GE WWA9800M User's Manual
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1. Washer Contents Agitator 29 Pre Treating 13 14 20 22 00 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 23 28 Bleach Dispenser 6 8 10 Safety Instructions 3 4 3 Care and Cleaning 29 Soak Setting 5 6 Consumer Services 31 Sorting Clothes 4 14 Controls Setting Guide 12 13 Spotscrubber Cycle 4 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 Flo Pan 4 7 8 10 15 29 Warranty Back Cover Hard Water 19 Limestone Deposits 17 29 Loading 4 15 Mini Basket Tub 8 1 Mini Quick Cycle 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 GE Answer Center Operating the Washer 4 5 amp 00 626 2000 Model WWA9800M z P vi 25 et ra t ery ey 3 fF Se E 7H 4 Boe fF om PF Sl Pd gA ph Sa Fi Vaa fi f P i i l fs 3 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 GEA nitanra E Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged washer Immediately contact the dealer or builder that soid you the washer Save time and2. to load vou MA u Ot J MF th A 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 RZ7ARARSAA AER RODE ASA VY SRA SWANS CAAT ium Size Items like towels satvnical full load x JEF gt 3 Double Sheets k Long Sleeve Shirts 2 4 Boxer Shorts 7 Standard Pillow Cases T Pa ee oe J 2MWSOLLLELS Pair Trousers Handkerchiefs K Wh washer Y V Wie N OB i El This illustration with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring shows a proper load Clothes have ampie 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 Tuli water fill What is the best size load of clothes iarge 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 full load If you must wash smaller loads save walter ener By and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See page 4 Gmantial rornnmmandoatinmne Special EOS URABBRNG EDGR SS EROS RED for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer If you are machine washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan t
3. e Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on sharing the electrical outlet remove it Washer should have separate outlet See IA E a A a ap enna ere ere PTT EEEN EE cea ga continued next page ATER TEMPERATUR gt Make sure temperature selector controls are properly set iS IN CORRECT e Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and regulated correctly ae o Make sure hoses are connected to correct f Pe oon faucets hot to hot cold to cold ear i oe T e Water valve screens may be stopped up a a Ea m f eos oe Remove inlet hoses from water valve YQ Ils ei ee Clean the screens and reinstall hoses See E e Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at MO to 150 R 5 A 1 he Problem Solver continued PROBLEM WATER WON T Make sure drain hose is not kinked DRAIN e Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft above floor 2 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 si and front jam nuts tight See your Installation Instructions ae 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 WAT
4. A ft z Ba yey b 3 amr a SE a a FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED For one year from date of original purchase we wiil provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase we wili provide free of charge replacement parts for any part of the transmission that fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges Or if you desire we will provide a completely reconditioned Vnii nav far tha Us ay s i gi Franemica nn forthe SF SECA ET AFORE Es UV shop reconditioning labor the service trip to your home and e Service trips to your home to 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 Cenier 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providina i adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check
5. 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 L arge Water Level Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press Remove collar stays when possible f Roughness or burrs on agitator may caus wr aras WTA aM WAA fae a arny w agitator and file rough spots if necessary 9 May he caused by nse of Norm al Normal Wash Spin sneed for delicate articles Use Gentle Gentle Wash Spin speed Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Labels e Garments weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Slow process by washing on Gentle Gentle Wash Spin speed e Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILY Use Spotscrubber Cycle See e page 10 Or or SOILED AREAS detergent and wash i in Regular Cycle _ such as collars and cuffs ous WON T OPERATE Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to an ON position Make sure lid is closed Washer will not fill spin or agitate with lid open e Check house fuses or circuit breakers If another appliance is
6. May be used on all kinds of fabrics Oxygen Powdered Follow package directions 2 Is most effective in hot water such as Clorox 2 Put bleach into washer with detergent Drang FABRIC SOFTENERS Use your Fabric Softener Dispenser 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity Rinse additive such according to instructions on page 6 as Downy brand 3 Use carefully Too much may cause staining on some clothes Use carefully Too much may cause staining on some al L VIVLIITS Follow Package directions Add dAurina wach nunla A ALENE VELIA lake a vVYGJIL wy wiwe Additive such n Barrel brand w a wpa aye Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses Use in case of infection and contagious disease See under Bleach above SANITIZER Chiorine Bleach such as Clorox brand WATER SOFTENER Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping Non Precipitating Add at start of wash cycle water clear such as Calgon brand Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water Follow package directions Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle Precipitating such as Raenw heansl AVIGA VIG SOAK AGENT Follow package directions Such as Biz brand PRE TREATING Follow package directions Treat CAUTION Washer control panels
7. SPOTSCRURBER Cycle we me Lic UDINE warm water and bleach see page 13 plus the recommended amount of detergent Chances are Step 1 will remove the following stains e Fresh Blood a Peroni ratinn PILALA e Cosmetics Grease Oil e Chocolate Cream Ice Cream Milk e Most Common Food Stains Odds are good that Step 2 will remove these stains e Grass Foliage Flowers Aged Blood a Antiperspirants Deodorants e Coffee and Tea o Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Wine Food Coloring Vegetables if the stain remains after you 7 wave Urled both steps R aused cy rust sewing emmm ate VY ake a CEC sy A QF a Zz e ioliow the recommendations in the fal Guide on page 22 wt rs GS feyesy EP oa starey GLL ASCITO How to use the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Typical SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Wash Load average size tablecloth or e 3 shirts or blouses or e shirt and i pair of slacks or e full size bedsheet or e 3 5 baby garments or e 5 6 undergarments 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 Mini Basket tub before loading the clothes about the same amount you would use for a small load in the regular wash basket See page 18 Do not use detergents with a built in fabric softener If you do some soil may b he redeposited o on AF
