmallPermanent Press loads with a Large Water Level.Do not washheavyitemssuch as towelswith Permanent Press. Removecollar stays, when possible. @Roughnessor burrs on agitator may causerips or tears.
POSSIBLE CAUSE A3JmmMEDY * Make s~r~ &~i~ hose is not ~inke~. @Topof drain outlet should be lessthan 8 ft. above floor. WATERLEAKS @.Makesure hose connectionsare tight at faucets. @Makesure end of drain hose is correctlyinsertedin and securedto drain facility. %VASHE.R 1SNOISY sure washer is ~eve~ and firm to the floor with r-bber foot pads in placeand front jam nuts tight. Seeyour Installation Instructions.
“H-NTime The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leavelid open after washingto do w moistureto evaporate.Do notuse harsh or gritty cleansers. The Exterior. Wipe off any spillsof washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. To store washer: Ask servicetechnicianto remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store th~ washer whereit willbe exposedto the weather.
Our Consumer Servicesare designedwith your=needs and wants in mind. warranty Pmtecti’on Beforeyour newapplianceleft the factory, it went through rigoroustests to detect manufacturingdefects. And you have a written warranty to protect you. Seethe warranty on the back page of this book for details. con-venient? service FIRST,contact the people who servicedyour appliance. Explain whyyou are not pleased. In most cases, this will solvethe problem.
WHAT1SCOVERED FULLONE”YEARWARRANTY !% 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. LWWI’EDADDITIONAL FCNJRWAF? WARRANTY For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any part of the transmission that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
