GE Spacemaker WSM2400L Use And Care Manual

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Contents

Appliance Registration

Repair Service

Care and Cleaning

Safety Instructions

3,4

Cautions

User Maintenance Instructions 25

Controls Setting Guide

8,9

Vacation Tips

Dryer

Warranty

Back Cover

Automatic Drying

Washer

Controls

Agitator

Dryness Selections

Controls

End-of-Cycle Signal

Detergen@

Other Additives

11.15

Ener~-Saving Tips

Energy-Saving Tips

Knits Drying Tips

Hard Water

Lint Filter

Limestone Deposits

Operating Instructions

Lint Filter

6,25

Perm. Press Drying Tips

7,23

Loading Clothes

Sorting

Operating Instructions

Timed Drying

Sorting

Energy-Saving Tips

Stains

Front Access Panel

Stain Removal Guide

Model and Serial Numbers

GEAmw Ge&

Problem Solver

18-24

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Model

WSM2400L

Help us help you...

Before

usi~

your

SpacemakerTM

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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

If you received a

dam~ed

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 18 through 24. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a

label

on the inside of the door or the rating plate on top of the dryer.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your appliance. 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 appliance.

FOR

YOUR SA=TY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t

touch

electrical

switches:

Efiinguish any

open

flame,

4. immediately call your gas supplier.

‘Don’t

turn electric switches

on or off because

sparb

may

ignite

the gas.

FOR YOUR

SA=TY

not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids

inthe

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

W~IN&To

reduce the risk

of fire,

eleetric

shock, or injury to

persons when using your

apptiance,

foilow

basic precautions,

including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose

described in

this Use and Care Book.

●

This appliance must be properly installed and located in accordance with the

InstaBation

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 in

Ins@llation

Instructions.

–hate

where the temperature is

above

50°F. (lO°C.)

for satisfactory operation of the control system.

not

ins~

or store the appliance

where it

will

be exposed to the

weather.

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

–Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefully follow the details in the Installation Instructions, If your appliance is

not

vented to the outside, see special instructions on page

25.

●

Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

●

When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and

plug.

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

●

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically

mommended

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:

●

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

●

Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as gasoline,

degreasers,

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

Do not add these substances to the wash water, and do not use or store these substances on/or around your washer and dryer during operation.

●

HYDROGEN

GAS is produced

by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two

weeks

or longer. HYDROGEN GAS

CAN BE

EXP~SIVE

UNDER

-E

C~CUMSTANCM. 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

aZZ

hot water faucets and ~low

them to run for

s~eral

minutes

before using any

eleetricd

appliance which is

connwted

the hot water system, This

wiH

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 w~her while

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, push the cycle

selwtor

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.

●

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

disarded

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.

●

Keep

all

laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric sokners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably

inalockedcabinet.

Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

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WORTANT

S~ETY~STRUCTIONS (c.ntinu.d)

●

minimtie

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

disconnect the appliance

from the power supply,

●

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.

rniti

e the

pssibitity

of a fire hamrd:

●

DO not

use

heat to dry articles

containing rubber, plastic, or

simihr

materkds

(such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags,

ete.) 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 life jackets containing

tipok)

must not be put

in your dryer-fire

h=ard

could

result.

●

not

wash or dry

Nticles

that have been cleaned

in,

washed in, soaked in, or spotted with

combnstibleorwplosive

substance

(such as gasoline,

degreasers,

drycleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may give off vapors that

couid

ignite or explode.

not add these substances to the wash water, and do not use or store these substances on/or 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 dl 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

OPERATE

THE DRYER WITHOUT THE

LINT FILTER

PLACE.

. The interior of the machine

and the exhaust duct connection

inside the dryer

shodd be

cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

●

Exhaust duct (see installation instructions). Use only metal duct inside dryer or for exhausting dryer to the outside.

●

Keep area around and

underneath your

app~ance

free from the accumulation of combustible

matarials,

such as

lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

●

Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation.

●

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.

Wr -her

operation

●

Do not leave washer lid up during cycle, This will stop the spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.

Dryer-applied fabric softeners or

anti-~tic

conditioners

You

may wish

tosoftenyour

laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them. We

reeommend

you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s

instructions for those

producb,

or try a dryer-added product for

which the manufacturer gives

written assurance on the package

that their product can be safely used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered by the warranty of this appliance.

