GE Spacemaker WSM2000H Use And Care Manual

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Contents

Appliance Registration

Repair Service

Care and Cleaning 25 Safety Instructions

3,4

Cautions 16 User Maintenance Instructions 25 Controls Setting Guide 8,9

VacationTips

Dryer

Warranty

Back Cover

Automatic Drying

7 Washer

Controls 7 Agitator 25 Dryness Selections

7 Controls

End-of-Cycle Signal 7

Detergents,Other Additives 11-15

Energy-Saving Tips 7 Energy-Saving Tips 7

Knits Drying Tips

Hard Water 14

Lint Filter

7 Limestone Deposits

Operating Instructions 7 Lint Filter

6,25

Perm. Press Drying Tips

7,23 Loading Clothes

Sorting 5 Operating Instructions

TlmedDrying

7 Sorting

Energy-Saving Tips

10 Stains

FrontAccessPanel

25 StainRemovalGuide

ModelandSerial Numbers

Problem Solver

18-24

UseandCareof

model

WSM2000H

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Helpus helpyou...

Before using your Spacemaker~ Laundry, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance 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

If you received a

damaged

appliance ...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the appliance.

Save time and money.

Before you request service ...

check the Problem Solver on pages 18through 24. It lists causes ofminor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’llfind them on alabel on the inside of the door or the rating plate on top ofthe dryer.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your appliance. Beforesending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

FORYOURSAFETY

Do notstoreoruse

gasolineorother flammablevaporsand

liquidsinthevicinity ofthisoranyother appliance.

FORYOURSAFETY

electricalswitches:

“Don’ttum electric switches on w off because sparks may ignitethegaei” -

All washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established bythe Federal TradeCommission. January 1984.

IIMPORIANTSAFETY

Read all instructions

before

using

INSTRUCTIONS

this appliance.

W~G-To reduce the risk of fire, electricshock, or injury to pmons whenusing yourappliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

. Use this appliance only for ik intended purpose as described in

this Use and Care Book.

● This appliance 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 with your appliance, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

–Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details inInstallation Instructions.

–Locate where the temperature is above 50”F.(10”C.)for satisfactory operation of the control system. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

–Comect to a properly rated,

protected and sized power-supply

circuit to avoidelectrical overload. —Exhausting to the outside is

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

toprevent large amounts of

moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefhlly follow the details in the Installation Instructions. If your appliance is

notvented to the outside, see

special instructions on page 25.

. Turn off wa~r fauce~ when the washer is not in use to relieve

,’; .pressure on hoses and valves, and

‘yw’;’s*t&’&i~i~zeleakage if a hose or

valve should break or rupture.

● When disconnecting this appli-

. .

ante pull by the plug rather than

Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped overor otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

● Do not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommendedinthis 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:

● 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 havebeen cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustibleorexplosivesubstances

(such as gasoline, degreasers,

dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Do not add these substances to the

wash water,and do not use these

substances around your washer

and dryer during operation.

. ~DROGEN GAS is produced

by the chemical action within

your waterheater and the gas can

accumulate in the water heater

ador water pipes if hot waterhas

not been used for a period of two

weeksorlonger.HYDROGENGAS

CANBE EXPLOSIVE UNDER

THESE CIRCUMSE4NCES.So to

preventthe possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or

moveinto a residence in which the

hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on

allhot water faucets and allow

them to run forseveral 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.

● Never reach into washer while

it is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, push the cycleselector knob in, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

● Never reach into the dryer

while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.

● 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

dryer or removing them from service, remove the lid or door.

c Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents,bleaches, fhbnc softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, prefemblyinalockedcabinet.Observe all warnings on container labels to avoidpersonal injury.

● Keep the floor around your

appliances clean and dry to redu,ce

the possibility of slipping. -“’”

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the cord to avoidd~age to the cord or junction of cord and plug.

