GE 51451, 56121, 56220, 57131, 58221 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

WASHER OWNER’S MANUAL

Models

51451

56121

56220

57131

58221

58231

58241

58251

59331

59341

Part No. 175D1807P284 Pub. No. 49-90017

Printed in Louisville, KY

7-99 JR

WASHER OWNER’S MANUAL

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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Operating Instructions

Control Panels and Settings . . . . . . . . .4–7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Loading and Using the Washer . . . . . .9, 10

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call For Service . . . . . . . .11–13

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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Congratulations!

You Are Now Part of the Beaumark Family.

Welcome to the Beaumark family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your washer. That’s important, because your new washer will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying Beaumark. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

A Service Partnership.

IMPORTANT!

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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You can find them in the upper right corner on the back of your washer.

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. For service on your Beaumark washer, please call 1-800-361-3400.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by calling Beaumark service number 1-800-361-3400.

■Install or store where it will not be exposed to	■Properly ground washer to conform with all governing
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.	codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation
	Instructions.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

■Keep the area underneath and around your	■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used
appliances free of combustible materials such as	by or near children. Do not allow children to play on,
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.	with, or inside this or any other appliance.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

■Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

■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, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation.

■The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.

■To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

■Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

WHEN NOT IN USE

■Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.

■Before discarding a washer, or removing it from service, remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside.

■Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual, or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

■Do not tamper with controls.

Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Find your washer control panel.

You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.

Model 56121

	LOAD	TEMPERATURE
	CHARGE	Wash - Rinse / Lavage - Rinçage		PERMA PRESS
				KNITS/TRICOTS
				DELICATES
	Medium	Warm - Cold		DÉLICAT
	Medium	Tiéde - Froide
	Extra	Cold - Cold	Hot - Cold
Minimum	Large	Froide - Froide	Chaude - Froide
				LIGHT SOIL
				LÉGER
				NORMAL
				EXTRA
	1	3		4

Model 57131

	LOAD	TEMPERATURE
	CHARGE	Wash - Rinse / Lavage - Rinçage		PERMA PRESS
			SOAK	KNITS/TRICOTS
				DELICATES
			TREMPAGE
	Large	Warm - Cold		DÉLICAT
Small		Tiéde - Froide
	Super	Cold - Cold	Hot - Cold
Petite		Froide - Froide	Chaude - Froide
			LIGHT SOIL
			LÉGER
			NORMAL	EXTRA
	1	3		4
Models 58231, 58241 and 58251

LOAD	SPEED/VITESSE		TEMPERATURE
CHARGE	Wash - Spin / Lavage - Essorage		Wash - Rinse / Lavage - Rinçage		SOAK	PERMA PRESS
					TREMPAGE	KNITS
Large				Warm - Cold		TRICOTS
Small	Del - Del	Norm. - Norm.	Tiéde - Froide
			Cold - Cold	Hot - Cold
Petite	Super Dél - Dél	Norm. - Norm.	Froide - Froide	Chaude - Froide	LIGHT SOIL
					LÉGER
					NORMAL	DELICATES
					EXTRA	DÉLICAT
					SUPER

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About the control settings. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models.

1 Load Size

The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub.

2 Wash/Spin Speed

The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load. The Wash/Spin Speed dial sets the speed of both the agitator and the basket.

With Normal wash speed, the agitator moves faster. Use for cottons, denims and play clothes. With Gentle wash speed, the agitator moves slower. Use for delicate and knit items.

The Fast spin speed is for durable items. The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie. Clothes will be less dry than when using Fast spin speed.

3 Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering. Follow the water temperature guide on the washer lid.

4 Wash Cycle

The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

REGULAR COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

PERMA PRESS For easy care and wrinkle-resistant items.

KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits.

DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil.

SOAK For heavily soiled clothes that need to be soaked before washing. Once the soak and spin cycle is complete reset the control to a wash setting.

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Find your washer control panel.

You can locate your model number behind the top edge of the control panel.

Model 51451

	LOAD	TEMPERATURE			EXTRA	SIGNAL		EXTRA	PERMA PRESS
	CHARGE	Wash–Rinse / Lavage–Rinçage		RINSE / RINÇAGE		Variable
									KNITS/TRICOTS
								RINSE/RINÇAGE
									EXTRA
						Med			RINSE/
	Super	Warm - Cold	Hot - Cold	Off	Set		Loud		RINÇAGE
						Off		LIGHT SOIL
Large	Reset	Tiéde - Froide	Chaude - Froide	Arret	Marche	Arret	Fort		DELICATES
								LÉGER
								NORMAL	DÉLICAT
								EXTRA
								SUPER	30 MIN. AUTO
Medium		Cold - Cold	Warm - Warm					PREWASH	SOAK/TREMPAGE
								PRE-LAVAGE
Medium	Small	Froide - Froide	Tiéde - Tiéde

Petite

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Model 56220

LOAD	SPEED/VITESSE	TEMPERATURE
CHARGE	Wash - Spin / Lavage - Essorage	Wash - Rinse / Lavage - Rinçage	PERMA PRESS
Medium		Warm - Cold
Medium		Tiéde - Froide

Minimum	Extra	Del - Del	Norm. - Norm. Cold - Cold	Hot - Cold
	Large	Dél - Dél	Norm. - Norm. Froide - Froide	Chaude - Froide
				LIGHT SOIL
				LÉGER
				NORMAL	DELICATES
				EXTRA	DÉLICAT
				SUPER

