GE WWA8810M User's Manual
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1. Bleach Dispenser 2 2ceecce0ece0000022 10 Controls Setting Guide 0 Seated 8 9 Cycle Settings uu ccccssssccccsssssesssscesessssceees 6 7 Energy Saving Tips 000 asus ATA 10 Fabric Softener Dispenser 0002 10 Filter Flo Pan ies shia 5 11 Mini Basket Tub ou cccescsssesseeeeneee TQ wA tft t Operating the Washer tesa EAE TE O Care and Cleaning Limestone Deposits 0 cece eeeeeeeeees 16 26 Storage amp Vacation Tips ceeeeseseeees 26 Problem Solver 00 22 26 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 676 2000 Tl Sproat concn 1 tet eee SRS i AoT E et s enema aeron ee pepene fasta Sh eda pe eS Oe ATE NIN COMET LINE EER one dew ake n o a EF Pinned rear a ar oo pE a au E 2 8 a amp ee gt nA JOE Tad G3 Preparation Detergents Other Additives 15 19 Hard Water wo EREA 18 Loading the Washet E i Ti Sorting Clothes onnenn 13 SANS eruan a a RI 20 Stain Removal Guide cece 2 1 Consumer Serviceg 27 Appliance Registration eR ad Model and Serial Numbers c00c0002 Repair Service oe fects asii Warranty ou cusses BaCk Cover Model WWA8810M ees SCIPS ER CORO ASL ARE TLRS ie Re ae ee per OEE CLE TAT CNS LS RESON ALIBRIS EIEE Fee IA Ma sak ate ede reee rate eee ere TOLT aC CR ARID ane m2. arnt Pa WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book e This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions helor if i IS nsed If you did nn not LULL VU an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Follow details in Installation Instructions Install or store where it will not be exposed to oe below freezing or exposed to rana tra 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 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 When disconnecting this appliance 2 pull by the plug rather than the cord to ys avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug Make sure that the cord E is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped a we r M a eS pear Wie i over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress e D
3. I ma a ea paaa TS a a u re eer Se SE LF OE RLS i 3 f i A ates ty Broa VA Fha EA fy an A For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge replacement parts for any part of ine transmission that faiis 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 compietely reconditioned transmission You pay for the shop reconditioning labor the service trip to your home and service labor charges e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care maierial if you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the WHAT IS NOT COVERED address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsibie for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Some states do not allow the
4. how hard it is If you live in a municipal area contact your county agent e If you live in a rural area or in some suburban areas contact your county agent The answer will be you have so many grains per gallon and means this 0 to 3 grains per gallon SOFT 4 to 10 grains HARD 11 to 19 grains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD Add this much water softener with a full water level Grainsof 0 10 1 of hardness When using with detergent cu 160 ml cup 180 ml 4 cup 80 mi When using with soap 4 cup 160 ml 240 ml 1 cup 240 ml NOTE ET SIN EL ERENT EAE EL NG UATE aAa At Matin nent ON Re Pieri ee Ry PA REN ENR ET HERTHA BY et mf fe he If you water is SOFT you have no problem You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all ahont hard watar TF you hava pM water la LIA c tha 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you ne have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either i An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener For information on water softeners see Guide below 1 cup 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above gt 30 240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains 1 cups plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above 30 300 mi plus 15 ml for
5. HIVE EJES KOLAR By bl i HL Sie E Ba a Sad et A BL hoe aa e Keep all Binds aids such as e Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged detergents bleaches fabric malfunctioning partially disassembled or has i softeners etc out of the reach missing or broken parts inciuding a damaged of children preferably in a locked cord or plug cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury d amp a Keep the area around and underne ath e Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer wma ge Skin i uld result fro remain your appliances free from the irritation could irom the remaining G t accumulation of combustible materials particles that may be picked up by clothing RRR CEE subsequent washer use such as lint paper rags chemicals etc e Never climb on or stand on the washer top The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment i e Keep the floor around your appliances clean and e dry to reduce the possibility of slipping DN To minimize the possibility of electric manufacturer s care instructions should A shock unplug this appliances from the De followed very carefully power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter For washer operation a NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector e Do not leave washer lid up
6. a a Hiows Gentie Gentie Warm P Press amp Knits Cycles Permanent Press or Kix setting depending on amount of soil f eae ire Fe a NEIE E ee neem _ Scared ie eS Bi sh Use Cold Rinse to save energy TT Tra T ae TREES HS Sear APUS MME STE ATENT a er e O OE enms e a E R e a Daanan uaan Thami termite a e aat awe re oa BORE RETR omens TILA ORT UI RROD RRR TENA RAT ATASE ne RET ORIA TERE A RET Om COREE AI I RR et Stare reer a pe ttn a ee eS a Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type If colorfast is unusually soiled use hot water Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non chlorine bleach when needed Detergent Guide Use Extra Cleaning Large or Small Setting depending on load size See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section Use Extra Rinse if desired ee A women ww eae White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent guide Non colorfast only non chlorine bleach an naan wh A waen necega White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Small loads reduce wrinkling Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide Non colorfast only non chlorine bleach Use Extra Cleaning Cycles See Tips to Help You Select Settings section Use Extra Rinse when needed if desired White or colorfast liquid chlorine gt type If unusually soiled use hot water Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide Non colorfast only non chiorine bleach For heavy
7. E E OO S PIERN fe a danceecdt sree pene FRE TEA AAC HAA y Me ee RAE YP Tr TREE FE rai RE eta nn HE hh ee RET Attlee sn ane RII AABN a No eter a PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS HOLES e Small unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process Check garments before TEARS RIPS OR washing and mend all rips and tears EXCESSIVE WEAR continued e As Permanent Press garments age they may show fraying at collars and cuffs This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process It is not caused by washer You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Large Water Level Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press Remove collar stays when possible et hoe ee Te RT ar ee a S e Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears Check agitator and file rough spots if necessary e May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles Use Permanent Press Cycle Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Labels e Garments weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer e Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILY SOILED Pretreat with liquid detergent Use Extra Cleaning cycle see Tips to Help You AREAS such as Select Settings section cuffs scenery apg om bi ure cord is plugged into outl
