GE WWA8480G User's Manual
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1. Tynes of loads which can be f wi ZK S47 CE WEN SBAAWASA eUPRE WP w washed i in the Mini Basket tub e Small loads of regular fabrics up to 2 pounds e Delicate loads such as lingerie panty hose girdles blouses sweaters socks shirts baby clothes and other small delicate hand washables e Gtuffed tavo WILL ives tw e Tennis shoes Some special instructions to remember when you use the Mini Basket tub Do not wash clothes in the regular basket when using the Mini Basket tub e Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the MINI QUICK cycle e Do not use the Mini Basket tub with the Soak Setting You must use the Mini Basket tub with the MINI QUICK cycle e Whan wachina ctnarlinac nantu VY LIWALI VV AIL VELWW NILE perry hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended The Mini Basket tub is designed to Renee eee wee Se be used two ways The Mini Basket tub can be used to handle small loads of regular fabrics up to 21 2 pounds or for easy and economical washing of delicate hand washables Here s how to use the Mini Basket tub e Remove Filter Flo pan e Place Mini Basket tub on Dll tha amitatar tawaraA agitator A ulli Lace agitator LXJ YY ALM the front of the machine for easier installation and removal of Mini Basket tub Load cl2. Q r9 Care of Use and ol WWAS S r 1 Model RE eu VA z Us SC ES M cab un vE M i 24 i x 4 NU xum Ll ATM 4 the Mini basket tu g sing ips t saving ee gt e eand Before you im t Save Q2 rvice use the Problem Solver enn i MEGA Marple ar aan adea tee eat rtt x ANS dE S Bis quc 3 ES m HE 2857 a lu EB mz Ole E CS BER MAS Tis Odi PM e AERIS IR 5 b MARVA HAAA S ons di a Sus td yu eh Sal ett pu M edo t ng ARA P Hen Ld tat Op ae ra Ls CH S ble EN weeny Ane e SATA andi Hec Safety Instructions 3 4 How tO operate your washer TREE T 4 5 Controls setting guide for 0 different fabrics and loads 6 7 How to use bleach and 1 END fabric softener dispensers 8 How to use Mini Basket Pu uM tub 98M L c P P x rs a 2l Energy saving tips nr j Cood sorting means better washing m EIS K It pays to check and E cm pretreat seas iex AL How to load your washier rz eod 3 What i is the best size load
3. TUAGUDS Xe Sup 2 Other detergent types Low BH 10 20 Gr and narmal anda naurda rasa High Sudsing ana 1100111142 suas DOWGCIS liquids 9 Powder Type non phosphate powders follow SOET recommendations on package 0 4 Gr 1 cup 1 cup cup V cup Y cup 3 For Extra Cleaning cycles Low Sudsing NH double the amount of detergent Concentrated v 34 cup y cup Va cup 1 4 cup recommended in the chart Powder Type 4 For hard water treatment see LIQUID FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS page 16 Grains lard water do vos Oy WS ER 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 e f youl live in a rural area or in a ohkaehan ny waur 9 Suoui UGIL arcas Contac L Y Vui many grains per e iln and means this 0 to 3 grains per gallon SOFT to 10 grains HARD 11 to 19 srains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EX TREMET Y HARD PARA V Y S BRA BUA OY A Grains of Ave s Y SUA NUN uua sd t kam If your water is SOFT you have no problem You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water If you have HARD water less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either
4. A Jv sr things you can do to reduce the amount of energy needed to wash your clothes clothes 2 Under normal soil conditions wash in water above 80 F 27 C This generally means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer temperatures approximately 9 90 F to 110 F or dm KA A eu num y hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for 4 Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load 5 If you must wash smaller loads adjust the amount of water Small loads shouid have lower water Tax rela ALV LID f uml 522 6 W ash in off peax utility hours Your local utility can tell you which are the off peak hours 7 Use your washer s Normal Spin This will remove more water during spin which will shorten drying cycle to save more gt energy Ju am ns an Pe te i e You Cali USC the Nor mal Spin in place of the Gentle Spin rrenally ALL VEO VACLAAR y recommended for Permanent Press items Switch to any of the Fabric Care Programs that indicate a Normal Spin See page 4 The drying will remove any wrinkles which may result from the Normal Spin amp Use your Mini Basket tub for ars T w very small loads It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on t
5. of clothes i4 oo 22 ae l Factors to consider i in selection of detergents dex M A and soap os e 3 0 tees lO ry The results of Du continued use of i carbonate detergents bac ES How much detergent or soap DN should you MSE Sh e do gat em n How to use detergent as Or SOAP cese gne 5 Hard water do yow up P liave dis ai eee Other laundry products 17 How to remove Stains 18 19 Problem solving 20 25 User maintenance D 121511110103337 ioa Veo erties 26 GET LES UTE A Hio tas ET E ae ee 7 i ee e 5 t SU 00 us help you Read this Use and Care Book carefully It will 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 f ae help Call toll free ERa m ous Fhe GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service or write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park gave u Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged washer immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the washer Save time and money before you cali for service Check the Problem Solver pages 20 25 It lists minor causes of operating problems that you can correct yourself It could save you an unnecessary service call 5 YOUR SAFETY you u smell
6. 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener Ael L ILL AE ll allo SS E OF HRRURGNIGLIUERS ORE Waler enftanere eoo chart halaw JIVA Ue RAW BiG Ww WHERE U AP WAU VV Oo EA LEU WAIT ICY hardness wena o U omy fom ie RO os with RN Gomi 120m 160ml 240m es cun olus 1 ths for every 5 A 114 When using V3 cup 2 3 CUD 34 Cup 1 cup 11 2 cup un aude grains above 30 300 ml plus with soap 80 ml 160 ml 180 ml 240 ml 300 mi 15 ml for each extra 5 grains 16 Other laundry products Laundry Product amp iype How to use if Special instructions RI HAL I Ico vonr Riaarh Ticnancar arrardA 13 MDa mrlihitarl han irl ohinrinea bleach LIEU ANAL VOV YUL 2215 45 11 L Z135 V1139VX4 GUI KJ LJO not pour unaiu ted liquid Chior ine b iCal Chlorine Liquid ing to instructions on page 8 directly into washer or on dry clothes such as Clorox brand 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 Due bleach before using on any fabric 3 Check Manufacturers Care Labels for special instructions Nous bet m rium zt Y Mol 173 Mas HUND AT teeda 6 Tias Non chlorine such ds LUOUMUW Parr directions ij Wiay be u
7. Special x Cycles What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Perm When Extra Rinse control is turned Cycle Regular Extra Cleaning Special Press to ON Selector Light Small or Mini NOTES Lo its Settings poma ME Soil os arge Mini pall Quick e Total time includes pauses between ae each phase of cycle Soak e Total time does not include water fill 10 Wash 15 ENE REE Spin 2 S MOM sl 312 210 u Hinse 3 2 Vo 2 Vo 2 2 gees Spin ae ae AM NA 4 Vo 42 472 5 3 ond Rinse E E To 3 SE wee hanecehald water pressure a and your Spin Total iei 25 p 11 em HE 2417 UR EIN 94 Time 46 39 m time Fili times vary depending on Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads BRIT 98 Load Fabric Care Program Cycle Selection Cottons and Linens White Colorfast Cottons Colorfast Regular Normal or Light Soil Setting Bright Noncolorfast Cottons Non Colorfast Regular Normal or Light Soil Setting Workclothes dungarees etc Heavy soil Cottons Colorfast Extra Cleaning Large or Small Setting denending on load size VAN Pwd isd ey AAA ENIRAN Lee Average soil Cottons Color fast Regular Normal Setting Permanent Press Treated Cottons Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Perm Press Extra Cleaning Cycles Large or Small Setting depending on l
8. technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE is Manus y the reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate 14 n the detergent How much detergent should you use Theuse of a sufficient amount of If the recommended amount of How to use detergent detergent is one of the most impor detergent produces too many suds Granular or Powdered Place in u tant things you can do to make switch to a low sudsing detergent the filter pan for normal condi sure your wash comes out clean brand and follow instructions on tions but for best results put the Amount required varies package detergent next to the agitator after according to the clothes have heen loaded Water hardness Amount of soil Size of load Type of detergent Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have Hard water Large loads Greasy or oily soils Lower wash temperature Low phosphate detergent Using too little detergent is a com mon cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup If your detergent doesn t dissolve well pre dissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket Un Ge RQ Un BW Ne ice Water Level Setting 1 Use recommended amount of SE Hardness ds Large Medium Small E detergent for your load and water sav VERY nardness as shown in chart er AARD o ecups pu seape
9. STOP position then wait until tha ule machine hasc completely stopped before opening the lid e Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with this appli ance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly Before discarding a washer or removing from service remove the washer lid e Keep all laundry aids such as detergents bleaches fabric sof teners etc out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury e Keep the area around and under neath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc e Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appli ance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to Oct iti an OFF position does NOT dis connect the appliance from the power supply e Never reach into the Continued on next page gt e Do not tamper with controls Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembied or has missing or broken parts
10. cycle Follow package directions Follow package directions Treat only NOTE Tinted garments may not he A AAA VW BTA BAR WAAL AAA AAACN w color fast Wash separately 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use carefully Too much may cause staining on some clothes Use carefully Too much may cause staining on some clothes Guards against in nfection by killing Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping water clear Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water CAUTION Washer control panels and finishes Go through complete cvcle 5 min wash usine AAA NA VE ER wwhdd fpriwiw wld wiw LALALA YY VAS AA VASA A162 hot water cup 120 ml detergent I cup 240 ml bleach Wipe exterior parts Caution Tinting may discolor plastic in washer Subsequent washings will mm reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it TA For more information on sanitizers send for Government Bulletin 57B Sanitation in Home Laundering See page 19 for address How to remove stains i 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 e Find the fabric and the finish in that came with the garment Test stain removal product on an inside seam or sample of the material e Avoid use of hot water o
11. gage www A Eu nri Open windows a 5 REP a BI 5 RD ob Extingu ish any open a flame Immediatel y call VOUF r gas supplier Ta m AERE PILTE TERR CIS n On UA US Nt STE SD COST dis rtu HOW EA ir RIE tins terc fn E Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your washer Before sending in this card please write these ARAM Wt WHY Fang ew numbers here Model No Camin Nina 121 INU Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls rar concerning your wacher TY 474462 The GE Answer Center servicio de informacion para e el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 WW ACA SUA ALIA NA A9 POLEN XA cue MB FOR YOUR SAFET Do not store or use gasoline or other E flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other recall s e d boc LU oe E f 0 I fy TUES EIS Na ASH AN RI RSTO ATI 9 ETE RINE ee MIU PTT UTR IU MNT ELE RI Sere et E UT mE Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WARNING When using this appliance al
12. including a damaged cord or plug M e Um e Do not wash fiberolass articles in wr DR edid Ure AD ee GAL tm AP e W A we YO 9 r your washer Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use COTTONS ll COLORFAST ns J COTTONS NON COLORFAST e Care Selections KNITS OR DELICATES SuKS OR WOOLENS ETE TEENA Sorting and Loading e Sort clothes carefully Ar an VEL CALE Fabric y d e ARAE Filter Flo pan and Mini Basket tub The underside of the lidisa good place to put the pan while loading or unloading Do not use Mini Basket tub when washing regular loads You ll find complete details on how and when to use the Mini Basket tub an mars Q Vii JADY 7 e Toad clothes into the wash hacket heino careful not to OVer RA Wht A v MCA m Week CES dL Wem ao UA Rn 9m load Clothes should be below the retaining ring See page 12 for more loading information e Position Filter Flo pan on agita tor and add measured amount of det ergent mee pages 13 through f 17 E mas u st orn re md 4 ern wel ha or information on dete genis an other laundry additives Variable Water Level Options EXTRA LARGE o t WASH INSE B or A M
13. water Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be difficult to dissolve especially in cold water Should not be used in cold water Those containing iis carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer arhan mhina unth ha rA V LINAL comoinea YY EUEL nara water See Page 16 May not perform as well as powdered phosphate producis when diluted in wash water Generally do not clean well in arl hard nr hard uratar In iv VALUIT 140411 Vl LIAL AL YY May combine with water pav eee ee ee A hai Gress minerais to iUi m sticky soap curd The Results of Continued Use PW EP ON EN MEME x Me SITMET Ui LUA DURIGC RPUCLCI ZCHBUS you usea carbonate type non phosphate detergent you will most probably notice limestone deposits on your clothes and frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up If your water is VERY HARD nd if vou rua Mediceus m 1 a r more grains or more gra ash just a few oads a week you ae see limestone build ups in just a few months see page 16 Effects on clothes Although limestone build up occurs more rapidiy on cotion it i even tixsanllix affant ramana Wili VU UAL J GALLE Variuuo fabrics in the following wavs e Gives a stiff harsh rough feel to fabrics such as toweling
14. water for a few minutes to clean iron residue build up in lines drain water heater occasionally LR e e r Der r wee 4 To remove spots spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain To remove overall yellow use a commercially available rust scale remover following package instructions If porcelain damage can occur do not use in the washer use a plastic container Improper use of fabric softener Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes always dilute before adding to rinse water Dilute softener before filling your Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 8 Also do not lift lid during spin This may cause improper dispensing resulting in stains To romove stains dampen 5 stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer Follow Garment Manufacturers Care Labels exactly If in doubt do not machine wash or dry Ralawatinmn coheintlranna ran nnmirin bnit falheioc that ha ye hoan imn BWCROLZAGCLVLAVPRMAR SAR EERE GS jat UGIL SIREN ALE 35141211 LCLU L AD 1133641 1316477 UYVIIL iip erly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer When this occurs garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing in some fabrics i
