GE MA5800G User Manual

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Using the Mini-Basket™ tub

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Choosing detergents pll Stain removal Questions?

Use the Problem Solver

Use and Care of

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Contents

Safety instructions How to operate your

washer..........................................4, 5

Energy-saving tips Controis setting guide for

different fabrics and loads .... 6,7

How to use soak

setting............................................

How to use the

Mini-Basket™ tub........................ 8

How to sort the clothes It pays to check and

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How to load your washer What is the best size load

of clothes Factors to consider in

selection of detergents and soap

The results of continued use of

carbonate detergents.....

How much detergent or soap

should you use How to use detergent

or soap ..........................................13

Hard water—do you have it

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help you...

Read this book carefiillyo

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

Ifyoti received a

damaged washer...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the washer.

Save time and money.

Before you request service... check the Problem Solver on pages 18-22. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front.

These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with

your washer. Before sending in this

card, please write these num.bers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer.

To obtain Hispanic version of this book, call The GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Toll-free.

Para obtener la versión en español de éste manual, llame gratis a The GE Answer Center,®

servicio de información para el consumidor, teléfono 800.626.2000.

Other laundry products........ 15

How to remove stains

The Problem Solver

User rnairitenanee instructions

if you need service

Warranty .......................Back Cover

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All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you snneiigas:

1. Open wiiid©¥^s

2. Don’t t©y©h electrical

Switclies

3. Extingyish any ©pen

fiaine

FOR YOUR SAFETY

0© not store ©r use gasoiirie ©roiner fiamnnabie vapors and liquids in th© vieinity ©f thisoranyotiier appliance.

4. imiiiecllately call your

gas supplier

IMPORTA^NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all iiistriictioiis before esleg this appllaeceo

^ \%AMNING—To reduce the risk of

Ifire, electric shock, or injury to

persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

® Use tilts аррМаисе only for its Ifitencted purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.

® This wastier luust be properly instaied and located In accordance with the Installation Instractions before It is used. If you did not receive an installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—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 temperatures below

_ freezing or exposed to the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

—Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

® 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 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

Г- of the appliance or attempt any

-. -У servicing unless specifically

"R,,, recommended in this Use and Care

^ -jook or in published user-repair

i nstractions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

T© mmlmke the possibility ©flîijery;

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

® Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive 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.

Do not use these substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

® HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer^ HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or move into a residence in w^hich the hot water system may not have been

used for some time, turn 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. Of course, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

then v/ait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

© Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children 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 from service, remove the washer lid.

® Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, febric softeners,

etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably inaiockedcabinet. Observe

ail warnings on container labels to

avoid personal injury.

® Keep the area around and

underneath your appliances free

fromtiie 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.

appliance from the power supply

before attempting any maintenance

or cleaning (except the removal and

cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE,* Ifrming the Cycle Selector

knob to an OFF position does NOT

disconnect the appliance from the

power supply.

® Do not tamper with controls.

if it is damaged, malfunctioning,

partially disassembled, or has

missing or broken parts, including a

damaged cord or plug.

BSSíai_' ".

tiporiant Safety Instrnctieiis (coiìtinued)

Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles tiiai may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.

® The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

® Never climb on or stand on the washer top.

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For washer operattoe

® Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This wiO stop the wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.

How to operate your clothes washer

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.

Sorting and Loading

® Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions on

page 9. ® Remove Filter-Flo® pan and

Mini-Basket™ tub. The underside of the lid is a good place to put the pan while loading or unloading clothes.

Do not use Mini-Basket tub when

washing regular loads. Ybu’ii find

complete details on how and when to use the Mini-Basket tub on page 8.

® Load clothes into the wash

basket, being careful not to overload. Clothes should be below the retaining ring. See page 10 for more loading

information.

® Position Filter-Flo pan on agitator and add measured amount

of detergent. See pages 11 through

17 for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

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.

® For information on bleaches and fabric softeners, see page 15.

® Close lid. Washer will fill, but 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 Water Level.

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/2 full of clothes.

MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full. LARGE: Over 2/3 full. MINI-BASKET: See page 8.

@ Select Wash and Rinse

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wash setting.

@ Pull Cycle Selector knob out

start the 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.

r. If you wish

Tips to help you select settings

Energy-sayiiig tips i

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rovides longer wash time for

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ost cottons, linens, work and

play clothes.

