GE Spacemaker WSM2420S, Spacemaker WSM2480S Use And Care Manual

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lUseand@reGuide[

Safe~lnstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Operating the

Washer...........................6-l

Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................7

Control

SeRings..........................................6

Cycle Descriptions .....................................5

Cycle

Times..................................................7

Energy-Saving Tips ....................................7

Fabric and Cycle Settings .........................8

Lint

Filter................................................7,

Soak

...............................................................7

Washer Lid Latch ........................................6

Operating the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17

Air Fluff Drying .........................................1 5

Automatic and Timed Drying ...............15

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fabric and Cycle Settings ......................1 6

Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14, 18

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Soiling........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14, 17

Care and

Cieaning...............l8,

Storage’and Vacation

Tips........................2

User Maintenance Instructions ...............21

GE Appliances

Spacemake/M

Laundq

Problem Solver ......................2 O-24

More questions

?...call

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Preparation

Detergents and Additives

..................l

O, 11

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

Loading the Washer .................................6, 8

Sorting Clothes ..........................................6, 9

Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Consumer Services

..................27

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................27

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

Repair Service

.................................................2

Warranw........................................Back Cover

~ Modek: WSM2480S WSM2420S

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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 GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Save time and money.

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

If you received a damaged appliance...

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

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

Setial

Number

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

WAHG:

For your safety the information in this manual must be

fo~owed

minimtie

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of Me.

—Do not store or use

gasotine

or other

tiediately d

your gas

supptier

from a

flammable vapors and liquids in the

neighbor’s phone.

FOUOW

the

gas suppher)s

vicinity of this or my other

apptiance.

instructions.

—-T

TO DO W YOU

S~LL

GAS

●

you

mot

reach your gas supplier,

. Do not try to light any appliance.

the fire department

●

Do not touch any

elwtrid

switch;

—Instigation

and

service must be performed

do not

use

any phone in your building.

by a qualified

instier,

service agency or

the

gas supptier.

●

Clear

the room,

bufiding

or area

of d

occupants.

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

If You Need Service

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

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

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North

Wacker Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

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

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Warning-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow

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

purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

*:,.

●

This appliance must be properly

‘Q.,’;< ~

-O ,. instafled

and located in accordance with

- ,e,

the Installation Instructions before it is

used.

If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center

800.626.2000.

—Properly ground to conform with all governing

codes and ordinances. Follow

detis

Installation Instructions.

—Lo@te

where the temperature is above

50°F.

(lO°C.)

for satisfactory operation of the

app~ance

control system. Do not install or store

the appliance where it

wi~

be exposed to the

weather.

-Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power

supply

circuit

to avoid

electrical overload.

—Do not install against drapes or curtains.

Follow details in Installation Instructions.

—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

~CO~ENDED

to prevent

large

amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefully follow the details in the Installation

hstructions.

If your appliance is

not

vented to the outside, see special instructions in Care and Cleaning section. If this appliance has a gas dryer, it must be exhausted outside.

●

Do not repair or replace any

part of the

appfiance

or attempt

any servicing unless

specificdy

recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the

to carry out.

●

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

apptiance

~ pdl

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.

To Minimize the Possibility of a Fire Hazard

●

Exhaust

Duct4ee

Installation

Instructions. Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer to the outside.

USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER

COMBUS~LE

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A

~RE.

FO~

OR OTHER

EASLY

PUNCTURED

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A F~ IF

COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE

RESTNCTED ~

USE OR DUR~G

INSTALLA~ON.

●

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.

●

Do not store items that may burn or melt

(such as clothing, paper material, plastics

or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the appliance during the operation.

●

Garments labeled

‘Wry

Away from Heat”

(such as life

jackeb

containing Kapok)

must not be put in your dryer.

●

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.

(continued next page)

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WORTANT

SAmH

~STRUC~ONS

(continued)

●

Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to

prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER

WAMG—HYDROGEN GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the

WITHOUT THE L~ F~TER IN PLACE.

gas

can

accumtiate

in the water

hater andor

●

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials,

such as lint, paper,

rags, chemicals, etc.