15. water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140 to 150 R 24 PROBLEM NE WATER WON T DRAIN WATER LEAKS WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES s IN CYCLE 7a lab s 9 bam ji 4 pes i pud pm uk L as POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY e Make sure drain hose is not kinked Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft above floor e Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility e 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 Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin and may cause it to move from its original position In extreme cases usually occurs when washing a single ha all la ad wha r laval tha neavy item or a smau 1020 wnen water ievei is Set higher thal necessary the spin basket may strike the outer tub creating a loud but harmless noise To correct open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid and restart e Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and spin or between spin and
16. INI K The laundry pr 2009 the flame retarda lit axr irl much a racnit KA V WE QUAS AAER A ELE Manufacturers Care que should bc followed very carefully e Never climb on or stand on the washer top 7 2 D D 4 e 3 h AAW For Washer Operation e Do not leave washer lid up during cycle This will stop the Seven Cycle Programmed Washer with Mini Wash Extra Rinse Cycle TES COLD WARM savera v V nd prevent RR wasn and spin action i dey Q WIRY er A VU EEDA TT AAR ie operating If a change in speed is desired push in Cycle Selector Knob to STOP position and wait for washer to stop Then make new FABRIC CARE SELECTION and pull out Cycle Selector Knob to restart PULL KNOB TO START PUSH TO STGP VUA NNI sd RA MISE Regular Cycies Extra Cleaning Cycles SMALL OR MINI HEAVY SOIL MODERN FABRICS LARG Fabric Care Selections Wa ish 8 pns opeca opeea iemp Cottons Colorfast Hot Cold Cottons Non Colartast Normal Normal Warm Cold Perm Press Knits or Delicates Silks or Woolens Gentle Normal Warm Coid 2 Select Water Level SMALL Washer is less than full of clothes MEDIUM Between 4 and full LARGE Between 1 2 and full EXTRA LARGE Over full MINI BASKET See page 9 If you wish to increase level after you ve
17. LAEULAV UO Wot VU ULLO IGILU iGOL And you have a written warranty to protect you See the aur ni 7 n tha back nara Af thin hanl Ffan Aatni y on uic VALK pape U1 inis DOOK 101 Getta e S O ec g ect pate Convenient Service Whether your appliance is in or out of warranty you re FIRST contact the peopie who serviced your appliance just a phone call away from our nationwide network of Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will Factory Trained Service professionals solve the problem Simply call our GE service organization Look in the NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for details including your phone number to GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL Manager Consumer Relations ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL General Electric ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or Appliance Park CENI RAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE Louisville Kentucky 40225 SERVICE Service can normally be scheduled at your convenience PENSA if your problem is still iai resolved write and the technician drives a fully stocked parts service Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel truck so that in most cases the repair can be completed 20 North Wacker Drive in one visit Chicago Illinois 60606 We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased but if for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for furt
18. S EXTRA CLEANING CYCLES MINI QUICK CYCLE For most cottons linens work and For modern fabrics with heavy or For small lightly soiled loads you play clothes with normai soiling oily soil A second rinse is pro need in a hurry Use with MINI Extra Rinse can be selected if vided to help remove the BASKET tub Only desired additional detergent that s required for these soils See g TW gs KNITS Regular FXTRA RINSE off page 15 Gycles 8 RN LI 4 VN NES E ut i Cycles EO OFF i Extra Cleaning o N anmenm mar d OL Us IN SOAK SETTING r PERM PRESS CYCLE Use with most soaking aids to s loosen embedded soils and stains iie For permanent press loads such as shirts hl Aracanae and oimilar KNITS CYCLE n LEW VIC UOVS VIL VODOWO ALI SIMIA os SS Regular EXTRA RINSE ae wearing apparel with normal soil A combination of agitation and ing An extended cool down n spray Soak for more effective polyester rinse is provided to minimize l Knits laundering Plus an extended cool down spray rinse is provided Cycles wrinkling fa minimiza tha setting of wrinkles tw inuiuumize the wttliifg Wh 1 5 1 5124 pore Perm Press e KNITS SEZ MINI QUICK E d OFF D OFF Pa TURN THE PAGE N for Controls Setting Guide Cycle
19. T OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS CSET LUSTRE EMT LENE SOE MIE ASN SERS SPLIT EIS XR I2LHICONSIQNUIYOENS PONSTEL A SOC EH I ORO AS TSI MTSE TIED M UU NM RETAIN BC TEM DON SETAREA OSANE SN EAE ERNS GE MUSICIEN DERNIERE RU SS MON RM ARR POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Incorrect sorting of clothes Separate lint producers such as terry towels and chenile from lint receivers such as man made fabrics velveteen corduroy e Washing too long especially for smaller loads For normal soil wash one minute per pound of dry clothes e Use of non phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint Use a phosphate or liquid detergent use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener e Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint Predissolve granular detergent in hot water before adding to washer make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding clothes switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer wash water See page 15 e Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint Wash fewer items with correct water level e Too much bleach Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions e Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase amount of detergent See page 15 e Incorrect use of fabric softene
20. a w LU not mix cnor ine BISaons VY nth ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death e Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in Or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may give off Vapors that could ignite Or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use these substances substan around your washer cy or dryer during operation e HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUM STANCES So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is con nected to the hot water system This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape Of course since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process ach into the washer while it is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes push in the Cycle Selector Knob to
21. ances or have questions information service is open 24 hours a day about the operation of the GE appliances you seven days a week now own or have any other questions about Our staff of experts stands ready to assist you GE consumer products or services you are anytime only a TOLL FREE call away Your pacar General EE ET E The GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 27 WHAT i COVER v XS FF we n w ma FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the o For one vear from date of original original purchaser and any succeed j adequate electrical plumbing and anaArnnantian fa other connecting faci 53 a i 1 SH i 2c 1 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General 1 UT te esi aal BUI we will provide free of ing owner for products purchased m charge parts and service labor in for ordinary home use in the 8 ge your home to repair c or replace any Maiana VITO FLIXGVV CUI QI TR pait of the washer that fails Washington D C In Alaska the hecause of a manufacturina defect war