SAVE

TWE

INSTRUCTIONS

How to sort the clothes

Sort by surface tetiure

from

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT

COLLE~RS—such

as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract

lint, and must be dried separately. For more information about lint

control, see page 21.

Sort by fabric

Separate

from

mm.

. - .-oa

Sort by color

from

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

Here’s an additional suggestion for good dryer load make up:

Sort by weight

from

It pays

tocheckandpre-treat

before 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 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

SO*

and

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils,

embeddd

dirt and even some stains. For

detied

information on how to soak in your washer, see page 6.

For information on soaking agents, see page 15.

How

to operate your clothes washer

WWmG—TO

reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT

SA~TY

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

bad

the washer properly

● Add accurately-measured

detergent to empty tub. See

pages

11 through 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 of the total load.

Here is a typical

full

load:

2 double sheets 2 long-sleeve

2 pair trousers shirts

2 standard

pillowcases

. To bleach the load, measure liquid bleach according to directions

on container. After washer has

filled

and agitated for several minutes, add diluted bleach to the wash water.

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

●

Close lid.

Washer will 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. To open lid during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and wait for lid lock to release, about 30 seconds,

before opening.

For your personal safety, never reach into washer while parts are moving.

Always stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten items or additional laundry aids.

w:jte(

level

Set the controls

See the Controls Setting Guide on

@Push Cycle Selector in and

pages 8 and 9.

turn clockwise to your selected

~Select

Washing Temperature.

wash cycle.

Cold rinse will be automatically

~PullCycleSelector outto

start

provided with all cycles.

the cycle.

~Select

Water Level.

Note: If you have selected the Perm Press or Regular cycle and wish to

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3

change cycle setting after washer

full

of clothes.

has started, push

Cycle

Selector in

MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.

and wait for washer to stop. Then

LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.

reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time during the

Perm

Pr~ss

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. Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle Selector to stop washer. Allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak, turn to the last Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.

Delicate cycle

PULL

STAR

USH STOP

/f~%l&: !

/. .$’:

ak.

To get the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always set it at

the beginning of the cycle. During wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between agitation and pauses to protect delicate clothes.

—...

-.——.—

How to

opemte

your dryer

W~NING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

read the

~PORTANT SA~TY

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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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.

● Close door. Door must be closed

before dryer will operate.

timed dry. HIGH

automati(;

MEDIUM

delicate

LOW

air t.[uf-f’,

... NO HEAT

dry;rlg temperature push to start dryer

Set the

controk

See Controls Setting Guide on

pages

and 9.

OTurnCycle

Selector clockwise to desired cycle and select correct drying time for load type.

~PressPushto

Start button. (Opening door during operation stops dryer. To

re-start, close door

and press Push to Start button again. )

Buzzer sounds briefly to alert You when cycle is

compl;ted.

Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle

Middle

●

For most normal loads.

Set

toward

MORE DRY

●

For loads

that include heavyweight fabrics.

,% .:,7 :

●

If you desire

to remove more moisture.

/+%<<06,’,,!:’

-.< .J

Set toward

LESS DRY

●

For lightweight fabric loads.

;:;$

.%>~

● For very small loads. (Add two or more similar

‘ .Ut(,% e,

“’e ~-o

articles, even if dry, to assist tumbling. )

●

If you desire to remove less moisture.

~lyester Mti

Rrm mess

Drying

~ps

not

overload—Garments

being dried or

dewrintied

should

tumble freely.

● Remove

cloth= immediately—

To help prevent

writiing,

remove from the dryer immediately at the end of the drying cycles.

● Place on hangers-Permanent

Press and Polyester

bit

garments look best if placed on hangers after drying.

How

~ed

and Automatic

Drying Differ

Automatic drying-The Automatic Dry Control system continually senses air temperature in dryer drum. Wet laundry 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 of times (depending on the fabric, load size and Cycle Selector setting).

The

Cycle

Sel=tor

advances

(when the heat is

of~

until it

automatically turns dryer off. Timed drying—You select the

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

Controk

Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Washer

Wash Water Wash

Wash

Cycle

Dry

Type of

had

Temperature

Cycle

Setting Cycle

Baby Clothes

Plastic-1ined items

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Air Fluff (No Heat)

Diapers

Hot Regular

See #l 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)

I I

Beds~reads

Follow Label Directions.