IMPORTANT SAFEI’Y INSTRUCTIONS (...tied)d)

● 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 dryer lint filter).

NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle

selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does NOI’disconnect 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 or dryer top.

● Do not wash or dry fiberglass

articles in your appliance. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during

subsequent use of the appliance.

To minimize the possibility of a fire hazard:

● Do not use heat to dry articles

containing rubber, plastic, or similar materials (such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances

produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

● Garments labeled “Dry Away

From Heat” (such as lifejackets

containing Kapok) must not be put

in your dryer—fire hazard could

result.

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● Do not wash or dry articles

For‘%is~erOp&&iOn“’ @

that have been cleaned in,

s Do not leavewasher lid up during:

washed in, soaked in, or spotted

cycle. This will stop the spin action

with combustible or explosive

and preventcompletion of-tie qcle..

substances(such as gasoline, ~ ~ ~~~: A,- ~~~. . ~. ;+;,~.,... ~ .-

degreasers, drycleaning solvents,

Dryer-applied

kerosene, etc.) which may give

fabric softeners or

off vapors that could ignite or explode. Do not add these ‘

anti-static conditioners

substances to the wash water,and do not use these substances around your appliance during operation.

● Any article on which you have

used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.

● Clean the dryer lint filter

before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

s The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

● Keep area around and

underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

Youmaywish to soften your laundered fabrics or reducethe staticelectricity in them. We

recommendyou use eithera fabricsoftener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for whichthe manufacturer gives writtenassurance on the package thattheir product can be safely used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems caused bythe use ofthese products arethe responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered bythe warranty

ofthis appliance.

SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

● 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.

How to sort the clothes

Sort by surface texture

Separate

from

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry

towelingand chenille—give up lin~

LINT COLLECl_ORS-such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics likevelveteen and corduroy—attract lint, and must be dried separately.

For more information about lint control, see page21.

Sort by fabric

Separate

from

Sort by color

Separate

from

Sort by soil

Separate

from

Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will haveproperly sorted drying loads.

Here’san additional suggestion for good dryer load make up:

Sort by weight

Separate

from

Itpaystocheckandpre-treat before washing.

● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.

c Do any necessary mending—

rips, hems, tears.

● Check all items for areas of heavy

soil or stain and remove stains.

For Stain Removal Guide, see page 17.

● Turn Poly Knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking-a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another wayto removeheavysoils, embedded dirtand evensome stains.Fordetailed information on how to soak in your washer, see page 6.

Forinformation on soaking agents, see page 15.

How tooperateyour clothes washer

W~G—To reduce the risk of fwe, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Load the washer properly

● Add accurately-measured

detergent to empty tub. Seepages

11through 13.

● Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes

level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub. Do not put clothes on top of the

agitator or wind them around it. For best results, mix large items with small ones. When washing a single heavy item, such as a shag rug or bedspread, add one or two other pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no more than one-half ofthe total load.

Here is a typical full load: 2 double sheets 2 long-sleeve

3 boxer shorts

shirts

3 T-shirts

4 standard

2 pair trousers

pillowcases

● Tobleach the load, measure

liquid bleach accordingto directions on container. Afl.erwasherhas fdled and agitatedfor severalminutes, add diluted bleach to the wash water.

How to use powdered bleach, fabric softenemand other laundry products is explained on page 15.

● Close lid. Washerwill fill and

agitate but will not spin with lid open. This washer has a Safety Lid

Lock. As a safety measure the lid will be automatically locked during

the spin portion of each cycle. The

lid will automatically unlock about 30 seconds after the end of the spin cycle. Toopen lid during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and wait for lid lock to release, about 30 seconds, before opening.

Foryour personal safety, never reach into washer while parts are moving. Alwaysstop washer to

load, unload, add forgotten items

or additional laundry aids.

washing temperature

water level

PULL STAR

Set the controls

See the Controls Setting Guide on

@ Push Cycle Selector in and

pages 8 and 9. turn clockwise to your selected

~ Select WmhingTempemture.