8. VULILALLLGL LAUUAD WW W Wik avoid personal injury wr and aii underneath 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 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 toan OFF position does NOT De ca Bk cea ole ial o hs aes ahaa disconnect uc appliance fi om ine HAMATA nisle pyuwel Supply Do not tamper with controls e Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Never climb on or stand on the washer top e Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use i a A continued next page P eS ue B i i mipien ree eee a Re EN METTLE SITY PTTL TE TNT NT oe iy eae Yeates anes aed Boy te TE eels NGS E atA ae eee see ee Sant See cep cit myse epre ae enemas ane e The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment manufacturer s care instructio
9. A A A r the wash load 4 Load clothes in Mini Basket tub See page 14 for sorting help 5 Replace the Filter Flo pan The pan serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket tub 10 6 Add fabric softener if desired but not in the Mini Quick Cycle described on page 9 Piace the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter Flo pan Pour 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or 1 tablespoon 15 ml of diluted softener into a standard measuring cup a aeta et a Add enough 1 2 full Pour the ail HH p w Ul uteg DVLWIY dispenser 7 Add Bleach if desired Measure carefully and pour recommended amount of liquid bleach 1 4 cup 60 ml directly into the bleach dispenser Be sure to add bleach Wee Ww SEF GEE E HRY starting the washer Do not overfill or allow i ee tL ee ODM ed dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the Mimni Basket tub mate aptesa p I he ceca tpancatent ee spaan ce TOT apenas wpa eee ea cee gid ae Se pea PITRE TP NST T lel hatara BRS WAM WA aA a anerer eme Wena yt a NETRA FE AA O EN aa aE te ce ty det he ak CRA T ee a a P pr al wee corners MeO prac mrana erat Starter a If you prefer to use powdered bleach pour it into the Mini aolrat t maser tub along with
10. Do one soiled spots with lid qu nd detergent AAR 2k awe wa gyw pae ana tl v a strong piece of cioth over plug to protect blanket and washer from at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Vacuum out loose dirt before washing White c or colorfast liquid chlorine type Ifunusually soiled use Normal Gentle Wash Spin Speed White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time Shake before washing to remove excess dirt y 4 For new indigo blue jeans wash at least 3 times in very small loads with fuli water fiji Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases May ele aves plastic washer parts Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations but will probably never eliminate it The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads ELIRINTE EINNI PRPS SER No bleach Tumble on FLUFF No Heat i h i IRIRE i t He ittam e j amma teases senor jeune ttre a i i ii EN AAE aR RSET ETE ALETTE RETLA r 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 followed carefully If washing is recommended check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to prevent escape of ieathers or filling Fill washer add detergent and agitate for several mi
11. Leas Sn petti A VEE att eT TEA E TEA SEE ET Hi j Pi L L ERPE ZTU aaa 4 a ee Tuongee n N iti AN aii s PEER T fide AGL LNT ERA aE E E ea E E AE E aA hon a ags CE TE aidhe bu peana g Gh AE op wate aranaah Pan ag a iae an thin atte gintneas PRT er rr eaters er oor TS s galeggreeape pepagat HIaegerge attis Cpi eL EHON MDNI g Hoot ay i H PUE Ei pipe i ripa Ls Cn E E E D ea naa i p haben ine boy apipeeecpenn im eeencapmen psHee ap epamsepepeesseLscigpgueer SQpeePeecyCagersspecghteeeepennd sigeg SOS Se Cot Dy Oe tet iea i PE i eo J 3 Aa 1 Sh ets ot Pap APT Ee oe By Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exciusion i 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 j th i Warrantor General Electric Company Gos 4 Ra A F i turiner help is needed concerning this warranty write a vianager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Te i iia tn pepo SENEE E zn E end F Si oe EN a a a r ta j HE o l I a a oeae aeee e e a ifl Be Se aE a a en RR SELES A STARA E SS ERS TS TS eo A E BE EAEE tet ean E PA mene peer Se tt Le LE EUR MOMS ASG C Sere IRL SICA ICS AES Y E Da See RSA OE OPPRESSED cosmos l E pRa 4 jd
12. Linens White Colorfast Bright Non colorfast Regular Cycles Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Warm or Cold Normal Normal Normal Normal Work Clothes LY aaa endl RY Awemal ATAwwnnal Ll as alan iiwavy oval A4NUZT ILIA ANULLlisJdi LIVL l Regular Cycies Spotscrubber Cycle Average soil Regular Cycles Permanent Press Treated Cottons Blends with Cottons E IF anerer ma maler mst AT ween I IO mmol rn Tans Ta aaan n an nand Fium ne naa A Ta its MNeantlan fivavy ui oily 50ii INUL Hilal VICINIC IFLvt rel manent Press a d PULLS Vyeivs Spotscrubber Cy vele Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Average or light soil Normal Gentle Synthetics Polyester Nylon Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics l E Sturdy Normai Gentie Warm Permanent Press and Knits Cycies P Press Setting Delicates Gentle Gentle Warm Permanent Press and Knits Cycles P Press Setting Set at Knits Gentle Gentle Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Down filled garments if machine washing is recommended Normal or Light Soil Sezi Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Normal Normal Hot Regular Cycles Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Cooke PP ee WPOISCTUOUET Uycie depending on amount of s S Baby Clothes Delicate Gentie Gentie Warm An re meee i 5 min soak then Gentle Normal we
13. May combine with water hardness minerals to form A A sticky soap curd oe E hne results of continued use of carbonate detercents 43 AL EL JA zt E fay 1S your water nard if it iS and if 2 you use a carbonate type non phosphate detergent you will most probably notice limestone deposits on your clothes and Effects on clothes aw Wwe 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 feel to fabrics such as toweling IRAMA ses Enada a a Taman ta aw auses CUIVIS LU iduce dailu become dull and dingy e Causes graying of fabrics e Leaves a white powdery residue on dark colored items Causes spot fading of bright colors as a result of direct contact with seat aale Maer manent press fabrics Ba e Destroys effectiveness of flame Sa retardant finishes on cottons such abe BSBASZAWUIAT eWASL Wt wad as children s sleepwear Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing 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 Mat like crusty formations caused by lint adhering to the eticky limactnna danncite at iwang ARARE ENY R k w WE WAAK e e Increased service calls because of limestone deposits in the pump recirculation water h
