GE MODEL WA7800R, WWA7800R Use And Care Manual

UseatiQretiide

Washer

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Safe* Instructions ....................3,4

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach Dispenser............................................9

Controls Setting Guide ........................10, 11

Cycle

Setiings.............................................6, 7

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Filter-Flo@

Pan ..........................5, 8,9, 14,26

Mini-Basket

TM

Tub.......................................5, 8

Mini-Quick Cycle .............................................9

Operating the

Washer............................5- 12

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Care and Cleaning

Agitator...........................................................26

Limestone Buildup . . . . . . . . . . 16,26

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................26

User Maintenance instructions ................26

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Problem

Solver.......................22-26

More questions ?...call

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

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Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19

Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Loading the Washer................................5, 14

Pretreating .......................................1 1, 13, 19

Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 13

Stains

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Stain Removal Guide ...................................2 1

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Consumer Services

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Appliance Registration..................................2

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service

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Warranty

........................................Back Cover

Model WA7800R

GE Appliances

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YOU...

Read

thjs

book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number)

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225

Save

tjme

and money.

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged washer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the washer.

To obtain a Spanish language

Para obtener la versi6n

en

version of this book, call

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de

este

manual,

Ilame

a

GE Answer

Centerm

GE Answer

Center@, servicio

de

800.626.2000

informaci6n

para el

consumidor,

consumer information service.

te16fono

800.626.2000.

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
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

WANING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of

fire

or explosion or to prevent property damage,

personti

injury or loss of

tife.

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—W~T

TO DO ~ YOU

S~LL

GAS

●

Do not try to

tight

any appliance.

●

Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

●

Clear the room, building or area of

d

occupants.

●

tiediately

call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone.

Fotiow

the gas supplier’s

instructions.

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you cannot reach your gas supplier,

ca~

the fire department.

—Instigation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas

supp~er.

All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care

Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this

will solve

the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North

Wacker

Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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A

WARNING—To reduce the risk
of fire, electric

shock, or injury to

persons when using

your appliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:
. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

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This washer must be properly

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instilled and located in accordance

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with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

If you did not receive an

hstallation

Instructions sheet with your washer,
you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the
GE Answer

Center?

800.626.2000.

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Instillation Instructions.

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures

below

freezing or exposed

to the weather.

<onnect

to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

<onnect

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.

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When disconnecting this appliance

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pull by the plug rather than the cord to

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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.

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Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance or attempt any

servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or in
published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

To minimize the possibility of injury:

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Do not mix chlorine bleach with

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ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor

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rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.

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Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

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soaked in, orspotted with

combustible or explosive substances

(such as wax, paint, gasoline,

degreasers, dry-

cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances
around your washer

antior

dryer during

operation.

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WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within

your water heater and the gas

can accumulate in the water heater

andor

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 which 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. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.

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●

Never reach into washer while it is

<< moving. Before loading, unloading

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or adding clothes, push in the Cycle

Selector knob to OFF position, then
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.

●

Close supervision is necessary if

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this appliance is used by or near

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children. Do not allow children

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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.

(continued next page)

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WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,

etc.)

out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid personal injury.

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Keep the area around and underneath

*

your appliances free from the

l.& 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.

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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).

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NOTE:

Turning the Cycle Selector knob

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to an 0~ position does NOT disconnect

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the appliance from the power supply.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.

●

Never climb on or stand on the washer top.

●

Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.

Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.

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The laundry process can reduce the

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4

flame

retardancy

of fabrics. To avoid
such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully,

For washer operation

●

Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.

This will stop the wash and spin action
and prevent completion of the cycle.

SAm ~SEmSTRUC~ONS

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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.

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Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric

type, weight, color and amount
of soil, according to instructions

in How to Sort Clothes section.

● Remove the

Filter-Flo pan
and Mini­Basket tub.
The underside
of the lid is a
good place to put the pan while
loading or unloading clothes.

Do not use the Mini-Basket tub
when washing regular loads.

You’ll find complete details on
how and when to use it in How to
Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

● Add measured amount of

detergent. See Detergents,
Other Additives section for
information on detergents and
other laundry additives.

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Load clothes into wash basket,

being careful not to overload.
Clothes should be below
retaining ring. See How to
Load Your Washer section

for more information.

● Position the Filter-Flo pan on

the agitator. Lint will collect in
the pan for easy removal when
the wash is finished.

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 How to Use Bleach

Dispenser section for information

on the Bleach Dispenser.

