GE WWA7304V User's Manual
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1. Such as Biz brand Follow package directions PRETREATING STAIN i TE AND SPOT REMOVERS i 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 care labels for instructions remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the washer Apply these pretreatment aie products away from washer The fabric may then be washed fe normally Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment ania products is not covered by your warranty TINTS AND DYES Follow package directions Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load Go NOTE Tinted garments may not be through complete cycle 5 minute wash using hot water colorfast Wash separately 1 2 cup 120 mD detergent 1 cun 240 mD bleach Wipe lt e e e oarw AAaAT ee ean e a ba si ow aAAA YT JAW EEWAAS exterior parts Caution Tinting may discolor plastic i in washer Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration emner s marmae Aliant nbn lass 7 but Alay UOVOl CAUIMIUALS it Depa n Powdered such as Rit and Tintex brands MrT apane enaa am e ae FR rs OL SPC OEE EE For more information on sanitizers send for Government Bulletin 57B Sanitation in Home Laundering available from the EE O Mancumer Infarmatinn Canter Dnahla Cralasadn QINA BRAO A eee WAU GURAI EL MILU GL2. fabrics like velveteen and corduroy attract lint These must be washed separately For more information on lint control see page 18 ae wy amp Cottons amp 5a Da Linens oe lea Perm Pressig Cottons a Blends 5s SEI from ca aa SS Delicates G8 moO om i saa In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible aaa AAD CP AAT i Lightly gg a Soiled 29 Sort by color Separate PIES po 7 NOn ag ua Colorfast 92 no JOD AD FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON WENA Ee T TP WA WE NY A DT DIFFERENT FABRICS AND LOADS SEE PAGES 6 and 7 PES SP i PPP PPO PPP PPPOE HPs yada SS Sasa SS 8S SAD SSA SS AS SSS i SSP SSS rhe arr Ives cS PE Pap POUR SPSS A SSeS wiser Schon It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing 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 o Remove stains REMOVAL GUIDE SEE PAGE 17 Turn Poly Knits incident tn way ALE LILU ALIW WEE EL minimize fabric surface damage au cr rnn rr Soaking and Pre e ir eating a good way to loosen 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
3. Recommended amount of detergent f for average sol load AWS Ge Water Level Setting 1 Use recommended amount of a pe Water detergent for your load and water Hardness LA _ MEDIUM SMALL hardness as shown in guide an VERY TAE e p E eee i l AR HARD 2 cups 1 cups 1 cups _ 2 When using other detergent igh Sudsing I types Powder Type WADAN TONES p low and normal suds powders p HANU 1 cups 1 cups cup Hquias non pnosphate Powders 4 10 Gr fi ollow recommendations on package aerd cup l cup 2 cup 3 For hard water treatment see Low Sudsin age 14 Concentraicd x pag Powder Type Grains 2 SO ASE 0 10 ERE Grains FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS Hard water do you have it Before you can decide what to do about hard water you need to know if you have it and if so how hard it is e If you live in a municipal area PARMA nt umnr WwW vatar nraAmnant CUIILAVL yyvuUr Walwi WUEIEPCILY e If you live in a rural area or in some suburban areas contact your county agent m ae ews ee The answer will be you have so many grains per gallon and means this 0 to 3 grains per gallon SOFT Ato 10 orains HARD GENAL 1ni BALL ll to 19 grains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD If your water is SOFT you have no problem You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all ahant hard t all about hard water
4. Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a prelim inary step to a complete wash cycle i Eor Aatailad infarmatin rrr MI LEV UV 1ULOL mauon VIL now to soak in your washer see page 8 AMIIVN TART F OR INF ORMAI BUN GN SOAKING AGENTS SEE PAGE 15 Pre treat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap For best results wait 1 2 hour before washing How to load your washer Load ciothes dry e Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order Pe 3 L arge Ttems like sheets Do not wae JAA REW wrap around the agitator 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 This illustration with ciothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring shows a proper load Clothes ciate have ample room to move because they are not packed down nor wrapped around the agitator Clothes are loaded dry since wet ren vw vin nl items aie apt to pack down wnicn encourages overloading This size load requires a full water fill What is the best size load of clothes large medium or smali Save time energy and detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer Try to wash a
5. unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process Check garments before washing and mend all rips and tears T ee e As Permanent Press garments age they may y show fraying at E and cuffs This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press f process It is not caused by washer You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads witha Large Water Level Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press Remove collar stays when possible o o EE E e Roughness or burrs on n agitator may cause rips or tears Check agitator a and file one spots if necessary e May be caused iy use of Normal Wash Spin Speed fo for delicate aide Use Gentle Wash Spin Speed Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Labels e Garments weakened by age gun or atmosphere This is inevitable and i is not caused by washer Slow process by washing on Gentle Wash Spin Speed er N e Too large loads or too little water Load washer only v with number of i items that will move freely Select correct water level i Pretreat with liquid detergent e Make sure cord is plugged into outlet eens Make sure both hot and cold ne ee e Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position e Make sure lid is closed Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open e Check house fuses or circuit breakers If another appliance is sharing the elect
