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1. Set Spotscrubber control to ON position This fills the Mini Basket tub half full of water which is normal Sagan Soak Cycle e KNITS B Quick Special Cycles LIGHT SOIL G NORMAL HEAVY OFF a y an or amp i AUTOEXTRARINSE OR START g Spotscrubber Cycle Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn it to START setting in the Spotscrubber Cyele Pull Cycle Selector knob to start washer Think you need more water when adding a large item such as a tablecloth Wait about a minute after agitation begins then check To add water stop washer reset SPOTSCRUBBER control to ON and restart washer Leave Water Level control at MINI BASKET For best results don t overload the Mini Basket tub It s better to do two loads so laundry can move freely in the water a b NG aN What happens during the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Mini Basket Only When agitation begins the SPOTSCRUBBER control moves counterclockwise for about half a minute A sharp distinctive sound will be heard soon after agitation begins This is the sound of the water recirculation system cutting off to keep the concentrated detergent solution in the Mini Basket tub When agitation stops the SPOTSCRUBBER control moves the remaining distance to the left and rinsing begins Cycle sequence WaS Nn i Bis on os 15 minutes SP surie aye 3 minutes Rinses hs vaveccic ded 3 minu
2. Food Coloring Vegetables Stains that need pretreatment gt Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Rust Wash with hot water and 1 2 cup of citric or oxalic acidt or apply commercial rust remover using manufacturer s directions rinse and launder Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possibie Sponge weer wposery nae VIS rw with a safe dry cleaning fluid then launder Same ac white and bleachab yapr i LJACLELEW C417 YY ARAG Waar e fabric except launder using oxygen bleach TF eal pay ea M1 mh Se E E AAwan me nn n amr Fresh stains Place stain face down on an absorb sponge with dry cleaning fluid or use spray cleaner Apply undiluted liquid detergent Old stains bleach per Stain Removal Hint on page 21 an Wik Soften with oil lard or petroleum jelly then sponge with Same as white and bleachable fabrics turpentine or banana oil Launder in warm water Same as white and bleachable fabrics Treat stain with commercial spot remover such as texize K2r brand following manufacturer s directions Repeat if necessary Launder and dry jlated room when using them No cleaning fluid should be used flammable compounds a tand ta ha try ha enra Yn 1 Siena to a A E a Ime e a E Toon Caution Because cleaning fuid unless user is familjar with the limitations and required cautions usuall
3. TILT preg Tet EET Yeron Co Fits Spa ape eat igs 5 yaa ua i kgs os E gt ae pe te es eae eet me Sasa eae oe ae epocii mid VI PrE ee PEES oe Sd a Ser Fn eens TTT etna ee maa a remanran ere te en nee en mt Do How to wash a small load of lightly soiled clothes that vou need in a hurry 1 Follow all the steps given on page 8 except for cycle selection tra Ri ol bat 7S me a tct Permanent Press Cycle E J EE fe KNITS E gt Bouck Special Cycles eee OFF START Spotserubber Cycle Soak Cycle aS UGHTSON B 2 Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it clockwise to the MINI QUICK Cycle e Do not wash clothes in the regular wash basket when using the Mini Basket tub e Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the MINI QUICK cycle EON Shake sand and or loose dirt ZAut of clothes before loading otherwise some may remain in the tub and on the clothes after the cycle is completed eee sme i ety TOE enemas TM Sate hoe ETT Special instructions for use of the Mini Basket tub ee preemie SA TA 3 Pull Cycle Selector knob to start washer Cycle will be completed automatically What happens during the Mini Quick Cycle Wash oreren rier 3 minutes SDN ereen tene 2 2 minutes Rinseici cet sy a 21 2 minutes GD eere ete ae 414 minutes Total Time 17 4 minutes e Total time includes pauses between eac
4. White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Non colorfast only non chlorine bleach when needed mmended in guide on page 18 soiled use hot water Use deterge ntr w oaan Tf unucnally If unusually soiled For heavy or oily soil use Spotscrubber Cycle see sae 10 Sy mhenes and blends usually require slightly more detergent than cottons for cleaning and osened soil from collecting on the fabric whites Vive Obs Hi Non eslorast anly non when needed chlorine bleach e n haln nravant la to neip p VY VUIL 10O0Scnca JVl1i Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer Follow instructions carefully No bleach Seldom needed If needed use only Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer non chlorine bleach Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment s warmth Wash separately Wet down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other 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 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand eee a gp i SS Ss ST You may
5. festa it 8 oe em water deving on Faw or Delicate heat ree hate er e a 4 eee BS PN ter Me eee i Weaoililin ES GAFFE SIE VYRELEE VF GALA 5 Rat j ARIE RJE Ba VY WR BF WRAY Barbet i l Eo aa Hee ete rr AALE AEE METATA ET anaa aa LE TE R many prs mg indig ont fad qoi mi P one gt YD Jars Ch 25 pe ene nn eee m aren onip SA REN AAEE EE e pe e ARR maa EA RES Be WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND ERTA TSLRTI INT EEUIN ITEMS SNAGS HOLES TR A De Rips FERNS K OR EXCESSIVE WEAR mama e rarena Sameera rna Menanam eaaa a arearen Joemer rrearen PORN nmn mara monga mm an re mate erener merr eea Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops Remove and hang clothes immediately Too many clothes in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such 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 cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to Minimize wr inkling Aliso use Permanent Press Dr y cycle Incorrect water level Use Extra Large Water Le
6. A Tr J Pierka men cel STIR a ETAT iret AT T aha Lee a TE Senge Oye Ses ae Per er i et ident k Pas es We PQ A Lee ioe pe A on 4a 4 TET erage Tt x Ma F e Load clothes dry e Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order Large Items like sheets Do not wrap around the agitator Medium Size Items like towels Here is a typical full load 3 Double Sheets 6 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Shorts a Standard Pillow Cases This illustration with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring shows a proper load Clothes harva amnla m m haye ample room to move because they are not packed down nor wrapped 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 is better to save clothes until you have a fuli load If you must wash smaller loads save water energy and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See page 4 Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer If you are machine washing Permanent Press clothes that you pian to hang or drip dry use extra care
7. Care aa replacement parts for any part of servicers during normal working a the transmission that fails because hours of a manufacturing defect You pay Look in the White or Yellow Pages for the service trip to your home of your telephone directory for and service labor charges Or if GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY you deste we wl prowess GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY ECM plots yrocon geen SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC ed a HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or shop reconditioning labor the GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER service trip to your home and CARE SERVICE service iabor charges i e Replacement of house fuses or WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to resetting of circuit breakers teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service e improper installation If you have an installation problem coniact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES F Ex Dama n