● For information on bleaches

and fabric softeners, see Other

Laundry Products section.

● Close the lid. Washer will fill

but not agitate or spin with the

lid open.

Setting the Controls

Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the

proper selections.

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Select Wash/Spin Speed.

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Select Water Level.

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SMALL: Washer is less than

1/2 full

of clothes.

MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3

full.

LARGE: Over 2/3 full.

MlNTI-BASKET:

Not used for regular loads.

See

How

to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.
If you want to increase water level after you’ve made

a selection, turn knob to RESET and select new level.

Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.
Push Cycle Selector knob in and

your selected wash setting.

turn clockwise to

Pull Cycle Selector knob
out to start the washer.
If you wish to change
setting after washer
has started, push Cycle
Selector knob in to stop

+

START

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STOP

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the washer and reset t; the
new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

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T~S

TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS

Regular

Cycles—

For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes.
Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray
rinse and spin provide thorough washing and

detergent removal.

Permanent Press

Cycles—

For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold

water

cooldown

helps prevent set-in wrinkles in
permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar
apparel with normal soil.

Permanent Press

Knits

Cycle—

A combination of agitation and soak provides effective
polyester knits laundering. An early

and

long spray

rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches

maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting.

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Permanent Press

Soak

Cycle—

Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time,
then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of
Soak Cycle—must be reset

for

desired wash cycle.

Regular

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Mini-Quick

Cycle—

Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time.
Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approximately

14 minutes (plus fill time).

Pemanent

Prass

Spac;al

cycles

What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)

Cycle

Selector
Settings

Wash
Soak
Wash
Spin
Rinse

spin

Total Time

Permanent Press and

Regular Cycles

Knits Cycles Special Cycles

Heavy

Normal

Light

Soak

Normal

Light Knits Mini-Quick

Soil

Cycle

Soil

4

25

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NOTES:
.

ToI~l

time

includes

pauses between each

phase of

the cycle.

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To[211

time does )101 include water fill

times. F-ill

times

vary

depending on

househuld wa[er

pressure

and your

selected water

level

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HOW TO USE

T~ M~I-BASmT

TUB

~pical

Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads

● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to

2X

pounds) ● Stuffed toys.

(1. 125

kg).

● Tennis shoes.

● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles,

blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and
other small, delicate

hand-washables.

How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate

Hand-washables

1. Remove the

Filter-Flo

pan.

6. Add bleach, if desired.

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2. Place Mini-Basket

Measure carefully and

tub on agitator.

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pour recommended

Pull

the agitator

amount of liquid

d..

toward the front

bleach—1/4 cup

of the machine for

(60

ml)—directly

into

easier installation and

the bleach dispenser.

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removal of Mini-Basket tub.

See How to Use the Bleach Dispenser section.

3.

4.

5.

Put detergent in the bottom of the

Mini-Ba.~ket

tub before loading clothes (about the same amount

you would use for a small load in the regular wash
basket). See How Much Detergent Should You
Use section.

Load clothes in the Mini-Basket tub.
Replace the

Filter-Flo

pan.
It serves as a lid to keep
the clothes in the Mini-

——

Basket tub.

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7. Close washer lid and set

MEDIUM

controls as follows:

-:y&;:;:}::MIN1-

~>

SM~B~

—Select desired

WasMSpin

Speed and

Was~inse

MINl-

@

- MRGE

+

RES~

Temp. See Operating

BASKET

Instructions.

—Select desired cycle (Regular, Permanent Press,

Knits or Mini-Quick).

8. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start washer.

Special Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket

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● The Mini-Basket tub can be used with any cycle

● When washing stockings, panty hose and other

except the SOAK cycle.

easily tangled items, always handle separately. To

● Do not wash clothes in the regular wash basket

minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net

when using the Mini-Basket tub. There will not

laundry bag.

be enough water in the regular basket and damage
to clothes could result.

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How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle

The MINI-QUICK cycle is a

1. Follow steps

1

through 8

short cycle, intended to wash

on opposite page except for

small loads of lightly soiled

cycle selection.

clothes you need in a hurry.

2. Push the Cycle Selector knob

The Mini-Basket tub should be

in and turn it clockwise to the

used for satisfactory results.

MINI-QUICK cycle.

3. Pull the Cycle Selector knob out
to start the washer.

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How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan

● The Filter-Flo pan is the lint

filter. Position the Filter-Flo

-

pan on the agitator after

loading clothes into the

washer. Lint is easily seen

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and removed after the wash
is finished.