8. a full load of clothes If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load If you must wash smaller loads save water energy and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See Operating section e Load clothes dry e Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order on e g pa SS paw m ion fans ou pmi la a Cg ev OS oh 2 E emt Q 7t WHFRERELAL BULLAE 4 tiw washcloths Medium Size Items like towels Here is a typical full load 3 Double Sheets 4 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Shorts 6 Standard Pillow Cases 5 T shirts 2 Pair Trousers 3 Handkerchiefs To add items after the washer has started Turn off the washer NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo NOTE When washing stockings e Carefully remove the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put panty hose and other easily tangled pan any items to be washed in the items always handle separately To sects ones Filter Fio pan Do not place minimize tangling we recommend Add any additional articles by detergent packets in the Filter Flo the use of a net laundry bag submerging them next to the nan agitator t e Replace the Filter Flo pan and restart the washer Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer f you are machine washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or dr
9. aE ETAL Ea R nen ai May combine with water S hardness minerals to form e sticky soap curd 2 Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water SUPEO pnp a a EEEa AA A May be difficult to dissolve annnninl nanl ewon mae especially in CUIU Wati Should not be used in cold water Those containing sodium ehanate Men 124 Peet Aani Caroonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water See Detergents section L May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted 31 m wash water AUSLWwRE ALA VY CE arama ne ey zq TA i G3 RFI a a a A o Ei StU qr Generally do not clean well in tiim hard ar hard uratas medium hard WE LIGIAE Walt i B ir coed HAD t y n ah ew FEES IN tn teenth POPSET YE EE TERT o ea ooo CUPPA emn erat retainer cE Se LEAD TAL EA rn te Is your water hard If it is and if you use a carbonate type non phosphate detergent you will most probably notice limestone deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up If your water is VERY HARD 11 or more grains and if you wash just a a few ioads a WEEK you may sce limestone buildups in just a iew months Effects on clothes Although limestone
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11. by the reaction of tha calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonaiz in ihe deiergent abet ones E EE E aA aesthetic 4 eaten ini mtn AR ahaa at em heal AER SSR DL ARS ht MPa Pe Tage ti Dg E T bei Seen peeks e Causes spot fading of bright colors as a result of direct contact with detergent e Reduces wrinkle resistance of permanent press fabrics e Destroys effectiveness of flame retardant finishes on cottons such as children s sleepwear tion re Irranor ha ANTIGA a Tnoraagag fahri nf tha thhing an e increases raoric Wear cecause oi ine scri ppig a between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation Recommended methods to reduce hma stona butlduns BReRReOCUP AA ERIO e Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent ii these are availabie in your area Install a home water softener This will significantly maatnna hnlle nmnmesrone ouuaup Increase amount of detergent See guide on opposite page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to ata PERA PAE wr L WaLCi 1A ULSS e Increase use of bleaches presoaks packaged water m hale 3 il 11 nnnditinnoro nrawacdc anil ana atain BAPYIAATIAKrO VURULLLULIEL DS Piy waai DULI ALIU SLALLI LUILIU YOUL D to livippt removing stubborn soils and stains e Tlea araatar nara in anrting inado Wilach war dirt Landa WO Sita Vale ii OULLIE 4UaUO VYAS VeLy WLY 1Uauo separately and increase detergent to help keep dir
12. during cycle This will 4 knob to an OFF position does NOT stop the wash and spin action and prevent lt disconnect the appliance from the completion of the cycle power supply TE wee FATOrMES FT Do not tamper with controls SAVE THESE INSTRUCTI WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance _ EO ae ES P anes hae kE e ce aa na NES eerily MA RTT Cipining PEPSI MANY PETNE PTT EN ODETE AL oy ELEREN BIN Dot Foi E Eoria bi Ahani draia rennet eatea anet vienna sre eee Pn RON AUR a e E Ear eet ees xa ina nire S rea ra yc ANS AN AA TET ORT i eee Speeds Varinia Water Leyal Vfssi Rinso Temp Extra Rinse Heavy Duty Extra Largo Capacity N Riina Cyele Two Speed Vasher Regular Cycles Sule oo fe OF P ras Pormanent Brass with Mini Wash ee and Knits Cyclas l 5 pomaent soak Cyete ee EXTAA LARGE i m i l ek Gin e RA KO N jpeg LARGE oo eee coo g w i a i PreWash Cycle fae Ai gii y W cia a a a od AUTO EXTRA RINSE Cay da E Nipi ge J ia S corn j ness Extra Cleaning Cycle 5 a 2 s5 PMALEKOA 10 START PUSH TO STO oe 2 E rea i PRET E EAE a Lee ea Din anca o 4 n 2h fi hha oOo a a Ie 3 LE ae e Sort clothes carefully by fabric Kemove Do not use Mini Basket tub whel j l type weight color and amount of Filter Flo pan A 4 washing regular loads You li find i a a
13. each extra 5 grains PL ee A e dur 5 ae i 7 b ae E n aos f A E a for a S Y Laundry product and type Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart 1 Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand 0 96 liter water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes action has started and detergent is 2 Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine dissolved 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 Manufacturers Care Labels for special instructions 1 May be used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective i in n hot water Non chlorine such as Follow package directions Clorox 2 brand Put bleach into washer with detergent FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Mix recommended amount with one 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft Downy Brand cup 240 ml water and add at start of 2 Reduces static electricity rinse cycle 3 Use carefully Too much may cause staining on e some clothes Wash Additive such as Follow Package directions 4 Do not pour directly on clothes ins Rain Barrel brand Add during wash cycle 5 For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle such as Rain Barrel brand follow manufacturer s a in
14. i is caused when starch or sizing in some fabrics 3 is gradually removed By laundering THIS may aiso be noticed in older T tnat have been washed many t times without previous shrinkage Treat as for Relayatio E Shrinkage above 5 e Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat shaped When washing drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to i shape set shrinkage may occur This cannot be corrected but it can be prevented by z washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat e Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops Remove and hang clothes immediately e Too many clothes in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads e Improper loads Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as work WRINKLING IN clothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses Do not wash PERMANENT PRESS AND NO IRON ITEMS Permanent Press items with regular laundry e Too many clothes in washer Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than is we BO Sete bee ee DAEA enmia Tanda uan m aam eguiar 10aG8 m0 More than ii edium joads to give ciones room tO move freely e Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle a Load Medium Level To remove wrinkies