22. arge or Small Setting depending on load size See page 5 Use Extra Rinse if desired Use maximum detergent recommended tn chart on page 15 nA et tresses m E a ge Ue I If unusually soiled usc hot water Use maximum aetergent recommended in chart Oil page 15 For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments use Extra Cleaning Large Or Small Setting depending on load size See page 5 Use Extra Rinse if ree Small loads reduce wrinkling Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer Follow i instructions carefully Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment s warmth Wash camoaratal Wat Arn Nn munc Aff a andar which m rhe nanhonrhad h nthar opal atery YY et Gown gives Oii an OG Oi Willich may UL cuoi Dca Dy otner garments Odor disappears when garment is dry Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and granular detergent Close zippers Wash 20r3ata time of A TRB AID TOR 7A SX TENT Y Y PNY Th Arar Y 79x or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED You may prefer to use a mild type oe Do baby clothes separately Pretreat htanaume cochan ts aftar 11C 0 E aam Aianare i YA wa arate Dinca a t a 08 ra Spots IN TLIO Uiapel ds nightgowns pads OLIVLLS 4115 1 USL BALL UlapPui dD HJI ALYY pail of cold water and conditioning agent l
23. caused by use o of Cottons Fabric Care Programs for delicate ar ticies Use Knits Or Delicates Fabri ic wVadlviluEL airs Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Labels Osphere 24 e Garments weakened by ARC sun or atir AOSpDi ICIC 1 nis is inevitable and is not caused by washer Slow process by washing on any Fabric Care Program which has a Gentle Spin See page 4 Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent Use Extra Cleaning cycles See page 5 e Make sure cord is plugged into outlet e Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector Knob is pulled out to ON position e Make sure lid is closed Washer wili fili but will not spin or agitate with lid open e Check house fuses or circuit breakers If another appliance is Nee m a Te sharing the electrical outlet remove it Washer should 1117 6 sCDardtc outlet e Make sure you have selected correct Fabric Care Programs for your load See page 4 Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and regulated correctly e Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets hot to hot cold to cold e Water valve screens may be stopped up Remove inlet hoses from water valve Clean the screens and reinstall hoses e Check household
24. ded E nianca nnntact var riaalar ar oiir purpose or used commercially Tp Hio y vM WWE WT OW lecum Consumer Affairs office at the ee address below or call toll free Damage to product caused Ie Dy accident tire 110005 Of acts 4h of God E done NET RE ibn consumer information service WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPON i e Improper installation Sior eee ee ac an DAMAGES toe lf you have an installation problem este contact your dealer or installer lse You are responsible for providing os l j If further help is needed concerning this warranty contact Manager Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Part No 141 A5599 P235 Pub No 49 9496 oo
25. detergent Add two pillows at a time to balance load use high water level e ep eid 6 2 E e un e Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only If you prefer to use powdered bleach pour it into the Filter Flo pan or wash basket along with your deterg gent Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser Measure bleach carefully Here are some recommended amounts FULL WASH 1 4 cup 310 ml liquid SMALL WASH cup 170 ml liquid MINI BASKET tub cup 60 ml liquid e Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into bleach dispenser e Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or n tha ak 8 into the wash basket or Mini Basket tub How fo Ise Jh uu YY WV cw tie RUF wir the Fabric Softener Dispenser e Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter Flo pan e Pour manufacturer s recom mended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup e Add enough water to fill the cup ZZ luli e Pour the diluted softener into the dispen ser Y was e The fabric softener will auto matically be dispensed at the proper time e Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon e When using Fabric Softener Dispense
26. dry cleaning fluid Apply undiluted liquid detergent launder and dry Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page ine Tf ctain remainc hleach accarding L ALLA Ww 55 VAR A L WAAAGASILA awry V SAW WA TOEWW WA wA AR AP we Pus Re AAA to age launder Removal Hin 2 ia ga Apply undiiuted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while they are fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric If either type stain remains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Fresh stains Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and sponge with dry cleaning fluid or use spray cleaner Apply undiluted liquid detergent Old stains bleach ALLUL ding to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Soften with oil lard or Vaseline then sponge with turpentine or banana oil Launder in warm water Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar If any stain remains treat with safe dry cleaning fluid or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder and dry Apply rust remover using manufacturer s directions Rinse and launder Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics Same as white and bieachabie fabrics except use non chlorine bleach Sponge or soak in cold water then launder Soak in cold water Sponge with a
27. e Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy Causes graying of fabrics e Leaves a white powdery residue on dark colored items e Causes spot fading of bright colors as a result of direct contact with detergent e Reduces wrinkle resistance of permanent press fabrics e Destroys ub oM of flame the lt crubbine action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation Effects on washer e Unsightly build up on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash solution e Mat like crusty formations ita than caused DY lint adher ing to 1116 sticky limestone deposits and other washer parts Reduced useful life of washer Recommended methods to reduce limestone build ups Use a powdered phosphate deter gent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area e Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce lime cf ne huildauin Taw LAA Lap Ilea o narlbanead nannrearinitatina KA par nape 1111 1 5641814 water softener such as Calgon Good washing practices may delay limestone damage to ciothes of limestone on your c clothes These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil removal whether or not you have Talat SERE OTS USC Cal 105011410 rec och A hard Water Oi detergent e Ico nf hatter wach water RIT VVL LELLU VA VY WAR VV YD ee example up to 150 F for cott