6. If you have HARD water less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener For information on water softeners see guide below Add this much water softener with a full water level Grains of adea 0 10 10 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 over 30 lt r When using cup Y cup cup 1 cup 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above with detergent 60 ml 120 mi 160 ml 240 ml 30 240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains When using cup 73 cup cup i cup 1 cups i114 cups plus i tabiespoon for every 5 grains above with soap 80 ml 160 mi i80 ab 240 mi 360 ml 30 300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains Other laundry p product and type How to use it Special instructions eet 1 Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes 2 Some of today s washabie fabrics shouid not be chiorine 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 BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Use your Bleach Dispenser according to instructions on page 8 3 Check Manufacturers Care Labels
7. The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment manuiacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully For washer operation e Do not leave washer lid up during cycle This will stop the structions Con wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle Do not change SPEED SELECTION while washer ic Bm Bond Bal rot A eK kM VY RLRE VILE AWE AW operating If a change in speed is desired push in Cycle Selector Knob to STOP position and wait for washer to stop Then select the Eau tm omoratea were elinthac wackar BAHUW UU UUTE ae JOUL CIUELEe SS WaASHICE FAs ee ah ee il NORMAL GENTLE WASH SPIN Ji SPEED LAL H WCX CCH WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE YES NO AUTOMATIC T EXTRA RINSE ENSRGY SAVING SELECTIONS VLIL ciotnes carefully by fabric type weight color and amount of soil according to instructions on page 9 e Remove Filter Flo pan The underside of the lid is a good place to put t the pan while loading or m pa ere unloading clothes eing careful not o vead Clothes should be below retaining ring See page 10 for more loading information Position Filter Flo pan on a gitator and add measured amount ete rgent See pages 11 through for information on detergents other laundry additives q5 p fi i 3 z Fann ae NING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or in
8. deposits Oe e increased service calis because fl mantnnn dannaita am tha marrera i MVD UVIDI ZAR Lii POLIP u a ulation water hoses filters Ed aa ar arg am recirc and other washer parts z lifa nf trad adurasdt PIGA SBR ABW WR YV CAs sne Loir iw r 2417 B Recommended methods to reduce limestone builds 3 Wwtseteee AAS o Use a powdered phosphate detergent Ora liquid detergent if these are available in your area Instali a home water softener Mhin wereld nia LILES WILI significantly reduce himectane finildun BSAAAAWIIEWREW 17 eateries rll a e Use a packaged non precipitating urritan anftanmas aunh aa MCalnann WAWI DULWUNIUCI DUUH as UAU brand with phosphate lt a we Good washing practices may delay limestone damage to clothes The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generaliy good washing practices and Will give better soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent Use hotter wash water for example up to 150 F for cottons This also improves oily soil removal If you wash in cooler water to save energy use more detergent to promote better washing Also be sure to use bleach on bieachabie fahrine Tloa hat untar urhanavar AEAVLAVD e Wie FAW VOLVI VV TAWA Yi possible Add detergent and allow washer tr fill and agitate far thrae ar
9. full load of clothes If you can it is better to nlath a f 1l Save cCioines until you have a L ll load If you must wash smaller ASBVLAWA loads save water energy and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See page 4 pnh en Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer 5 If you are machine washing Se Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip dry use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process fe yea Sa A es SES EN De carer i ot to V washer Parmanent Prace rlathec VERWEAWE se 2 WL ARAAEZEEL A A I WELLL must have ample room to move freely A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed Use more water than you would for a reguiar ioad Use a Medium Water Level for a Small Load a Large Water Level for a Medium Load e Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops and hang i immediately To minimize wrinkling use Gentle Wash Spin Speed P To add items after the washer has started 6 Turn off the washer a e Ca arefully remove the Filter Flo l anv iteme tn h way lems uy uw Filter Flo pan NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling we recommend ae the use of a net laundry bag a ce coatarcgcontea o Hig UTUI UAE Ginn Phosphate Perform well in
10. niir ECartaryu Garvira Cantare nr wy AAMI F LAWL TEI VI We I Ih UI by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages af war talanhnana cirantan far Vi YUU WIG MVE UNCULUTYy IUI GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY ti stent Han oa ma uasna An SERVICE GENERAL ELECTR C HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE o Ranlaramant nf hn Lis ef ieac nr wt WI a tw ps iLAwwitiwet TR WI FEW Eu resetting of circuit bre akers a Cnihirmn af tha nrariiint if CRIMI Vi LIS PIiVvuUUYl li for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Warrantor General Electric Company if further heip is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 SL Ee et PEARS Nr a e a e Oe RY PR ae DA ear eae gh Lag WO PA E PET Setene res err er cr a ms mer ern rere er re acme are we re Me Nt nn wn a hf ann
11. to play 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 fram earyire ram Aa tha WA ALULLE OWE Vay LWALLU Vw URE VV UE rd eee CD na O Noas Q am ot lt 9 amp en CD gS C3 a Ms preferably i p w w EES all warnings on container labels tc avoid personal i injury wv e Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping e To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply e Do not tamper with controls e Do not operate this appliance ifitis 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 dur ing subsequent washer use _ continued next page gt e
