Washer ❑ ! u ❑ ❑ ● Safe~ instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser ...........................................8 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........6 Cycle Descriptions .........................................5 Cycle Times .....................................................8 Energy-Saving Tips ........................................9 Fabric Softener Dispenser ...........................
~LP US ~LP 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 its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ● o This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center? 800.
WORTANT SAFEH mSTRUCTIONS (continued) Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe dl warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. . Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, . -. a such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, 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. b NORMAL .SLOW No8MaL FAST. g ~%~”f~i[ Regular GENnE SL:W PERM,RESS ● d :;;:EW c o I Permanent Press & Kniw KNITS o . OFF ■ LIGHT SOIL @ NORMAL ● HEAW Load Size ~f~~ Temp Optional titra Rinse MiniOuick . o&/ Etira Cleaning .
Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits ● ● Delicates Regular Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak Synthetics WasMSpin Speed Normal/Slow Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons c Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* ● Pillows** Gentle/Slow Baby clothes (delicate) ● Lingerie Gentle/Slow Cottons and linens ● Denims ● Blankets*** ● Baby clothes (sturdy) Norrnal~ast ● ● ● Work clothes with heavy soil Normal~ast Special Instructions *Do
OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Cycle Times — Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: ● Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. ● Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. I Perm Press & Knits I Mini-Quick I Extra Cleaning and Regular I Optional Extra Rinse I 29 18 39 15 I I I I * Total Cycle Minutes do not include the auto soak cycle you have chosen.
How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start the washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak product; add clothes. NOTE: For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.
HOW TO USE THE MINI-BAS=T TUB ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2’/2 pounds) (1. 125 kg). ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. ● Stuffed toys. ● Tennis shoes. ● How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-washables 1. Remove the Filter-Flo pan, 2. Place Mini-Basket tub on agitator.
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 This illustration, with clothes just teaching 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.
HOW mCH DETERGENT SHOmD YOU USE? w/ 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 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: silk, wool, spandex, or non-fast colors.
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 Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) 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, * 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 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 SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ~proper 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. 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.
“m ● ● PROBLEM WNN~WG IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RWS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE * 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.
T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RWS 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Instigation 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. ● Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and may cause it to move from its original position.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date needed to obtain service under warranty. is WHAT IS COVERED 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 part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