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NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash

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basket. Do not put items to be washed in the

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Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets

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Mini-Basket tub, See How to Use the Mini-Basket
Tub section.

How to Use the Bleach Dispenser

● Use this dispenser with

liquid bleach only.
If you prefer to
use powdered
bleach, pour it
into the wash
basket along with
your detergent. Do
not pour powdered bleach
into-the bleach dispenser.

● Measure bleach carefully.

Here are some recommended amounts:

LARGE WATER LEVEL—1

M

cup (310 ml) liquid

SMALL WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid
MINI-BASKET tub—1/4 cup (60 ml) liquid

● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into

bleach dispenser.

● Do not ovefilll or allow dispenser to overflow.

Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause
fabric damage.

● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto

clothes or into the wash basket or Mini-Basket tub.

How to Use the Soak Cycle

● SOAK CYCLE

Regular

temperature will

automatically be

cold.

● For a hot or warm

soak, set the

WastiRinse

Temp.

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Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to

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agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to

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SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to

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complete the cycle.

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For an extended soak,

allow the washer to fill and

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

control to HOT/COLD or WARM/COLD and

the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as

turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the

long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the

Regular Cycles.

Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

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CONTROLS SETTING

GUDE

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

WasMSpin

Speed

Wash Water
Temperature

Load

Cycle

Cycle

Setting

Cottons

and

Linens
White/Colorfast”

BrightiNoncolorf ast”

Work Clothes

He~vy

soil

Aver~ge

soil

Normol/Nornlal

Normal/Normal

Hot or

Wtirm

Warm or Cold

Regular Cycles
Regular

Cycles

Normal or Light Soil Scttin:
Normal or

Light

Soil Scttinr

Normal/Normal

Hot

Regular Cycles

Heavy or Normal Setting,

depending on load

size

Normal Setting

Normal/Normal

Hot or Warm

Regular Cycles

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends

with

Cottons”

Heavy

or oily soil

Average or light soil

Synthetics—Polyester. Nylon.
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy
Delicate

Normal/Gentle
Normal/Gentle

Hot
Warm

Permanent Press Cycles
Permanent Press

Cvcles

Normal Soil Setting
Normal Soil or Light Setting

Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle

Warm

Warm

Special Cycles
Special Cycles

Knits Setting
Knits Setting

Silks.

Wools; Blends of Silk

and Wool
Rayon and Acetate

Gentle/Normal

Warm

Special Cycles Knits Setting

Knits Setting

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

Special Cycles

Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

Permanent Press Cycles Normal Soil Setting

Baby Clothes—Sturdy,

such”as

Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls

N~rm~l/Normal Hot

Regular Cycles

Normal or Light Soil Setting,

depending on amount of soil

Baby Clothes—Delicate Gentle/Gentle

Warm

Special Cycles

Knits Setting

Blankets—Wool,

Pafi-Wool,

Cotton

5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal

Warm

Regular Cycles Light Soil Setting

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS

5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

Regular Cycles

Light Soil Setting

Hot or Warm

Special Cycles

Knits Setting

Knits Setting
Normal Setting
Normal Setting

Gentle/Gentle

Special Cycles
Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes*

Hot

or Warm

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats & Rugs*

Normal~ormal
Normal~ormal

Hot or Warm
Cold or Warm

Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim

Pillows

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

Special Cycles

Knits Setting

Gentle/Gentle

Warm

Perrnanent”Press

Cycles

Normal Soil or Light Setting,
depending on amount of soil

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

washer

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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels

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Bleach

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Liquid chlorine type.

Only

non-chlorine

bleach

when needed.

White

or

colorfast, liquid chlorine

type,
Noncolortast, only non-chlorine bleach

when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Noncolorfast,

only non-chlorine bleach

when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine

type.
Noncolorfast,

only non-chlorine bleach

when needed.
No bleach.

Seldom needed. If needed,

usc onlv

I non-chlorine bleach.

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Wl]itcorc

ololt’:ist, liquid chlorine type.

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only

norl-chlorine bleach

when needed

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No

bletich.

No bleach.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach

No bleach.

Special Instructions

If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum

deter&ent

recommended in

Detergent Guide.

Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.

Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.

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unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.

Small loads reduce wrinkling.

Wash cm/]

if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

Wash in your washer

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if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

Wash frequently to

fluff’

up the down

and retain the

garments warmth. Wash separately.