12. tumbling stops Remove and hang clothes immediately DERAZANIGAIT DR EF LINIVISAINECOIN GA INL es Un Gn AND NO IRON o Too many clothes in dryer Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads ITEMS e Improper loads Ayoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items such as work clothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry e 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 o Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect water level Use Large Water Level for Medium Load Medium Level for Small Load Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent e Accumulation of lime scale due touse of carbonate detergents If you must use a non phosphate detergent avoid the use of high carbonate built detergent e Failure to use fabric softener Proper use will minimize wrinkling To remove wrinkles 1 Retumble on Permanent Press setting 2 Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting 3 If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately 4 Iron carefully l 5 Send to dry cleaners for pressing 6 Some wrinkles may re
13. LAUNDERED oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water The spots will then be very visible They are not caused by the washer Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing Use more detergent than normai and hottest water fabric can stand If spots appear rub in undiluted liquid detergent let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand GARMENTS e 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 watar ice Hard ta Rytremelyv Hard V GGtEWE LJ L EELLANE UW LAAL wikiawa J BRAVA CEC tT Pa GRAYED e Water not hot enough for type of load Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at tha char at TANO_ 1 50 F Tr Pond Ulc WaSliCr at ITU Donot wash when other hot atar needs such as dishwashing or family baths are heavy b e ne Paniai m b ro an ra PNL naa m p POG E A Y it elmnanaakia m x e Poor Of inferior deter gent Un han ge tO pnospnateactergent it possi ie Folio Use water conditioner such as Calgon brand Pre treat stains Use hottest water possible Use bleach where possible J thana atanancs LUICSU DIUP S Use pre soak aids Install water softener A U A UO N m GRAYED CLOTHES continued YELLOWED CLOTHES e Washer overloaded Clothes
14. Powdered Detergents Wash all tvnes of fabrics well ae Resss VASA y l iad WA LAUL EWLJ Can be sedi in hot warm or cold water Non Phosphate Powdered Detergents Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in Basa or moderately hard water hard water May be difficult to dissolve especially in cold water In some areas only non phosphate products are available Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water _ i See page 12 Should not be used in cold water May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water Sa ea Liquid Detergents Perform well in soft water Offer better performance in hard water than powdered non phosphate types Seite fe Cleans synthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots eres ee B Completely dissolve even in a cold water a aese Soaps Perform well in soft water Generally do not clean well in maa medium hard or hard water g po May combine with water er hardness minerals to form a sticky soap curd mn N soem ite a continued next page gt e results g Is your water hard If it is and if you use a carbonate type non phosphate detergent you will most probably notice limestone 4 P depos
15. UL SUL E ULUIY wYUIVI AUY OIVUZ 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 e Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page and use oniy recommended methods e Check the care label instructions that came with the garment e Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or On a Sample of the material Q Aunin nea af hat untar an FAVULU UDV VE AVE VALUI UL unknown stain It can set some stains 3 Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing 4 Wash with recommended amount of soap or detergent How to remove stains 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 etained area far 4 minntec and WULALAL A FER WEA ALA a La ARRANI AA ALLRLI US launder in washer The Case of the Invisibie 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 ciothes into the washer If these stains are not completely removed in the wash the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water Then they will become very visible and you may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself Once these spo
16. V V pia 730 Setting the controls Bleach Dispenser _ ao ak WA 504V TEER tips ps AZE Ung a Choosing ae ents pll Stain removal pi Questions T he GEA Ak BSI WASC say Shc car ered ebay Ad 4 5 Controls setting guide for different fabrics and loads 6 7 How to use the Bleach Dispenser 8 How to use the Soak Setting 8 Energy saving tips 8 How to sort the clothes 9 It pays to check and DIC Alea EE E E EE E 9 Factors to consider in selection of detergents and soap PEE TEE il The results of continued use of carbonate detergents i2 How much detergent or soap should you use 13 How to use detergent OT SOAD 44 tiss ke gcesnmgeomred 13 Hard water do you ee EEEE EE E 14 Other laundry products 15 How to remove stains 16 17 The Problem Solver 18 22 User maintenance instructions 2122 aces tow ee ha 23 e Before using your washer Write down the model read this book carefully and serial numbers It is intended to help you operate Yow ll find them on a label on the and maintain your new washer lower left side near the front properly These numbers are also on the Keep it ae for answers to your Consumer Product Ownership Raogictratinn Card that came with Fn ed sant ions quest 1U1 SOR tau Val Ural Lainie Waitis your washer Before sending in this If you don t understand so
17. an 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 in hot water before adding to washer make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding ciothes switch to liquid or coid water detergent or use warmer wash water See page 13 e Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint Wash fewer items with correct water level e Too much bleach Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions e Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase amount of detergent See page 13 Incorrect use of fabric softener If used in wash cycle softeners may react with detergent to create a white deposit Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle See page 15 Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help e Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attraction Use fabric softener in rinse cycle GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called Invisible Stains because you may not notice them before STAINS ON washing clothes However if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle the
18. cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil causing gray appearance Follow correct loading procedures for size of load o 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 at the bottom of page 18 e Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition Use shorter wash times for smaller loads e Netercent dicenlwvac nn law v Deteraant micet he NrAacATt in the wag ealutinn a the ew iwsowset WW wI LW AYY zy BI WEWE WALL 44000 VW y WAFER LLI CLAW VFU LFIWVALEELEWEL UAL LILLY Start of agitation See page 13 1 Put clothes in washer Fill with HOT water Check Manufacturers Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment Add a non precipitating type of water softener such as Caigon with phosphate a DIA ti cha 1 ou naoa far al amtar anftaninag Use Z Sette as Muon ae u neca LOL normai Watcl DUVLLVILHIZ a Ma ant u A etercent Pot ala ts a VO not UST aciergen UL SU P e Allow clothes to go through complete cycle Repeat 1f necessary 2 If you prefer to use the Soak Setting see page 8 Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clotheste seak for about 20 minutes e Incomplete removal of body soil due t
19. ce the risk of ire 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 lecated in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used If you did not receive an installation instructions nata ANA opgan Wik DY Ann TPRI ie ew re adequate pl umoing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions SAR WY BAAS TICS ZECCA AR BAAS UA VEY PEW AAW CO appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recomme ied in this Use and Car Book or in published user repair oe ae Inne that E noa vrotancl an nan if 53 fri 24 iCIH JEA 5 Lik al i es uUnGgei Sid ALS ARRA rave tne skills to carry out bat o arp ea Cag To minimize athe possibili of injury J e Q E S a jrawerd Q ma jam z co D eat a NAMIN ANI N Ar r ane aE D Fa Ao wineanar CHALTALEVIRULC Ji AVL OU ao V Ai ets and or rnst remover mocan LSARANE WA A VEIJA A YAAA ws READ cr webs in soaked in r
20. diluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer Follow Garment Manufacturers Care instructions vantle Thin dankt An ant ma Itin eS CAaCiLy AL AMAURY UU HUL machine wash or ary fans continued nape gt 19 m Solver continued Tas o s TRY ETS ra r MINI wWwwaw 4 aw Yew aye Tass oT y POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM SHRINKAGE KNITS e Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer When this occurs garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle e Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing in some fabrics is gradually removed by laundering May be noticed in older garments that have been e EEPE H ae _ F Csa nL a ge Bee De washed many times without previous shrinkage Treat as for Relaxation Shr inkage above o Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat shaped When washing drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set shrinkage may occur This cannot be corrected but it can be prevented by washing in aol or warm water drying on Low or Delicate heat 15 744 VM WRINKLING IN e Leaving clothes in dryer after
21. ds and pull straight t up sharply The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts sticking together If this area appears to be dry apply a light coat of grease or petroleum jelly around the slotted section of the shaft before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease Excess grease may get into clothes load 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 How to remove limestone deposits from clogged Filter Flo pan e Soak filter pan in a preheated 160 F 71 C solution of half vinegar and half water for 15 minutes Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water CAUTIONS e Do not soak in porcelain container Vinegar can damage Arnal on Do not exceed 180 F 82 C 23 ka oo pYicvrialll or filter pan may warp If you need service To obtain service see your warranty on the back page of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the Service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem ST NEXT if you are still not pleas
22. e able to restore it by treating with with non chlorine bleach ammania nre innannanr EE TE nnt aotainn ramaina trant unth onfa pa penp oe g cleaning fluid or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder and dry AUNOA Ul VHI Ai aily DIGLA LWATIGILID UCAL Willd OGL uly unde St he EE E Ss he Ta ee a hw ea E E E TA A S 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 Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc be washed in washer 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 Inhale PAT O T Oo Uw AGED ee This Problem Sol Use 1 ms rrobiem solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY y LINT OR RESIDUE e Incorrect sorting of clothes Separate lint producers such as terry towels and chenille ON CLOTHES from lint receivers such as man made fabrics velveteen corduroy e Washing too long especially for smaller loads For normal soil wash one minute per pound of dry clothes Use of non phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to forma precipitate which c
23. ed write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Company lannan Dael Appliance IIAIR Louisville Kentucky 40225 KIN AT TT Y if your problem i 1 aa BANS ROWE A piv AWiLi 1D DLL not resolved i Maior Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 w WHAT iS COVERED oO Part No 113D5497P016 _ Pub No No 49 9543 4 37 ave proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period EN o TER ey ar A ait ea rom O A DA ka ni gg a gi A Ri Car a r S igi i j i en A a anena e e a FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in vour home to renair or reniace cw Gtr any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defeci LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fifth year fram rliata nf nricinal nirnhaea FIVER UGL VI VIIa WUV AOG we wiil provide free of charge replacement parts for any part of the 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 atel recondi hinnar completely wii HHHH transmission You pay for the shop reconditioning labor the service trip t
