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u YouNeedseti@ :. ReadthisbookcarefulIy. 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 understandsomething or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 If you received a damagedwasher,., Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer.
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hpotint stie@ @Do not operatethis applianceif it is damaged,malfunctioning, partiallydisassembled,or has missingor brokenparts, includinga damagedcord or plug. QDo not washfiberglassa~ticles in your washer.Skin irritation couIdresult from the remaining m particlesthatmay be pickedup For washer operation *me laundryprocesscan reduce the flame retardancyof fabrics. To avoid such a result.
PermanentPress cyeIe— For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Two soil level settingsare provided, but you can sei the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automaticallyprovides for Normal Speed, Fast Spin. OFF Regu$ar cycles For polyester knits, delicates and permanent press. An extended cool-down spray rinse is provicied to minimize the setting of wrinkles. Selection of these settings automaticallyprovides for Gentle Speed Wash, Slow Spin.
ControlSettingGdde forWerent fabtiesandloads ———— I Load — wash water Temperature cycle Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast WorkClothes, Dungarees,etc.
..-. ., Refer toGarmentMmtiactirers9 careLabels ‘- [ Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorinebleach when needed. If colorfast is unusuallysoiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 13. Use maximumdetergent recommended in guide on page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type, Non-colorfast, only non-chlorinebleach when needed. Small loads reduce wrinkling.
How touse the How touse the ra-‘ soakcycle Filter=Flo@ Pan -. ‘- OFF START Regular Cycles Soak CYCIO~ 0 NORK!ALSOIL @ MEAW ~ ‘ OFF* II \ \ \ I Oe o@ AUTO EXTRARINSE ~~gS~A~ CYCLE)’ temperature will automatically be cold. eIf a hot or warmsoakis desired,set the WASH/RINSETE~EM= switchto “HOT/COLD”or ‘cWA~COLD” and turn the Cycle SelectorKnob to “Normal”in the Regular Cycles.Start the washer.After washer fillsand begins to agitate,push in the Cycle Selector Knob and turn to “SOAK CYCLE.
sortby soil It pays tocheck and prepare clothesforwashing. Separate ( from ~Do any necessay mending—rips, hems, tears. from ~Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. . ( 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. Kor more o Emptypockets,brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.
. Howtoloadyourwasher If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process: @Be careful 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. oUse morewaterthanyou would for a regularload.LTsea Medium WaterLevelfor a SmallLoad;a LargeWaterLevelfor a Medium Load.
Advanhges —- ...., PllosphatePowdered Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Detergen@ Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. IYon”PhosphatePowdered Detergents Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In someareasonlynon-phosphate productsare available. May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water, Should not be used in cold water.
The resd~ ofcontinued use ofcarbonate detergents Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent,you will most probably notice 1imestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces,The hardnessof your water and your washing frequency will determinehow 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 limestonebuildups in just a few months. .&--. - .
.- : .-e “ ., ‘rhe use of a sufficientamount =’.”w- r)fdetergent is one of the most ~mportantthings you can do to make sure your wash comes out . clean. — —. -— If the recommendedamount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low sudsingdetergent brand, and follow instructionson package. -Amount required varies accordingto: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have... i. Hard water 7 Large loads -. 3.
——. Hard water— doyou have 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” and means this: Oto 3 grains—SOFT 4 to 10 grains—HARD 11to 19 grains—VERY HARD ZOgrains and over_ EXTREMELY HARD If your water is SOFT,you have no problem.
.— Laundry Product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid SUCII as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as C1orox2 brand FABRIC SOFTENEM Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach. such as Clorox brand * w How touse it special instructioKls Dilute bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved. 1) Do nut pour undiluted liquid chlorine Directly into washer or on dry clothes.
.— .Howtoremove stiins 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. Removal Hint— Using ChIorine Bleach for White and Bleaehable Fabrics. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take thesesteps: Mix 1/4cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool water—approximately80”F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan.
whiteand BieachabIe Fabrics other See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Adhesives (ChewingGum, etc.) Rubwithiceorimmerse inverycoldwater.USedull tool to care~lly scrape oflas i?luchadhesive or gut?zas possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fiuid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
.....-. —— ——- ..---.——. Questions? ==:: .—— ——— — :~-: ~— ~ UsetMsProblemSolver .— PROBLEM — I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES ~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.
........ — POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ~Washer overloaded.Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and.remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. QImproper soaking with insufficientdetergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended so~aksfor 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 the bottom of page 18.
—=*= POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHRINKAGE, ~NITS ---- * Relaxationshrinkage can occLlrin knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.When this occLlrs,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. May be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage.
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ~EME~y . L, — _-=_ -: SXAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) ~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. g Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge du~ingwashing process. Check garments before washing and mend all rips and tears.
.— -. I PROBLEM POSSIBLE WATER CAUSE AND mMEDY -- e Make sure drain hose is not kinked. WON’T DRAIN oTop of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. WATERLEAKS’ @Make sure hose connectionsare tight at faucets. *Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secui-edto drain facilitv. WASHER IS NOISY @NIakesurewasheris levelandfirmto thefloorwithrubberfootpadsin placeand frontjam nutstight.SeeyourInstallationInstructions.
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I ] i YOURGE AUTOMATIC CLOTHESWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of origins! purchase date such as your salesslip or cancelledcheck to establish warranty period. WHATIs COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and sewice labor in your home to repair or replace any pafi of the wasl?erthat fails because of a manufacturingdefect.