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16. shouid have iower water ieveis o Wash in off peak utility hours Your local utility can MAN ywhank thn Aff wn tell you Wwiricn arc tne off peak hours e Use Normal Spin Speed to remove more water and heln lessen drvino time The dryer y will remove any AFR 14S AAA wrinkles caused by the Normal Spin e Use you Mini Basket tub for very small loads It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washer You wiil also save on detergent and energy HOW O USE Lit pita DISpensei e Use this dispenser A with liquid bileach only If you prefer to use powdered bleach pour it into the wash basket a RY Si along with your l detergent Do not pour powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser a RE ee ae ae e Measure bleach carefully Here are some recommended amounts How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser e Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter Flo pan e Pour manufacturer s recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring f z 1D 2 Add enough water to be te LEIE feats sal iy LARGE WATER LEVEL 1 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 bleach directly into bleach dispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage e Never pour undiluted liquid bl
17. to Use Bleach Dispenser section for information on the Bieach Dispenser apne er ph ae nt nn ne pl Len ee NA he Pana ARR Bem AR mL re Tot RR en nn 6 un gegen teh em Aa Le mae ALR ARPT RARE PLAT LERRO ME LARIAT TURAN TLR TORT PRN NAT EO ET KEA EO RT 6S SARI NN EERO EIT EET ERT ke SECA EA e Close the lid Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open Select Wash Rinse Temperature Cold rinse will be automatically provided with use of Perm Press and Pre Wash Cycies An extended cooi down spray rinse and cold water deep rinse are provided to minimize setting of wrinkles SUOIJINJSUJ Ajayes Juejyioduy Maseppa NN a OO AN A TAGS A amp 5 Select Extra Rinse if desired Turning control to ON will provide a second deep rinse in the Regular paperen e p ARTE p Cycle If no Extra Rinse is desired turn control to ORF 33 LEE lt Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer If you wish 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 anime GS START O ike TORET JINIJSU suog aie 7 r EE TMS ES oe et te RE A A SSA ere PPG AEA ASHE amnor wuncisveumenre PasLanaesrurnSe HB nF ANOO Regwar Cy
18. wa her overloaded Clothes cannot move o to loosen and remove soil causing SPAY appa Pence Follow correct nner nr ete ae ae ni iad O ba ja Q a gt amp prt i pma ae m3 Cay A a RT TTT RA SNR EY A A ER AT Yr TE NN REE m mee memea a REE Pt A ht eerie et A lh SE re er Improper soaking with insufficient detergent Usually a 30 minute soak is sufficient However when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent e Use of soap in hard water Switch to a phosphate detergent or follow six steps in the Problem Solver in this section e Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition Use shorter wash times for smaiier loads e Detergent dissolves too slowly Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation See Detergent Other Additives section e To restore grayed clothes follow one of these procedures 1 Put clothes in washer Fill with HOT water Check Manufacturer s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment Add a non precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate use 27 times as much as you need for normal water softening Do not use detergent or soap e Allow clothes to go through complete cycle e Repeat if necessary 2 If you prefer to use the Soak Setting see How to Use the Soak Cycle section GRAYED CLOTHES continued Us
19. EE by 9 VUD eeawder Crayon Grease f gt Tar Cod Liver Oil NMannnerta narma Hin on Oppose page A Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Soak stain in cool water If stain remains bleach according to Wine Vegetables or Food Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Calorinag we VAVL igs Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining stain with non chlorine bleach Grass Foliage Flowers Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots Sponge with warm water Apply undiluted Mildew Scorch fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric liquid detergent Bleach remaining stain If either type stain remains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint with non chlorine bleach then launder on opposite page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Old mildew stains can seldom be removed Scorch can seldom be removed aio lh ink Balipoint Fresh stains Piace stain face down on an absorbent towel and Same as white and bleachable fabrics sponge with dry cleaning fluid or use spray cleaner Apply except launder using non chlorine bleach undiluted liquid detergent Old stains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Paint and Varnish Soften with oil lard or Vaseline then sponge with turpentine or Same as white and bleachable fabrics banana oil Launder in warm water Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm
20. FSET rt ror more mformation on care labeling send for What s Ne v About CARE LABELS For sale by the Superintendent of Documents U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 See te AA hiehaa khandhas niine re A emai apamama jee Soak dae a a SA Sah We ING INSTRU jd HLA amp Be har nea Energy Saving Tips 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 e Use Hot Wash up to 150 F on a regular basis oniy when washing heavily soiled articles such as work and play clothes tt ONS a 8 e 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 alter 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 until you have a full load e If you must wash smaller loads adjust the amount of water Smaii ioads
21. MAL in the nulas f mre tha Regular Cycle Start t Lc washer After washer filis 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 e For an extended soak allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent Then push in the Cycle Selector Knob to stop the washer keen lid closed and allow to soak for as long as desired After desired soak pericd pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser or the Mini Basket tub with the Soak Cycle 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 lid to keep the nla than in thn AAi D 4 ale Ant d CIUUICDS LE UIC IVER DdaSACL LUD NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash itame tan ha wachad i tha basket Ds not put any items to De Washed in the Filter Flo pan Do not place detergent packets in the Filter Flo pan Sar amenent pe prt armen nce MAE YO REYES ONS ACER ET ESN PSLRA SL REM ER PRR TCE SD GEES NETS Ryall nL RR i PSP np a 7a PWR E E E E aaa a Ei as Q SUOIINASUT SUIBVIBAG AS rrp eye Sees AD AE RPE BN ESPRESSO SL LARE FIO PATE Women tow ats ie 0 so oes repens Lue The Mini Basket tub designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand washables can be us
22. Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer version of this book call sowar Mantar GE Answer SOnter 800 626 2000 consumer information service Para obtener la versi n en espa ol de este manual llame a GE Answer Center Ff MAaPrinn servicio de informaci n para el consumidor telefono 800 626 2000 ee TC A PUP Rh SN Pah SSP gps Ali washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission January 1984 If 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 Hap Dy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for cae help TA RN NE IOELA LL eA CHE KL hee A NORE EA A First contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem AIR YT if LI NI Ve mat LNEU SS EE aT eatavas u yOu are still not p pleased write all the details including your phone number to M lanager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 MML AL atin m AAA ner ge Ate Reade tee FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel m fei i oo 20 North Wacker Drive bie Wi Chicago IL 60606 ier