Cold rinse will be automatically

provided with all cycles. ~ Select WaterLevel.

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 fill of clothes.

MEDIUM: Between 1/3and 2/3 full. LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.

wash cycle. ~ Pull Cycle Selector out to start

the cycle. Note: If you have selected the Perrn

Press or Regular cycleand wish to “’ change cycle setting after washer has s-wed, push Cycle Selector in and wait for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time during the Perm Press or Regular cycle.

Self-cleaning lint filter. The lint filter needs no attention from you. Lint collected during washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down the drain.

How to soak in the washer

Set Washing Temperature control.

Add detergent or soak agent. Turn

Cycle Selector to desired cycle.

)elicate cycle

S~artthe washer. After washer fills

Toget the full benefit of the

and begins to agitate, push inthe

Delicate Cycle, always set it at

Cycle Selector to stop washer.Allow

the beginning of the cycle. During

to soak for as lorw as desired. After

wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates

desired soak, tur; tothe last Spin.

between agitation and pauses to

Pull out the Cycle Selector to

protect delicate clothes.

complete the cycle.

How to operateyour dryer

W&ING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT SAF’ETYINSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Load the dryer properly

● Load sorted clothes into dryer.

See page 5.

● Clean lint filter before each load.

Remove the lint filter by pulling straight out. Wipe all accumulated lint from screen. Occasionally wash filter using soap and warm water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This will help remove all fabric softener buildup.

Do not use dryer-applied fabric softeners unless you follow these lint cleaning instructions.

Do not operate dryer without lint filter in place.

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timed dry . . . . . . . . .. HlGH

automatic . . . . . . rvIEc)wM

delicate . . . . . . . . . ..LOw

air fkIff. . . . . . . . . NOHEAT

4 :“ 3ati\l

drying temperature push to start dryer

Set the controls

See Controls Setting Guide on pages 8 and 9.

OTur@cle Selector clo&wise to desired cycleand select correct

drying time for load type. ~Press Push to !hrtbutton.

(Opening door during operation stops dryer. Tore-start, close door andpress Push to Start button again.)

● Close door. Door must be closed

before dryer will operate.

when cycleis compl&ed. “

End-of-cycle signal

Buzzer sounds brieflv to alert you

Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle

setto

● For most normal loads.

Middle Pbsition

#umat*/0

Set

toward

● kr loads thatinclude heavyweight fabrics.

MORE DRY

,$33 ‘g /

If you desiretoremovemoremoisture.

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Settoward

For lightweight fhbric loads.

LESS DRY

-* k?

For very small loads. (Add two or more similar

“%~~>e articles, even if dry, to assist tumbling.)

● If p desire to remove less moisture.

Fblyester Knits& ~rm

h3SS Drying T@

● Do not overload—Garments

beingdriedordewrinldedshould tumblefreely.

● Removeclothes immediately—

Tohelp prevent wrinkling, remove from the dryer immediately at the end ofthe drying cycles.

● Place on hangers-Permanent

Press and Polyester Knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying.

How Timed and Automatic.

Drying

Dfler

Automatic drying-’e Automatic

Dry Control system continually senses air temperature in dryer drum. Wetlaundry keeps this air cool. When drum air is warm enough, heat turns off. When the air cools, heat turns back on. This on and off cycling may happen a number oftimes (depending on the fabric, load size and Cycle Selector

*).

TheCycle Seleetoradvances

(when the heat is off’)until it automatically turns dryer off.

Timed drying-You sekxt the

number of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period.

ControlsSetting Guide for different fabrics and loads

W=her

Wash Water

W-h

WashCycle

Dry

~pe of Load

Temperature

Cycle

Setting

Cycle

Baby Clothes

Plastic-lined items

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Air Fluff (No Heat)

Diapers

Hot Regular See #1 below. Timed Dry (High Heat)

Man-made fabrics~ Warm Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Mixed cottons Warm Perm Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Bedspreads

Follow Label Directions.