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Model 58221

LOAD	SPEED/VITESSE		TEMPERATURE			EXTRA		PERMA PRESS
CHARGE	Wash - Spin / Lavage - Essorage		Wash - Rinse / Lavage - Rinçage		RINSE / RINÇAGE		EXTRA
							RINSE/RINÇAGE
Medium			Warm - Cold
			Tiéde - Froide
Medium
	Extra Del - Del	Norm. - Norm.	Cold - Cold	Hot - Cold	Off	Set
Mininum	Large Dél - Dél	Norm. - Norm.	Froide - Froide	Chaude - Froide	Arret	Marche	LIGHT SOIL
							LÉGER
							NORMAL	DELICATES
							EXTRA	DÉLICAT

	SUPER	30 MIN. AUTO
		SOAK/TREMPAGE

1	2	3	4
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Models 59331 and 59341

	LOAD	SPEED/VITESSE		TEMPERATURE			EXTRA	EXTRA	PERMA PRESS
	CHARGE	Wash–Spin / Lavage–Essorage		Wash–Rinse / Lavage–Rinçage		RINSE / RINÇAGE
								RINSE/RINÇAGE	KNITS
		Normal - Del
									TRICOTS
		Normale - Dél
Large	Super	Del - Del	Norm. - Norm.	Warm - Cold	Hot - Cold	Off	Set
	Reset	Dél - Dél	Norm. - Norm.	Tiéde - Froide	Chaude - Froide	Arret	Marche LIGHT SOIL		DELICATES
								LÉGER
									DÉLICAT
								NORMAL
								EXTRA
								SUPER	30 MIN. AUTO
Medium				Cold - Cold	Warm - Warm				SOAK/TREMPAGE
Medium	Small			Froide - Froide	Tiéde - Tiéde
	Petite

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About the control settings. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models.

1 Load Size

The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub.

2 Wash/Spin Speed

The agitator moves clothes around for a cleaner wash; the basket spins later in the cycle to release water from the load. The Wash/Spin Speed dial sets the speed of both the agitator and the basket.

With Normal wash speed, the agitator moves faster. Use for cottons, denims and play clothes. With Gentle wash speed, the agitator moves slower. Use for delicate and knit items.

The Fast spin speed is for durable items. The Slow spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie. Clothes will be less dry than when using Fast spin speed.

3 Temperature

Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when laundering. Follow the water temperature guide on the washer lid.

4 Wash Cycle

The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.

REGULAR COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.

PERMA PRESS For easy care and wrinkle-resistant items.

KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits.

DELICATES For lingerie and delicate fabrics with light to normal soil.

PREWASH For heavily soiled clothes or for clothes with a care label that recommends prewashing before wearing.

SOAK For heavily soiled clothes that need to be soaked before washing. Once the soak and spin cycle is complete reset the control to a wash setting.

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About washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models.

	EXTRA		SIGNAL
RINSE / RINÇAGE			Variable
Off	Set	Off	Med
			Loud
Arret	Marche	Arret	Fort

Extra Rinse (on some models)

When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the Extra Rinse option. This option provides a second deep cold rinse in the COTTONS cycle. Turn the Extra Rinse knob to SET.

The washer will pause for a few minutes before the Extra Rinse option begins.

Signal (on some models)

If the SIGNAL option is selected, a signal will sound just before the end of the cycle. This reminds you to remove the clothes to avoid excess wrinkling before drying. If you selected EXTRA RINSE the signal will sound at the end of the cycle and at the end of the

EXTRA RINSE.

Liquid Bleach Dispenser (on some models)

The dispenser dilutes liquid chlorine bleach before it reaches into your wash load.

1 Check clothing care labels for special instructions.

2 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

■Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

■Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.

3 Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser. Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

■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.

The Agitator Cap or Fabric Softener Dispenser (depending on model)

The agitator cap fits into the top of the agitator. If it accidentally comes off, simply put it back on.

The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle.

Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

To use, follow these steps:

1 Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator.

2 Use only liquid fabric softener. Pour into dispenser, using amount recommended on package.

Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. It may stain them.

3 Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line.

Do not pour anything into the agitator if the agitator cap or dispenser is removed.

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Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some models)

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Separate for cleaning.

Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.

Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your fingers. Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover.

To clean the dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution:

■1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water

■1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy duty liquid detergent

■1 cup (240 ml) bleach

4 If necessary, loosen build-up with a clean, soft cloth after soaking. Do not use a stiff brush; you may roughen the surface of the dispenser.

5 Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser back on the agitator.

Loading and using the washer. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Sorting Wash Loads

Colors	Soil	Fabric	Lint
Whites	Heavy	Delicates	Lint Producers
Lights	Normal	Easy Care	Lint Collectors
Darks	Light	Sturdy Cottons

Proper Use of Detergent

Add detergent and start the washer before adding	You can use less detergent if you have soft water, a
clothes so that the detergent can work effectively.	smaller load, or a lightly soiled load.
Using too little or too much detergent is a common
cause of laundry problems.

Loading the Washer

Load dry items loosely, no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. When loading wet items make sure you set the load/water level high enough to allow the items to move freely. Water level should just cover the clothes. To add items after washer has started, push in Cycle Dial and submerge additional items next to the agitator. Close the lid and pull Cycle Dial out to restart.

■Do not wrap large items like sheets around the agitator.

■Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

■Agitation will not start with the lid up.

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