Blanke@

Electric

Warm

Delicate*

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 & Linens

Colorfast/White

Hot

Non-Colorfast

Warm

Regular

See #l below.

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Curtains

Cotton

Hot or Warm

Regular See #1 below.

Timed Drv

(High

Heat)

Man-made~*

Sheers

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Permanent Press

Warm

Perrn

Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Delicates

Foundation GarmentsT

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Glass Fiber

Do not wash glass fiber in the washer.

Permanent Press

Curtains

Warm

Perm Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Drv (Medium Heat)

Dramries

Warm

Delicate* I Setat START.

Automatic

Dry

(Medium Heat)

Dresses, sportswear

Warm

Perm Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Heavy slacks

Hot

Perm 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)

See #2

below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Work clothes

Hot

Perm Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Plastic

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Air Fluff (No Heat)

Quilted Items

Follow Label Directions.

Swimsuits

Label Directions.

Sweaters.

man-made fabrics**

Warm Delicate*

Set at START.

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 #l below.

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Regular Cycle:

1O-K

minutes for Heavy soil, 5-10 for Normal soil,

up to

for Light soil.

#2 Perm Press Cycle: U minutes for Heavy soil, 48 for Normal soil, up to 4 for Light soil.

*Delicate cycle alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.

**Man-made

fi~rs (~ntietics)

such as polyester,

nylon

and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate

(low

heat) Cycle. If you

mlX VariOus tYPes

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.

~Never

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

bbels

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

Special Instructions

Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.

45-60

Rinse at once, soak indiaperpail with solution of cold water and borax

(Iti

teaspoons to gallon). Soak before

washing with a presoak

p~oduct.

Use warm water.

25-40

Midpoint

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

iuice

stains: cold for

e~~.

milk and cereal stains.

u“,

Follow Label Directions.

85-95

Shake out excess dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one large or two

65-95

small blankets at a time.

See “Washable Woolens” instructions below.

Full loads 65-75 Small loads 35-45

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,

30-40

Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; 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.

Midpoint

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

MidDoint

Turn

slacks

and dark items inside out to

Drevent whiteninp

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.

Dry

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.

Label Directions.

Follow Label Directions.

40-55

Pretreat around neckline.

manufacturer’s recommendations.

15-20

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

Iiauid detergent.

Never use chlorine bleach.

65-85

Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let sbnd 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 1/4 to 1/2 cup liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; l/2 to 1

cup

in Wash.

DO NOT tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. Fire hazard may result. NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are obtained for some of your fabrics by

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

Ene~y-savi~

tips

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably

re-wash

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

rid of soil.

● Use

H~ wash—140°F. (60°C. )—

on a

~~ar

basis

only

when washing heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes.

● Under normal soil conditions,

wash in water above

80°F. (~°C.).

This generally means using the

WARM wash temperature setting on your washer—temperatures

approximately

95°F. (35°C.

). If you

notice that soil has accumulated

after several consecutive washings, use HOT wash occasionally, if safe

for fabrics.

●

Always rinse in COLD water. The temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

●

Try to wash less

ofien.

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.

●

Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, slower-drying items.

. Do not overload dryer. The drum

should be no more than half full of wet articles. For efficient drying, clothes need to tumble freely. Overloading prolongs drying time and produces uneven drying.

●

Use Automatic Drying Cycle whenever possible to help prevent overdying and save energy.

●

To help prevent ironing, remove garments immediately at end of drying cycle and place on hangers.

●

Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer will save energy.

●

Clean lint falter each time you dry.

●

Clean dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

. Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility can tell you which

are the off-peak hours.

Factors to consider in selecting

detergenk

and soap

Produck

Phosphate—

Powdered Detergents

Non-Phosphate—

Powdered 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.

Cleans 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 cool water.

Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (Seepage 12.)

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

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

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

The

resulk

of continued use of carbonate

Is your water hard? If it is, and

washer surfaces. The hardness

if you use a carbonate type

non-

of your water and your washing

phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build

depo;its on your clothes and

up. If

~our 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.

Effec@

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. . 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 wrin~e-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.

~-on

washer

Unsightly buildup on all washer

surfaces exposed to the wash

solution.

●

Mat-like, crusty formations caused

by lint

adl~ering

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

tiuce hestone btidups

●

Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid 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.