Wet

down gives

ott

an odor which may be absorbed by other

g~rments.

Odor disappears when

garrncnt

is

dry.

Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste

made

of water

tmd

granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE

T[JMBLE

DRIED.

You may prefer to usc a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots.
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets

after USC. Keep diapers in ~ covered pail of cold

water and conditioning agent like

Borateem

brand.

You may

preler [o

use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini-

Basket tub. See How to Use Mini-Basket Tub section.
Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket 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

f’rom

damage.

Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.

If

unusuallv soiled. use Normal/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.

. .

Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least

3

times in very small loads with full water fill.
Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but will probably never eliminate

it.

The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.
Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).

Pillows are made of different materialsdacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural

f’eathers

and

down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but

mnujticturer.v

cure luhel.s mu.vt be

followe~”

(,urefu/ly.

If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes
to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use large water level.

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.

11

If your clothes and household
items don’t look clean and fresh
after washing, you will probably
rewash them... and that means

you’ll

waste energy. Remember
to sort your clothes carefully,

and

load them properly, select
correct cycles, use enough
detergent and choose

a

water
temperature warm enough to
release and

get

rjd

of

sojl.

● Use Hot Wash—up to

150”F.

(65°C.)+n

a regular basis
only when washing heavily
soiled articles-such as work
and play clothes.

ENERGY-SAVING

TWS

● Under

normal

soil conditions,

wash in water above

80°F.

(27°C.).

This generally means
using the Warm Wash
Temperature setting on
your washer—temperatures
approximately

90°F.–

11

O°F.
(32°C.-380C.) or hand

comfortable. If you notice
that

soil

has accumulated after
several consecutive washings,
use Hot Wash occasionally, if
safe for fabrics.

● 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 the amount of water.

Small

loads should have lower

water levels.

“

Use Normal Spin Speed to

remove more water and help
lessen drying time. The dryer will
remove any wrinkles caused by
the Normal Spin.

● Use your Mini-Basket tub for

very small loads. It uses less
water than the small level in
the big tub on this washer. You
will also save on detergent
and energy.

● Wash in off-peak utility hours.

Your

local

utility can tell you

which are the off-peak hours.

12

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

n

‘n

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and

.

.

chenille—give up lint.

m

m

Lint

m %

Lint

m

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and

%~Producers

from ‘collectors

napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract

LA

t

J

lint. These must be washed separately.

For more information on lint control, see
The Problem Solver section.

Sort by Fabric

.

Separate

I

%

Cottons & u

%+

Linens

from

~=cottons &

.~

men=

.

.

R

Perm

Press 0

%

Synthetics &

m

~ Dellcates

a

from

%~poIY

Knits

from

~U

Blendj

L

LJ

.4

In addition to sorting
to reduce lint collection,
it is recommended
that fabrics of similar
construction be
washed together
whenever possible.

Sort by Soil

Sort by Color

Separate

For instructions on
different fabrics and
loads, see the Controls
Setting Guide.

It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.

● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.

● Do any necessary

mending—

rips, hems, tears.

● Check

all items

for areas of

heavy soil or stain.

● Remove stains. See Stain

Removal Guide.

● Turn

poly

knits inside-out

to

minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking and Pretreating—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.

Soaking can be either a completely
separate washing step or a

preliminary step to

a

complete
wash cycle. For detailed
information on how to soak in

your washer, see How to Use the

Soak Cycle section.

FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other
Laundry Products Guide.

● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing

in a

small

amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made of
water and powdered detergent
or soap. For best results, wait

1/2 hour before washing.

13

HOW TO LOAD YOUR

WAS~R

This illustration, with clothes just
reaching the Clothes Retaining
Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes
have ample room to move because
they are not packed down, nor
wrapped around the agitator.

Clothes are loaded dry since wet

items are likely to pack down which

encourages overloading. This size

load requires a full water

fill.

What is the best size load of
clothes—large, medium, or

small?

Save time, energy and

detergent by avoiding extra use of

the washer. Try to wash a full

load

of clothes. If you can it is better to
save clothes until you have a full

load.

If you must wash smaller

loads, save water, energy and

detergent by adjusting the water
level for the size of the

load.

See

Operating Instructions.

To Add Items After

● Turn off the washer.

● Carefully remove the

Filter-Flo pan.

“

Add any additional articles

by submerging them next to

the use of a

nit l~undry

bag.

the Washer Has Started

NOTE: When washing stockings,

panty hose and other easily tangled
items, always handle separately. To
minimize tangling, we recommend

the agitator.

