Contents ~~~ Agitator Appliance Registration Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning Consumer Services Controls Setting Guide 26 2 Problem Solver Safety Instructions 8 26 Soak Setting Sorting 27 47 Stains Stain Removal Guide ~~~ Energy-SavingTips Filter-Flo@Pan 10 4, S,9.26 Warranty Hard Water Limestone Deoosits 16 14.26 Loading the Washer Tub Mini-Basketm 4,12 9 Model WWASSOOM c 4.5 ~~ 26 User Maintenance Instructions 26 Cover Back 5.
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To minimize the possibility WARNINGTOreduce the risk of fire, electric shock,or injuryto of injury: personswhen using your appliance, Do not mix chlorine bleach with follow basic precautions, including ammonia or acids such as vinegar the following: and/or rust remover. Mixing can Use this appliance only for its produce a toxic gas which may intended purpose as described in cause death. this Use and Care Book.
Important Safety Instructions(continued) The laundry process can y flame reduce the of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer's care instructions should be followed very carefully. For washer operation Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This will stop the wash andspin action andprevent completion of the cycle.
Tips to Help You Select Settings I I I I C i g u l a r cyclesFor mostcottons, linens and work and play clothes. Three soil level settings are provided, but you can set the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automatically provides for Normal Speed Wash, Fast Spin. Mini-Quick CycleFor small, lightly soiled loadsyou need ina hurry. Use with MINIBASKET''' tub only. Regular Cycles Extra Clean Cycle- Soak CydeUse with most soaking aids to loosen embeddedsoils and stains.
Controls SettingGuide for different fabrics and loads Load Wash Water Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting cottons andLinens WhitelColorfast BrighVNon-colorfast Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Average soil Permanent Press,Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Average or light soil Hot Hot or Warm Extra CleanCycle Regular Cycles Set at Start Normal Setting Hot Warm Extra Clean Cy
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels - . 1 Bleach Special Instructions I Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, usehot water. Use maximumdetergent recommended on page 15. Use Extra Clean Cycle, Large or Small Setting, depending on load size. See page 5. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended inguide on page 15.
How to use theBleachDispenser How to use the Filter-Flo@ Pan How to use the Soak Cycle I I Regular Cycles LIGHT SOIL NORMALe Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach intothe bleach dispenser. Measure bleach carefully.
How to use the Mini-Basket" tub rhe Mini-Basket'" tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK cycle. 7. Close lid and set controlsas 4. Load clothes in Mini-Basket tub. See page11 for sorting help. follows: MEDIUM Typical Mini-Basket" tub wash loads SMALL Stuffed toys. 5. After loading clothes in the Mini-Basket tub, besure to replace the Filter-Flo pan. The pan serves as a lid to keepthe clothes in the Mini-Basket tub.
Energy-Saving Tips If your clothes and household items don't look cleanand fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them.. .and that means you'll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent andchoose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil. Use Hot Wash-up to 150°F.-on washing heavily soiled articles-such as work and playclothes.
How to sort the clothes ’ Qortby surface texture Sort by soil Separat Separat w w Producers Lightly Soiled from from Medium Collectors 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. For moreinformation on lint control, see page20.
How to load your washer Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not havea dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to linedry 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 loadis the largest that should be washed. Use more water than you would for a regularload.
Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap C,'Products PhosphatePowdered Detergents Advantages Disadvantages Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm,or cold water. Non-PhosphatePowdered Detergents Perform satisfactorilyin soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In someareas only non-phosphate products are available. May bedifficult to dissolve, especially in cold water.
The results of continued use of carbonate deteqents Is your water hard?If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent,you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washersurfaces. The hardness ofyourwaterandyourwashing frequencywilldeterminehow rapidly the limestone will build months. up.
How much detergent should you use? \ ! .'he use of sufficient a amount of detergent is one of the most important things you cando to make sure your wash comes out clean. If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on package. 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.
Hard water-do you have it? Before you candecide what todo about hard water, you need to know if you haveit 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, orin some suburban areas, contact your county agent. ‘so The answer will be “you have many grains’ per gallon” and means this: 0 to 3 grains per gallon-SOFT 4 to 10 grains-HARD 11 to 19 grains-VERY HARD 20 grains and overEXTREMELY HARD If your wateris SOFT, you have no problem.
Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to useit Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Use your Bleach Dispenser according to instructions on page 8. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
How to remove stains 1. Try to remove stainsas soon as possible. Thefresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. Check the care label instructions that came with thegarment. Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material. Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains. 3.
Stain removal guide @- White and Bleachable Fabrics ‘ . a h See Control L‘.- Other Washable Fabrics Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefully scrapeoffas much adhesive or gum aspossible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid? then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
?EEsE=F v Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES Incorrect sortingof clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels chenille) and from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normalsoil, wash one minute per pound ofdry clothes. Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals ato form precipitate whichcan be mistaken forlint.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ANDREMEDY GRAYED CLOTHES Insufficient detergent.You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard. Water not hot enough for type load. of Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140”-150”F. Do not wash whenother hot water needs-such as dishwashing or family baths-are heavy. Poor or inferior detergent.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED CLOTHES (continued) Chlorine bleach may yellow somefabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (suchas Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions. Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or q ~ k spots. w 1.
PROBLEM WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Leaving clothes indryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load aattime. Do not combine loads. Improper loads.Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work as shirts or blouses. Do not wash clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such Permanent Press with regular laundry. Too many clothes in washer.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, As Permanent Press garments age, theymay show frayingat collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the PermanentPress process. It is not caused by washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Large Water Level.Do not wash heavyitems suchas towels with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possible.
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Make sufe drain hose is not kinked. PROBLEM WATER I WON’T DRAIN Top of drain outlet shouldbe less than 8 ft.above floor. WATERLEAKS Make sure hose connectionsare tight at Educets. Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. I Make Sure washeris level andfirmto the ffoor withrubber foot pads in place and frontjam nuts tight.See your Installation Instructions.
Careandcleaning How to remove limestone USERMAINTENANCE INSTRUCI'IONS deposits from clogged mter no@' pan The tub.The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evapornte. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. Soak filter pan ina preheated (71°C.) solution of half 15 vinegar and half water for minutes. Then brusheach side of pan witha stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water. 160°F. The exterior. W~peoff any s p a s of washing compounds.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof oforiginal purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelledcheck to establish warranty period. This warrantyis extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding Owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