14. Te D ga Regular Cycles tg ais Permanent Pr Soak Cycle y and Knits Cyc s How to use the Soak Cycle o LIGHT SOIL gp N fORMAL B OFF HEAVY START Ot AN Mini Quick 6 PS AUTO EXTRA RINSE ars a START Spotscrubber 2 SOAK CYCLE temperature is controlled by the Rinse temperature switch If a warm soak is desired set the WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to HOT WARM e If a hot soak is desired set the WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to HOT WARM and turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle E e EEP FA Start the washer After washer fills and begins to agitate push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to SOAK CYCLE Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle For an extended soak allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer keep lid closed and allow to soak for as long as desired After desired soak period pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle e Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Soak Setting How to Use the Filter Flo Pan functions o LINT FILTER Position the Filter Fio 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 iis loading clothes in the Min
15. and finishes may be STAIN AND SPOT only heavily soiled areas Check damaged by some laundry pre treatment soil and stain REMOVERS garmcit 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 through complete cycle 5 min wash using hot water 2 cup 120 ml 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 TINTS AND DYES Follow package directions Powdered such as NOTE Tinted garments may not be Rit and Tintex brands color fast Wash separately Anpath MTR Hate RNR JE AA TEE EO PO CT PE TT is ee Tt ag E ts A ee ia BS Ap hd y an ii a Fe ee ST E GaN T a sisi RU ee ae pie Pace saga gt wre te A SR raya oni Tgk on be eb aad r z ee oy en ee ee a ine ty NG ee ETE Me maa eg ieee COM EEA Pe regen rae es SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle shortcut Many stains that have not set into the fabric can be automatically removed in your washer s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle See page 10 Getting stains out of items that are too
16. exposed to the weather For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets and drain ali water from oses if weather will be below sea l a S7 Lubricate with grease mi y f Petroleum Jelly The Activator agitator Remove at regular intervals about 4 to 6 months and remove any lint that may have accumulated No tools are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands and 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 gicase or petroicum jelly around the slotted section of the shaft 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 enn Mn mee an Then a apply downward Ppivecwee until agitator snaps into its normal position ix iG How to remove limestone deposits from clogged Filter Flo pan e Soak filter pan in a preheated 160 F 71 C 5 solution of half vinegar and half water for 15 minutes Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water CAUTIONS e Do not soak in porcelain container Vinegar can damage porcelain Do not exceed 180 F 82 C or filter pan may warp 5 33 MG Go EFI Fd EA ca AJ
17. fabrics Of Similar construction be washed together whenever possible Kinet SUA L UY SUL Separate AA T A aa Soi ga ER Sort by color Separate _ cts Vou Whites gg eja g soy ea Lights gg Ta Om wo JOD no JOM Bo OM from 20 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 soil 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 stains Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a prelim inary step to a complete wash cycle For detailed information on how to soak in your washer see page 6 INTAR a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap For best results wait 1 2 hour before e Pre treat heavy soil by rubbing in washing Or wash small extremely soiled loads in the Mini Basket tub using the Spotscrubber Cycle See page 10
18. th ta RRS get eearri Al washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Tr ade Commission January 1984 INO P innu AT E H H To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back ar this book etwas Wh LIRL 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 foiiow for further heip FIRST contact mE people wio garunari umie an Be Ow Yiv Jyvu 1 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 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 L eX io f t f erm sean N x me cetera nee arene Mere pet ag a nel ra aa bs sei eae at sees a etter ere arnt fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions including than Enhi nrnna sw 2 UIT RUSE YY ERLI e e Use this appliance only for its wt an th Uu pur puse as descr ibed in an dC Care Rook amp rt pate m jas tumn e he N E pat tn Cu D Cb wwe oa uurea
19. to establish warranty period service iabor charges This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any i nar far nraciuinte succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washingion D C in Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused t by accident fire floods or acts wt Ut of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES r E A 24h amha aE i i fi A t s i H E HHN K 7 i Tii b 3 5 beat i r A gani Bitte g i 2 nE Eni Sor Fi ii Bet a BS saM sae RIER ISN eat SBE TREE ae METAIRIE SEEE eet Pl ia TAMERS PET TEST Eee aerian mapie lasna osaa rererere Street 0 HUR HAA aatis Mabtem atatea rea
20. was ene Blankets Wool Part Wool m te E ma ULLULHI J min DUVAN namnie th amn m as Nn eta are a Y 2a PE oP ca LICL WYdlIlt NOPUldAL VYCICS LIBI SOU OCURE Normal Normal Curtains DO NOT MACHINE WASH FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes Gentle Gentle Hot or Warm Permanent Press and Knits Cycles P Press Setting Denims especially Indigo Blue Jeans and f k other fabrics that bleed i i Rubber coated Items Laminated Fabrics Gentle Gentle Warm Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Set at Knits Vinyl Plastics and Articles with Plastic soot Trim NEN eID ee See arenes 3 a BDallawue i OMantelalftantla VE le on i 1 a OSES E a EE ww A TZ fa Mialan lon a 8inGWws i UCHUecAGCHUc E varm PCUMNANCHLE FECSS NG KIRS U yCICS P Press or Knits Sciting depending on amount 5 i PAA MIE IA ARN Rea eee a Pe n AA Warm water is approximately 90 F to HO F hand comfortable NOK Bor small IS rCheck size Some slipcovers draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home size washer 79 Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type If colorfast items are unusually soiled use hot water Use detergent recommended in guide Only non chlorine bleach when needed on page 18 White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Alan anlarfa nt amler anne ahlaewsnn hatan nla IVUMTCUIV1I ASL VIMY MUNCUINULING UCAL when needed Whi
21. your detergent Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser 8 Close the washer lid and set the controls as follows Select desired Wash Spin Speed Select desired Wash Rinse Temperatures Proper wash water temperature is important Refer to the Controis Setting Guide page 12 and Stain Removal Guide page 22 EXTRA LARGE SMALL IN A io set SPOTSCRUBBER control to ON position This fills the Mini Basket tub half full of water which is normal OFF P PRESS Regular Cycles Birg KNITS Permanent Press Soak Cycle o o and Knits Cycles N re a L E START Mini Quick Cycle UGHT SOIL a NOAMAL a HEAVY OFF Se OW AUTO EXTRA RINSE Y 8 Spotscrubber Cycle Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn it to START setting in the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Se a PEN Ss eee A 7 1AINK you neea more water when adding a large item suchas 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 What happens during the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle When agitation begins the SPOTSCRUBBER control moves counterclockwise for about half a minute A sharp distinctive sound will be heard soon after a