● Replace the

Filter-Flo

pan

and restart the washer.

● Load clothes dry.

● Take a properly sorted group of

clothes and drop them loosely in
the wash basket in this order:

~

Large Items–like sheets. Do

not wrap around the agitator.

~

Small Items–like washcloths.

~

Medium Size Items–like

towels.

Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press If You Do Not Have a Dryer

If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes

● Use more water than you would for a regular

load.

that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to

Use a Medium Water

Level

for a Small Load; a

minimize wrinkling in the wash process:

Large Water Level for a Medium Load.

● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press

c

Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops

clothes must have ample room to move freely. A

and hang immediately.
Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that
should be washed.

14

Products

Phosphate­Powdered Detergents

Non-Phosphate­Powdered Detergents

Liquid Detergents

Soaps

Advantages

Perform well in hard or soft water.
Wash

all

types of fabrics well.
Can be used in hot, warm, or
cold water.

Perform satisfactorily in soft
or moderately hard water.

In some areas only non-phosphate
products are available.

Perform well in soft water.
Offer better performance in

hard water than powdered
non-phosphate types.

Clean synthetics and fabric

blends well.
Are excellent as concentrates

for removing spots.
Completely dissolve even in

cold water.

Perform well in soft water.

Disadvantages

Are not available in some areas.

Generally do not clean well in
hard water.

May be difficult to dissolve,
especially in cold water.

Should

not be used in cold water.

Those containing sodium
carbonate as an ingredient may
cause harmful limestone deposits
on clothes and washer when
combined with hard water.
(See Detergents section.)

May not perform as well as
powdered phosphate products
when diluted in wash water.

Generally do not clean well in
medium-had or hard water.

May combine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticky soap curd.

15

THE

RESmTS

OF

CONT~UED

USE OF

CAmONATE

DETERGENTS

Is your water hard’? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice
limestone* deposits on your clothes

and

washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency

will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if

you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.

Effects on Clothes

Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on

cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the

following ways:

● Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as

toweling.

● Causes colors to fade and become

dull

and dingy.

c

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.

● Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent press

fabrics.

● Destroys effectiveness

of.

flame-retardant finishes on

cottons such as children’s

sleepwear.

● Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action

between limestone deposits on the fabrics during

washer agitation.

Effects on Washer

● Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to

the wash solution.

● Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering

to the sticky limestone deposits.

● Increased service

calls

because of limestone deposits
in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and
other washer parts.

● Reduced useful life of washer.

Recommended Methods to Reduce
Limestone Buildup

●

Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a 1

iquid

detergent if these are available in your area.

● Install a home water softener. This will significantly

reduce limestone buildup.

● Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,

such as

Calgon

brand with phosphate.

Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes

The following recommendations

will

temporwily delay
the effects of limestone on your clothes. These are
generally good washing practices and

will

give better
soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use
carbonate detergent.

● Use hotter wash water, for example up to

150°F.

(65°C.)

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

bleachable

fabrics. Use

hot water whenever possible.

● Add detergent and

allow

washer to fill and agitate
for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before
adding clothes.

● Increase amount of detergent. See guide on opposite

page for recommended detergent amounts in relation
to water hardness.

● Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water

conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to
help 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.

● Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action of

washer.

● Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or

harshness in clothes.

●

LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the

reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.

16

How to Partially Restore Clothes

CAUTIONS:

Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they
may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two

● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer.

cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot

The acidic action of the vinegar may damage

tap

water for 15 minutes. USE A

PLAS~C CO~M~R.

the porcelain.

Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.

● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the

wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.

●

Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics.

HOW

WCH

DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE?

The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.

Amount required varies

If the recommended amount of

according to:

detergent produces too many suds,

1. Water hardness

switch to a low

sudsing

detergent

2. Amount of soil

brand, and

follow

instructions

3. Size of load

on package.

4. Type of detergent

Using too little

5. Wash temperature

detergent is a

Use more detergent if you have...

common cause

1. Hard water

of laundry

2.

Large loads

fl

—

=

-

=

=

problems. Always

S

3. Greasy or oily

soils

measure detergent

4. Lower wash temperature

in a standard measuring cup.

5. Low phosphate detergent

How to use

detergent—

granular or powdered:

For best results, add detergent to the
wash basket before loading clothes.
If you load your clothes first, add
detergent next to the agitator.