28. ect Fabric Care Prosan with warm or cold water temperature See page 4 Use with Pen o of detergent Accumulation of lime scale duet toi use of ok deea Ify you must use a non phosphate detergent avoid the use eof E E built detergent Failure to use fabric softener Proper use will minimize wrinkling To remove wrinkles 1 Retumble on Permanent Press setting 2 Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting 3 If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 1042 minutes sand hang immediately DNE 4 Iron carefully Send to drycleaners for pressing 6 Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed LA Pins on garments or sharp objects left i in pockets Check to make s sure all such objects are removed Also check wash tub Snaps hooks sharp buttons belt buckles zippers F sten books zippers and buttons Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles This i is ecnecially imnortant in washing knite which enag aacily Turn knits WS q WANARA J BAKA ASS VEEL T RARER ALSARUW VY AALAWAL RAM E e inside out ara chanac ith vallan diacnala dn mar kh Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by i improper use of chlorine bleach Use only correct amount of bleach using Bleach Dispenser Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes Ch
29. emicals such as hair bleach dye permanent wave jeso lutions battery n 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 ae ee Small unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process Check 1 e garments before washing and mend all rips and tears 23 Continued on next page gt e germ abt The Problem Solver continued SNAGS HOLES TEARS RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR continued HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as prilara anv cuffs COATS ana Curis WASHER WON T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT BMGeIRIT ANTES A E 8 EIU Bu e As Permanent Press garments age they may show fraying at collars gt gt er E vow 9 and cuffs This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press 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 heavy items such as towels with Darmanant Prace Remove collar stays when nossible A wh maneni AR wwe Lk Y Ws apr e Roughness Or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears Check 778 A ISO D OY 09 1 T nA fila of agitator ana inc rough spots li nccossal y 9 May be
30. her heip Service Contracts For trouble free service beyond tha written warranty narine LEN 757 3 1 8 415 EL VY 620 A 64 1 J ww IUU 3 sumer MIE E If you prefer to budget your repair expenditures i Service contracts let you pay today s prices for instead of being surprised by them GE offers Jd agus ME service a month a year or several years from service contracts for varying lengths of time on TU i now And you ll receive service from GE all GE major appliances With a contract we ll trained service technicians using only genuine keep your appliance in good operating condition 5 s GE parts If you have any questions about during the contract period at no additional Service Contracts call TOLL FREE charge 800 626 2224 In Kentucky call 800 292 2057 A program for do it yourself appliance repair the system includes step by step repair manuals for refrigerators most non microwave electric ranges dishwashers and standard and large capacity washers and dryers plus specially packaged replacement parts and technical help with a toll free 800 number The Quick Fix System You can save money and time J 8 we by doing it yourself For do it yourselfers who would prefer to fix GE major appliances themselves GE offers an industry first the Quick Fix System Help For You By Phone Should you need heip in the selection and The GE Answer Center consumer purchase of new appli
31. his washer You will also save on detergent and energy whe eRe eee en re wash shen and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort t your aL ne clothes carefuily and load inem mranariy calant cearrart ovolec nce piverl As Iwill WXUR 1 NAME wy WARN Ww enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil Good sorting means better washing Sort by surface texture gt o iil soil It pays to check aud mM EE prepare clothes for washing 568819 n acram E od e Empty pockets brush out cuffs ma zh Zip zippers snap snaps hook Lint hooks and bution buttons Producers di EE Do any necessary mending T rips hems tears o Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain e e Remove stains FOR STAIN REMOVAL CHART SEE Lt PAGES 18 and 19 e Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage caus EXTRA CLEANING Special Modern Fabrics Cycles for removable heavy and oily soiis See page 5 for instructions on t Collectors j LINT PRODUCERS such as terry toweling and chenille give wanco SSS AAA up lint LINT COLLECTORS such as man made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy atiraci lint These must be Extra Cleaning cycles operations washed separately See page 18 Stain Removal FOR MORE INFORMATION Guide ON LINT CONTROL SEE See
32. ike Borateem brand You mav prefer to use a mi BAUR Anainn wa V te 1 Mini Basket tub See page 9 Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent On electric blanket sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent Vacuum out loose dirt before washing If unusually soiled and fabric is safe in hot water use COTTONS COLORFAST If unusually soiled use Perm Press Program Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time Shake before washing to remove excess dirt indima lanne iunc annt 3 i wi For new indigo blue jeans wash at least 3 times in ery small loads with full water fill Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases May discolor plastic washer parts Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations but will probably never eliminate it The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads Pillows are made of different materials dacron fiber foam polyester natural feathers and down Many pillows can be machine washed but manufacturers care labels MUST be follo wed carefully If washing is recommended check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to prevent escape of feathers or filling Fill washer add detergent and agitate for several minutes to dissolve
33. ing on amount of soil Pillows Knits or Delicates Cottons Colorfast Regular Normal or Light Soil Setting Check size Some slipcovers draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home size washer 6 Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Labels Bleach NES Liquid chlorine type 1 l d i i 3 i for more information on care labeling send for What s New About CARE LABELS lor sale by the superintendent of Documents U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 7 Onlv non chlorine bleach when needed White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Noncolorfast only non chiorine bleach when needed White or colo arv Ws wwa Or A Noncolorfast only non when needed rfast liquid chlorine h chlorine bleach EY 71 White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Noncolorfast only non chlorine bleach when needed i No bleach Seldom needed If needed use only non chlorine bleach No bleach White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Only non chlorine bleach when needed wer RF Ate Wh 99 RANA RA A et n No bleach No bleach White or colorfast liquid chlorine type White or colorfast liquid chlorine type dl O Dicacil N IN White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Special Instructions If colorfast is unusually soiled use hot water Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15 Use Extra Cleaning L