23. Permanent Press Setting washing is recommended Baby Clothes Sturdy such as o Normal Normal Hot E Regular Cycles 7 lt Normal o or r Light Soil Setting Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads depending on amount of soil Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls 1 i Baby Clothes Delicate _ oo sical Gentle Gentle Warm D P Press amp Knits Gyas Ka Knits Settir Setting o E Blankets Wool Part Part Wool 5 min soak then Regular Cycles Light Soil Setting Light Soil Setting Cotton Bii Normal Normal eare Synthetic Electric 5 min soak then Regular Cycles Light Soil Setting Normal Normal Curtains DO NOT MACHINE Gentle Gentle Hot or Warm i P Press amp Knits Cycles Permanent Press Setting ie WASH FIBERGLASS E Chenile Bedspreads Robes Gentle Gentle Hotor Warm P Press amp Knits Cycles Permanent Press Setting Slipcovers Draperies Bathmats amp Rugs Normal Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting a Denims especially Indigo Blue Normal Normal Cold or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting E Jeans and other fabrics that bleed l 2 i j i 3 F Rubber coated Items Laminate Gentle Gentle l Warm P Press amp Knits Cycles Permanent Press Setting 2 g D Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and i i ps Articles with Plastic Trim l oo etd i rm 1 rN xxr i IN I A ry N a 4 TN w
24. Retumbie on Permanent Press setting e Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting e If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately Send to dry cleaners for pressing e Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed SNAGS HOLES TEARS RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR e Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets Check to make sure all such objects are removed Also check wash tub e Snaps hooks sharp buttons helt huckles elaid vabi HOOKS 3 S RE2RTSE LZ BEUENYAALIY aves td Remove shar p buttons and belt buckles Thi which snag casily Turn knits inside out a Y 3 i q 1 ener pape eg Petey eo arraroren iei y Be Mea NE eI TORTIE MEET Me ane e Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by improper use of ch lorine bleach Use only correct amount of bleach See page 15 Never ad hy undilute d bleach to wasu tub or allow clothes to come into contact with undiluted ay o bleach Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes a Chen icals such as hair bleach dye permanent wave solutions battery acids and a toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes Rinse all towels and other articles that a came mcontact with these chemicals before putting them in wash Do not contaminate ol fua T peat Errun be t Nan ti cy Ung articies REEL ese cnemicals te me sy FP RE eS HRY LNT et Rb T AER at ay OA EE
25. a White or coiorfast iiquid chiorine type On electric blanket sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and damage Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent Vacuum out loose dirt before washing If unusually soiled use Normal Gentle Wash Spin Speed Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time Shake before washing to remove excess dirt 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 paris will not discolor subsequent washing loads a a E E Tumble on FLUFF No Heat tig SERRE MASHATI ITEN ar zi on a vs ca pom e RAEN FAHER RTTE No bleach RSR MEEI 7 Pin ET 70 bleach 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 feathers or filling Fill washer add detergent and agitate for several minutes to dissolve detergent Add two pillows at a time to balance load Use extra large water level co hy vie PURSE ve Ag aor GAIN SHE a tana
26. ater for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have heen usor for some time furn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for 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 flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process e Never reach into washer while it is moving Before loading unloading or x adding clothes pusn i FER the C Cycie Selector knob to STOP position then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid B Finca OANA QR SUSY SRR e children Do n low children to play inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Hispose of disca arded appliances a and shipping or packing materials properly Before discarding 2 washer or removing from service remove the washer lid continued next page AONANE EEA PLERIN SEERA AS SAAD ih Mn RAL LORRI TSA LORE EAA E aidai neal ap Fe Ment hint AAE NACE tacit ae 7 ys manent ir GPa Och NAS rE oP PEP PN jonigsuy Aajes juBz Iodwy E me ao AAR ST TS Sette Taa a aA Pent OE A i LS eS e G SUOI a eR e A AT RT raara ry a LPR MNO penta Spey ore pp pape puga opet core ee gt Rae teat ieee eee A ee Mec Racer a I PORTA WT SAFETY I ISTRPIICOTINAIS
27. buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton it will eventually affect various fabrics in the amr EEPFALTIOS falia 1GuOW liz way e Gives a stiff harsh rough feel to fabrics such as toweling a faricac Arane af fahrinag WaAauses mic 11 1 Ui LAULI e Leaves a white powdery residue on dark colored items E a a a Effects on washer e Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash solution e Mat like crusty formations caused by lint adhering to the sticky limestone deposits e Increased service calis because of limestone deposits in he pump recirculation water hoses filters and other washer parts e Reduced useful life of washer awa nator He ERIC SELOR A Rrra ca WT cin Haaar HeEEdY Geay i The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are gener ally good washing pr actices and will gi ve bet soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent e Use hotter wash water for example up to ISO F 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 e Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes tives LoL LIMESTONE tachnically called CALCIUM CARBONATE Is caused
28. ch Same as white and bleachable fabrics Deodorants according to Stain Removai Hint on opposite page If color has except use non chlorine bleach changed you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia Rinse thoroughly Blood Soak in cold water then launder in warm water If stain remains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Sponge or soak in cool water then launder Chocolate Cream Soak i in cold water Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid Ice Cream and Milk Apply undiluted Eria detergent launder dry Bleach according mrn to Stain Removal H Hint o opposite page launder and dry Soak in cold water Sponge with a safe cleaning fluid Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder in warm water Coffee and Tea Without cream Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on milmrer ete ee ee ek m aa m opposite page Launder With cream Follow guide directions for cream Sponge with warm water If stain remains appiy warm glycerine iet stand 30 minutes and rinse well or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid Launder Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid Cosmetics Eye Shadow Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid Apply undiluted liquid Then launder in warm detergent water Lipstick Mascara Liquid detergent launder and dry Bleach according to Stain Removal or Pancake Makeun Ronae a Besawisanw if SEAL
29. cies For most cottons linens and work and play clothes with normal soiling Extra Rinse can be selected if desired as an automatic extension of the Regular Cycles turn Extra Rinse knob to ON Extra Rin can also be set as an independent cycle for Sample to rinse and spin clothes that have been i in the wash Peer Sees DA a rins asket longer than normal ee OFF P PAESS Extra Rinss thts Permanent Prass and Knits Cycles 2 cr Extra Cleaning Cycle PULL HCH TO START PUSH TD STOP Pre Wash Cycle For extremely soiled clothes that require wRSEEL EXTRA DIRT REMOVAL before going through a regular wash Heavy Duty Extra Largs Capacity Extra Rinso OFF P PRESS egular Cycles Cycl ay HITS Permanent Press gular Cy Pe TPS e and Knits Cycles ee sO Soak tycie gy PULL HOB TO START PUSH TO STOP Extra Clean Cycles a For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil A e second rinse is provided to help remove the additional detergent that is r equi uired for these soils See Detergent Guide Heavy Duty Extra Large Capacity PPRESS egular Cycles eles Fae KNITS Permanent Press and inits Cycies PrsWach Cucta Pavia ae Te oi START nat POR OS AUG OIE Cy ie PULL KNOB TO START PUSH 10 STOP Knits Cycle A combination of agitation and soak for more effective polyester knits laundering Pl