M was~

practice

may deky

h~ne

dam~e

to cloth=

The following recommendations will temporarily 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.

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

. .

●

Increase use of

blwches,

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.

How to partially restore clothes

Once clothes have developed

deposits, they may be partially

restored by soaking in a solution of two cups of

vinegar in one

gallon

of hot tap-water for-15 minute;. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.

CAUTIONS:

Vinegar soak solution may

reduce the

wrin~e-resistance

of permanent press fabrics.

●

Vinegar soak may damage

the dyes in some fabrics.

recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness.

*LIMES~NE—technically

called CALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused by the

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

How much

dete~ent

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.

hount

required varies

according to:

1. Water hardness

2. Amount of soil

3. Size

of load

4. Type of detergent

5. Wash temperature

Use more detergent if

If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low

sudsing

detergent brand, and follow instructions on package. Excess suds are not necessary to get clothes clean and can hamper wash action.

Using too

little

detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup.

you have. . .

Hard water

Large

loads

Greasy or oily soils Lower wash temperature Low

uhos~hate

detergent.

‘\

How to use granular or powdered detergent.

For best results, put the detergent in the washer before the clothes have been loaded.

If your detergent doesn’t dissolve well, pre-dissolve the detergent in hot water and put it in the washer before clothes are added.

Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load

POWDERED

DETER{;ENTS

CONCENTRATES

AND

LIQUIDS

Water

Uvel

Setting

Use recommended amount of

Water

detergent for your load and water

Hardness

LARGE MEDIUM

SMALL

hardness as shown in guide.

VERY

HARD

1 M cups

I M cups

cup

2. When using other detergent

10-20

Gr.

types-low and normal suds, powders,

HARD

4-10 Gr.

cups

[ cup

1/2

cup

liquids, non-phosphate

powders—

follow recommendations on package.

SOFT

O-4 Gr.

cup

1/2

cup

3. For hard water treatment, see

0-20

page 14.

Grains

I’OLI,OW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS

Hard wakr

Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to

how

you have it and, if so, how hard

it is.

● If you live in a municipal area,

contact your water company.

● If you live

a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this:

O to 3 grains per gallon–SOFT

4 to 10 grains–HARD

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 . . .

An installed water softener in

your home, or

2. The use of a

pacbged

water

softener.

For information on water softeners, see chart

below.

Add t~ much water

w~ner tith

a M water

l~el

Grains of hardness

o–lo

1O–B

15–20 20–25 25–30

over 30

When using

cup

with detergent

cup

1 cup

1 cup plus 1

~blespoon

for

eve~

5 grains

(60ml)

(120

rrd)

(160

(240

ti)

above 30 (240

plus

15 d for each

extra 5 grains)

When using

cup

1 cup

cups

CUPS PIUS

1 tablespoon for

eveu

5 groins

with soap

(80 ml)

(160 ml)

(180 ml)

(240

ml)

(360 ml)

above 30 (300

plus 15 ml for each

extra 5 grains)

Other

Laundry

hduct

BLEACH

laundry produck—

Chlorine liquid such as

Clorox’”

brand

Non-chlorine such as

Clorox 2“”

brand

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such

DownyT” 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

SP~

REMOVERS

Such as Spray ‘n WashT” and

K2RT”

brands

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as

RitTM

and

Tintex’”

brands

How to use it

Dilute one cup bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved.

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

stirt

of wash cycle.

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

Follow package directions for grass, perspiration, egg, baby formula, blood, mud and other stains.

Follow package directions. Treat only heavily soiled areas. Check garment’s hang tag for instructions.

Follow package directions.

N~E:

Tinted garments may not be

colorfast. Wash separately.

Spcial

Instruction

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: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s

sleepwear,

silk, wool, mohair,

spandex,

leather, or non-fast

colors.

Dilute

bleach before using on any fabric.

3) Check manufacturer’s hang tags for special instructions.

May be used on

all

kinds of fabrics.

2) Is most effective in hot water.

Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

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

4) Do not use with other laundry additives.

5) Do not pour directly on the clothes.

Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on some

clothes.

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.

Do not use with chlorine bleach as chlorine stops the stain

removal action of enzyme soak agents.

CAUTION: Control panel 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 and/or dryer. Apply these pretreatment products away from the appliance. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your appliance caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next

load. Go

through complete

qcle (5-mirr.