34. made a selection turn knob io o RESET and select new level Select Options Des this control if you wish to change the water temperatures that are automatically programmed by the Fabric Car O control e w 4 cu tures as programmea 3X7 A CTT T NO ra user zl LULU V A n rroviaes co ia wash and rinse water in a Eye cle Normal Gentle Warm Cold WARM RINSE Leaves the wash temperature as programmed but provides warm rinse water in Regular and Extra Cleaning cycles To minimize the setting of wrinkles cold rinse is auto matically provided in Perm Press and Special cycles Go Select Extra Rinse if desired Turning control to ON will provide a second deep rinse in the Regular Cycie If no Extra Rinse is desired turn control to OFF reisi Press NI H SESE RECO ARS EE EARE RETIN SEY ESOS ARR WE Rd Push Cycle Selector Knob in 7 Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to and turn clockwise to your selected start the washer If you wish to wash setting change setting after washer has m c uade 7 m Ct du uerus Vou pm P 501 ted push Selectoi MILOU int ta cetan the wacher and rac tw vEewp LAL YY IAA ACA 2 Whe et the new position Setting can be changed at any time 10 YN Yo a cd E dat 1 ips O AACA RU SCmCCl SCs ngs REGULAR CYCLE
35. mal water softening Do not use detergent or soap e Allow clothes to go through complete cycle e Repeat if necessary 2 If you prefer to use the Soak Setting see page 8 Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes 3 Use Extra Cleaning cycles see page 5 4 Use the Mini Basket tub See page 9 Increase detergent Continued on next page gt Ih BRE OQ y PROBLEM YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY al Hasna ta nANnaotan u ise af insufficient Incomplete removal of body SOL GUE tO 1 nt UI 111014111 161 414 detergent Check hem of T shirt or pillow case if hey are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures on Grayed Clothes page 21 Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use non chlorine bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Labels Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tintex brands follow package directions Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots 1 Use extra detergent plus a non precipitating water softener dis solved in water before adding clothes Use non chlorine bleach 2 Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water 3 Run hot
36. n unknown stain It can set some stains 3 Follow stain removal with a 3 h cing t Ar T rin 111011 E 1 MOLLIE ith recommended ie or detergent wd Wed WL was wanes 60 nuaa m ti venie Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics Mix 4 cup 60 ml chlorine bleach with one gallon 3 8 liter of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for minutes and launder in washer The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your syn thetic garments may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer If these stains are not completely removed in the wash the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water Then they will become very visible and you may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself Once these spots become visible how can you remove them Rub in undiluted li Q e on CLER WGA OLAS Es How can you prevent these After Vou VVash stains e Increase the amount of detergent normally used increase water temperature where fabric will permit a Wash synthetic garments more often Stain removal guide Stain Adhesives Chewing Gum etc Antiperspirants Deodorants Blood Chocolate Cream Ice Cream and Milk Coffee and Tea Cosmetics Eye Shadow Lipstick Mascara Liquid or Pancake Make up Rouge Powder Crayon Grease Oil Tar Cod Li
37. oad size Average or light soil Perm Press 7 Perm Press set at Start ae Synthetics Polyester Nylon Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics Sturdy Perm Press Perm Press set at Start Delicates Knits or Delicates Special Knits Setting Silks or Woolens Special Knits Setting Rayon and Acetate Silks or Woolens Special Knits Setting Down filled garments if machine Special 0 washing is recommended Knits or Delicates Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls depending on amount of soil a tasca FA SaaS 111115 OF DCUCALSS LT Tt te Baby Ciothes Delicate Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Cottons Non Colorfast with 5 min soak Regular Light Soil Setting Blankets Synthetic Electric Cottons Non Colorfast Regular Light Soil Setting with 5 min soak Cottons Non Colorfast or Perm Press set at Start Cottons Colorfast Curtains DO NOT MACHINE WASH FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes Knits or Delicates Special Knits Setting Cottons Colorfast or Cottons Non Colorfast Slipcovers Draperies Bathmats and Rugs Regular Normal Setting Cottons Non Colorfast Regular Normal Setting Denims especially indigo blue jeans and other fabrics that bleed Rubber coated items laminated fabrics Knits or Delicates Special Knits Setting vinyl plastics and articles with plastic trim Perm Press or Special Knits Setting depend
38. omptly as soon as washer stops and hang immediately e To minimize wrinkling use a Fabric Care Program with a Gentle Spin See page 4 To add items after the washer has started e Turn off the washer e Carefully remove the Filter Flo pan Add any additional articles by submerging next to the agitator e Replace the Filter Flo pan and restart the washer NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan ATANT ig NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle euch To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended Factors to consider in selection of detergents and soap Products Phosphate Powdered Detergents Non Phosphate Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Perform well in hard or soft water Wash all types of fabrics well Can be used in hot warm or cold water Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water In some areas only non phosphate products are available Perform well in soft water Offer better performance in hard water than powdered non phosphate types ar am me Clean synthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates far ramnuing CANO Avil 1 1216 VALAE Completely dissolve even in l 9 rra t COia Walel Perform well in soft
39. ons This also improves oily soil removal e If you wash in cooler water to save energy use more detergent to promote better washing Also be sure to use bleach on bleachable fabrics Use hot water whenever possible o Adding detergent and allowing washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve deter gent before adding clothes increase amount of detergent Cana nha 1 amp far see chart on page 12 x Or recom mended detergent amounts in rela tion to water hardness e Increase use of bleaches pre soaks packaged water condi tioners prewash soil and stain removers to help in removing aaam tnm Fo a EA RA ES stubboi 1i Soils and Stains ee D od 2 Use greater care in sorting 104 Wash very dirty loads separately and increase detergent to help keep dirt from redepositing on less soiled items Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage from heavy vue clothes o increase abric softener to counteract or harshness in clothes How to partially restore clothes Once clothes e developed utes USE E CON TAINER Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent CAUTIONS e Do not use vinegar soak Soiution in washer The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain e Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle resistance of permanent press fabrics e Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics LIMESTONE
40. or type of load Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140 150 E Do not wash when other hot water needs such as dishwashing or family baths are heavy e Poor or inferior detergent Change to phosphate detergent if possible Foliow these steps Use water conditioner such as Calgon brand 2 Pre treat stains 3 Use hottest water possible 4 Use bleach where possible 5 Use pre soak aids 6 Install water softener Washer overloaded Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil causing gray appearance Follow correct loading procedures for size of load Improper 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 described above Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition Use shorter wash times for sinaller loads Detergent dissolves too slowly Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation See page 15 To restore grayed clothes follow one of these procedures 1 Put clothes in washer Fill with HOT water Check Manufacturers Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment e Add a non precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate use 212 times as much as you need for nor