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23. Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well Can be used in hot warm or cold water Non Phosphate Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in Powdered Detergents or moderately hard water hard water In some areas only non phosphate May be difficult to dissolve products are available especially in cold water Should not be used in cold water Those coniaining sodium carbonate as an ingredient may aie cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water See page 17 Liquid Detergents Perform well in soft water May not perform as well as mardarad nhannhata mend Ace UWUCILCU pllyspllate pruuuets Offer better performance in when diluted in wash water hard water than powdered non phosphate types Cleans synthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in coid water Detergents with Built In Help make clothes fluffy and soft Generally do not clean well Fabric Softeners Rediee saniceleeieiay Loosened soil is likely to be tdi s rr em e r a de a m sa aH E S EST TCU D OMICU OII CIOUICS PEEP OOE S oe jja Trese mo OO E PETTEN mar en e E tem tothe aor na anakan ekna Tarp H a ot on E Pe ae uae A ak i R TE LA RTE A ter ea E Soaps Perform well in soft water Generally do not clean well in medium hard or hard water
24. ER LEAKS WASHER IS NOISY e 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 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 WASHER e Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and PAUSES spin or between spin and rinse INCYCLE aaa aaa if you need more neip call toll free GE Answer Center R0N G26 2000 consumer information seryice fs EPA ET The tub The porcelain is self cleaning 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 cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects To store washer Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not store the washer where it will be
25. EXTRA RINSE re 2 START l Sreet See pages 12 and 13 for Controis Setting Guide How to use the Bleach Dispenser y p RY Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only Ifyou prefer to use powdered bleach pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser e Measure bleach carefully Here are some recommended amounts EXTRA LARGE WATER LEVEL 1 4 cup 310 ml liquid SMALL WATER LEVEL 2 3 cup 170 mi liquid MINI BASKET TUB 1 4 cup 60 ml liquid e Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into the bleach dispenser e Do not overfill or allow the dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bieach directiy onto clothes or into the wash basket shing regular loads How to use the Fabric Softener Dispenser Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter Flo pan e Pour the manufacturer s recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full e The fabric softener will automaticail y be dispensed at the proper time e Do not stop ihe washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon Tane m a eo e Do not use the Fabric Softener clogged soak it in a solution of I cup water and 1 cup alcohol OF z
26. Grease Oil Chocolate Cream ice Cream Milk e Most Common Food Stains LTT TLL a Hs srenasiaerteeset e Grass Foliage If the stained article is white or bleachable use warm water and chlorine bleach Flowers see page 13 plus the recommended amount of detergent For other washable e Aged Blood fabrics use an oxygen bleach gt e a Awmtemanmamsoenn AAMLIpTIE OIA ARA iS Deodorants e Coffee and Tea e Fresh Fruit Fruit Festrac Pina FULL VY REI Food Coloring Vegetables Same as white and bleachable fabrics Wash with hot water and 1 2 cup of citric or oxalic acid or apply commercial rust remover using manutfacturer s directions rinse and launder Same as white and bleachable fabrics Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water Use dull tool to chewing gum carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible Sponge ate Y with o nfa derr ala a Flans X than lannAda whites ie Atal a Saic Gry cleaning uuig ICL 1aunder Same as white and bleachable fabrics ink Ballpoint Fresh stains Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and sponge with dry cleaning fiuid or use spray cleaner Apply except launder using oxygen bleach undiluted liquid detergent Old stains bleach per Stain Removal Hint on page 21 Paint and Varnish Soften with oil lard or petroleum jeiiy then sponge with Same as white and bleachabie fabrics turpentine or ban
27. RA LARGE RESET LARGE gw MINI MEDIUM BASKET sma Di Set Water Level to the MINI BASKET position Select desired Wash Spin Speed and Wash Rinse Temperature A See page 4 Select desired cycle Regular ict mt Normal Regular Light Soil Perm Press or Knits See page 4 i Pull Cycle Selector knob to start a washer a j How to wash a small load of lightly soiled clothes that you meed in a hurry 1 Follow all the steps given on page 8 except for cycie selection Permanent Press Regular Cycles Bige KNITS 5 ji and Knits Cycles Mini Quick Cycle ose en cia Oo ei ee Ne 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 e sand and or loose dirt out of ae thes before loading vise some may remain in the J he ao rings 4 et On ine cloines arter tne 3 Pull Cycle Selector knob to start washer Cycle wili be completed automatically What happens during the Mini Quick Cycle a J Wash 3 minutes SDI eel E E 1 2 minutes Rinse 1 minutes nin IIA wmuutan apasa a a e ee ae ee ee ee ee tt fhe minutes Total Time 13 minutes Totai time includes pause
28. ana oil Launder in warm water Treat stain with commercial spot remover such as texize K2r Same as white and bleachable fabrics Tar following manufacturer s directions Repeat if necessary bran d T anndar and art LGUMULL alu Uy D 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 required cautions usually printed on label Use extreme caution with flammable compounds 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 Inder no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc be washed in washer L f Oxalic acid is toxic Take care not to ingest it accidentally Ia in RCS Questions F len Where Deen Beli Q WSC i MIS ir FOOT gt POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES adding ciothes switch to liquid or coid water detergent or use e Incorrect sorting of clothes Separate lint producers such as terry towels and chenille from lint receivers such as man made fabrics veiveteen corduroy e Washing too long especially for smaller loads For normal soil wash one minute per pound of dry ciothes e Use of non phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerais to form a
29. big to be laundered in the Mini Basket tub is more difficult The Stain Removal Guide on the next page suggests ways o of treating 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 s stain check the care label wwit CA instructions that came with the e Sonis 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 for 5 minutes and launder in washer The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments may cause stains which are Virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into t