8. Normal Spotscrubber Cycle See pages 10 H Cycle Selector Settings so e i TEE Baca fa Fa to N aS N te 22 2 NOTES S AM 4 Total time includes pauses between each Ind Rinse 2 ADV 2 Vs a phase of the cycle a z o Total time does not include water fill Spin ae times Fill times vary depending on l 36 32 hee l1 4 household water pressure and your 50 46 39 selected water level a weirs ye ret A x E ENA Di en ig gt To a8 hon Extra Rinse control is turned te ON B 7 A pa reme e p I O A ee Seen E T A maaan eme a a How to use the Bleach Dispenser e Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only If you prefer to use nar it intn tho powdered bleach pout wash basket along with your detergent Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser EEGEN Fre e Measure bleach carefully Here are some recommended amounts EXTRA LARGE WATER LEVEL 114 cup 310 ml liquid SMALL WATER LEVEL 2 3 cup 170 ml liquid MINI BASKET TUB 1 4 cup 60 ml liquid e Pour measured amount of liquid dispenser e Do not overfill or allow the dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage e Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket When washing regular loads How to use tine Fabric Softener Dispenser e Position the Fabric Softener D
9. Normal Setting Cottons Non coiorfast Be Cottons Non colorfast or Cottons Color fast l Perm Press Cycle Set at Start Set at Knits Knits or Delicates Special Cycie Denims especially Indigo Blue Jeans and Cottons Non colorfast Regular Cycle Normal Setting other fabrics that bleed s Laminated Fabrics ARLE BON Rae Re lg Aw See Dees ae we Vinyl Plastics and Articles with Plastic l l a l sl r L P hare Carros Pillows Knits or Delicates Special Cycle Set at Knits Ls H i a i i eee f Check size Some slipcovers draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home size washer i i Eor small loads X No bat 7 cs a RE oes ees Me t a a hm os LO menm pna siete RAPE ga y PINS SOR Tene da T perenne Stet ce ch Do TERN cine ae apaan aat A 08 AAP Amen merit as As FETE 3 X a s U X aa ot re q wr Instructions If colorfast is unusually soiled use hot water Use detergent recommended on page 18 a Liquid chlorine type E Only non chlorine bleach when needed 4 White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Use detergent recommended in guide on page 18 Non colorfast only non chlorine bleach For heavily soiled loads use extra detergent and longer wash time when needed Use detergent recommended in guide on page 18 For heavily soiled loads use extra detergent and longer wash time
10. Wash up to 150 F on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles such as work and play clothes 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 90 to 110 F or hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after ee a several consecutive washings use m PE Hot Wash occasionally if safe WIL VVTULURI U w w wei awe oer J for fabrics e Always rinse in Cold Water The temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load If you must wash smaller loads adjust the amount of water Small loads should have lower water levels e Wash in off peak utility hours Your local utility can tell you which are the off peak hours e Use your washer s Normal Spin This will remove more water during spin which will shorten drying cycle to save more energy You can use the Normal Spin in place of the Gentle Spin usually recommended for Permanent Press items Switch to any of the Fabric Care Programs mal Gnin See qy w wv that indicate a Normal Spin page 4 The drying will remove any wrinkles which may result from the Normal Spin e Use your Mini Basket tub for very small loads It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washer Y
11. 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 nls period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks Or more or move Into 2 residence in which the not water system may not have been used for some time turn on all hot water fannnate ana a liny tharm fn PRR RB for EGG GRIL GALU VY VES REA vir a atna asr several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is uee m do net smoke or use J J rad a F ary ette Hi il end Som md e ud Hi et wo t mi tf2 pn pan i fh gium gp goe cous gaad zenit taag pasa ep Sana suid p gle oe 4m Fat gut tre pnr grap ate Hee pua C ae E ut pmm pin et ite vhf Roast in aE U be Hates puma at tanita e Close supervision is necessary EF haan Puo Gpprinuce sca oF near children Do net allow children to play inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly e Before discarding a Q washer or removing from service remove the washer lid e Keep all laundry aids such as dete
12. directions 1 cups cup 4 cup FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS 2 For other detergent i types low and normal suds powders liquids non phosphate powders follow recommendations on package if iG 3 For hard water treatment see page 19 SPOTSCRUBBER serene pore erate Tieren rer PAAIE at reye yoram Feet Rare ey mney a a HRS be pa Fa i ae ie fit ad gene anticien abe r ete S bre ka Bane cme etre Set encore a E aN v i y v i R 2 az er on mrana ET eres amaa en aen efore you can decide what to do If your water is SOFT you have about hard water you need to know no problem You can use soap or if you have it and if so how hard detergent as you prefer and forget it is all about hard water If you have ee ee ee Ce Se HARD water less than 10 grains hi YUU LYU ill a LULL IVa alva ig and you use phosphate detergent contact your water company o If you live in a rural area or in some suburban areas contact your But if you have more than 10 county agent grains you will need to soften your ale au water wiih either 1 An installed water softener in urrann rha your nome or 2 The use of a packaged water softener wr a w o a a O you also have no problem mum The answer will be you have so many grains per gallon and means this 0 to 3 grains per gallon SOFT 4 t
13. 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 coid water detergent or use warmer wash water See page 18 9 Overioading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint Wash fewer items with correct water level e Too much bieach Use correct amount of bleach accord ing to package directions e Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase amount of detergent See page 18 e Incorrect use of fabric softener If used in wash cycie softeners may react with detergent to create a white deposit Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle WRA BAG LAS Use Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 6 e Dillang nonally an oh recter cottan hlende i is canse hy ormal wo ALLL UoudgissL 1711 5 a wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may help Bd UEWAACEY AW weite alan mabur nat a h e Static electi ricity caused by overd fabric softener in rinse cycle 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 frac tha woah natae Tha ennte will than he vary vicihla They are FLUA CID WASH WALCE BIW OP WHALE UIL UU YUE Y Voda Baa y i not caused by the wash
14. or tears Check agitator and file rough spots if necessary May be caused by use of Cottons Fabric Care Programs for delicate articles Use Knits or Delicates Fabric Care Programs Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Labels an a onma T n ia fan Garments weakened by age Sum OT atmosphere This 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 e Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Use Spotscrubber Cycle See page 10 Or pretreat with liquid detergent and wash in Regular Cycie HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER Make sure cord is plugged into outlet WON T OPERATE Qu e Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turne e Check house fuses or circuit breakers If another appliance is ahasing tha alartrinal ou tlat ra sharing the electrical outlet remove it Washer should have separate outlet e Make sure you have selected correct Fabric Care Programs for your load See page 4 WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT e Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and regulated correctly a e Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets hot to hot cold to cold Water valve screens may be stopped up R emove Inlet hoses from water valve lean the screens and reinst
