Washer Safe~ instructions ....................3, 4 Problem SOIVer ......................1 7-21 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center”80~626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser ...........................................7 Control Setiings..............................................6 Cycle Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............5 Cycle Times .....................................................7 End Cycle S;gnal................................
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.
Read dl imtructiom before wing your apptiance. 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 ● {o; as described in this Use and Care Book. This washer must be properly ‘g.,+; ~ instilled and located in accordance % . :. s.,$ ,+. with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
WORTANT SAFE~ mSTRUCTIONS (continued) m Q Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, ( etc.) out of the reach of chil&en, 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.
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 and/or 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. PERMANEN1 PRESS-KNITS nO’F.Yf:Ciperman’~~~: E~RA ■ WASHABLE w00mNs8 \ e .,”,NU o COnONS NON. ● COLORFAST ,n”””l.$, m c OFF uGHTSOlL_\9 ● m NORMAL-,*.
Sorting and Loading Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions in How to Sort Clothes section. ● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents section for information on detergents and other laundry additives. ● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section. ● See Bleach and Fabfic Softener Dispenser sections for instructions in their uses.
OPERAT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the agitator. ● Pour manufacturer’s ~., recommended amount ,— of fabric softener into a a standard measuring cup. )& ● Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full. ● Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser. ● The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time. ● Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.
Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits ● Synthetics WasMSpin Speed Normal/Slow “ Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons 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) Normal/Fast ● Delicates ● Regular ● Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak ● Work clothes with heavy soil Normal/Fast Special Instructions *
HOW TO USE THE HA~WASH SYSTEM ~pical HANDWASH System Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2 pounds) (.9 kg). ● 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 Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-Washables Remove HEAVY DUTY agitator as follows: —Push switches to UNLOCK. —Lift out HEAVY DUTY agitator leaving smaller HANDWASH agitator in place.
Sort by Surface Texture Separate t m m Lint %~Producers \ Lint from m~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. a LA .~ me For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric Separate ~ . Cottons & Linens .
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.
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 recommenced 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 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. 3) Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions. 1) May be used on most fabrics.
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.
STA~ ~MOVAL G~E 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 carefully 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 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● s ● ● 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 SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. UsuaUy 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.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINWGE, ● mms WRIN~ING ~ PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” I~MS 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 gradudly removed by laundering.
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● 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 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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Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY 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.