Blankets

Electric Warm

Delicat&

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Man-made** Warm Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Woolen Warm Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Cottons /k Linens

Colorfast/White

Hot

Regular

See #1 below.

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Non-Colorfast

Warm

Curtains

Cotton Hot or Warm

Regular See #1 below.

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Man-made?* Sheers Warm Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Permanent Press

Warm

Perm Press see#2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Delicates

Lingerie, Knits Warm Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Foundation Garmentst

Warm

! Delicate*

I Set at START.

! Delicate

(LOW Heat)

Glass Fiber

Do not wash glass fiber in the washer.

%-rnanent Press

I I I

Curtains

Warm

Perm Press See #2 below. Automatic

Drv [Medium Heat)

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Draperies

Warm

Delicate*

[

Set at START.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Dresses, sportswear

Warm

Perrn Press See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Heavy slacks

Hot

Perrn Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Knits, man-made** Warm Delicate* Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Lingerie Warm Delicate* Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Sheets & pillowcases

Hot

Perm Press See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

White shirts, blouses

Hot

Perrn Press See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Work clothes

Hot

Perm Press See #2 below.

Automatic Drv (Medium Heat)

Plastic

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Air Fluff (No Heat)

ouilted Items

Follow Label Directions.

Swimsuits

Follow Label Directions.

Sweaters. man-made fabrics**

Warm

I Delicate*

] Set at START. I Delicate (Low Heat)

Synthetic Sheets

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Washable Woolens Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Work Clothes Hot

Regular

See #1 below.

Timed Dry (High Heat)

#l Regular Cycle: 10-15minutes for Heavy soil, 5-10 for Normal soil, up to 5 for Light soil.

#2 Perm Press Cycle: 12 minutes for Heavy soil, 4-8 for Normal soil, up to

4 for Light soil.

*Delicate cycle alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.

**Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon and ac~lics must be dried using the Delicate (low heat) Cycle. If you mix various types of

fabrics in your drying load, set the controls for the lightest weight fabrics and remove when dry. Then reset the control for the remaining fabrics.

fNever dry foam rubber or similarly textured, rubber-like materials in the dryer except on AIR FLUFF (no heat). Fire hazard may result.

Save and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS:’ For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Dryer

Dry Cycle

Setting

25-40

Midpoint

85-95

65-95

Full loads 65-75 Small loads 35-45

25-35

5-1o

Less Drv

20-30

30-40

Special Instructions

Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately. Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax (1% teaspoons to gallon). Soak before

washing with a presoak product. Use warm water.

Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area and rub in detergent. Use Warm Soak for oil and juice stains; cold for egg, milk and cereal stains.

Follow Label Directions.

Shake out excess dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Washone large or two small blankets at a time.

See “Washable Woolens” instructions below.

If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.

Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.

Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zir.mers;fasten hooks.

. .

Do not dry glass fiber in the dryer.

Less Dry

If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.

Midooint

Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.

Midpoint

More Dry

Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening of seams and creases.

25-35

20-30

Midpoint

Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.

Midpoint

Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.

More DrY

I See “Work Clothes” instructions below.

15-20

Some plastics will tear if machine washed. Place small items in mesh bag for washing. If shower curtains are soap-streaked, add Calgon brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.

Follow Label Directions. Follow Label Directions.

40-55

Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

15-20 I

5-15 As a general rule, if wool can be hand washed, it can be “washed” by soaking in the washer. A liquid

detergent is preferred because it dissolves faster in a soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with liquid detergent. Never use chlorine bleach.

65-85

Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily soiled, use Warm Soak for greasy and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, blood-stained garments. Use 1/4to 1/2cup liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2to 1cup in Wash.

DO N(YI’tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. Fire hazard may result. N~E: The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. Youmay find that best results are obtained for some of your fabrics by

setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

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