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.

*For more information on sanitizers, send for Government Bulletin

#57B,

“Sanitation in Home Laundering?’

Write to: Consumer Information Center,

heblo,

Colorado

81~.

How to remove

stiim

Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.

2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps:

. Find the fabric and the finish in the guide on the next page, and use only recommended methods.

● Check the care label instructions

that came with the garment.

●

Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material.

●

Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains.

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap or detergent.

Stain removal

hint—

Using chlorine bleach for white and

bleachable

fabrics.

Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool water—approximately

80°F.

(~°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 may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer.

If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. Then they will become very

visible and you may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once

these

spok

become visible,

how can you remove them?

●

Rub in undiluted liquid detergent

and let stand 30 minutes. .

Re-wash

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.

bpotint Cautiom

● N EVER PUT HIGHLY VOLATILE

SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE, KEROSENE, OR

NA~HA IN~

WASHER OR DRYER. N EVER PUT WASHABLE ARTICLES

THAT HAVE GASOLINE, KEROSENE,

~R ~GHLY VOLA~E

SUBSTANCES ON THEM IN A WASHER

OR DRYER. FAILURE TO COMPLY

WITH THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION OR

SENOUS

BODILY INJURY.

All items with volatile substances on them should be

washed thoroug~y with a detergent so that no trace of volatile substance remains. The articles can

hen

be machine washed. Only after thorough hand washing and machine washing should the article be placed in the dryer.

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

*Because cleaning fluids

tend

be toxic, be sure you are in a well

ventilated room when

using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds. Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc. ) be washed in washer.

**DO not mix

chlorine

bleach with

ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

See next page for Stain Removal Guide.

For more complete information on

stain removal, request government bulletin, “Removing Stains From Fabrics,”

054D.

To obtain a copy write to: Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009. Available at low cost.

Shin

removal guide

SaveandrefertoGarmentMan"facturem'CareInstr"ctions.

Stain

White and Bleachable Fabrics See Washing Guide, Bleach on page

Other Washable Fabrics

Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.)

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.

Use dull tool

carefilly

scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.

Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Same as

wbite

and bleachable fabrics

except use non-chlorine bleach.

Anti-perspirants,

Deodorants

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.

Blood

Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,

bleacb according to

Stiin

Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.

Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.

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 Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.

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

Coffee and Tea

Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. Launder. With cream; Follow guide directions for

cream.

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.

Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,

Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid

or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,

Powder; Crayon; Grease,

Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil.

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

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid* Then launder in warm detergent water.

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

Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.

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

Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew. Scorch

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 Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed. )

Sponge with warm water. Apply

undiluted

liquid detergent.

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 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 Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or

banana oil. Launder in warm water.

Perspiration

Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water, If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with

ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry

cleaning fluid* or

bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on

opposite page, launder and dry.

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

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Rust

Apply rust

remover7*

using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and

launder.

Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

~“

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

WASHER OR DRYER

●

Make sure controls are properly set

and

washer cycle selector is

pulled

out or dryer

WON’T START

START button is pushed.

Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet.

●

No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is

getting current.

●

Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.

Washer will fill but will not spin with

lid

open.

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

WON’T DRAIN

●

Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.

●

Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 feet above the floor.

WATER LEAKS

●

Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

●

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

WASHER WON’T

●

Lid not closed. Washer

will

not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure lid

SPIN AND

is closed. Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.

COMPLETE CYCLE

CL~HES

ARE

●

Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through

ABNORMALLY

final spin.

WET AFTER SPIN

APPLIANCE IS

. Metallic “clicks” heard as timer advances during operation are normal.

NOISY

●

Uneven

floor.

Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor.

●

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 aloud but harmless noise. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

WATER DOES

●

Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly. ENTER OR ENTERS SLOWLY

. Hoses kinked. Check and correct.

●

Clogged screen in water valve. Unscrew fill hose from washer and

clean

screen if

necessary. When reassembling, make hand tight plus 1/3 turn with pliers.

PROBLEM

WATER

TEMPERATURE

INCORRE~

WASHERPAUSES INCYCLE

GREASY OR OILY

STAINS ON LAUNDERED

GARMENTS

YELLOWED

CL~HES

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.

Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to HO°F.

(60° to

66°C.).

Reset it.

. Water valve screens may be stopped

up.

Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean

the screens and reinstall the hoses.

Make sure selector controls are properly set.

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot to hot, cold to cold.

●

Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from one portion of its cycle

to the next.

Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will

resume in 1-2 minutes.

The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.

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, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.

●

Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body

oil.

Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’ page 20.

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

(such as

Clorox 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions. Restore

color using color remover (such as

Rit

Tintex

brands), follow package directions.

●

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

1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water

before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

2. Have a special

filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and

manganese from water.

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

To remove spots:

spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze

lemon juice through stain.

remove overall yellow,

use a commercially available

rust scale remover, following package instructions.

The

Woblem Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

BLUE OR

GWY

COLOR

STA~S

GRA~D

CL~HES

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

kproper

use of fabric sofiner. Never pour fabric

sokner

directly on clothes;

rdways

dilute before adding to rinse water.

To remove stiins:

dampen stained area and

rub with undiluted liquid detergent.

Re-wash,

using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.

●

Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase the amount of detergent used, if the load is larger than normal, if soil is heavier than average (especially oily soil), if water level is high, or if water hardness is above average.

●

Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer 140°-

EOT.

(60°-

66°C.).

Do not wash when other hot water

needs-such as

dishwashing

fatily

baths—are heavy.

. Poor or inferior detergent (or use of soap in hard water). Change to phosphate detergent if possible.

Follow these steps:

●

Use water conditioner (such as

Calgon

brand).

Use hottest water possible.

●

Pretreat

stins.

●

Use bleach where possible.

●

Use presoak aids.

Q Instil

water

sofiener.

●

Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.

●

fmproper

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.

●

Washing too long

may resdt

in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time for

smaller loads.

Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash

solution at the start of wash agitation.

mbm

-Y*

clothee

Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure: (a) Put clothes in washer.

Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water is

suitable for garment. (c) Add anon-precipitating type of water

sofiener

such as

Calgon

brand with

phosphate. Use

times as much as you need for

normal

water softening. (d) Do not add soap or detergent. (e) Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

Repeat, if necessary.

If you

prefer to

soak clothes, use water

sofiener

in place of

soak agent or pre-wash

detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.

PROBLEM

HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs

LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Pretreat with liquid detergent,

●

Incorrect

so~ing ofc~othes.

Separate lint-producers

(such

as terry towels

and

chenille)

with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).

●

Washing too long, especially for smaller loads.

Fof

normal soil, use 1 minute per

pound of dry clothes.

●

Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in

water to

form a precipitate

which can be mistaken for lint.

●

Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water

with an

instiled

mechanical softener or a packaged water

so&ner.

Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which

can

mistaken for lint. (a) Seepage 13

forrecommendations onhowto adddetergenttospeed

up complete

dissolving.

(b)

Usealiquidor special cold water detergent.

(c)

Predissolvegranular

detergent in hot water,

ormakesuredetergent

is dissolved

completely in wash water before adding clothes.

(d) Make certain

clotheshave

ample room

tomovein

washer.

(e) Usea warmer wash water.

Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer

items in each

load.

Make sure water level is correct for size of

load.

. Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels,

will

shed excessive lint. Use

correct amount of bleach according to package directions.

Not enough detergent. Enough detergent must be used to

hold

lint in suspension

during

wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by

~ter

hardness, size of load,

degree of soil and amount of water. Seepage 13.

●

Incorrect use of fabric

sofiener.

If used in wash cycle, many

sofieners

may react with

detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners

only

in rinse cycle, unless

package specifies adding to wash

cycle.

●

Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may

look

lint. Turning clothes inside out may

help.

Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in

rinse cycle.

correct—

All of the above causes of residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct laundry procedures.

1 1

1 m

I I

1 1

The

fioblem Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

SNAGS,

HOLES,

TEARS,

HPSOR

EXCESSNE

WEAR

mere

is no solution

once

this

~eoftige

tis

occurred.

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND

WMEDY

pins

on garments or sharp objects left

in pockets,

Remove ~

Pins,

~h~kwke~ ofdl

garments before putting in washer.

Mso

check washer to see

ifany

objects remained

wmhtub.

Snaps, hook,

sharp buttons, belt

bucMes,

zippers.

Make

SUN

hook, snaPs~d

buttons are fastened,

Rernov@

sharp buttons and belt

buc~es.

