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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.
WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Use thb appliance only for iti intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book, A ● This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance @ with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an hstallation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtajn one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer CenterY8W.626.
WORTANT SMETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, blea~hes, fabric softeners, m etc.) out of the reach of children, 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, chemicals, etc. Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER k 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. 1 W8sMpin Speed \ MEDIUM . D“”RMA’ ;: ~“”, SMALL+ “:&m;’” ,,$,,, J ,Uu w,.,,,,, ,0,, .,,w @ S....
TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETT~GS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic andor delicate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.
Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. Mini-Quick Cycle— Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time. Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approximately 14 minutes (plus fill time).
CONTROLS SETT~G G~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load WasWSpin Speed Wash Water Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Brigh~oncolorfast Normal Normal Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal Setting Normal Setting Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach I Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Use Extrti Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
HOW TO USE T~ m-BASaT TUB ~picd Mini-Basket fib Wash Loads ● Smdl loads of regular fabrim (up to 21A pounds) (1.125 kg). ● ● Stuffed toys. ● Tennis shoes. Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of ReWlar Fabrim or Delicate Hand-washables 1. Remove the Filter-no pan. 2. Place Mini-Basket tub on agitator.
How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a short cycle, intended to wash small loads of lightly soiled clothes you need in a hurry. The Mini-Basket tub should be used for satisfactory results. 1. Follow steps 1 through 8 on opposite page except for cycle selection. 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it clockwise to the MINI-QUICK cycle. 3. Pull the Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer.
ENERGY-SAV~G T~S If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash them... and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to relea.ve and get rid of .Yoil. ● ● ● Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F. (65°C.)—on a regular basis (rely when washing heavily soiled articles—such as work and play clothes.
Sort by Surface Texture Separate mm Lint %~Producers m from Lint ‘~colle~t~rs -J .4 B’n 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 more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full water fill. What is the best size load of clothes—large, medium, or small? Save time, energy and detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer.
Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate– Powdered Detergents 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-Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available. May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water. Should not be used in cold water.
T~ RES~TS OF CONT~ED USE OF CAmONATE DETERGENTS Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how 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 limestone buildups in just a few months.
How to Partially Restore Clothes CAUTIONS: Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. ● ● ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain. Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
~RD WAmR—DO YOU WW 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 (3.8 liters)” and means this: O to 3 grains per gallon (3.
Laund~ fioduct and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABWC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand HOW to Use It Special Instnctions Use your bleach dispenser. See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.
HOW TO mMOVE STAmS 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 and the finish 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. c Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can set some stains. 3.
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics Antiperspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM L~T OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer.
PROBLEM GWYED CLOTHES (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is suficient. However, when using extended soaks for 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 bottom of opposite page. Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS POSSIBLE CAUSI; Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. G 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.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● ● ● HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars 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.
T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY ● ● ● I WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE I I Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place 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.” This sound is normal.
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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS 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 part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