If your detergent doesn’t dissolve

well, predissolve

the detergent in
hot water, then pour directly into
the wash basket.

To use granular or powdered

detergent in the Mini-Basket tub,

put detergent in

the bott[)m qf

Mini-

Basket tub

beji)re loading clothes.

To use liquid detergent

in regular
clothes basket or Mini-Basket tub,
follow package directions.

Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load

1,

Water Level

Setting

Water

Mini-

Hardness

Large Medium Small

Basket

VERY HARD

2 cups I

x

cups

1 x cups

1/3

cup

2.

10-20 Grains (480

ml)

(420 ml)

(300 ml)

(85 ml)

High-Sudsing

HARD

1 X cups

1

x cups

314

cup

1/4

cup

Powder

~pe

4-10 Grains

(420 ml)

(360 ml)

(180

ml)

(60 ml)

Som

I

cup

1 cup

1/2

cup

1/8

cup

O-4 Grains (240 ml) (240 ml)

(

120

ml)

(30

ml)

Low-Sudsing

Concentrated

()- 1()

Grains

I cup

314

cup

112

cup

1/4

cup

3.

Powder

~pe

(240

ml) (180

ml)

( 120 ml)

(60 ml)

LIQUID O-10

Grains

FOLLOW

PACKAGE

DIRECTIONS

Use recommended amount
of detergent for your load
and water hardness as
shown in guide at left.

When using other detergent
types—low and normal
suds, powders, liquids,
non-phosphate

powders-

follow directions
on package.

For hard water treatment,
see Hard Water Guide.

17

~RD

WATER—DO YOU

~W

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.

● If you live in a municipal area, contact your

water company.

● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,

contact your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per

gallon (3.8

liters)” and means this:
O to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SOFT
4 to 10 grains—HARD

11

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 about hard water. 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 the
guide below.

Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level

I I I

I

I I

Grains

(>f

hardness

()–1()

10-15

15-20 20-25

25-30

over

30

When using

()

1/4 cup

1/2 cup

213 cup

1

cup 1

cup

plus I

tablespoon” fur

every 5

grains tibove

with detergent

(60 ml)

(120 ml) (

160

ml)

(240

1111)

30

(240 ml plus 15 ml

for each ex[ra

5 grains)

When using 1/3 cup

213

cup

3/4 cup

I cup

I z cups

I X cups plus I

tablespnnn f’nr

every 5 grains

with

soap (80 ml) (f 60 ml) (180 ml)

(240 ml)

(360

ml)

above 30

(300 ml plus 15 ml

for each extra

5 grains)

18

Laundry
Product and

Npe

BLEACH

Chlorine liquid
such

as Clorox brand

Non-chlorine such

as

Clorox

2 brand

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such

as

Downy Brand

Wash

additive such as

Rain Barrel brand

SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach

such as

Clorox

brand

WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating

such as

Calgon

brand

Precipitating such

as

Borax brand

SOAK

AGENT

Such as

Biz

brand

PRETREATING,
STAIN AND
SPOT REMOVERS

Such as

Spray’n

Wash

and

K2R

brands

TINTS AND DYES
Powdered

such as Rit

and

Tintex

brands

How to Use it

Use your bleach dispenser.
See How to Use Your Bleach
Dispenser section.

Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.

Mix recommended amount with one
cup (240 ml) water

and add

at start of

rinse cycle.
Follow package directions

Add during wash cycle.

Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.

Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.

Follow package directions.
Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.

Follow package directions.

Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas, Check garments’
care labels for instructions.

Follow package directions.

NOTE: Tinted garments may not be
colorfast. Wash separately.

Special Instructions

1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into

washer or on dry clothes.

2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as:

100Yo

cotton flame-retardant children’s

sleepwear,

silk, wool, mohair,

spandex,

leather, or non-fast

colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.

3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels

for

special

instructions.

1) May be used on

all

kinds of fabrics.

2) Is most effective in hot water.

1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
some clothes.

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel brand,

follow

manufacturer’s

instructions exactly.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
viruses.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.

Combines with water hardness minerals

to

form precipitate

which gives cloudy

or

milky appearance to water.

CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
remover products

if such products are sprayed on or have

direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed

normally. Damage to your washer

caused by pretreatment

products

is not covered by your warranty.

Clean wasber to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,

1/2

cup ( 120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.

19

HOW TO

~MOVE STA~S

1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The

● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside

fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.

seam or on a sample of the material.