30. e aema k soil according to instructions in and o complete details on how and when 7 How to Sort Clothes section Bas to use the Mini Basket tub in How V gt The under side aD gt to Use the Mini Basket Tub section z ZOO Sorting and Loading continued e Add measured amount of e Position the Filter Flo pan on the e See How to Use Fabric Softener detergent See Detergents and agitator Lint will collect in the pan Dispenser section for more Other Additives section for for easy removal when the wash information on the Fabric Softener information on detergents and is finished Dispenser other laundry additives i y NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo e For information on bleaches and e Load clothes into wash basket pan as a wash basket Do not put fabric softeners see Other Laundry being careful not to overload any items to be washed in the Products section Clothes should be below retaining Filter Flo pan Sa Sp ring See How to Load your Washer section for more information Setting the Controls Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections Select Wash Spin Speed Ge DIUM Between one third and one half full LARGE Between one half and two thirds full EXTRA LARGE Over two thirds full MINI BASKET See How to Use the Mini Basket Tub section If vou want to increase level after you ve made a selection turn knob to RESET and select new level e See How
31. e the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes 3 Use Extra Cleaning cycles see Tips to Help You Select Settings section 4 Use the Mini Basket tub See How to Use the Mini Basket Tub section 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 Restore whiteness following procedures on Grayed Clothes above e Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use oxygen bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Instructions Restore sing color remover such as Rit or Tintex brands following package directions ii LYALIVYUL our a YELLOWED CLOTHES colorn ue e Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots 1 Use extra detergent plus a non precipitating water softener dissolved in water before amp FP MPP p 8 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 spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain To remove overall yellow use a commercially available rust scale remover followin
32. each directly onto clothes or into the wash basket or Mini Basket tub Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon When using Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Mini Basket tub use one 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or one 1 tablespoon 15 ml of 3 diluted softener he a e a s e Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the l 2 2 i soak Cycie e if the rinse dispenser gets clogged soak it ina a solution of cup water and i cup alcohol 7 ee at ZO US ek ee er rama Rene Tt trae eain tn ira Ak ar a ALR EPI EASED How to Use the Soak DaN SOAK CYCLE temperature is controlled by the Rinse femperature switch If a warm soak is desired set the WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to HOT WARM a sition the Filter Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the washer Lint aaau yea vy SPA ew Ae Ad Ai a i is easily seen and removed after the wash is finished nee eee teens et ee EE Ried CRETE PTE VRRP eee PARL ESOS TO START PUSH TE STOP Heavy Duty Extra Large Capacity PARI EMOS TO START PUSH TO STOP e Be sure Extra Rinse control is turned OFE How to Use the Filter Fic Pan The Filter Flo pan has two functions o If a hot soak is desired set the WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to HOT WARM and turn tig Cycle Spector Knob to N OR
33. ed with any cycle except the SOAK cycle Typical Mini Basket tub wash loads e Small loads of regular fabrics up to 24 pounds e Delicate loads such as lingerie panty hose girdles blouses sweaters socks shirts baby clothes and other small delicate hand washables Stuffed toys e 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 1 4 to 1 3 cup 60 to 80 ml detergent in the bottom of the Mini Basket tub 4 Load clothes in Mini Basket tub See How to Sort the Clothes section for sorting help 5 After loading clothes J d 1t nome A a oy on araram Ny in the Miuni BasKet tub hj so be sure to replace the m Filter Flo pan The pan serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket tub 6 Add bleach if desired Eey w Measure carefully and pour recommended amount of liquid bleach 1 4 cup 60 ml directly into the bleach dispenser See How to Use the Bleach Dispenser section for dispenser usage instructions Cf maj D e buat i brand baa Un z E fale sant pam S TA CD a peja gan eD a f Eh AN D Erh 3 j i Ms BANS GO Ve Chas t H S when using the Mini Basket tu wi enough water in the reg
34. een a a ee a RCL ETO AEDT O WAS SORE OS ESIGN tg AC SPEER TIED ORE SE PPA SOP ETE SE fhe gE Sx z PLP fR AT ho O E ff E Y7 E p ar Mg arth tae 4 ff a 4 q j i i ee ie j i i ah A S il G u if 2 i i i l i t i f j Read this book carefully It is intended to help von 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 vour phone number sss TAMARA WA J Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 f electrical switches 3 Extinguish lopen tiame 4 immediately call p gas supplier Don t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas Save time and money Refore you request ser vice check the Problem Solver section It lists causes of major operating probiems that you can correct yourself If you received a damaged washer BEAR Y SOLFHAYYA G88 Immediately contact the dealer or huilder that eald wan aA wrnonhar a1uivel sy L th al SULU YUU Lt Waiiti in a peg Write down the model and serial numbers Youll 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
35. emoval 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 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 you may not notice as you put your clothes into the i washer they were caused by the wash cycle itself Once these spots become visible how can you remove them e Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes e Re wash using hottest water the fabric can stand e Increase the amount of detergent normally used e Increase water temperature where fabric will permit e Wash synthetic garments more often a oR TR Te Ee elt A RO OBERT FTE Ee oy AD PEE DER ANEO ILORS TE ELA POE EN E 1 Sanr T A a a TETO White and Bleachable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water Use dull tool to Chewing Gum etc carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid then launder Antiperspirants Apply undiluted liquid detergent Rinse If stain remains blea
36. et e Make sure both hot and cold faucets ar me SSS AARS T BRR ee WAA wt WW WY Lis OPERATE turned on e Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector Knob is pulled out to ON position e AAak a Cc 1VAONY OU o A en O A nd Un fuses or circuit breakers If another appliance is sharing the electrical NLA NAs n ears Em Ate re S Id have separate outiet WASHER WON T e Make s WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT e Make sure temperature selector switches are correctly set e Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and regulated correctly e Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets f ey war ee A i art at aanl tn anid IGt LO GOL COLLU tO COld WATER WON T e Make sure drain hose is not kinked e Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140 to 150 F I D A EP DRAIN e 0p of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft above floor r anaana PUNTTA Eh Sana ee een tn Pee PDN RO a AAA EAA i am wwa ATER LEAKS Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets N o Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility i a ni nomen meenen aramee e i re ae l continued next page Aad ag A A SO ar a T a iia ate chectyntvareevnaayva SA A ET SAE A i a AEETTE Jo inname meee aie eda TT wee continued POSSIBLE CAUSE e Make sure washer is level and firm to the floo
37. exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion ae EIEE Fo i General Eleciri 3 f 4 H BA fem em an Bom ren OR on oe i 5 EF oa re Sete ge OR EE 5 A PAR EPRS AAE p A m pa cy param fee ees Epen an BY ES ey p tA on amp e FR PO G a ST oe oy om P ale n A oon e o P E EA ao i ERGE SRS Gi a A SBA ALG CHd 2 Si FARANG GGS LOUISIN RY SU ZA ee Fs f Pene BB ne aoa ie EESAN ere l E EEREN ES EERE TEE ET Ts Hinta hib etd ors sceneries Toe or mn w pta vaeeme et z S ERTIES ES SETS SSE AE ie i AE Teena ETRY CASAS fs se woe crite on eee AREENA eS EESE E E EEEE ee ari No 1138D5497P208 iO CiD D J f Att f erd Pub No 49 9897 i i rae of EE BSAA a yeh YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CL THES WASHE lay not apply to you This warranty gives you specific iegai 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 Company er heip is needed concerning this warranty write DAE GE aS NF rid AT ane RN pated Ne TAR tya ds od cafe ey Oe deai Rare Tarar the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purcnased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to
38. fabrie surface damage See Stain Removal Guide See The Problem Solver section s or special soaking agent is another nd P way to remove heavy sous emiericle ies AML FVGr come ofains tibial sa i BAGEL RiU DY Ra some Stains How to Use the Soak Cycle FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS see Other Laundry Products Guide Pretreat 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 1 2 hour before washing 1 FS ae rE GO A Are reas Satara Sy teeter siete a meet Cree r e monet ememr terme GR re meri FeO HOTA nyere morrerem meeer ree TY PEEN OEE teere me memmen ipo rimae meat x N ij s ath Ea Banante nanami aritmie ean Et ten e E e A RAAE A A AE aa 2 E E E i Ce TT ERE MEETS A EAR IEA AE EE LONE A iA ie tr er NR OTT ES TEA A EEE EEG wai ahi Bi ie Rael ar a paman ERAS TELE T ITEE EAn bu hra ak rre RoE 7 This illustration with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring shows a proper load Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down nor wrapped around the agitator Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are 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
39. fibers and LLEGUA LELLU LAWL CLLIVLE napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint These must be washed separately For more information on lint control see The Problem Solver section IU ISN 03 MOH ow nnn gE Rnennemeteeemeeeeneee ce r ULUL In addition to sorting i to reduce lint collection Wai E a Cottons amp amp Perm Press it is recommended Linens from amp Cottons amp imi i an nfl that fabrics of similar cS 2B ga Blends construction be washed together whenever possible eT Ai MAA E Ae EDES A ESEE a Miia a m aiL am For instructions on different fabrics and loads see the Control Settings Guide a Non a Colorfast aaran RR DN ropa TIS ci seiner ea i A mtn a a Ee Be Vie i EAE A a It pays to check and prepare TS TRACLEANING Soaking can be either a completely TAL E clotney kor washing Special Modern Fabric Cycles for Separate washing step or a e Empty pockets brush out cuffs removable heavy and olly soils preliminary step to a complete wash a zip zippers snap snaps hooks See Tips to Help You Select Setting cycle For detailed information on zj and buttons section for instructions how to soak in your washer see pa e Do any necessary mending rips hems tears e Check all items for areas of heavy on or stain agemove stains See Stain Removal Guide e Turn Poly Knits inside out to nunimize
40. g n at T a A F nal Wash Spin Wash Water Load Speed _ Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens E White Colorfast Normai Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Bright Noncolorfast Normal Normal Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Dungarees etc a a Heavy soil Normal Normal Hot Extra Cleaning Cycles Heavy or Norma Setting nee depending on load size Average soil Normal Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent Press Treated Cottons pT i Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Normal Gentle Hot Extra Cleaning Cycles f Heavy or Normal Setting depending on load Size Average or light soil Normal Gentle Warm P Press amp Knits Cycles Permanent Press Setting a Synthetics Polyester Nyl on l f Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics Sturdy Normal Gentle Warm P Press amp Knits Cycles Permanent Press Setting Delicates l Gentle Gentle l Warm l P Press amp Knits Cycles Knits Setting Silks Wools Blends of Silk Gentle Gentle Warm E P Press amp Knits Cycles Knits Setting and Wooi oe i ee ee ae of aa Rayon and Acetate Gentle Gentle Warm 4 P Press amp Knits Cycles Knits Setting Down filled garments if machine Gentle Gentle Warm P Press amp Knits ts Cycles
41. g package instructions If porcelain damage can occur do not use in the washer use a plastic container BLUE OR GRAY Improper use of fabric softener Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes always COLOR STAINS dilute before adding to rinse water See Other Laundry Products section Te remove ins dampen stained arca and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Rewash using mT ASL i stains ed chlorine bleach if safe for fabric x i vba 4 i E at eee Gus ey afer Jaret Vy TA poo F j C agga fi 5 F asa a ene washed but will shrink in a dryer Follow Garment Manufacturer s Care Instructions li giv 8 i 7 aj Rk qi PEI Fart an sad PPV Ness Ea TAA EA peas rloaz FAL REQ FESR LA RECA LER AE PERGERET Yeddi OE uiy EE EAA KH aAa WERE e PRAT VITTE AUIE TIAA S ed in LA erana nd sine TRS A LET EN it E 37 She Fi 3 i i 3 4 r NKAGR Some abrics WIT shrinx whether washed in a washer or by hand others may be safely i continued next page eae ae 3 LEl et IAAT EE ba hit Ret he etea a e H A a a ER aaae TET WIP sa DAA Qsan 47 EEL FENCE EU E SWL Y GCIR continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINKAGE Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer When this occurs garment may be pressed back E into shape after each wash and dry cycle e Progressive or delayed shrinkage
42. ip 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 to move freely A iVicdium size Permanent Press oad is the largest that should be washed I ELE RENEE FIT SRLS cee tay RIE Bl e E ma TA Mae Ire EM Raf BOCA EAM a 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 e Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops and hang immediately e To minimize wrinkling use the Normal Gentle or Gentle Gentle Wash Spin Speed meng STEREOTYPE I ITE aa i we rm fed My be a o pret HT reer yt vereer paeran if fies ne oe ee Ryo aaa dhe aA in Suhel A rece UE ene mys heecte rte rete aa t a ose Products Advantages Phosphate Perform well in hard or soft water Powdered Detergents Wash aii types of fabrics well Can be used in hot warm or cold water Non Phosphate Perform satisfactorily in soft Powdered Detergents or moderately hard water eT errr teers erea porn mJ Perform weli in soft water Offer better performance in ret nae hard water than powdered non phosphate types blends well wae Sei VY Whe Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Clean synthetics and fabric Perform well in soft water PORTER 9 ty ee nm ie weit meee eR