15. stain checkt the care label instructions that came with the garment Some detergents are more effective in removing certain stains than others If the stain remains after you have tried the SPOTSCRUBBER stain removal shortcut try another brand If you elect to apply stain removal products by hand e Find the fabric and the finish in the guide on the next page and use only recommended methods e Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material e Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing e Wash with recommended amount of soap or detergent Stain Removal Hint Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics Mix 1 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 a oxn acnea tn nr for 5 minutes ana launder i in washer Invisible Stain Food or cooking oiis on your synthetic 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 1 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 e Wash spotted fabrics in the Mini Basket tub using the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle and hottest wate
16. type non phosphate detergent you will most probably notice limestone deposits on your clothes and your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up If your water is VERY HARD 11 or more crains and if you wash awanan y wasae ON aia 7 just a few loads a week you may see limestone build ups in just a few months Effects on clothes Although limestone build up occurs more rapidly on cotton it will eventually affect various fabrics in the following ways e Gives a stiff harsh rough feei to fabrics such as toweling e Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy e Causes graying cf 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 Reduces wrinkle resistance of DOr manent press fabric ics Destroys effectiveness of flame retardant finishes on cottons such as children s sleepwear o Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation Effects on washer Unsightly build up on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash solution e Mat like crusty formations caused by lint adhering to the sticky limestone deposits sticky limestone d enosits 6 Increased service calls because of limestone deposits in the pump recirculation water hoses filters and other washer pa
17. C ULY CULICLL ailiUuiit UL UitaUil UDA 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 Chemicals such as hair bleach dye permanent wave solutions battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes Rinse ali towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals ie Small unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process Check garments 6 ams i beicre washing and mend all rips and fears ae ge Oe ee oe ee ie AYO ys Orr AY meee Pm YO Poney pepe tes Mer Ail aai tesa e ren ae E A Po n o oR TE ai oe hia at ye bie Si 7 pee hiie 26 a 8 i tte to er tend freee matters ee Heats Vleet ee aN iar PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY a ey SNAGS HOLES As Permanent Press garments age they may show fraying at TEARS RIPS collars and cuffs This is normal due to weakening of fibers by OR EXCESSIVE the Permanent Press process It is not caused by washer You can WEAR slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a continued Large Water Level Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press Remove collar stays when possibie e Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips
18. Ovvaan Dawdarad WAT Fowst A VTT wi ws such as Clorox 2 brand 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use carefuiiy Too much may cause staining on some clothes Use your Fabric Softener Dispenser according to instructions on page 6 FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy brand Use carefully Too much may cause staining on some Follow Package directions clothes Wash Additive such as Rain Barrel brand Add during wash cycle SANITIZER Use in case of infection and Guards against infection by killing most bacteria Chlorine Bleach contagious disease and viruses Caan eee Diazanah ahaa sce under Dieach acove such as Ciorox D Ei Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping water clear Follow package directions WATER SOFTENER Add at start of wash cycle Non Precipitating such as Calgon brand Follow package directions Combines with water hardness minerals to form Use with detergent or soap in precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water wach curcle VV E4wIAA ha i w Awe Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGENT Follow package directions Such as Biz brand CAUTION Washer control panels and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre treatment soil and stain PRE TREATING Follow package directions Treat STAIN AND SPOT only heavily soiled areas Check REMOVERS
19. Use and Care Guide Washer Contents Agitator 29 Pre reating 13 14 20 22 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 23 28 Bieach Dispenser 6 8 10 Safety Instructions 3 4 Care and Cleaning 29 Soak Setting 5 6 Consumer Services 31 Sorting Clothes 4 14 Controls Setting Guide 12 13 Spotscrubber Cycle 5 10 11 21 Cycle Settings 5 Stains 21 Detergents Other Additives 16 20 Stain Removal Guide 22 Energy Saving Tips 7 Storage amp Vacation Tips 29 Fabric Softener Dispenser 6 8 10 User Maintenance Instructions 29 Filter Fio Pan 4 7 8 10 15 29 Warranty Back Cover Hard Water 19 Limestone Deposits 17 29 Loading 4 15 Mini Basket Tub 8 il Mini Quick Cycle 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 GE Answer Center Operating the Washer 4 5 800 626 2000 a rarr MO Art F Models WWA9850M WWA9I890M ae GE Appliances HE abe musa He y Help us heip you Read this book carefully 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 am ee al Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged washer Immediately contact the dealer or builder that soid you the washer Save time and money molure you beans oer ee check the Problem Solver on pages 23 28 It lists causes of minor
20. all hoses 4 OS ee O gt p S aA 7 re oe sce z A TW a ERAF wS Qe eS ee oF tee AAAS 4 at 140 to 150 F et PU O iJ aen ee BRITA VLAE Ba ANITE EATE PAO IR Pg PRR MT e eee ranean rm po ne tt tN ea nh nent ERE LAT NAPA E a ER Ane ln he iP TLL SON MOR A CO 1 EN WATER WON T DRAIN Make sure drain hose is not kinked a e Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft above floor WATER LEAKS e Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets y inserted in and secured to drain 6 Make sure end of drain hose is correcti facility WASHER Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place IS NOISY and front jam nuts tight See your Installation Instructions e 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 When using the Spotscrubber Cycle a sharp distinctive sound will be heard soon after agitation begins This is the sound of the water recirculation system cutting off to keep the concentrated detergent solution in the Mini Basket tub e 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 heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than necessar
21. b LQ 6 Add bleach if desired Measure carefully and pour recommended amount o of liquid bi leach 1 4 cup AUaAit ayy 60 ml directly into the bleach dispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage __Never pour undilutea ae blest directly onto clothes 0 the Mini Basket tub vam a if you prefer to use powdered bleach pour it into the Mini Basket tub along with your detergent Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser 3 e of the Mini Basket tub e When washing stockings hose and other easily panty hose and other easu tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended Spotscrubber Cycle See pages 10 21 7 Add fabric softener if desired tho Mini Quick Cycle UUL HUL in Liaw vaa CLIL EU described on page 9 Place the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the ao Filter Flo pan Pour 1 teaspoon Pie 5 ml of concentrated softener or am 1 tgulececon 15 mil of diluted es softener into a standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser 8 Close lid Set controls as follows Llan mnt _ Set Water Level to the MINI BASKET position Select desired Fabric Care program and cycle See page 4 Pull Cycle Selector knob to start washer