This is very

impo~t

when washing knits,

which snag easfiy. ~mknita

inside

out.

●

~mproper use ofc~orinebl~ch. Holesm&y have

random square shape;

yellow

discoloration,

&bric wifl

be weak at edges of hole.

(a) Use only correct, measured amount of

ble~h.

Never

addundilutedblmchto

washer

tubnordlowclothes

to come

inconwct

with

undiluted bleach. Do not wipe

bleach

sptils

with clothes.

fromchemicdssuch ashairpreparations

@leach, dye, home permanent

solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners.

tidiately

rinse

thoroug~y

towels

and other articles which have

come in contact

withthesechernicds

before putting them

in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.

●

small, uMoticed

holes,

~~s

~p@-s

may enlarge

during washing.

Check

garments carefully before loading washer and mend dl rips and tears.

●

~rrnanent

press garments age,

they

may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is

due to the

weakentig of the

fibers

the

permanent press process. It is not caused by the

washer. You can slow this process by washing

smdlpermanent

press loads with a large

water level. Do

not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press. When

possible, remove

co~lar

stays.

●

Roughness orbur~ on agi~~r duet~d~age incu~ed~

heavy

belt

bucties,

etc.

Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by

fting

if necessary.

●

May ~usfig wro~ qc~ef~rdelica~fabrics, Use

delicate cycle. Refer to garment

manufacturer’s care instructions.

●

~amen~ we&en~by

aging, or% Sunor amosphere.

This is an inevitable process

and is not

cau~by

the washer.

You may slowdown process by use of delicate cycle.

●

TW fi~le ~~r

washeror~

l~ge

a~oad.

Load washer

ody

with the number of

items that will move freely. Select correct water level.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

WWNKLINGIN

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops.

tiediately

after dryer stops

PERMANENT PRESS

tumbling, remove

clbthes

and place

them

on hangers. AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

Tw many items in dryer. Dry only one

washer

load at a time. Do

not

combine loads.

. Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more

simflar

articles,

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy

Wrmanent press

items, such as work clothes, with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Also do not wash or dry permanent press items with regular laundry.

Too many items in washer. Items must have mm to move freely. Permanent press

loads

should

always be

sder

than regular loads..

,no

more than

medium Ioads.

●

Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles, Use permanent press wash

cycle which

provides a cool-down rinse to rninimi=

wrintiing. Nso,

use automatic dry

~cle.

●

Incorrect water level. Use large level for medium

load;

medium

level

for

srndl load.

●

Rep~~ ~~hing in t~ hot water. w~h in cold

warm

water

with plenty of

detergent.

. Accumulation of lime

scrde

due to use of carbonate detergents. If a non-phosphate

detergent must be used, avoid the use of a

carbonate-butit

detergent.

Failure to use tibric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will

minimtie wrirdding.

To remove

Wubbom tinMes—

●

Retumble

on automatic dry setting with small load.

Rerinse

and dry on automatic dry setting.

. If unsuccessful,

retumble

on high heat for

1O-U mil;utes

and hang immediately.

●

Iron carefully,

. Send

cleaners far pressing.

●

Some

wrirddes

may remain which cannot be removed?

*N~E:

If you

foIiow

good laundry

procdures

and permanent press cloties

stfil

come out

writi~,

the

fitish

may not be good quality. Also, in permanent

press

syntietic/cotton

blends,

the

-on portion

tie

tibric can eventually wear away leaving otiy

tie

synthetic. Since

tie conon has

resin

finish tit

imparts

tie

memory, a loss or decrease of permanent

press

performance will result.

The

fioblem Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

SHWNKAGE,

●

Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be

GENERAL safely

washed but

will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care

instructions exactly, If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

SH~NKAGE,

Relaxation shrinkage

can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe 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. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above,

●

Shrinhge

caused by overheating

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been

heat-

shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by washing in cool or warm water; drying on low or delicate heat.

CL~HESTME

Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for

LONG ~ DRY

the load you want to dry.

●

Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is

ducted

in accordance with Installation

Instructions.

●

Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction,

make sure damper in outside

wdl cap operates easily. If metal flexible ducting is used,

be sure it is not kinked and is

instiled

according to Installation Instructions.

●

Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or

circl~it

breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped, and the dryer to still tumble without heat.

. Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.