41. othes in Mini Basket tub See page 11 for sorting help e After loading clothes in the Mini Basket tub be sure to replace the Filter Flo pan The pan serves as a A ta keen tha onlathas in tha Min hd tv Nw LLIN CiOlnes Hui Lilo ivili Basket tub e Put to 1 cup 60 to 80 ml detergent in Filter Flo pan e To use Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser see page 8 e Close lid and set controls as follows Set Water Level to MINI BASKET position Variable Water Level EXTRA CARGE ance RESET t ITN MINI FA MEDIUM BASKET 5 SMALL uia B 98 Euer m if See 3 i E n E l il E POP bow 1 i 1 if 1 i TET TEE Select desired Fabric Care pro gram and cycle See page 4 Pull out Cycle Selector Knob to start washer 2 The Mini Quick cycle allows you to use the Mini Basket tub to wash small lightly soiled loads of clothes that you need in a hurry Follow all the steps given above except for Cycle Selection Push the Cycle Selector Knob in and turn clockwise to MINI ONT TINT 99 9l VUICA YCIE Special Cycles e Pull Cycle Selector Knob to start washer Cycle will be completed automatically e Energy Saving Tips We are all conscious of the need to save energy to protect our rannman anA a cou uy s ener gy LVOWVL V Ud Oii LU he s save monev There are saw ns Wee tw
42. ow Cases 5 T shirts 4 Pair Trousers 6 Handkerchiefs 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 at around the agitator Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are apt 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 Try to wash a full load of clothes If you can it 1s better to save clothes until you have a fuil load If you must wash smaller Inario cave water energy and AVEA J gy VET TIGA wag warwa Daa A wa detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See page 4 12 Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer If you are machine washing Permanent Press clothes that vou AN manor Wi ue VAR i WR am wn mo plan to line dry 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 load is the largest that should be washed e Use more water than you would for a regular load Use a Medium Water Level for a Smali Load an Extra Large Water Level for a Medium Load e Remove clothes pr
43. page 7 Special Instructions PAGE 20 See page 20 The Problem Solver Sort by fabric Soaking amp Pre treating Separate 2 geod y way to loosen A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is an ex cellent Way to remove heavy soils embedded dirt and even some stains m Soaking can be either a completely me separate washing step or a prelimi o nary step to a complete wash cycle For detailed information on how E to soak in your washer please see BET page 8 FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS SEE BAM 1 7 E ZARJE Ble e Pre treat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid f detergent or a paste made of water PES and powdered detergent or soap from gt Synthetics amp f 2 Poly Knits 4j W Non Colorfast 5 d For best results wait V hour before washing FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON DIFFERENT FABRICS AND Blends d LOADS SEE PAGES 6 and 7 fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible fom a deep soils and stains B How to load your washer Load clothes dry e Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop eee loosely in the wash basket in this order Large Items like sheets Do not wrap around the agitator Small Items like washcloths Medium Size Items like towels Hereisa typical full load 3 Double Sheets 6 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Shorts 6 Standard Pill
44. r If used in wash cycle softeners may react with detergent to create a white deposit Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle Use Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 8 e Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some 1 1 neip e Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attraction Use fabric softener in rinse cycie 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 Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand If spots appear rub in undiluted liquid detergent let stand 30 minutes and rewash using hottest water fabric can stand with extra detergent Use Extra Cleaning cycles see page 5 20 m A rm ntn EMi ee ron ee eee ete ra mi Me Lea Cea T POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 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 f
45. r with the Mini Basket tub use one 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or one 1 tablespoon 15 ml of diluted softener e Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Soak Setting or the Mini Quick Cycle the Soak Setting EXTRA RINSE OFF Regular acm Cycles x Kw foray 9 Push any Fabric Care Selection button and turn Cycle Selector Knob to SOAK e Be sure Extra Rinse control is 117 a7l cA LUILIU ZA JM e For a cold soak set Options control to NORMAL For a warm soak set Options control to WARM RINSE e If a hot soak is desired push the COTTONS COLOR FAST Fabric Nek Se Li o ren tha Care Selection button and t turi tic Cycle Selector Knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle Start the washer After washer fills and begins to agitate push in the Cycle Selector Knob and turn to SOAK Pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete wae A we ee a eee eel R UOTA the cycle e 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 cycie e Do not use the Fabric Softener tos mal FAS ee ee art JJiSpUiHRSCH UE tne Mini Dasket tuo with the Soak Setting
46. ranty is the same except that it P is LIMITED because you must pay lhe LIMITED ADDITIONAL to ship ph Aes to the e lA WAE EATIABZAETERARIISP nhan ar far t e service tan nne iro FOUR YEAR WARRANTY 5 IVY Ui 1Ui UI OUI VIOO LUUIIDIVIGITS ot travel costs to vour home e For the second through fifth year tea from date of original purcnase All warranty service will be provided Hal we will provide free of charge by our Factory Service Centers or Ies replacement parts for any part of by our authorized Customer Care i the transmission that fails because servicers during normal working tae of a manufacturing defect You pay hours ie tor the service trip to your home Look in the White or Yellow Pages DIM and service labor charges Or if of your telephone directory for TE you desire we will provide a com GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ie pletely reconditioned transmission GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY am You pay for the Shop reconaitioning SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC MAT labor the seivice trip to your nome HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or pee and service labor charges GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER SEK CARE SERVICE en WHAT iS NOT COVERED e Service trips to your home to e Replacement of house fuses Deed teach you how to use the product or resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material l mar If you then have any questions 5 Failure or iie product IT it IS TA about operating the product used for other than its inten