2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take

● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can

these steps:

set some stains.

● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

next page, and use only recommended methods.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap or

● Check the care label instructions that came with

detergent.

the garment.

Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and

Bleachable

Fabrics

Mix

1/4

cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool

water—approximately

80°F. (27°C.)—in

a sink or pan. Soak stained area

for 5 minutes and launder in washer.

The Case of the “Invisible” Stain

Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments

If these stains are not completely removed in the wash,

may cause stains which are virtually invisible and

the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.

which you may not notice as you put your clothes

Then they will become very visible and you may think

into the washer.

they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?

● Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.

● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.

How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash”

Shins?

● Increase the amount of detergent normally used.

● Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.

“

Wash synthetic garments more often.

20

Stain

White and Bleachable Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

Other Washable Fabrics

Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc. )

Rub with

ice

or immerse in very cold water.

U.re

dull tool

to

carefullv

.~crape offu.v much udhe.%ive

or

gum as pos.vible.

Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics

Antiperspirants,
Deodorants

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on

opposite

page, If color

has changed,

you

may be able to restore it by sponging with

ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.

Blood

Soak in cold water, then launder in warm

water.

If stain remains,

bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.

Sponge or soak in coo] water, then
launder.

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning tluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder in warm water.

Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;

Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder,

dry. Bleach according

to

the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.

Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite

page.

Launder. With cream:

Follow guide

directions for

cream.

Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint

on

opposite page.

Coffee and Tea

Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand

30

minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning

tluid.*

Then

taunder

in warm detergent water.

Cosmetics:

Eye Shadow.
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,

Powder; Crayon; Grease,

Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.

Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine. Vegetables or Food
Coloring

Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch

Soak stain in coot water. [f stain remains, bleach according to

[he

Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance

to

weaken fabric. )
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint

on

opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

Sponge with warm water. Apply

uudiluted

/i(/uid(/(t(’r,qt’/z[.

Bleach

remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
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
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Same as

white

and

bleachable fabrics.

Paint and Varnish

Soften

with

oil, lard or petroleum jelly, then sponge with

tu~entine or banana oil. Launder in warm water.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water.
If

color

has changed

you

maybe able to restore it by treating with

amnlclnla or

vinegar,** If any stain remains, treat

with

safe

dry

cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
opposite page, launder and dry.

Apply ~st removel,** using

manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and

launder.

Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.

Perspiration

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Rust

A

*Cauti(m: Because

cleaning fluids tend

[o

be toxic. be sure you

**Do

,l{)t

“Iix chlorine b]cach with

timmmria or acids

such as vinegar

are

in a well ventilated

mmm

when using them. No cleaning

and/or rust remover. Mixing

can produce a toxic gas which may cause

fluid should he used unless user is familiar

with the limitations

death.

and required

cautiuns (usually printed on label).

Usc

extreme caution

with flammable compounds.

Save and

rcltir [n garment manufacturer’s care Iahcis

Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning

tluids.

etc. ) be washed

in

washer.

—

PROBLEM

LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES

GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS

GRAYED CLOTHES

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and

chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
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 form

a

precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a
packaged water softener.

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 clothes; switch to

liquid

or cold water detergent or use

warmer wash water. See Detergent Guide.
Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items

with correct water level.

Too much bleach, Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.

Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount

of detergent. See Detergent Guide.

Incorrect use of fabric softener.

lf

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 Other Laundry Products section.

Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look
like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.

Static electricity caused by overdying

will

cause attraction. Use fabric softener in

rinse cycle.

These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle,
the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The 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

normal

and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots

appear,

mb in undiluted liquid detergent,

let

stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra

detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.

●

Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is

larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.

●

Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water to

the washer at

140°F.–1500F.

(60°C.<50C.). Do not wash when other hot water

needs—

such as

dishwashing

or family baths—are heavy.

. Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow these steps:

1. Use water conditioner (such as

Calgon

brand).

2. Pretreat stains.

3. Use the hottest water possible.

4. Use bleach where possible.

5. Use presoak aids.

6. Install water softener.

● Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.

22

PROBLEM

GRAYEDCLOTHES
(continued)

YELLOWED
CLOTHES

BLUEORGRAY

COLOR STAINS

SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● 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.

●

Use of soap in hard

water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at

bottom of opposite page.

●

Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for

smaller loads.

●

Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the

start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section.

●

To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1. Put clothes

in

washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to

determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

●

Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate—

use

2Y2

times as much as you need for normal water softening.