30. ergent mieni f puri How much detergent should you use The use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of 16 use granular or powdered of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds detergent in regular wash loads important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent For best results add detergent to make sure your wash comes out brand and follow instructions on the wash basket before loading clean package clothes If you load your clothes tha Bist gad detorsent next ta cc agitator If your detergent doesn t dissolve well pre dissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket Amount required varies according to 1 Water hardness 2 Amount of soil 3 Size of load 4 Type of detergent 5 Wash temperature n To use granular or powdered Use more detergent if RES detergent in the Mini Basket tub you have put detergent in the bottom of Mini 1 Hard water as Basket tub before loading clothes de BAVAWS TYRES a eee T 2 Large loads l To use liquid detergent in regular 3 Greasy or oily soils Using too little detergent is clothes basket or Mini Basket tub 4 Lower wash temperature a common cause of laundry follow package directions 5 Low phosphate detergent problems Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load Water Le
31. f 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 tha aff_nankl hanes are tine Oii peak mUULDS e Use Normal Spin Speed to remove more water and heip lessen drying time The dryer will remove any wrinkles caused by 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 You will also save on detergent and energy Typical Mini Basket tub wash loads Small loads of regular fabrics up to 2 pounds e Delicate loads such as lingerie panty hose girdles blouses sweaters 39 SOCKS Shirt iS baby clothes and other small delicate hand washables Stuffed toys o Tennis shoes How to wash a small load of regular fabrics or delicate hand washables 1 Remove Filter Flo pan 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 Mini Basket tub gt before loading st ee rt ra ra clothes See PYSE 18 4 Load clothes in Mini Basket tub See page 14 for sorting help i ca r wash basket when using the M ini Basket tub 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 c
32. gitation 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 lisse Site s d beh Ss 15 minutes el PETEERE 3 minutes Rise osccewcea a eet 3 minutes oe i ENE pricey bee es 3 minutes 2nd Rinse 3 minutes SPI wou sareni 7 minutes Total Time 4314 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 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 a OPN ad OS DS E Be Sh at 7 DO TOL Wasil CLOLICS Mm tne out of clothes before loading the tub and on the clothes after the cvcle is completed waa xJ vr Aw ALS a o eee e When washing stockings panty hose and other easilv tangled we a an TERREA otherwise some may remain in Aa n r items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended rh Ae ie Controis Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads _ Wash Water Temp Wash Spin Use Cold Rinse to Save Energy Cottons and
33. he 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 Spo HCCOME VISE how can you remove them e Wash spotted fabrics in the Mini Basket tub using the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle and hottest water the fabric 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 vou prevent these After You Wash stains e Increase the amount of detergent normally used e Increase water temperature where fabric will permit e Wash synthetic garments more often deen sey by prem ene ater SOE a fat Seman R BOTT OTS e SE Many stains that have not set into the fabric can be automatically removed in your washer s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Stain Treatment Launder with the SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle using the hottest water the fabric can stand and e Fresh Blood e Perspiration the recommended amount of detergent az Linoren fan E 7 S A e Cosmetics If the stain remains and if the stained article is ae or hice e Wah it again with the enna ea riran F l AELIAN PAA MAAN NAN rnn anA umet CDATRCRIINRED nla nA La i UVEUUAUODLUN yti using warm water and bleach see pu e 13 plus ine recommenaca amount of detergent
34. hes y o PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes CLOTHES Use oxygen bleach such as Chlorox 2 brand Refer to continued Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tintex brands follow package directions We woe wae ee Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots l Use extra detergent plus a non precipitating water 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 Oo Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue build up in lines drain water heater occasionally 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 Aa 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 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 6 Also do not
35. i _3asket tub be sure to replace the lt 2 ilter Flo pan The pan serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket tub bF SOF KtWe FEEL 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 eneroyv Ream ambhar tn sort your wrm ISO NOn oOoSr ty so Wii 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 rey Saving Tips e Use Hot Wash up to 150 R on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles such as work and play clothes e Under normal soil conditions wash in water above 80 F 27 C an wnn nmn i Ter nA Are ee rhe oon es This SBVHMCLAMY HICANS USIP the Warm Wash temperature setting e 5 on your washer temperatures s approximately 90 to 110 F or ae hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics Always rinse in Cold Water The temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning e Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric untii you have a full load e I
36. ish to change setting after washer has started push Cycle Selector knob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position Setting can be changed at any time Cycle Selector Settings ED m mn 9 N Kegu iar _ycies For most cottons linens work and piay clothes with normal soiling OFF P PRESS f Regular Cycles mie KNITS Permanent Pri Soak Cycle 4 J ae o and Knits Cyc NORMAL g START amp Mini Quvick AUTO EXTRA RINSE kd re amp Spotscrubber Permanent Press and Knits Cycles For permanent press and knits loads such as shirts blouses dresses and similar wearing apparel with normal soiling An extended cooi down spray rinse is provided to minimize wrinkling OF B Vm KRIS Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Regular Cycles Soak Cycle o CPN o LIGHT SOIL wa NORMAL gg HEAVY f mn OE Se START Mini Quick Cycle AUTO EXTRA RINSE Q amp aaa Spotscrubber Cycle sotal time includes pauses between each phase of cycle Pa iotal time does vor include water fill time Fill times vary depending on household nd your selected water level A soak Cycie Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains Pa er oa orf PPaess Parmanent as NUUG wyuins f LUIE Soak Cycle g o A T R and Knits Cych UGHT SOIL NORMAL gy HEAVY ow HEAVY OFF AUTO