22. bric softener if desired but not in the Mini Quick Cycie described on page 9 Place the EN Fabric Softener Dispenser on the nee LTR aw pe ree OS Filter Fio pan Pour 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or l tablespoon 15 mi of diluted softener into a standard measuring onn b vite Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener into the AJGA FLSA DOS dispenser 7 Add Bleach if desired Measure carefully and pour ee om te th recommended amounl of liqui aanh 1 14 cup AD ml directl Vil VU rasaj See ve a into the bleach dispenser Be sure to add bleach before starting the washer Deo not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the Mini Basket tub ae f kas t nemam ean rN ga aa If you prefer to use powdered bleach pour it into the Mini Basket tub along with your detergent Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser 8 Close the washer lid and set the controls as follows Select desired Fabric Care Program and cycle Proper wash water temperature ts important Refer to the Controls Setting Guide page 12 and Stain Removal Guide page 22 EXTRA LARGE wee MEDIUM BASKET SMALL Set Water Level control to MINI i SKET position Mini Basket Only
23. d garments you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent e 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 smaller loads Detergent dissolves too slowly Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation See page 18 e To restore grayed clothes follow one of these procedures 1 Dut ninthoc in washer Fill with HOT water Check Manufacturers Care Le LAL WELWULA dii YY RKO Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment Add a non precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with Zz phosphate use 2 times as much as you need for normal water amp softening e 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 6 Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes 3 Use the Mini Basket tub See page 8 Increase detergent Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent Check hem of T shirt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it cont ains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures on Grayed mS Pi Meet a Lae VP eget ee M tenn ene i ee ne teeny yp PRT Tatas Milner a meatal ie gt n ty Pat a H ar
24. d pull straight up sharply The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts 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 haf before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease When replacing the agitator carefully lower straight down onto the shaft so that it fits into the slots Then apply downward pressure a E snaps into its normal mA Tete FY AVAL TL a PE asa jeep cesar TROT i VO How to remove limestone deposits from clogged Filter Flo pan e Soak filter nan ina preheated 160 F 71 C solution of half vinegar and half water for 15 minutes Then brush each side of a pan with a stiff bristle brush while f flushing with running water eee E a I naa o CADTIONS e Do not soak in porcelain container Vinegar can damage porcelain e Do not exceed 180 F 82 C or filter pan may warp aen ah iT Ne Se rViCe scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m week daiue Q N00 a m to 9 Nn mm Satur YOWU BNUECA F wel a m a exalts ae days Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just o
25. e soaks packaged water condi tioners prewash soil and stain removers to help in removing stubborn soils and stains e Use greater care in sorting loads Wash very dirty loads separately and increase detergent to help keep dirt from redepositing on iess soiled items Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage from heavy sturdy clothes e Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action of washer e Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or harshness in clothes How to partially restore clothes Once clothes have developed deposits they may be partially restored by soaking ina solution of two cups of vinegar in one gallon of hot tap water for 15 minutes USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent MAETR TAAU E ESIN S o e Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain o Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle resistance of permanent press fabrics e Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics l l i Ei a P i The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you cand do to make sure your wash comes out clean Amount required varies according to 1 Water hardness 2 Amount of soil 2 Qina nf lnod 3 S Z Gr 10aQ 4 Type of detergent 5 Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have 1 Hard water 2 Larg
26. e If no Extra Rinse is be changed at any time temperature as programmed but desired slide control to OFF provides warm rinse water in Regular and Spotscrubber cycles Push Cycle Selector knob in To minimize setting of wrinkles and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting Tips to help you select settings for regular wash loads Regular Cycles Permanent Press Cycle Knits Cycle For most cottons linens wash and For permanent press laods such as A combination of agitation and play clothes with normal soiling shirts blouses dresses and similar soak for more effective polyester rogues S sat wearing apparel with normal knits laundering Plus an extended Regular Cycles Cycle B oye X soiling An extended cool down cool down spray rinse is provided EXTRA RINSE gg yele gO spray rinse 1s ort Permanent Press to minimize the setting of wrinkles provided to Cycle LIGHTSO B A minimize SF NORMAL SS cates D a HEAVY wrinkling goes B KNITS Quick Special Cycles Soak Setting Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains Extra Rr FF a Regular Cycles TA Ne fe we EXTRA RINSE Soak Cycle Sa fim on ff LIGHT SOIL NORMAL amp Heavy S See pages 12 and 13 for Controls Setting Guide ee ice earns re EY tS What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Regular Cycies Permanent Press Special Light Heavy Light Soil Soak
27. e limited mobility To obtain these items fF free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 233 4999 m4 WOUUO EAF Ey bos J G O f request information or service Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to ty I I Sa STARRETT SPREAD E aca pins ee pm yw tee tba bit dea TEE i ee al E M E E oe mie ples Eo Li pie ee ink hi at any ee KOFRA G WHAT IS COVERED varre For one year from date of original tHe onama panoa ang purchase we wili provide free of succeeding owner for products i charge parts and service labor purchased for ordinary home use in your home to repair or replace in the 48 mainland states Hawaii any part of the washer that fails CIU SENET EYI Ty EFNA TEU FS UICASINGS KET z because of a manufacturing warranty is the same except that it is defect LIMITED because you must pay to a ship the product io the service shop LIMITED ADDITIONAL or for the service technician s travel ree FOUR YEAR WARRANTY costs to your home Ss For the second through fifth year All warranty service will be provided a from date of original purchase by our Factory Service Centers or eats we will provide free of charge by our authorized Customer
28. e Fresh Blood Perspiration Cosmetics Grease Oil Chocolate Cream Ice Cream l nra nura Grass Folia jage Flowers o Aged Blood e Antiperspirants Deodorants e Coffee and Tea 6 Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Wine PULA Food Coloring Vegetables If the stain remains after you have tried both sieps han F Jepy wot BRE KEYG How to use the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Typical SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle pereme A Wash Load e 1 average size tablecloth or e 3 shirts or blouses or e shirt and 1 pair of slacks or L241 il namn baAnhanat LULL size oeasneet OF baby garments or 7 uG WER ABATE m am ye gt 3 5 5 6 undergarments 1 Remove Filter Flo pan 8 ta Pei Z Place Mini Basket tub on agitator Pull the agitator toward the front of the machine for easier installation and removal of Mini Basket tub 3 Put detergent in the bottom of the Mini Basket tub before loading the I a fan DO am clothes fo t the same amount VAM WA ce fora small load i in wu W wee use AWA Be Wasaere the regu ae ah basket See page 18 Do not use detergents with a built in fabric softener If you do some soil may be redeposited on en ra the wash load nlrrnt 4 Load clothes in Mini Basxket tub See page 14 for sorting help 5 Replace the Filter Fio pan pan saat ie a lid to kee clothes i e Mini Basket tub ee n A da e eS 6 Add fa