Soak Setting—

Use with most soaking aids to

Ferm Press Cycle—

For permanent press and délicates. An extended cooldown spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting

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them.. .and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and ciwoss a

water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil.

® Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.—on a regular basis only when washing

heavily soiled articles—such as work and play clothes.

® Under normal soil conditions wash in water above 80°F. (27°C.). This generally means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer—temperatures

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hand comfortable. If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings, use Hot Wash occasionally, if safe for fabrics.

What happens In each setting (approximate minutes)

Regular

Cycle Selector Settings

Wash 19 Spin 31/2 Rinse 3V2 Spin Total Time 35

NOTES; ® Total time includes pauses between each phase of cycle.

® Total time does not include water fill time. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and

Heavy Normal Light Soil Soak Sturdy Delicate

15 6 10

31/2 31/2

3V2 3V2

7 7 7

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Permament Press

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® Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load.

® If you must wash smaller loads, adjust amount of water. Small loads should have lower water levels.

• Use your Mini-Basket™ tub for very small loads. It uses less water than the small water level in the big

detergent and energy.

® Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility can tell you which uPC the off=peak hours.

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Wash Water

Load

Temperature

Cyde

Cyde Setting

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast Bright/Noncoiorfast

Workclothes

Keavy soil Average soil

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Heavy or oily soil Average or light soil

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk and Wool

Down-filled garments; if machine washing is recommended

Rahy Clothes—Sturdy, such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Hot or Warm Warm or Coid

Hot or Warm

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Regular Cycle

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Normal or Light Soil Setting

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Perm Press Cycle Sturdy Setting Perm Press Cycle Delicate Setting

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öiarusets—wool, jrart-wooi, L;otton

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE

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WASH FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads, Robes**

Hot or Warm

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Perm Press Cycle

Delicate Setting

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and Rugs** Denims (especially Indigo Blue

Cold or Warm

Regular Cycle

Normal Setting

Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated

Warm Ferm Press Cycle

Delicate Setting

Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and

Articles witli Plastic Trim

**Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer.

Bleach

Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

Special Instructions

If colorfast is unusually soiled, úse hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 13.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

While or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

No bleach

Seldom needed. If needed, use only non-chlorine bleach.

No bleach

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 13.

Smaii loads reduce wrinkiing. Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 13.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in chart on page 13. Small loads reduce wrinkling.

Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots. Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.

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Only non-chiorine bleach when needed.

No bleach

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

You may prefer ÍO Use ñ iiiild Íyp6 detergent. Do halid-knit ganiieníS by hand OF in Mini-Basket tub. See page 8.

Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanke-t at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. '

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

No bleach

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 parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.

Túmble on FLUFF (No Heat).

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 he foilov^ed 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

I to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load, use high water level.

Sa¥€ and refer to Garment Mamifaeiurers'' 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.

How to use the

Soak setting

® “SOAK” setting temperature

will automatically be cold.

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fce WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to Hot/Cold or Warm/Cold and turn the Cycle Selector knob to

“NORMAL” in the Regular Cycle.

Start the washer. After washer nils

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Cycle Selector kjiob and turn to

“SOAK!’ Pull out the Cycle

Selector knob to complete the cycle. ® For an extended soak- allow the

washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer

for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

® Do not use the Mini-Basket tub with the Soak setting.

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Mini-Basket™ tub

Types of loads wMcli can be washed in the Mini-Basket tub:

® Small loads of regular fabrics...

up to 2 pounds.

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hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand washables.

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® Tennis shoes.

Some special instructions to remember when you use the Mini-Basket tub:

® Do not wash clothes in the regular basket when using the Mini-Basket tub.

® Do not use the Mini-Basket tub with the Soak setting.

• When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately. To minimize tangling, the use of a net laundry bag is recommended.

Here’s how to use the Mini-Basket tub:

® Remove Filter-Flo pan.

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® After loading clothes in the Mini Basket tub, be sure to replace the Filter-Flo pan. The pan serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket tub.

• Put 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60 to 80 ml) detergent in Filter-Flo pan.

® Close lid and set controls as

follows: —Set Water Level to “MINI

BASKET” position.

Water Level

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Temperature and Cycle.

See page 4. Pull out Cycle Selector knob to

start washer.

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® Place Mini-Basket tub on agitator. Pull the agitator toward the front of the machine for easier installation and removal of Mini Basket tub.

® Load clothes in Mini-Basket tub. See page 9 for sorting help.

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