43. le Stains because you may not notice them oe STAINS ON washing clothes However if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle the LAUNDERED oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water The spots will then be very visible They GARMENTS 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 deter gent let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using t star falk na hottest Water 1aoric Can stana GRAYED CLOTHES Insufficient detergent You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal if soils are oily or heavier than average if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard j e Water not hot enough for type of load Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at 3 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 2 retreat stairs E E 4 be f E i F m E i i j t Use water conditioner such as Calgon brand 3 Use the hottest water possible i os L Use bleach where possible EN Soe 5 Use pre soak ads OO y a aaaa i G install water soitener 3 A ag ze yverl y jle fF it aq n t ray lv j j x l ARETES
44. ments may not be through complete cycle 5 minute wash using hot water colorfast Wash separately 1 2 cup 120 ml detergent I cup 240 mi bleach Wipe eT ee ere exterior paris Caution Tinting may discolor piastic in washer Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it we et A ce le ET A BA RE Shh omen aa TT NNN TERN ideat fae Serer ete AN NTO EEE TEETER TENET i hin serene earn mest ea Am wae tt BER EER Fk TI SEG A Entrant sane An a a T LOADER HET Ue SEE A CENT CERT ORL ET SOREL TENT OL FESR EEL PAAR OT A a cd tN ay ee 0 ee IIU fi DURET il a i d 4 T i in yi p EENEN io ies cheep secscns A ramon etnea nn n ny heen AO ener OPA te TERN AEA 1 promem tae anny eame rieme r 2 ae x Bos ee aE g i a 4 et aserrea Peete SAP e Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material e Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain it can set some stains 1 Try to remove stains as soon as possible The fresher the stain the easier it is to remove 2 before attempting to remove any stain take these steps PE anes ae e Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the 3 Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing next page and use only recommended methods 4 Wash with recommended amount of soap or e Check the care label instructions that came with detergent the garment Stain R
45. o not repair or r ep the appliance or attem oes y rte ing unless specifically J recommended in this Use and Care Book or in pubisneg user repair instructions that you a derstand and have the skills to carry out on fo Lo minimize the possibility of injury gt Do not mix chlorine bicach wilh ay ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or Sbe rusi remover iv AIXINg can produce a toxic core gas which may cause death ne m er eR TU fp is aaia Sa ines eon cerca a a chip iy aight sig a Susan iis Paget de a ag we gags Se IMPORTANT SA FETYV INSTRI ICTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance armam eet AN Aha Flak To he Nha aad BBall A BSL aS Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances Such as Wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to a Yu the wash water Do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation WARNING HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action Within your water heater and the gas can aae in the water heater and or water pines if it hot water has not heen usod wan Pnr on ESWE ULH ci Or t Perio 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 w
46. or oily soii on sturdy garments use Extra Cleaning Large or Small Setting depending on load size See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section when needed Small loads reduce wrinkling Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer Follow instructions carefully ldom needed If needed use only Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer on 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 nf water anal garment iS dry Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent o 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 E Only non chlorine bleach when needed You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand or in Mini Basket tub See How to Use Mini Basket tub section Napieacn Fill washer add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent Sr UnCut nT STE EE of cloth ove rotect Blank d washer from
47. r with rubber foot pads in place 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 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 PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES e Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and spin between spin and rinse onsumer information service USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Activator agitator The tub The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid Remove at regular intervals p open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate about 4 to 6 months and ae remove any lint that may have accumulated No tools are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects and pull straight up sharply Sees To store washer The slotted
48. roy e Washing too long especially for smaller loads For normal soil wash one minute per pound of dry clothes e Use of non phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint Use a phosphate or liquid detergent use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener 6 Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint Predissoive granular ae detergent in hot water before adding to washer make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding clothes switch to liquid or cold water detergent or warmer wash water See Detergent Guide e Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint Wash fewer items with correct water level e Too much bleach Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions e Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase ee amount of detergent See Detergent Guide e Incorrect use of fabric softener If used in wash cycle softeners may react with detergent to create a white ane Use softeners i in rinse poe es unless package onanii man nadi werm min eee rerio be F Aii mae muu am d aw t a may nravinis c a ha Lint Tuming clothes inside cut may provide some help Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attraction Use fabric softener in n l GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called Invisib
49. section at the top uf A i Ask service technician to remove water from drain of the metal shaft has a light il with grease or C Inari We 3 Petroleum Jelly pump and hoses to prevent freezing COAUUE OT UOH Gantt prevent parts sticking together If this area appears to be dry apply a light coat of grease or I i petroleum jelly around the slotted section of the shaft before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing e Soak filter pan in a preheated 160 F 71 C solution of half vinegar and half water for 15 minutes Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water fo 7 AEM wad BP ON RR RTA ENT BAS AANA CALC OF A CL ETE E FYE OER SAAT AMAA ate NTN Ce NN Pt et SHEA SRE E ANT ain ese tue Gcicdeaune aiarad scria ae weeps eget When replacing the agitator carefully lower straight down onto the shaft so that it fits into the slots Then apply downward pressure until agitator snaps into its normal position CAUTIONS a Fore aN e Do not soak in porcelain container Vinegar can e p ey damage porcelain e Do not exceed 180 F 82 C or filter pan may warp EAI FR PU ALS AHI PEC POA TEP a B Pt ERY EOP A PEP OMA RBA Pg As ry Miah sl x
50. ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home Aili warranty service wili be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during norma working hours LOOK in ine 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 a e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for oiner than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused O accident fire floods or act WARRANTOR IS NOT f RESPONSIBLE FOR E CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Queen nape querayesnsae papani wosadarorb rar ep entre Beh ses trenpa gen pa e Ee Mape grp regen tig meeps apenas evar ge yee ni ame cggeee gar cP eter tag spare pert ATA EERE OPS ETE PETTERS eT ee MATS ee eee T nT te epee sen a arte ie OF gee ae hy ieee ot Ie Bae rh gig ct eas sytney erstiaprstuncierlemantediatrsecsts epeen Soden oar A epeyeeees rn en na mead a a a aa Udsgaattirinaain came pa ai aa EE a EA e 6 Anke Reyne entener me eree 1 P x WWASSTOM