37. lift lid durino emin This mav cange LIEV i a A NIS LALU we 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 bleach if safe for fabric SHRINKAGE Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by 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 SHRINK AGE IRAMA TAA ENF Ay AAW ALS RES E occur in Init fabrics that have been lik Wweeud ili IDILI GQULIWO LIIGILE Lacs yew KNITS improperly stretched afd elongated by the manufacturer When this occurs garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle sla 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 a a arth cage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics at have been heet shaped When washing drying or ironing emperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set shr inkage eur oe m rt ey VELL me OF ry Canin ere et ome oe T eee m am a pe mal This cannot be corrected but it can be prevented Dy a washing in cool or warm water drying o
38. money Refore von regquact service BP wh J w hg te wh tre check the Problem Solver on pages 23 28 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Write down the model ee ka a eee and Ser ial HEUERERICE So 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 here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls cance erning vour washer Aa asur wra AARAA ar Nea YT esa nwa To obtain a Spanish language version of this book call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Para obtener la version en espanol de este manual llamea IOC A owners fh Vent nal WE AHSWGI VOI servicio de informaci n para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 d Plea mes sari B Ge WGI E 2 Donttouch electrical switches wes Exi nouS H Gay ay open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Don t turn electric switches an or af borcan 186 enarks ae WOT SEE S S May ees the 9 gas Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity xs g Cre T e RY a u ar ae Se a am Ye A m s i a a 2 Se je ae ett fe Vaat SEE EES REY ES AT A AE
39. n Low or Delicate heat gt bene te innanen ete atta ormn acne caine Ant a nt ee ree oe ete ETT RS TIN me L E MRIS TORY E ALIE BTU ra Min Aran paa lt ah ie a e a a E SR Rt A A aa a A E A r ek a a es gt continued next page P od ae tw aa PROBLEM _ WRINKLING IN PERMANENT DDECA A ND N O IRON SNAGS HOLES TEARS RIPS OR EXCESSIVE Let te en rete ers rere tener mae cay nee namemera maniro POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 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 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 Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as work jse Permanent Press Wash cycie which provides a cooldown rinse to aAA wrinkling Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle ya Ae incorrect water level Use Extra Large Water Level for Medium Load Medium Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in coid or warm water with pienty of detergent Accumulation of iime scale due to use of carbonate detergents If you must use a non phosphate de
40. ns a ee alA haa 471 nex a eee a ae Parone TA For washer operation Do not leave washer lid up during cycle This will stop the water fill wash and spin action and SNOU OE 16U0WEG Very carefully prevent completion of the cycle How to operate your clothes washer i SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock ar imiurv to nerso PTA ANIT CA EETY INGTRITOTIONEG hafaea oe pe ele Aas See pages 10 11 read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION S before operating this appliance Wash Spin Speads Variable Water Level Wash Rinse Temp Spotscrubber Heavy Duty Extra Large Capacity Snotscrubber Fight Cycle Washer Regular Cycles o alue tts Permanent Press a a ee eee Soak Cycie and Knits Cycies NORMAL o l A NORMAL LIGHT SOIL l a ENTRA TARCE ui a NORMAL gy yE l iy a T NORMAL 77a RESET COLD colo HEAVY y k aay ENE LARGE a a Mini Quick Cycle ae fe say CENTE meua S Ee B BASKET AUTO EXTRA RINSE Q p gt ES A E D A 2 staat C5 smau ae WARM Spotserubber Cycle e R Sorting and Loading Load clothes into the wash basket Sort clothes carefully by fabric being careful not to overload Clothes D should be below retaining ring See type weight color and amount of soil according to instructions on page 14 e Remove Filter Flo pan and Mini Basket tub The underside of the lid is a good place to pu
41. nutes z jga afa 4 m t i Wee Sele dee cent Cato ul ows al adie to waance one temo cna larecavaten fever beirid 7 pi 4 poater reitt tmi z t Piamaind Mats TEENIE O A TIETEET LT DAELE D ath a aA Y TE A EEE EA rameh e meee ee re EES iaa akkaa iana a A A AE aa haa a bor more information on care labeling send for What s New About CARE LABELS Roy eade hy the Ginerintendant at Dacoumeant RVG iiL a eer dad teeth RAW AARIN TEE UL PaCS is Government Printing Office Washingsion D C 20402 5 i E rereana eren rey Toep eee ree Pree errs Ty pier ato i i3 T mee a veccaecaveneeeener mer merna tebe paare pen POET UAE ATE ATTA BERET TE TR PI OE ET I FOE ATI TT TE ET aE oa i nd Cr AA A te ery te F p ae 5 K s i i z Sort by surface texture Separate a Lint Bg r Collectors 92 hy JER 5 J00 LINT PRODUCERS Such as terry toweling and chenille give up lint LINT COLLECTORS such as man made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint These must be washed separately For more information on lint control see page 23 Separate amp Perm Press JA an Cottons amp a ma Dlana 11 mn DIEeNaS joe Dah Krito mf DULY ONES J Ric Jg m Zo a Ue EER Tt 5a og Delicates sa Ola mo JO pa JOG In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection it is recommended that
42. o hang or drip dry use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process e Be careful not to overload washer Permanent Press clothes must have ample room io move freely A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that shouid be washed e Use more water than you would for a regular load Use a Medium Water Level for a Small Load an Extra Large Water Level for a Medium Load mann mw pa an ae nm m an nak e Remove clothes as SOOn as WaSnHer stops and hang immediately e Tn minimize wrinkling nce BW SBEAELEAAAALLIW VY A AAADLLLA RE eee Normal Gentle or Gentle Gentle Wash Spin Speed depending on fabric or amount of soil To add items after the washer has started Turn off the washer mm Vee aa e Carefully remove the Filter Flo AAT pal e Add any additional articles by submerging next to the agitator 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 Do not place detergent packets in the Filter Flo pan a maw r mean nn eee NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and other easily ta neled items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended i i TTEN eo g detergents and soap H WO aw Gy r Phosphate Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas Powdered