24. ed by the reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent 12 MEE How n uch detergent should you use 7 The use of a sufficient amount of If the recommended amount of How to use detergent egranular detergent 1s one of the most important detergent produces too many suds or powdered things you can do to make sure your switch to a low sudsing detergent Place detergent in the filter pan for normal conditions but for best results put it next to the agitator wach COMES Ont clean brand and follow instructions on TV SAR WAV EAAW II WHEL WARETLAL S waite Ini AVL AMWMLUAVAI WEE package Amount required varies mnnrnvwrlinve ce n a a Ne aN NR Ne i Da ee ee Ns ot mae O O OOOO GALLUL UNE LU diler tne CIOS Nave DEC lOaacd OOOO 1 Water hardness If your detergent doesn t dissolve eme O S Aaa a ne EEA I EAE se E E EE I EERE ER w 4 AINOUNL OF SOU Weil preaissoive wie actergent in 3 Size of load hot water then pour directly into ae A eee a Cero the wash basket neni t 1 ypu VL actergent i on 5 Wash temperature race Use more detergent if n you have or 4 rr 2 n bi Da i Hard water 2 Large loads a AL 94 4 Tleing tan littla deteraant ica 3 TC asy or oily SOILS WY WEES BWW AALUL Ww Anda aw obl 4 Lower wash temperature A T OER e a ran Always measure detergent in a J LOW pnospnate detergent standard measuring cup
25. es Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Normal Normal Regular Cycle Regular Cycle Work Clothes 3 Heavy soil Normal Hot Regular Cycle 12 minutes for small loads 18 minutes for all other loads Average soil ormal Hot or Warm Regular Cycle 15 minutes No ee ee ee NENES i ee ee S a a Permanent Press Treated Cottons Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Normal Hot Perm Press Cycle 8 minutes Average or light soil Normal Warm Perm Press Cycle 5 minutes Synthetics Polyester Nylon Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics Sturdy Normal Warm Knits Cycle Set at Start Wash Delicates Gentle Warm Knits Cycle Set at Start Wash Silks Wools Blends of Silk Gentle Warm Knits Cycle Set at Start Wash and Wool l l Rayon and Acetate Gentle Warm Knits Cycle Set at Start Wash Down filled garments if machine Gentle Warm Perm Press Cycle 5 minutes washing is recommended ee a vanes mee Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Normal Hot Regular Cycle Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls 12 to 18 minutes depending on amount of soil Baby Clothes Delicate Gentle Warm ae Knits Cycle Set at Start Wash Regular Cycle 3 minutes Curtains DO NOT MACHINE WASH FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes i i Slipcovers Draperies Bath Mats and Rugs Den
26. et may strike the outer tub creating a loud but harmiess noise To correct open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid and restart e Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin WASHER PAUSES e Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse If you need more help call toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 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 damn cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects at Ba To store washer Ask service technician to remove nd ha Water storm Crain muri end noses to prevent freezing Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather Bes sure water supply is shut off at i Lan faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing D Lubricate with aroase or f Petroleum Jelly TT A AS Ser NN SOA 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 han
27. for special instructions 1 May be used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective in hot water Follow package directions Put bleach into washer with detergent Non chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Mix recommended amount with one 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft Downy Brand cup 240 mi waier and add at start of 2 Reduces static electricity rinse cycle 3 Use carefully Too much may cause staining on some clothes Wash Additive such as Rolinw Package directinnce A ALUAT A Seer eerie VERA YY WEAWAALI par eat 4 Do not pour directly on clothes Pan Barrel brand Add during wash cycle 5 For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle such as Rain Barrel brand follow manufacturer s instructions exactly SANITIZER Chlorine Bleach Use in case of infection and contagious disease viruses See under Bleach above such as Clorox brand Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and WATER SOFTENER 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 Follow package directions Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate Borax brand Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water SOAK AGENT
28. four 47 SABA GEES CS fag AU TOY AWA CALL WY WA AWUS minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes e Increase amount of detergent See guide on opposite page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness e Increase use of bleaches presoaks packaged water conditioners prewash moruan w are Se v emu w 3 soil and stain removers to help i in removing stubborn soils and stains Use greater care in sorting loads 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 How to nartially restore clothes et TT pms b J A Wwa YU a Ww waw wa Once clothes have developed deposits they may be partially restored by soaking i in a solution of two cups of vinegar in one gallon of hot tap water for 15 minutes YATT Far A OFNT SISNET A TATIN USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER Than wash ninthao in tha wacher i IlIi DIL WAVLILIYO i HW Cha VYVYCOLIWE using detergent O CAUTIONS e a se gt s Da nat nea vinanoar anal BFA LIVE VA VY SALW GEL IVIL solution in washer The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain e Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle resistance of permanent press fabrics e Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics LIMESTONE iechnically called CALCIUM CARBONATE is caus