29. e loads 3 Greasy or oily soils 4 Lower wash temperature 5 Low phosphate detergent If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds switch to a low sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Using too littie detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load l Water Level Setting n 5 Regular Wash Basket Mini Basket Tu E is Large Medium Small E PR Water Hardness Laig 1 cups 1 cups 1 cups 1 4 cups 1 2 cups a VERY HARD High Sudsing 10 20 Gr Powder Type HARD 4 10 Gr Low Sudsing 0 10 Concentrated Pleat Powder Type WJHACGEAL ms 0 10 LIQUID Grains 1 Use recommended amount of detergent for your load and water hardness as shown in chart cup 4 cup 2 cup How to use detergent granular lt or powdered For best resulis add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator If your detergent doesn t dissolve well pre dissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket To use granular or powdered detergent in the Mini Basket tub put detergent in the bottom of Mini Basket tub before loading clothes To use liquid detergent in regular clothes basket or Mini Basket tub follow package
30. er 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 1 using hottest water fabric can stand Or launder with Spotscrubber Cycle see page 10 continued next page gt PE r ina me da PROBLEM CLOTHES GRAYED POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY us sed if i mannit af da nt n insufficient detergent You may need to increase amount of deter yeaa 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 e Water not hot enough for type of load Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140 150 F 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 possibile Follow these steps 1 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 e Washer overloaded Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil causing gray appearance Follow correct loading procedures for size of load e Improper soaking with insufficient detergent Usually a 30 minute soak is E sufficient However when using extended soaks for heavily soile
31. f You Need Service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 YT TATA T Y WZ SE ernie i FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write A A e s Maisie ance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following Sma awker Faw aita e Use this appliance OY IOT 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 you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you Properiy ground to coniorm with all governing codes and ordinances Hollow detailsi im QFE TERERET ASU Wis ae Installation Instructions im ai
32. garment s hang tag for instructions remover products if such products are sprayed on or have Such as direct contact with the washer Apply these pre treatment Spray n Wash products away from washer The fabric may then be washed and K2R brands normally Damage to your washer caused by pre treatment products is not covered by your warranty Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load Go TINTS AND DYES Follow package directions Powdered such as NOTE Tinted garments may not be through SOmpIN cycle 5 min wash using hot water Rit and Tintex brands color fast Wash separately y2 cup 120 m detergent 1 cup 240 ml bleach Wipe exterior parts Caution Tinting may discolor plastic in washer Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it Maaranen meine r SE os SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle shortcut Many stains that have not set into the fabric can be automaticaily removed in your washer s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle See page 10 Getting stains out of items that are too big to be laundered in the Mini Basket tub is more difficult The Stain Removal Guide on the next nace suogests wavs of treatinge at ESV yo VA tr wiss 5 stains by hand Whether you use the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle shortcut or apply stain removal products by hand e Try to remove stains as soon as possible The fresher the stain the easier it is to remove e Before attempting to remove any
33. h phase of the cycle e Total time does not include water fill times Fill times vary depending on household water pressure e When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag i IS sue eae ne ee tne a TEA OE teeth a pa SEA a RATS enn een re CT ow PEA A j j fe hw ae Cy f fi i T AE v peremit sayen ee LI ee IRR RE TEE I a AE NE RE AE e How to use tn SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle removes stains and heavy soil automatically SPOTSCRURBBER Cycle uses Ml high concentration of detergent in about two gallons of water and iS designed to remove stains automatically Two rinses remove the concenti rated deveroem solut mon SPOTSCRUBBER Stain Removal Shortcut RJSESEESR BEYER EAY T BEE Rm SS Many stains that have not set int 4l ama nw Bu zoe Pa the fabric can be automatically removed in your washer s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Step 1 Launder any stained washable fabric with the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle using the hottest water the A at fabric can stand and tn g ecommended amount of detergent bag Step Ze if the stain remains and if the stained article is white or bleachable wash it again with the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle using warm water and bleach see page am So 13 pius the recommended amoun of eis Chances are Step i witli ro the followin 19 stains
34. idae tt eo fa o oe Bead ca ts TE a of i ere ieee ot ae z r 5 n GP r S as Sef Giese pee Bots aranaren eE YELLOWED Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes CLOTHES Use oxygen bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment continued Manufacturers Care Instructions 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 4 Tl Siok SE eee alaa as AAA dace wee i 1 USG EXtra aeiergeni pius 4 non precipitaiing ator softener dissolved 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 water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines drain water heater occasionally 4 To remove spots wash in Mini Basket tub using Spotscrubber Cycle See page 10 Or spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain To remove overall yellow wash in Mini Basket tub using Spotscrubber Cycle See page 10 Or 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 Co BLUE OR GRAY Improper use of fabric softener Never pour fabric softener COLOR STAINS directly on cl
35. imtmm mdm md mM tiem mraka amimmm me limda aman Af oli Ave AAA anma ndmd AnmaAnAR an tian niama limitatinn ar avaliaian Ea OUTS SACS GU HOLL AHOW IC CALIUSIUE OL UERR AUUI UI IOIGMe Tila UI CULISCUUCIIial UcIHHGYGOS SU UIC AUUVG MHIMQOUUI Ul GAGIUODOIUI fa 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 an i To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General m Warrantor General Electric Company l A Paii i f Pare ger ao EA sohts me Eaa i des eneasaeiase marra aranea apa es Aie Do anara ptega me liae onpnptnIh am z fos oA if if jurther neip is needed concerning this warranty write Kot LE A y x pa lee pe 4 Sem p eara PRES fay A 5 TT Se i Vanager Consumer Allalrs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 3 PFE RIS TTS hataree ena Tle ec Sonne ce ioe ar ena er OR ne nanais teini pia di I er eee ae nada il i a Seek kk aah deda deaa a y Madera A AHA O AA ecto a a TETEE wae yews 2 p A i N P Ia VER PRES mn Part No 113D5497P 185 WIWIASSSON WAVASBSON Pal Ala AC OCTO par EF 4 A 3 di O_O si PUR ENO oeno Y aen rrn poa w n f
36. ispenser on the Filter Flo pan Pour the manufacturer s recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup e Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full s Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser a Sao EET automatically 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 Da nat nco the Fabric Softener aA PFU LUL UOU Caw Dispenser with the Soak Cycle e if the rinse dispenser gets clogged soak it in a solution of 1 cup water and cup alcohol How to use the ES xo gm a Soak Cycie ee Exira Rinse lorr NORMAL Regular Cycles Cycle L mg UsHT ne petr EXTRA RINSE Q Soak Cycle amp anaes ON TO Ta DE Lams LIGHT SOM Ze come NormaL amp R p HEAVY nf OF oe Ne Oy eS AUTOEXTRARINSE UR STA e Be sure Extra Rinse control is at OFF e For a cold soak set Options control to NORMAL Fora warm soak set Options control to WARM RINSE e If a hot soak is desired push the COTTONS COLORFAST Fabrigg Care Selection button and turn tha 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 the cycle e For an extended soak allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissol
37. ne visit th ait Me misem eterneneete spent SOE Mr a Psi a tee eile wat Miass u iie ere With the eee of your new GE appliance receive the service Contracts Lamae PPA 600 026 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Pur chase 2 CEc nteart urkila wai wa r contract Wiiue Joux YALI ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices B COIE PRAD 00 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted vee Maier art and ied HStUCtONS MRN BIE PROD BIGGS n Wika Ga hn BES Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Cenier information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Cen ter ArI 0 open 24 hours a day 7 days a week s e Cerir A 1c JLE VIU A TANTE ee GOT 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons wi e
38. ns stall or store where it will not asta pS Je exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather Connect to a properly 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 eet f A stherwise subjected to or stress over Ol damage 0 WARNING To pedut the er cof Tom minimize ethe possibility of injury e Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can PERAE A 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 combustibleor explosivesubstances suchas wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cieaning Solvents kerosene etc which may ignite mane sy Ur explode Do not add these substances to the wash water and do not use these VFesayvwa substances around your washer and or dryer during operation WARNING HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the
39. o 10 grains HARD For information on water ll to 19 grains V ERY HARD cofteners see snide below 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD VALURE IQ iF v jgu arwa Tis bo over 30 When using Ye cup 4 cup cup 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above with detergent a20 ml 160 ml 240 ml 30 240 ml plus 15 mi for each extra 5 grains When using 4 cup ZE cup cup 1 cups 1 cups plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above with soap 80 ml 160 ml 180 ml 360 ml 30 300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains 19 M arapa AE A mre anenee p en reee eena r e eT er era peg aaeeea eer ER we gear hy lt Me N a eheceie Special Instructions Product amp Type How to use it Chlorine Liquid ing to instructions on page 6 into washer or on dry clothes 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 Dilute bleach before using on any fabric 3 Check manufacturer s hang tags for special instructions such as Clorox brand BLEACH Use your Bleach Dispenser accord 1 Do not pour undiluted liquid chiorine bleach directly 1 May be used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective in hot water Follow package directions amp Wwas wt oe Ww SERA Ee BE ee Put bleach into washer with detergent
40. operating problems that you can correct yourself 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 numbers arpaa ve e here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer All washing instruction terms in this book conform io the Care La eee To obtain a Spanish language version of this book call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service a eer ae ee Para obtener la version en espa ol de este manual llame a GE Answer Center servicio de informaci n para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 1 Openwindows 9 Don ttouch slecirical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame ag aexentl 4 immediately cali nae 0 D s your gas supplier Don tturn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas gt Do not siore or use gasoline or other an n es em in BE ampi flammable vapors anG a a PEP EEA uids in the vicinity or any otner AnCeE 22 ie ne Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission January 1984 i raa i ree e ete tee IND ame ernest Ai TEE i I
41. othes always dilute before adding to rinse water Dilute softener before filling your Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 6 Also do not lift lid during spin This may cause improper dispensing resulting in stains To remove stains wash in Mini Basket tub using Spotscrubber Cycle See page 10 Or dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bieach if safe for fabric rink whether washed in a washer or by overran YATT aixswe vY SHRINKAGE S GENERAL hand others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer Follow Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions exactly If in doubt do not machine wash or dry Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been imnmranerhy ctratched and elongated hv the manufacturer When ALRARVE Pw a LANE BAW AS carrse waw aaggiena se Sp TRE aaan 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 is gradually removed by laundering May be noticed in older garments washed many times without previous shrinkage Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above inkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics nave been heat snaped When washing drying or ironing nperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set shrinkage may occur This cannot be corrected but it can be prevented by
42. othes into the wash basket being careful not to overload Clothes should be below the retaining ring See page 15 for more loading information e Position the Filter Flo pan on the agitator Lint will collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished Set the controls See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 12 and 13 Automatically Programmed Fabric Care Selections Canad MINI BASKET Not used for regular loads See pages 8 through li for instructions If you wish to increase the water level after you ve made a selectic turn knob to RESET and select full new level ef fe i LARGE Over a A Li x Haamer mermamen a t Select Options cold rinse is automatically provided in Permanent Press and aise this control if you wish to ange the water temperatures that Special cycles are automatically programmed by F Leave Pun the Fabric Care selections control Sp anerubher DN Pull Cycle Selector knob to start NORMAL Leaves the a at tion temperatures as programmed L position Min Basket Only the washer To change setting after COLD WASH Provides cold Select Extra Rinse if desired washer has started push Cycle wash and rinse water in all cycles Sliding control to ON will Selector knob in to stop washer and WARM RINSE Leaves the wash provide a second deep rinse in the reset to new position Setting can Regular Cycl
43. ou will also aa oe save on detergent and energy wash co 2E a HH earn reun Smaili 10aGS of regui i S up to 242 pounds e Delicate leads such as linger Eg BFURE av wan feu S55 TT panty hose girdles blouses sweaters socks shirts baby clothes and other smaili delicate hand washables e Stuffed toys e Tennis shoes tin Kj e rg mio e gt un mate le How to wash a small load of reguiar fabrics or delicate hand washables 1 Remove Filter Flo pan agitatnr 2 Place Mini Basket tub on agitator Pull the agitator toward the front of the machine for easier installation and removal of Mini Basket tub 3 Put detergent in the bottom of the Mint Basket tub before loading clothes See page 18 4 Load clothes in Mini Basket tub See page 14 for sorting help Do not wash clothes in the regular wash basket when using the Mini Basket tub e Shake sand and or loose dirt out of clothes befere loading a may remain 17 the tle resrrecn a OLMErWiIst SONIC iliay MCL SANESA tub and on the clothes after ihe 4 cycle is comp yleted arowan creer pamita aaae Taema R eee enea a et areen ae aaran l ee aaee r a E kama a oey ea eana mea aa ee Basket tub for hand washables a m N 5 After loading clothes in the Mini Basket tub be sure to replace the Filter Flo pan The pan serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the as a ilu ww Mini Basket tu
44. prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand or in Mini Basket tub see page amp Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent No bleach plug to protect blanket and washer from On electric blanket sew a strong piece of cloth over soiled iquid detergent nint nt aawvile BRIA mo De damage DO One olane ata time ricircati cay li No bleach nn SPU YY ALaA White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Vacuum out loose dirt before washing PW en Tasko Saw i ied us rugs or mats at one time Shake before washing to remove excess dirt Wash only 2 or For new indigo blue jeans wash at least 3 times in very 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 Tumble on FLUFF No Heat No bleach Pillows are madc of different materials dacron fiber foam polyester natural feathers and EEN Many pillows can be machine washed but manufacturers care labels must be followed pem w aanse CG Ra one A gt TOREN KETERIKATAN down carefully if washing i is recommended check pillows for weak seams o
