Washer ❑ ❑ ● Safe~ Instructions ....................3,4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............,...............8,9 Cycle Setiings.............................................6,7 Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fabric Softener Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Filter-Flo@ Pan..........
~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, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. “ This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance @ with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
❑ ! WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. 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.
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. Was@pin Speed V@riable Wafer tevel WasMinse Temp. I Pemanent Prass ........ WMM COLD . . HOT COLD II II @● HOT ::[: ● WARM C[~ntro[ panel appearance tnav I’urv Sorting and Loading Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions in How to Sort Clothes section.
TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS 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. Md Regular Cvcles Permanen So.kc”c!e lIGHISOIL ,0,.,, HEAW .:6 U6:L o~+ . . > ‘“y N Q“:MITS ‘“ ~~~:ti .50 ,,,,.,,,, ‘0 *,*: ~9f’ ‘lART Extra Clean;n Permanent Press Cycles— For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics.
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. 1 I I I . . . . . . . Regu/.r , 1 ‘uR’;” ‘e’m’n’l 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 SETTmG GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load WasMSpin Speed Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BrighUNoncolorfast Normal/Normal Normal~ormal Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Scttin~ Work Clothes, etc.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bletich when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section. White or coloriast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorftist, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent guide White or colorfas{, liquid chlorine type.
OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● pan is the lint . filter. Position the Filter-Flo ,,::~;;$~:?”’’c’’:::;?::,:,.. ::::; .::. pan on the agitator after ~ji:::::. ...,* ,l,,,.:;;’:;:::: . :.:,.:.: : .:.;.:. :.:.:. : : loading clothes into the ;,..:..:. ~ .=:~.-... :,:,::;:::!:j:!’ ,;:’.....: . . : . : , . : . Q : .:..:..~:::. :.; .::,-.:.:?:,::,;.,,;.,.,. ;..>. ;:,.;,..,.,:w.:..:;..;,::-<:. ~::. washer. Lint is easily seen . ..... .. .: : : . + . : . : . : , + : . ..
~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2k 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.
w OPERATmG ~STRUCTIONS (continued) 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. Because this cycle is short and intended for small loads, the Mini-Basket tub should be used for satisfactory results. E 1. Follow steps 1 through 9 off #oH~JG:lL Permanent P,ess on previous page except cycles .% U*O •~*m for cycle selection. .~~O+”;”., 2.
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. Sort by Fabric .
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER 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 PhosphatePowdered 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. [n 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 CA~ONATE 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: Q Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. 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. ● ● The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain. Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
~RD WATER—DO YOU ~VE 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.
Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Use your bleacb dispenser. See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent. 1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics. 2) Is most effective in hot water.
HOW TO ~MOVE STAINS 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. 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 (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.$e dull tool to carefully scrape off a.r much adhe.~ive or gum a.~ po.s.~ible 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.
rA ● ● PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER 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 GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usurdly a 30-rninute 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.
THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS 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.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● ● ● HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE 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.
Tm PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY I POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE ● 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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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY 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 service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
