Washer ❑ ! u Safe* instructions ....................3, 4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Auto Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bleach Dispenser ...........................................7 Preparation Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Detergents and Additives ..................
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 WARNING-TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for ifi intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ● a This washer must be properly ‘P.,{’Q installed and located in accordance w %> & . with the Installation Instruction before it is used.
WORTANT SME~ mSTRUCTIONS (continued) m Q Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric sofieners, ‘ etc.) out of the reach of childr~n, preferably in a locked cabinet, m Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. . Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, $& such as lint, paper, rags, chernicds, etc. Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. For loads of synthetics, blends andor delicate fabrics. A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. Handwash System— Spotscrubber System— Saves time and energy when washing small loads of lightly soiled clothes.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Setting the Controls Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections. ~ Select Wash Spin Speed. ~ Select Was~inse Temperature. @ Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. / If you prefer to use powdered dbleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do %% not pour powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. ● ● ● ● Measure bleach carefully. See manufacturer’s instructions. Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into bleach dispenser. Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow. Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage.
SUGGESTED FAB~C Am CYCLE SETT~GS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loatiabrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits ● ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons Gentle/Slow Normal~ast ● Cottons and linens Denims Blankets*** Baby clothes (sturdy) ● Work clothes with heavy soil Normal~ast ● ● ● ● Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak Normal/Slow Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* Pillows** ● Regular Synthetics WasWSpin Speed Special Instructions *Down-filled garments Wash
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. Separate For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.
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–like washcloths. ~ Medium size items–like towels. DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER. Try to mix large and small items in each machine load for better washing action. . Wash large items (blankets, bed spreads, mattress pads, etc. ) separately.
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have... 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3. Greasy or oily soils 4. Lower wash temperature 5.
OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand How to Use It Special Instructions Use your bleach dispenser. See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour If you do not have a bleach dispenser, pour diluted bleach next to the agitator. Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent.
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 in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. 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. Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can set some stains. 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. 4.
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefully scrape ofa,s much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, *rinse well, then wash as usual. Same as white and bleachable fabrics, Antiperspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.
PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● 9 ● ● ● ● ● 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.
T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) * hproper 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. Q Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of opposite page. Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINKAGE, KNITS c Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe 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. This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage.
—— THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, 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. As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs.
PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● ● WASHER IS NOISY ● 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 firm to the floor with rubber foot Dads in ~lace and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ‘ ‘ A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. 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 pan of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