43. oftener The answer will be you have so many grains per gallon and means this 0 to 3 as per gallon SOFT 4 to 10 grains HARD For information on water softeners see guide below ll to 19 zrains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD anda this much water softener with a full water level T orain of 0 10 10 15 15 20 hardness 7 cup cup I cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above 160 ml 240 ml 30 240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains When using 4 cup with detergent 60 ml When using 3 cup 3 cup cup 1 cup 1 2 cups 1 4 cups plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above with soap 80 ml 160 m 180 ml 240 mi 360 ml 30 300 ml plus 15 m for each extra 5 grains berek D Paige B _ i Other laundry products Pe era Laundry Product amp Type Hlow to use it Special Instructions BLEACH Use your Bleach Dispenser accord 1 Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into wacher ar on dry nlntha AGW VYGSIAEWYS VE WI wy Cidt tied such as Clorox brand bleached such as 100 cotton flame retardant children s new naan aea rimor sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on any fabric Chlorine Liquid ing to instructions on page 6 2 Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine 3 Check manufacturer s hang tags for special instructions 1
44. om mended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness L il or more grains and if you wash just a few loads a week you may see limestone build ups in just a few months e Increase use of bleaches pre soaks packaged water condi tioners prewash soil and stain removers to help in removing stubborn soils and stains s Use greater care in sorting ioads 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 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 develoned deposits they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups of vinegar in one gallon of hot tap water for 15 minutes USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER ASL YER Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent CAUTIONS e Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer The acidic antinan nt tha UIRAA VAM UUUL UL Ut VIa May damage the porcelain e Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle resistance of permanent press fabrics o Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics bla aos PS an LIMES FONE technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE is caused by the gt reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodiurn carbonate in the det
45. oses filters and other washer parts e Reduced useful life of washer washer surfaces The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up If your water is VERY HARD Recommended methods to N eet Sh 2 L L reduce limestone buiid 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 eena nn a eh AM 1 LITLIW OWL b ild up e Use a packaged non precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate Cw ceS may delay limestone amaga to elinthac CHEZ HA aitt nl Good washing practice Wy WAVER AHS The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil 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 possible Add detergent and allow washer to fili and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent hefore addino clothes WALA baer ke Ww AW PLA aF e Increase amount of detergent See chart on page 18 for rec
46. pots 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 Or launder with Spotscrubber Cycle see page 10 N continued next Hizey es Ea PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES YELLOWED CLOTHES Fo ra fas TANN mak blem Solver continued E E a POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY e Insufficient detergent You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load i is larger than normal if soils are oily or heavier than average if water level is lar ge 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 i40 i50 F Do not wash when other hot water b athe ara haavu WwW LES a e away Fe y w puai z mj Q oO Lam ga qi jen om Q po da O J peed re ge m z n i GQ O j g Wh 2 S oO ps O 5 bO p aw h D i Es D sand SC G n CD o eel c be Q D rant ao Q un gn jomi Oo ped 0 C Gn cD 4 D il A A w el 3 3 e Washer overloaded Ciothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil eee gra
47. 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 Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint Predissolve granular detergent i in hot water before adding to washer make sure detergent i is completely dissolved before warmer wash water See page 18 e Overioading wili cause abrasion which creates excessive lint Wash fewer items with correct water level e Too much bieach Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions e Not enough aie ae 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 cycle softeners may react with detergent to create a white deposit Use softeners eifiaa aAAin ak ac in rinse cycle only unless package s Specizies a aing to wasn cycle Use Fabric Softener Dispenser See page 6 ing usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may help verdrying wili cause attraction Use GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED CLA RPRARRITS RAL RAALV EEL YAS 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 s
48. r be Re aaa ea TE PON anwa nual ey nis was er must De properiy 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 iocation nearest you Properly ground to conform with ali governing codes and ordinances Follow details in Tmaotoalla ianm Fmoatmuntian AALOECRLACELES AE 2GIDLE uCcTIONS lt install or store where it wili not ME ee a a m n maa Eam uam a Sai DE exposed tO temper atures below freezing or exposed to the weather Connect toa properiy rate ed rm Cb gr m C et Z Ba rme jon A mme e When P a this annliance null hy the plug r athe SER a i TERA A r Lii tS than the cord to avoid A to wie 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 4 a i he mes we BRY sew a miifyne z Begs Pee BTE gt Be G iw SILELES tO ce F RFE E e 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of Bair gt i ie oes ie Ease of injury e 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 Do not wash or dry articles that have Deen Cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with penal o
49. r eynlasive substances We VWARARJEALIUERAT EW UVR G deel T Ww WPS hI LIED Sw such as wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water and do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation reyi man rra TaN wee ar e k e a ee n 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 CIRCUMSTANCES So to prevent the possibility f damage or injury ised hot water ror or move into a smn ann rmy a if you nave she faucets and allow them te run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This will allow any hydrogen Bas to escape Since the gas is Hammabie do not smoke or use Ton minimize ais possibility 6 Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to piay inside on or with this appliance 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 softeners etc out of the reach of children preferably ina locked cabinet Observe all warninae nn onntainar lahalo tn AL WL ALIS