●

Too many items in dryer. Dry

ordy

one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

●

Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

If Your

d~er

is ope~ting on a 208-volt

circuit, longer

drying times can

expected.

●

Clothes were excessively wet when they were put into the dryer.

DRYER MAKES

. Temporary start-up sound. Dryer drum is mounted on four specially compounded

“THUMPING”

rubber wheels.

Afier

extended storage and exposure to extreme temperatures, a

NOISE

thumping noise may occur when dryer is first started. This will soon disappear.

If you need more help... call, toll free:

hswer

Center”

800.6262000 consumer information service

Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

● Wipe

the

cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish.

● Keep the area around and

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

Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

For long vacations,

be sure

water supply is shut off at faucets.

Drain all water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to freezing weather.

● Winterizing instructions:

The washer cannot be operated

in freezing temperatures. Before you store the appliance, remove water from all parts of the washer.

1. Turn off water supply faucets. (The front access panel between washer and dryer may have to be removed. See procedure at right. ) Disconnect hoses from faucets and drain.

2. Add 1 gallon of non-toxic

antifreeze (available from the hardware or recreational vehicle

store) to the washer tub.

3. Push the timer knob in, turn the knob to the right to SPIN and pull the knob out.

4. Let the washer spin for I or 2 minutes to let all water drain out. Some but not all of the

antifreeze will be expelled.

5. Push in the timer knob, dry the tub interior, disconnect the electrical plug, close the lid.

6. Store the appliance in an upright

position.

7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer through a cycle

to rinse out the antifreeze.

Washer

● Lint

flllter.

The self-cleaning lint

filter needs no attention from you.

●

Washbasket. After each use,

leave the lid

open to allow moisture to evaporate. Clean thoroughly with nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit left by heavily soiled clothes. Do not use harsh cleansers.

“

Agitator.

Remove the agitator at regular intervals—about 4 to 6 months—and remove any lint that may have accumulated. After removing the front access panel, as shown at right, unscrew the agitator

cap, grasp the agitator with both hands, and pull it up and out of the

washbasket.

The slotted section at the top of the

metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts from sticking together. If this area appears

to be dry, apply a

light

coat of grease or petroleum jelly around the shaft before replacing the agitator. Do not

overgrease.

Excess

grease may get into the clothes

load,

When replacing the agitator, carefully lower it straight down onto the agitator support block and replace the cap securely.

Dryer

If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and clean the dryer exhaust

ducting at least once a

year.

How to

reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if your dryer is not exhausted to the outside:

A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the dryer is not exhausted

to the outside, this lint is more apt to accumulate in and near the dryer,

which could create a fire hazard.

. Clean the lint filter before every

load. See page 7.

● Inspect the area behind the front

access panel at least once a year and clean out any lint that may have

accumulated. Wipe or

lacuum,

being careful not to disturb any electrical or mechanical connections.

How to remove the front access panel between the washer and dryer

Take out 2 screws holding the magnet assembly and remove the magnet assembly.

Then take out 2 screws at top corners of access panel and lift access panel up until tabs at

botto]

of panel slip out of slots at rear of washer.

The washer lid can now be

openel

enough to allow you to remove

thf

agitator, and the dryer exhaust

ducting

is accessible for

inspectic

and cleaning. To replace the front access panel,

fit tabs on panel into slots at rear

washer, push panel back in place and replace screws and magnet assembly.

If You Need Service

ob~in

service, see your warranty

on the back page of this book.

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

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write

all

the details-including

your phone number—to:

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

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Notes

YOUR GENERAL

ELE~RIC SPACEMAKERTM

LAUNDRY

WARRAN~

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

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONEWEAR 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 Spacemaker” laundry 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 washer transmission

that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the

sewice

trip to your home and service labor charges. Or, if you desire, we will provide a

comp/ete/y

recondition~

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

ordinay

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. Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for GENERAL

ELE~RIC

COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE

SERVICE,

WHAT IS

COVERED

Youhowto usethe

product

Service trips to your home to teach

. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

. Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

about operating the product, please contact your dealer or

or used commercially.

our Consumer Affairs office at the

● Damage to product caused

address below, or call, toll free:

by accident, fire, floods or acts

GE Answer Center”

of God.

800.626.2000 consumer information service

WARRAN~R

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

● Improper installation.

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

Some

states

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

futiher

help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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