51. st add detergent next to the 5 Wash temperature detergent is a agitator Use more detergent if you common cause of If your detergent doesn t dissolve have laundry problems well predissolve the detergent in it Badwr panied S eons hot water then pour directly into i etergent in a 2 Large loads sre a measu urine cun the wash basket 3 Greasy or oily soils ii 4 Lower wash temperate S 1 nh rin lo W pi 1osph rate aeter gen if Kecommended amount of detergent for average soil load 1 Use rec sas ended amount F de I u a Bot aae Yvater Level Setting of detergent for your load an Water ter ate ss as shown in Hardness arg arg i Small Basket Wa j guide ur VERY HARD 2 cups 2 cups 1 cups 2 When using other detergent ie erating 10 20 Grains types low and normal suds z coe HARD powders liquids non VA cups Ys cups om eos oa phosphate powders follow recommendations on package Powder Type my 4 M Grains cup 3 For Extra Cleaning cycle double the amount of detergent recommended in 2 Low Sudsing a 0 10 Concenirated Gans cup cup Gup 2 Cup A cup Powder Type tere LIQUID oo FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS Bue r a o mean 4 For hard water treatment see Hard Water Guide 13j0q SPUIT Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have it and if so
52. structions exactly SANITIZER Chlorine eee h ot hrena SuCii aS WidroOx pranga Use in case of infection and contagious disease See under Bleach above Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses NOn precipitating Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle water clear Precipitating such as l Borax brand SOAK AGENT i Such as Biz brand Follow package directions Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water Follow package directions PRETREATING STAIN AND SPOT REMOVERS Such as Spray n Wash Follow package directions Treat only CAUTION Washer control panels and finishes may be and K2R brands heavily soiled areas Check garments damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain SOS SS SR SABES WN Ae vena we Uelea a care labels for instructions remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the washer Apply these pretreatment products away from washer The fabric may then be washed normally Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty TINTS AND DYES Powdered such as Rit Follow package directions Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load Go and Tintex brands NOTE Tinted gar
53. t 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 A washer a e Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or harshness in clothes a ST TRAE AIO AMEN VO SY TRE SY OTRAS YE EE a a Ei as eenencwa a a mares me 7 eaae How to partially restore clothes Once clothes have developed deposits they may be partially restored by soaking i in a solution of two cups of vinegar i in one gallon of hot t tap water for 15 minutes USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent CAUTIONS e Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain s Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle resistance of permanent press fabrics Fa e Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some f Y neg The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things m can do to make sure your wash comes out clean Amount required varies If the recommended amount of How to use detergent according to detergent produces too many suds granular or powdered 2 a Water hardness ae a Pati aires wines oem For best results add detergent to a Amount of soil j a SKORS OF the wash basket before loading c package ee 3 Size of load J clothes If you load your clothes 4 Type of detergent Using too little fir
54. ular basket and d amage io Pm e clothes could ard COTTER TNT Se Mta head bate et Haane ie Amn eee t e 7 Add fabric softener if desired Place 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 Add enough y water to fill the ecup 1 1 2 full Pour the tw AALA OL diluted softener into the dispenser See How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser for dispenser usage instructions 8 Close lid and set controis as follows Sset Water Level to MIUINI BASKET position Calant dAanivayl TT IE UCDHCU Wash Spin Speed and Wash Rinse Temperature See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section Select desired cycle REGULAR PERM PRESS or KNITS See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section 9 Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to start washer far z 3 t bi Paes oy Seen ee Fi j po ni sanader nnn aa AL e When was ckings panty hose and other Re J e vy och shi ing s easily tangled items a handle separately To minimize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended TATAE TENTIA EEA PARAE AY YR ARN AH HANEN ANPA TOVA A NTETE EAEE EEE TESA Tia STM AMEA CEN A d ARAT Me DIAS ES ER Dag i ITDDANTITIOCEPRG anabh ac taa LINT PRODUCER S siich as tert chenille give up lint LINT COLLECTORS such as man made
55. us an extended cool down Heavy Duty Extra Large Capacity Extra Rinsa OFF P PRES gular Cycles Cycle oak Jalap ins Permanent Press z A t th PTET S ce at Pea eee ee spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting and Knits Cycies Q Soak Cycle amp of wrinkles UGHT SOI B UNAN VI Se steerrem we EE NL ee ap Ga hem eas Se me tam Ne ak ta ee iA Re a RE Te NRE a Ree ay Qe oe a a alae tae Oo AAN D a a a ghee Sn ng et Soe ve a For permanent press loads such as shirts blouses NAN A iad oN BS T E E EEES dresses and similar wearing apparel with normai fa a soiling An extended cool down spray rinse is WEE and Knits Cycles provided to minimize wrinkling DULL 10308 TO START PUSH TO ETO Soak Cycle Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Regular Cycles Soak Cycle gt LIGHT SOL Gi NORMAL U ugerdo Ge What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes j p Regular Extra Permanent Press and eg Cycle Cycles Clean Knits Cycles Pre Wash Selector C Settings aa vA s r 0 t i 2s vary depending on household water pressure 3 your selected water level Controis Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Cheek size Some slipcovers draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home size washer o
56. water If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar If any stain remains treat with safe dry cleaning fluid or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder and dry Perspiration Launder in warm water Rinse well Bleach with non chlorine bleach Apply rust remover using manufacturer s directions Rinse and launder ee Caution Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic be sure you Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar TPE A are ina Well ventilated room when using them No cleaning fluid and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause eek should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and death required cautions usually printed on label Use extreme caution with EREE CA OAT TER AL OE TT OO eet eee oe ra roo S ve and reicr tO garment manuiactu rer s carc javels yo thaamabie compounds Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials wnes cleaning Huids ete be washed in washer os A fyi if F EA i a L Ne e E a a raa SEATS APR ae pee pa a NPE E EE 18 ure CAOUIIY ne er mr mrt aren RNa et mamma Any poet ne inne a AWE TE C EL ARATA SD UID IL IONS i LINT OR RESIDUE e Incorrect sorting of clothes Separate lint producers such as terry towels and chenille ined ON CLOTHES from lint receivers such as man made fabrics velveteen cordu
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