50. s between each phase of the cycle e Total time does not include water fill times Fill times vary depending on hou sehold water pressure aa usen Special instructions for use of the Mini Basket tub e You must use the Mini Rasket ewei 2 ew AT RAAS Se ET AT o tub with the MINI QUICK cycle e When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling the use ofa net laundry bag is wee ee Ee a a LELUTLI imended See een Rn a Tt OI ETI TE ERPS TA PETTA SATAA MAR Rtn ate P A ER DARA A nse nn eee eam e e ee ree apa e mE i Ty x n Bee et papaa ce of 5 n ee ae Tote uta tea hoe ey Tee gt Eti TRIA r 3 t a A te rei i tai fi a r wn SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle removes stains and heavy soil automatically The SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle uses a high concentration of detergent in about two gallons of water and is designed to remove stains automatically Two rinses remove the concentrated detergent solution SPOTSCRUBBER Stain Removal Shortcut Many stains that have not set into 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 fabric can stand and the recommended amount of detergent Step 2 If the stain remains and if the stained article is white or bleachable wash it again with the
51. t 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 usc the Mini Basket tub on pages 8 e Een til ough il e Add measured amount of detergent See pages 16 through for information on detergents a an 1 a an oinei additi Ves 19 d page 15 for more loading information Position the Filter Flo pan on the agitator Lint will collect in the pan for easy removai when the wash is finished te a a C c pa pa S E S 2 on how to use Blea Fabric Softener pee For information on bleaches and fabric softeners see page 20 Close the lid Washer will not fill agitate or spin with the lid open elec ane il Select Wash Spin Speed rere LARGE Between 1 2 and 2 3 full EXTRA LARGE Over 2 3 full einige you want to increase the water level after you ve made a selection turn knob to RESET and select new level x Select Wash and Rinse Temperature Cold rinse will be automatically provided with use of Permanent Press and Knits Cycles An extended cool down spray ranan and nAnlA watae dane wenn are rinse ana COiG Wwaici ae rinse 5 Epo S 3 a a 3 a i 4 H f 3 a 3 Hae Ad Heke os ay water pressure an Push Cycie Selector knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting start the washer If you w
52. te 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 eee ne 2 2 WH 1iCCUCH White or colorfast liquid chlorine type If unusually soiled use hot water Use detergent eae NT a in guide on page 18 Non colorfast only non chlorine bleach l For heavy or oily soil use Spotscrubber Cycle See page 10 when needed Synthetics and biends usually require slightly more detergent than cottons for cleaning and to help prevent loosened soil from collecting on the fabric 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 y soiled areas with liquid detergent or pasie 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 condi itigning agent like Rorateem brand WAADEALAWSA ad am pw au A EFAGCALALAe You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand or in Mini Basket tub see page 8 w detergent to dissolve before adding blanket
53. tergent avoid the use of high carbonate built detergent Failure to use fabric softener Proper use will minimize wrinkling To remove wrinkles e Retumble on Permanent Press setting e Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting e if unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12 minutes and hang immediately e ron carefully e Send to Drycleaners for pressing Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed Snaps hooks sharp bu tto hutfons Ramnave charn hu ons belt buckles zippers Fasten hooks zippers and nA buttons Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles ao is especially important in washing knits which snag easily Turn knits inside ou Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by improper use of chlorine bleach Use only correct amount of bleach using Bleach Dispenser Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes io 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 bow cleaners may cause fabric holes Rinse all towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash Deo not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals Smali unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process Check garments before washing and mend all rips and tears PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS
54. vel Setting Regular Wash Basket Medium Mini Basket Tub Hand Washables Water Hardness High Sudsing Powder Type Low Sudsing 0 10 Concentrated Grain 2 cup Powder Type 0 10 Grains LIQUID FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS I Use recommended amount of 2 For other detergent types low 3 For hard water treatment see detergent for your load and water and normal suds powders liquids page i9 hardness as shown in chart non phosphate powders follow recommendations on package OTT aatia ETIT eer n seprene msrp ynat eane ppn tipare EE ern u 7 i EURA E i E sjt aeS es eo ag OR Vet ai fae a dk See i nee eg e i a Y nnen eraser o One eee gree FEE te oee aya pi eE a nia ea aa sein gt Before you can decide what to do if your water is SOFT you have lt 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 r all about hard water If you have HARD water less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem e If you live in a municipal area contact your water company e 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 water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water s
55. y ean Follow correct ipada Perens for size of load in suificient However a eee cane extended soaks for heavily soiled garments eS fecoiimended amona cr doirani e Use of soap in hard water Switch to a phosphate detergent or follow six steps dAeercrihed ahaa ww AUS CEU Y Wwe 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 Shoe Sas eet Me Sec tat kt e ai the Start of agitation See page 18 e 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 214 times as much as you need for normal water softening Do not use detergent or soap e Allow clothes to go through complete cycle 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 contains body oil R estore whiteness following procedures on Grayed Clot
56. ycle is completed I Mi 5 After loading clothes in the Mini Basket tub be sure to replace ine Filter Fio pan The pan serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket tub 6 Add bleach if desired Measure carefully and pour recommended amount of liquid bleach 1 4 cup 60 ml directly into the bleach dispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser tc overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can Cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the Mini Basket tub 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 Special instructions for use of the Mini Basket tub 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 7 Marame RA a ly tM a aeea aaa mo t tub for hand washables _ See pases 10 11 Spotscrubber Cycle soars 7 Add fabric softener if desired but not in the Mini Quick Cycle described on page 9 Place the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter Flo pan Pour 1 t2aspo0n 5 ml of concentrated softener or 1 tablespoon 15 ml of diluted softener into a standard measuring cup Add enough water to fili the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener i ne Se EXT
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