47. rinse ALE call for service User maintenance i The Tub The porcelain i IS self cleaning am AAA ANI LS WHA Wa WW WR A Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers The Exterior Wipe off any spills of washing compounds Wipe or dust with damp cioth Try not to nit surface with sharp objects To store washer Acl umen rar ta Bree Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing To move washer Contact authorized factory service etla AAL outiet and nave was sher crated to protect the pe A w HP OF Sus rr 18 m w SSS OS cabinet To reinstall washer Cail your authorized factory service outlet for installation Or install it yourself using the installation instructions you received when you purchased washer Lubricate The Activator agitator Remove at regular intervals Pee OV m about 4 to 6 months and 121515017 anu hint that any lint that may have accumu lated No tools are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands and pull straight up sharply The slotted section at the top of the Lai ee OL me al shaf
48. s gradually removed by laundering May be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat shaped When washing drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set shrinkage mav aoo Thie rannnt ha carrected huit it ran he 0 by RARE y Wie ww Lil no A ALL X VLAAAAWZ L LW wih dh Www win VV UL EL Wwhtal U Ww JA w YF WAU U washing in cold or warm water drying on Low or Delicate heat TUTTA ee SNAGS HOLES TEARS RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR wa wa vwa 1158 Too many clothes in dr LAL WEA not combine loads ver Tirv oniv wy wee Ag AJARA ring hoax Da nt Dra ito nah Improper loads AY void launderin ne AL wiv y 4 er maneni A ress 11 7 Suci as work clothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry Too many clothes in washer Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cde which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling xd use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect water level Use Extra Large Water Level for Medium Load Medium Level for Small Load Repeated washing i in too hot water Sel
49. safe dry cleaning fluid Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder in warm water Sponge with warm water If stain remains apply warm glycerine let stand 30 minutes and rinse well or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid Launder Sponge with safe dry cleaning fluid Then launder in warm detergent water Sponge with warm water Bleach non chlorine bleach Sponge with warm water Apply undiluted liquid detergent Bleach remaining stain with non chlorine bleach then launder Old mildew stains can seldom be removed Scorch can seldom be removed Same as white and bleachable fabrics except launder using non chlorine bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics Launder in warm water Rinse well Bleach with non chlorine bleach REFER TO GARMENT MANUFACTURERS CARE LABELS Try the stain removal procedure on a hidden part before applying to the entire garment More complete information on stain removal is given in government bulletin Removing Stains From Fabrics 054D To obtain a copy write to Consumer Information Center Pueblo Colorado 81009 Available at low cost Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death minor You may be abie to correct it vourself Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations The Problem Solver PROBLEM LIN
50. sea on aii KINGS Of 120115 Clorox 2 brand Put bleach into washer with detergent 2 15 most effective in hot water FABRIC SOFTENERS 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft Rinse additive such AAA miu uw wr SER WAT woe Stl Ss as Downy brand Wash Additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER 5111011416 Dicatuil such as Clorox brand WATER SOFTENER Non Precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGENT Such as Biz brand PRE TREATING STAIN AND SPOT heavily soiled areas Check garment s may be damaged by some laundry pre treat REMOVERS care labels for instructions ment soil and stain remover products if such m Such as products are sprayed on or have direct contact Spray n Wash with the washer Apply these pre treatment and K2R brands products away from washer The fabric may then be washed normally Damage to your washer caused by pre treatment products is not covered by your warranty TINTS AND DYES Follow package directions Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load Powdered such as YY W wi un SA dd VS Rit and Tintex brands Follow Package directions Add during wash cycle Use in case of infection and rantaginiic dicaaca VVUALLA BAU US Wlovaov See under Bleach above Follow package directions Add during wash cycle Follow package directions Use with detergent or soap in wash
51. t has a light Coating of lubricant t to prevent p narts sticking together If this area appears to be dry apply a light coat of grease or Petroleum Jelly around the slotted section of the shaft before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease Excess grease may get into clothes load When replacing the agitator was gt lt gt lt carefully lower straight down onto the shaft so that it fits into the slots Then apply downward pressure until agitator snaps into ita nNaArmal ancitian ALO EEWLALACAL PVOALAV AL How to remove limestone deposits from clogged Filter Flo pan e Soak filter pan in a preheated 160 F 71 C solution of half vinegar and half water for 15 minutes Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while 1 flushing with running water i wit Petroleum CAUTIONS M Jelly d MEM e Do not soak in porcelain container Vinegar can damage porcelain e Do not exceed 180 F 82 C or fiiter D pen may wer Sid nn E E nn ae At General Electric we re committed to providing you witb the best appliances we know how to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of depenaaoie service Onur Cancimer o BOA a wa Cf SF RAT ELOAAS Warranty Protection Before your new appliance left th thro ueh rianraric tests to detect ma t roug A
52. ver Oii Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Wine Vegetables or Food Coloring Ink Ballpoint Paint and Varnish Perspiration Rust Caution Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic be sure you are in a well ventilated room when using them No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and requil ed cautions usually printed Oli label Use extreme caution with flammable compounds Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc be washed in washer 2 Rub with ice or immerse in cold water Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as po ssible Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid then launder Apply undiluted liquid detergent Rinse If stain remains bieach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page If color has changed you may be abie to restore it by sponging with ammonia Rinse thoroughly under in warm water If stain re oak in cold water then la stain remains A S bleach according to Stain AN Hint on opposite page launder Soak in cold water Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid Apply undiluted liquid detergent launder dry Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder and dry Without cream Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Launder With cream Follow chart directions for cream Treat stain with safe
53. ways exercise basic safety precautions including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book e This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If lt you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you and ordinances nstall or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather Connect to a proper ly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions e Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a hose Or valve should break or rupture e When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress 2 We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual La iure 1eu7 f TYA far thi 15 T Alt Wii lii diagr aiil JU1 Lili machine is located inside the control panel PF 3 Tan m w aT nahl
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