29. g you will probably re wash rura nt PE Sao mA eho 1 icin ana that means you u Waste enerov Remember to sort your wawa D tW hA AWARA WSL ww Aviv es a PA clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to PES j ANAA feta ry ot z A Pa F P i TELCUDE and Rel tu UJ XUL _ e Use Hot Wash up to 150 F on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles such as work and play clothes FWA SAH aLa cc AW VA Sw SD if e Under normal soil conditions wash im mentan nla nra CAOC YTIOM SN TL Ill Walt AVUVE OU P ar amp J LIS 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 accumuiated after Ort rae enl AAs AA Ass berm tern r La a an ron rann a pgs Severa consecu uuve WaSiiligs USL FELIU Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics m Ai to ash less often Save a e If you must wash smaller loads adjust the amount of water Small Inads chonld have lower water lavale SANZ EBDLSL WEES EFAS LAMET W RAUNA TY amp A TFL A YWEN Ania mi e Wash in off peak utility hours i a HEN can teli you which How to sort the clothes LINT PRODUCERS Such as terry toweling and chenille give up lint anna wa LINT COLLECTORS such as man made fibers and napped S44G64AL AAAI
30. getables or Food Removal Hint on opposite page launder stain with non chlorine bleach ean mse aaner Pai m gt a 25 ae ae a et See i AT A or A xaa 4 a Grass Foliage Flowers Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots Sponge with warm water Apply undiluted Mildeur Creare whila thay ova frach hafara mald hac a ahanna ta wanban fahern TF TinwitA Aatarnent Riaach ramainina otain SVELANEW Vy MWIVI WIE WESLEY LIEW y Gb LEO VLU SII 1A A VLA LY WUGAUH IGUEIL J LL tiyurtu UCECI KCI APIVAWLI IOLAIRE olds 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 ink Ballpoint Fresh stains Place 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 eee Ramnaval Hint an annncite nage ROWAALL TCUAS BARAARL WA vpPpvate ros 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 Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If Launder in warm water Rinse well Bleach e color has changed you may b
31. her has started push Cycle Selector knob in to stop the washer and reset to aBneurnneitinn Gatting nan h th ic NOW Position gt ctung Can oe changed at any time Knits Cycle Soak Setting A combination of agitation and Use with most soaking aids to soak for more effective polyester loosen embedded soils and stains on hee knits laundering See page 8 REGULAR 6 CYCLES we KNITS a CYCLE rst ag aA ap EA Y ss Ag Se ie EEEL Perm Press Cycle An extended cool down spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting of wrinkles an OFF om SAIN anse coot 200 Rp PERM PRESS 5a CYCLE WASH D be A ere et pile Re Gs ri f ui 3l ty HEEL ni i li H tial LTE 3 a What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Perm Press O Knits Cycle Selector Settings Regular E Total 21 to 36 o Time Rae it 20 to 23 24 KY Bhan Tt da Total time includes pauses between each phase of cycle e Total time does not include water fill time Fill times vary depending on household TURN THE PAGE vater pressure and your selected water level wor ON SEDEN Cuide Ey Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and load Wash Water Temperature Wash Spin Speed Load Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White Colorfast Bright Non colorfast 12 minutes 9 minut
32. ims especially Indigo Blue Cold or Warm 9 minutes Regular Cycle Jeans and other fabrics that bleed Rubber coated Items Laminated Set at Start Wash Fabrics Vinyl Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Knits Cycle Pillows Gentie Perm Press Cycle 5 to 8 minutes depending on amount of soil a a S O Use Cold Rinse to save energy Check size Some slipcovers draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home size washer a Bleach Special Instructions ns arene ee Liquid chlorine type If colorfast is unusually soiled use hot water Use maximum detergent recommended on oe Only non chlorine bleach when needed l page 13 White or colorfast liquid chlorine type Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13 peme Non colorfast oniy non chlorine bleach WH AAW dE LIVE UILU White or eo orat liquid chlorine type l Small loads reduce wrinkling Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13 Alan rfac chin a hlanah Non colo rast only non cmor T VICC when needed White or colorfast liquid chlorine type If unusually soiled use hot water Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on Non colorfast only non chlorine bleach page 13 Small loads reduce wrinkling when needed l No bleach Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer Follow instructions carefully ae 4 l a Seldom needed If needed
33. its on your clothes and washer surfaces The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build EDE EFT FIFA TIN up if your water is VERY HARD li or more grains and if you wash just a few loads a week you may see limestone buildups in just a few months Effects on clothes A tat Although limestone buildup occurs mtt 34 xrall inoit rapidly on COUCH it WL eventuallv affect various fabrics in ee Fe es een ae er ee ere a ae the following ways Gives a etiff harch ranch faal tr TWO GF WEAR Ag ALAR UIE 9 VU iwwi UW fabrics such as toweling CATE Msaert antl rt ae a f a tn 2 VWalidws CUIVIS L dull and dingy EEIT Adha aver eT ET avin allu UU IC Causes graying of fabrics Leaves a white powdery residue on dark colored items Causes spot fading of bright colors as a result of direct contact with detergent e Reduces wrinkle resistance of permanent press fabrics a Destroys effectiveness of flame retardant finishes on cottons such as children s sleepwear e Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation Effects on washer e Unsighily buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash enlutinn LFA ALALLWV AE o e Mat like crusty formations caused Faery Toone P a awian tm tha nea miray UY AMIL AUHCI HIE TU UIC SLUR Y limestone
34. jury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN STRU CTIONS before operating this HEAVY DUTY 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 See page 8 for information on how to use the Bleach Dispenser hi h A For information on bleaches and fabric softeners see page 15 Close lid Washer will fill but wer EI AAD e VYyVeIAAee VY ELA Ailis UU not agitate or spin with lid open Setting the Controls Use the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7 to help you make the proper selections Select Wash Spin Speed Select Wash Rinse Temperature Select Extra Rinse if desired Pushing control to YES will provide a second deep rinse in the Regular Cycle If no Extra Rinse is a ri Lh tenrl tr RATI desired pusa Controli to NYU LARGE CAPACITY 2 SPEED WASHER START WASH new speed and pull out Cycle Selector Knob to restart KNITS son F 1 yg wass REGULAR CYCLE RINSE i Bp 2 CYCLES OFF m mst COOL DOWN re SOAK Eentss maf Piece F F SMALL Washer i vs ess 7 WY tk Te eed Booed T Y GOLIE Aw full of clothes MEDIUM Between 1 2 and 2 3 full 2 LARGE Over 2 3 full 5 Push C ycle Selector kr i ur and turn clockwise to yo wash setting Pull Cycle Selector knob out t A WAS wr E gt Cc tor start the washer If you wish to change setting after was