● Do not use detergent or soap.

● Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

● Repeat, if necessary.

2. If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use
the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to
soak for about 20 minutes.

3. Use the Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section. Increase
detergent.

● Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent.

Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. [f they are white and center is yellow, it contains
body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.

s

Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such

as

Clorox

2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care

Ins~ctions.

Restore color

using color remover (such as

Rit

or

Tintex

brands), following package directions.

Q

Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before
adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.

Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.

To remove

s~ots: S~read

stained

Dortion

over

Dan

of

boiling

water and

saueeze

lemon juice

~hrough’stain.

To

rembve overall

~ellow,

use

a~ommercially-available

rust scale remover, following package instructions. [f porcelain damage can occur,
do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always
dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section.

To

remove

stiins:

Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using

chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely

washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions

exactly. If in doubt, do

not machine wash or dry.

23

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SHRINWGE,
~ITS

WRINWING

IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS

SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

●

●



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.

Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that
have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation
shrinkage above.

Shrinkage caused by overheating

occurs in certain knit fabrics

tiat

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 cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.

● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.

● Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

● Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,

with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash Permanent
Press items with regular laundry.

● Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than

regular loads..

.no

more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.

● 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

Small

Load.

● Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of

detergent.

● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use

a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.

● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.

To

remove wrinkles:

●

Retumble

on Permanent Press setting.

●

Rerinse

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

for

●

If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.

● Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

● Some wrinkles

mav

remain which cannot be removed.

● Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such objects

are removed. Also 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.

c

Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by

improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to
come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.

● Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before

washing and mend all rips and tears.

24

PROBLEM

SNAGS, HOLES
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
(continued)

HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs

WASHER WON’T
OPERATE

WATER
TEMPERATURE
IS INCORRECT

WATER WON’T
DRAIN

WATER LEAKS

m

●

●

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and

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. Do not
contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.

● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This

is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused

by washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press

loads

with
a Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press.
Remove collar stays, when possible.

● Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough

spots if necessary.

● May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles. Use

Perm.

Press

cycle. Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels.

● Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused

by washer.

● Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will

move freely. Select correct water level.

Pretreat with liquid detergent.

@@@@

● Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.

● Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

● Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.

● Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.

● Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical

outlet, remove it. Washer

should

have

seuarate

outlet.

● Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.

● Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and

regulated correctly.

● Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets...

hot to hot, cold to cold.

● Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet

hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

o

+

~{

● Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at

140°F.–1500F.

(60°C.+50C.).

● Make sure drain hose is not kinked.

● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor.

● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

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next

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25

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PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

WAS~R

IS NOISY

● 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.

●

A

sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor

stops and

tie

spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound is normal.

●

Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin,

and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases (usually occurs

when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water

level

is set higher than
necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise.
To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket.

Close

the

lid

and restart.

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WASHER PAUSES

● 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: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

CARE

Am CLEAN~G

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The Tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid

To Store Washer.

Ask service technician to remove

open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate.

water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.

Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.

Do not store the washer where it

will

be exposed

The Exterior,

Wipe off any

spills

of washing

to the weather.

compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try

For Long Vacations.

Be sure water supply is shut off

not to hit surface with sharp objects.

at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather

will

be below freezing.

How to remove the agitator

To remove the agitator,

snap the cap off and remove

— Cap

the screw. Then remove
the agitator extender (on

n

Screw

;—

Agitator

Extender

models

so equipped)

n

(on some models)

and the agitator.

To replace the agitator,

carefully lower it straight
down onto the shaft so

A

— Agitator

,,,!’

(. ‘ ‘

that it fits snugly into

L.

.-

..f

place.

Replace the agitator

extender

(on

models so

i

—

Shafl

To remove limestone from

Filter-Flo

pan

● 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.

I

CAUTIONS:

c

Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar

can damage porcelain.

● Do not exceed

180°F. (82°C.

) or filter pan

may

wa~.

equipped), the screw

m

and the cap.

(Appearance may vary)

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assurance that if you ever need information or assistance
from GE, we’ll be there.

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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER

WARRANTY

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor

in your home to repair or replace

any

part

of

the

washer that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge,

replacement parts for

any

part of

the

transmission

that fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges. Or, if
you desire, we will provide a

completely reconditioned

transmission. You pay for the

shop reconditioning labor, the
service trip to your home and
service labor charges.

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 you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer

Care@

servicers during

normal working hours.
Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

“

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product,

please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

Center(3

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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