45. r holes and mend to prevent escape of feathers or filling Fill washer add detergent and agitate for several minutes to dissolve detergent Add iwo pillows at a time to balance load use extra large water level ETN i Be Thee pi dop ates shi ETTR tts ogni ee ere ell pam cr more information on care labeling send for Whats New About CARE LABELS sale by the Superintendent of Documents z Government Printing Office Wi ashingion D C 20402 Qod PESEE tas eee an ne i 2 on ast A Prote M A cme MR reka Eo wey i 4 Ss eah z a o A i TE or Ee sa ete i z e A eee oe i von x ny QGowt hr ent RIV amp EY NF EH Separate sae R 4 A PIS P naih cn een Geeta Aa Lightly fate an Soiled awe at OI from ee Lin Ha Medium g ay Collectors 95 ao Soil ga Gy I Qa LINT PRODUCERS Such as tarry taweline and chenille oive oes cw TT WE ahd fey GAAS WALW Ast tt up lint LINT COLLECTORS such as man made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint These must be washed separately For more information on lint control see page 23 Sort by fabric Senarate LJ DL jay eo Lights is Be IG gg na oOo aod JOM ao 4500 T ard teed hot i from Ca OO ae Colorfast 92 soo moa OQ mower WW d HOD 2 PRENS i Y A e te sfe wad Foa Be ARIEN in addition to sorting to red
46. r the fabri ic Can stand e Another way to remove these spots is to rub them in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes then re wash using hottest water the fabric can stand How can you prevent these A fter You Wash stains Increase the amount of detergent normally used e Increase water temperature where fabric will permit e Wash synthetic garments more often Na p See next page for texte Removal Gui RJFPTEEGREA BAWABA V BA TF Stain removal guide Many stains that have not set into the fabric can be automatically removed in your washer s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Stain Treatment e Fresh Blood Launder with the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle using the hottest water the fabric can stand and o Perspiration the recommended amount of detergent Cosmetics If the stain remains and if the stained articie is white or bileachable wash it again with the Grease Oil SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle using warm water and bleach see page 13 plus the recommended e Chocolate amount of detergent Cream ice i Cream Milk Most Common Food Stains If the stained article is white or bleachable use warm water and chlorine bleach see page 13 plus the recommended amount of detergent For other washable fabrics use an oxygen bleach o Grass Foliage Flowers e Aged Blood e Antiperspirants Deodorants o Coffee and Tea e Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Wine
47. result the garment manufacturer s care instructions Tomes x a om adw p navati should be followed very carelully WARNIN G Tor appliance readin 1e e Sort clothes carefull type weight color an soil See page 14 e Remove Filter Flo pan and Mini Basket tub Bz oo g g2 z t peed o or ees erp a NA ammm eeen ee eT The underside of the lid is a good place to put the pan while loading or unloading clothes 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 on pages 8 through Il o Add measured amount of detergent Sce pages 16 through 20 for information on detergents and other laundry additives ee O Pyp ete renee NM ee ie 1 ortant Safety I Instruc ctions continued For e operation Ve T e Do not leave washer lid u TRICTE E ELN STRU Lo 13 4 Select a Fabric Care program 4 a during cycle This will stop the 5 mint water fill wash and spin action and he he es x pinen of the cycle a ee SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle See pages 10 11 EXTRA RINSE Soak Cycle pay orele aN 8 LJ UGHT SO M Ce ws Special i Gre fa NO m 2 Q KZS od daidai NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put ae any items to be washed inthe gt Filter Flo pan o Close the lid Washer will not fill agitate or spin with the lid open o Load cl
48. rgents bleaches fabric softeners etc out of the reach of children preferably ina locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container iabeis 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 e Keep the floor around your a appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping e To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance 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 an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply e Do not tamper with controis e Do not operate this appliance if itis damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug e Never climb on or stand on the washer top e Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin irritation cou id result from the remaining par ticles that may be picked up ye clothing re E Rrr m an fe me EN 72 a during subsequent wassie See sone i tee continued ext pag e sidan sae Et wt i Bo a f E pe t E E n Te p H f aster Ga ie nee ne ee Ee ar een enema d e The laundry process can ee the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a
49. riast Regular Cycle Normal Setting 3 Permanent Press Treated Cottons Biends wiih Cottons Heavy or oily soil l Perm Press Perm Press Cycle Set at Start Spotscrubber Cycle Set at Start Average or light soil l Perm Press Perm Press Cycle Set at Start Synthetics Polyester N ylon Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics l Sturdy Perm Prass Perm Press Cycle Set at Start Delicates Knits or Delicates Special Cycle Set at Knits Silks Wools Blends of Silk Washable Woolens Snecial Cycle Set at Knits and Wool ayon and Acetate Washable Woolens Special Cycle Set at Knits Down filled garments if machine washing Knits or Delicates Special Cycle 7 Set at Knits is recommended PR Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Cottons Colorfast Regular Cycle Normal or Light Soil Setting Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets l l depending on amount of soil Receiving Blankets Coverails Spotscrubber Cycie Baby Clothes Delicate Knits or Delicates Special Cycle Set at Knits Spotscrubber Cycle Blankets Wool Part wool Washable Woolens Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting Blankets Synthetic Electric Cotton Cottons Non colorfast or Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting with 5 min soak Curtains DO NOT MACHINE WASH wre er were FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes Slipcovers Draperies Bathmats and Rugs Cottons Colorfast or Regular Cycle
50. rts e Reduced useful life of washer cre ESTONE technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE is caused by the eee eres carbonat lt 8 AG tion of the calcium in ihe hard water with ine sodium carponate in the GEetergei Gane Recommended methods to reduce limestone build ups Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area e Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce limestone build up e Use a packaged non precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate Good washing practices may delay limestone damage to clothes Se ae The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generally good washing pr actices and Will gi ve better s SOL removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent e Use hotter wash water for example up to 150 for cottons 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 possibie e Add detergent and allow washer a fll A tata far th to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes o Increase amount of detergent See chart on page 18 for recom mended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness e Increase use of bleaches pr
51. s Peete a Gir te Wash ail types Ol fabrics well Can be used in hot warm or cold water Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in or moderately hard water hard water In some areas only non phosphate May be difficult to dissolve products are available especially in cold water Those containing sodium M AAW LR Re ae oe carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water See nage 17 Should not be used in cold water Perform well in soft water May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products Offer better performance in when diluted in wash water hard water than powdered non phosphate tynes hiande well PVAWLIV W Are excellent as concentrates 4 it 107 removing Spo Cleans synthetics and fabric Completely dissolve even in coid water Generally do not clean weil Loosened soil is likely to be redenosited on clothes Se Se oe ee See medium hard 0 ne rd water meainm Bh AKWA YDS or T ew ae May combine with water haseAdanaaa minar ala naraness minerais to form sticky soap cur sr ee Pera ae oie be oe Pass ts Eeken ee TD 1 i a A A b k cu Y a f cp r i 1 E P 7 i t ie i jma a atta ee hned TF it ego your water nara ii it iS and if you use a carbonate