35. main which cannot be removed EN TE Ae a Ses PSP Ss rar ak rR PATEA AAN terme wae Lee at ra odante ed n E a e ae EA SNAGS HOLES TEARS RIFS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR AREAS suchas collars and cuffs WASHER WON T OPERATE HEAVILY SOILED e Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets Check to make sure all such objects e are removed Aiso check wash tub Snaps hooks sharp buttons belt buckles zippers Fasten hooks zippers and buttons Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles This is especially important in washing knits which snag easily Turn knits inside out Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by improper use of chlorine bleach Use oniy correct amount of bleach using Bleach Dienencer Naver add nndiluted hleach ta wach tnh ar allaw elathec ta cama intan Be ARTES SEL ho he Ter WE seathotieaal RERARZARULELWES LAW EEWIE LLY VIERA EIEE ws eave WELW LY WWE LALL contact with undiluted bleach Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes 1 h h hI h A rma t ahaaa a sA na 9 Chemicals Such as air oitadii GYS permanent wave SOLULUONS Gauci y aCiGs ana toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes Rinse all towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash Dor not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals f Small
36. mething card please write these numbers or need more help write include here your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Ce em Model Number Louisville KY 40225 SerialNumber a Use these numbers in any If you received a correspondence or service calls damaged washer concerning your washer Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the To obtain Hispanic version of WSHE this book call The GE Answer Center Save time and money 800 626 2000 Before you request service m consumer information service ae nape a em aa s am check the P robilem Solver on pages 18 22 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself AWE Live Para obtener la version en espanol de ste manual llame e gratis a The GE Answer Center servicio de informacion para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established 7 the Federal Trade Commission January 1984 _FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Ifyou smell gas Do not store or use 1 Open windows gasoline or other Ba Don t touch electrical flammabie vapors ang liquids in the vicinity of thie ar ary oTRer y j 5 Ge Pete CADEY Sven seed Werte see sana ERITA AE AEN TOR ENE 9 Seiten BE Sara Cheat oe Le emp paint Aa EOE Eee 4 3a RNING To redu
37. o 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 non chlorine bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tintex brands follow package directions 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 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 i in lines drain water heater occasionaily 4 To remove spets spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain To remove overall yellow use a commercially available rust scale remover following package instructions If porcelain damage can occur do not use in the washer use a plastic container z POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY i SHRINKAGE GENERAL improper use of fabric softener N ever pour fabric softener directly on clothes always dilute before adding to rinse water See page 15 To remove stains dampen stained area and rub with un
38. o your home and service labor charges Sarvice trins tA Vol ir home tn viw we uw ww WE EW Th teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material if you then have any questions about operating the product nlease contact you ir dealar orour Consumer Affairs office at the address below or cali toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 MArMmQiem rTicryr 2 APIA ATIAN APKC rer e Improper installation If you have an installation problem m n rumnrir Adanla atalla coniact yvu Geaicr or aotane You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased 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 vou must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your nome All warranty service will be provided huv
39. orfast liquid chlorine type Vacuum out loose dirt before washing p SCS White Or colorfast liquid chlorine type Ifunusually soiled use Normal Wash Spin Speed White c or colorfast liquid chlorine type Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time Shake before washing to remove excess dirt E d n Jeans need ampie room to move to avoid white lines at creases May discolor plastic washer Se parts Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations but will probably never eliminate it The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads No bleach Tumble on FLUFF No Heat anes ee e n No 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 os z 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 high water level Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Labels For more information on care labeling send for What s New About CARE LABELS For sale by the Superintendent of Documents U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 7 a Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only If you prefer to use powdered bleach
40. pour it into the Filter Flo pan or wash basket along with your detergent Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach zl ian Sa Oe i He Oe UiSpellDel e Measure bleach carefully Here are some recommended amounts EXTRA LARGE WATER LEVEL i cups 3i0 mi liquid SMALL WATER LEVEL 2 3 cup i70 mi liquid e Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into bleach dispenser e Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage e Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket REGULAR CYCLES e SOAK setting temperature will e jf a hot or warm soak is Janni J 2 sb AITA ATIT MYRICAT desired SCL UIC WAOTT RINGO TEMPERATURE switch to HOT COLD or WARM COLD and turn the Cycle Selector knob to 18 Min in the Regular Cycle Start the washer After washer fills and begins to agitate push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to SOAK Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle e For an extended soak allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to 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 UVOLLUAL ALI desired DVAN an polivu pull out the Cycle Selector knob a complete the cycle If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after ee washin
41. rical outlet remove it Washer should have separate outlet The Problem Solver continue e Make sure temperature selector switches are correctly set ANTDATIINE T EMPERAI URKE IS INCORRECT Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and regulated correctly Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets not to hot cold to cold e Water valve screens may be stopped up Remove inlet hoses from water valve Clean the screens and reinstall hoses e Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140 to 150 F jViake sure drain hose is not kinked pi ET r rmana Y a YIr WATER WON T DRAIN e Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft above floor WATER LEAKS e Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets Viake sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility WASHER IS NOISY or e Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight See your Installation Instructions 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 and may cause it to move from its original position In xtreme cases usually occurs when washing a single heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than necessary the spin bask
42. spo otted with combustible o or aie substances such as gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water and do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation e HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and or ve pipes if hot water has or a period of two aA beac a Wa PVT weeks or oie HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the nor water Ro may not have been PA eee Ahau anar m nll haAdt O1 Git Ut not hee enu sed Wt Yee R S c on a lt y lear on ap Em yam pami C electrical appliance which i 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 adding clothes push in the Cycle Selector knob to STOP position then wait until the machine has zw mi an an m Lana nn aik ea ee completely stopped before opening e Close supervision is necessary if this appliance i is used by or near children Do not allow children
43. ter If efain remaine noanae ar enak in can water then lannder wwe ww A REGLELALIWE FAR VESAaA AL BAAR USE remains wPpVvilpwe AJA JVV UIL ZAR WwW TTL EYJ SAEWAK KLL LVELIAS WAO SAW LLS WAGGA TT afer LAsWA bleach pean to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Chocolate Cream Soak in cold water Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fuid oe i cold water Sponge with a safe dry Ice Cream and Milk Apply undiluted liquid detergent launder dry Bleach according cleaning fluid Apply undiluted liquid to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder and ae eee Launder i in warm water Coffee and Tea Without cream Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on Sponge with warm water If stain remains opposite page Launder With cream Follow guide directions for apply warm glycerine let stand 30 minutes cream and rinse well or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid Launder Cosmetics Eye Shadow Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid Apply undiluted liquid _ Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid Lipstick Mascara Liquid detergent launder and dry Bleach according to Stain Removal gt Then launder in warm detergent water pag or Pancake Makeup Rouge Hint on opposite page rg Powder Crayon Grease l amal Oii Tar Cod Liver Oil Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Soak stain in cool water If stain remains bleach according to Stain Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining Sma ne Ve
44. ts become visible how can you remove them o Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes e Re wash using hottest water the fabric can stand How can you prevent these A fter You Wash stains e Increase the amount of detergent normally used Increase water temperature where fabric will permit e Wash synthetic garments more often OF COLLEEN EL LL TE See next page for Stain Removal Guide For more complete information on stain removal request government bulletin Removing Stains From Fabrics 054D To obtain a copy write to Consumer Information Center Pueblo Colorado 81009 Available at low cost Hi moval guide White and Bleachahle Fabrice ls See Control Setting Guide Bleach on Page 7 Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics el a Aaa Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as poss cible Spong with a safe dry cleaning fluid then landet Peete Anti perspirants Apply undiluted liquid detergent Rinse If stain remains bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics Deodorants according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page If color has except use non chlorine bleach ion es changed you may be able to restore it by sponging with aera ammonia Rinse thoroughly eS Sale oa E and Soak in cold water then launder in warm wa
45. use only Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer i non chlorine bleach i i Win ak fen eniian tly tm Flas fFl an tha Aan and eatain than manner ands eememeh Wlhash annnentnler Wat YYADII il Saale a tO LULL up UIU UUWI AHU ICAI UU ALIICIHL gt WaT VYA II SUpalatwly V OL Dae a down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments Odor disappears when ramen garment is dry Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and granular detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED a a EPOS AREE ane E iis i pe NN tat hn eia eae Pa S You May preier tO use a mild type detergent Do baby CIOTNES separately Fretreat Spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand ed i Only non chlorine bleach when needed You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand ost l No bleach Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent E No bleach On electric blanket sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from B damage Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent Eor o ges EEA _ l l White or col
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