52. tes Spi ereda i cae 3 minutes 2nd Rinse 3 minutes SPs 24s onto kee 7 minutes Total TIME ecne 43 2 minutes Includes pauses between each phase of the cycle Does not include water fill times which vary depending on household water pressure Special instructions for use of the Mini Basket tub e Do not wash clothes in the regular wash basket when using the Mini Basket tub e You must use the Mini Basket tub with the Spotscrubber Cycle e Shake sand and or loose dirt out of clothes before loading otherwise some may remain in the tub and on the clothes after the cycle is completed e When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended PONO ah ay te AAPEEE IE ATT ae A a ET oP ge ty pon 3 wnt Bg Deane rae P ae ae ee ca eae eee RE I a a OY IN Et te ti r COMPOS SCUMNS UIUS LOR ULICI CHIL LIVE IRS ALU KUAS j rt p EC a ee ee es i Habric Care Program i a Load see page 4 Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White Colorfast Cottons Colorfast Regular Cycle Normal or Light Soil Setting Bright Non colorifast Cottons Non colorfast Regular Cycle Normal or Light Soil Setting l Work Clothes oe Heavy soil Cottons Colorfast Regular Cycle Normal Soil Setting Spotscrubber Cycle Set at Start em Average soil Cottons Colo
53. to minimize wrinkling in the wash process e 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 shouid be washed e Use more water than you wouid for a regular load Use a Medium Water Level for a Small Load an Extra Large Water Level for a Medium Load Remove clothes as soon as washer stops and hang immediately 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 Replace the Filter Flo pan ana 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 Do not place detergent packets in the Filter Flo pan NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net lsund Andry ogo ts foconenced Phosphate Powdered Detergents Non Phosphate Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Detergents with Built In Fabric Softeners Heip make clothes fluffy and soit Reduce static electricity Perform well in soft water Generally do not clean well in Perform well in hard or soit water Ave not available in some area
54. uce lint different LADPics and R AAS A x rr PI ne an ollection it is recommended that loads see pages 12 and 13 REAAAAYVGD a SY AALS DHA DHT BRULT ABR UL ort siete It pavs to check and prepare clothes for washing e Empty pockets brush out cuffs Zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons e Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain e Remove stains Use the Spotscrubber Cycle that s designed to remove stains and stubborn soii automatically see page 10 and refer to the Stain Removal chart on page 22 when you elect to pre treat and scrub stains by hand Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking loosens deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils embedded dirt and even some ctainc WUALARIIs Soaking can be either a completely eanarata wachino cten ar a nrelim SOE gaan VV UUALAIA fe viwe Ua A pa Waari inary step to a complete wash cycle For detailed information on how to soak in your washer see page 6 e Pre treat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap For best results wait 2 hour before washing Or wash small extremely soiled loads in the Mini Basket tub using the Spotscrubber Cycle See page 10 sam mmen ETE EA ef e
55. ve the soaking agent Then push in the Cycie 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 OILEAN rye hs we el a Selector knob to complete the cycle m When wend nann bl s Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser or the Mini Basket tub with the Soak Cycle button and turn Cycle Selector knob on to SOAK CYCLE a A1 t a Lowa Ln nla i 2410 TO KCCp the clothes in the Mini Siea Tow to Use the Filter Fio Pan The Filter Flo pan has two functions e LINT FILTER Position the Filter flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the washer Lint is easily seen and removed after the wash is finished e LID FOR THE MINI BASKET After loading clothes in the Mini Basket tub be sure to replace the Filter Flo pan The pan serves as a Basket tub 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 Do not place detergent packets in the Filter Flo pan If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing you will probably re wash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil Use Hot
56. vel for Medium Load Medium vat eu Lana Oanl T aand LO vel IUI SGilldli LUdAU Repeated washing in too hot water Select Fabric Care Program with warm or ee eee coid water temperature See page 4 Use with pienty of detergent Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents If you must use a non phosphaie detergent avoid the use of high carbonate built detergent i Failure to use fabric softener Proper use will minimize wrinkling To remove wrinkles Retumble on Permanent Press setting Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately e Iron carefully e Send to Drycleaners for pressing Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets Check to make sure all such nhianto ara ramcurad Alen rhanrl wash tub VU Ly ypeeto diw TciuUvYea T LLIDU Cii VWYaOR tu Snaps hooks sharp buttons belt buckles zippers Fasten hooks zippers and buttons Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles This is especially important in washino knits which snag easilv Turn knits inside out yY a ir gt BBs BZ FYRBAWAA LIKRALS h J Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by TrArAnar TIAA nt ehineinoa lhlaarh TToa anlar ANANRPYAaANE armniint oft hlan nh norin HHPIUDCL USC Ul CINUOLIGG Uitalil US
57. y the spin basket may strike the outer tub creating a loud but harmless noise To correct open the lid and redistribute the ioad evenly about ihe wash basket Ciose the lid and restart gt WASHER e Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and PAUSES spin or between spin and rinse IN CYCLE If vou need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service tak abhi Tab iip tiim dade Wianeetdoeats oo Pinis oat gen USER MAINTENANCE INSTROCTIONS The tub The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate Do not use harsh nr crittu rloancarc WE Bit RLY VALLI DO The exterior Wipe off fany spills of nda A washing Compounds W lipe or Gust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects To store washer Ack castina tanhnini m ASR SUTvVice technician fo 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 Lubricate with grease a or f Petroleum Jelly The Activator agitator Remove at regular intervals about 4 to 6 months and remove any lint that mav have accumulated No tools AAI A are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands an
58. y printed on label Use extreme caution with 1x 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 Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc be washed in washer Oxalic acid is toxic Take care not to ingest it accidentally qe gy A reel tment pan gt 1 fr fL freee ee popeo T t ail yeah at IT OES BON eer OD SE EY CCR SS ee SS Questions PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES METTETE D OA E EA O an ele eee I O niin ATTRA SSCS a Oa a Sramana GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED MADRADRTIT SO RJA RVI EIN 2 merene mmr aan E Tan Eha aa EBDuom Ba i an K n iurmee UOT E HLS E AURPEC EEE DULV E POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY e Incorrect sorting of clothes Separate lint producers such as terry towels and chenille from lint receivers such as man made fabrics veiveteen corduroy 6 Washing too long especially for smaller fone For normal soil wash one minute per pound of dry clothes e Use of non phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerais 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

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