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer should be

cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

~ater

pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on

all

hot

●

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

water faucets and

allow

them

to run for several

minutes before using any electrical

apptiance

●

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids

which is connected to the hot water

system.

This

wtil Wow

any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the

gas

is flammable, do not smoke or use an

open

such as vinegar

andor

rust remover. Mixing can

produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

WARNING-Fire and Spontaneous Combustion Hazard

Do not wash or dw items that are

soiled with vegetable or

coo~ng

oil. These

items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself causing fire or a

spontaneous combustion

hmard.

●

Do not wash or dry articles that have been

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with

combustible or explosive substances (such as,

pain~

gasotie,

degreasers,

dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode.

Do not add these substances to the wash water

and do not use or store these substances

odor

around your washer and dryer during operation.

frame or appliance during this process.

●

Never reach into washer while it is moving.

Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, push the Cycle Selector knob in, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the

tid.

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving.

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

. Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your

appliance.

Skin

ifi-tation ~ould

result from-the

remaining glass particles that may be picked up by

clothing during subsequent appliance uses.

J’

●

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

retardancy

of fabrics.

\ / Toavoidsucharesult, thegarment

manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

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●

Close supervision is necessary if this

apptiance

is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded

apphance.

Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding an appliance, or removing from service, remove the

fid

and door.

●

Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergen@,

bleaches, fabric

softeners, etc.) out of the reach of

children,

preferably in a locked cabinet.

Always

read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids. Observe

warnings

on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your

apptiance

clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock,

unplug ttis appliance from the

power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE:

Pushing

the

washer cycle

selector knob in or turning the dryer

cycle selector to

does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

●

Do not tamper with the controls.

●

Do not operate this

apphance

if it is damaged,

ma~unctioning, partia~y

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

●

Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

For washer 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-static Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.

recommend

you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, 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 under the warranty of this appliance.

SAW T~SE ~STRUC~ONS

Regular

Cycl~

Permanent Press

CyclH

Delicates

Cycl%

For most cottons, linens, work and

For loads of synthetic

andor

For lingerie and gently used

play clothes. Longer wash times

delicate fabrics. A cool down

fabrics, this cycle has a gentle

plus an extra deep rinse, spray

spray helps prevent set-in wrinkles wash and a slow spin.

rinse and spin provide thorough

in permanent press shirts, blouses,

washing and detergent removal.

dresses and similar apparel.

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HOW TO

OPEMTE

YOUR WASHER

Features and appearances may vary slightly

WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

..:”AT*

,,,8,,.6,

~emake,b””dw .:

:&:

ramp

Load Stze

Stafi

See How to Operate Your

Dyer sect;on

for the above Dryer controls

Setting the Controls

Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections.

Select

Water Level.

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes. MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full. LARGE: Over 2/3 full.

For best cleaning results, the load must be able to move

freely in the water. Too

big

a load or too little water can

cause wear or tear of load items.

Select

Was~inse

Temperature.

Wsh

Cycle Selector knob

inandturn

clockwise to

your selected wash setting.

Wll

Cycle

Selector knob

*START

out to start the washer.

you wish to

change

setting

after washer has started, push

-1

Cycle Selector knob into stop

STOP

the washer and reset to the new

position. Setting can be changed at any time.

Washer Lid Latch

To Add Items After Washer Has

Stirted

For easier loading convenience, use the washer lid latch. To hold the washer lid up, lift the lid

until

snaps past the latch

under the control panel. To release the lid, push

the lid latch up.

● Turn off the washer.

● Latch the washer lid.

● Add any additional articles by submerging them next

to the agitator.

NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately. To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net

LID MTCH

laundry bag.

How to Soak in Your Washer

Allow

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

lid

closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.

After desired soak period, pull out Cycle Selector knob to complete cycle.

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Cycle Times —

Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes)

NOTES:

● Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle.

● Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary

depending on household water pressure and your selected water level.

Permanent Press Delicates

Regular

Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not

and amount of soil, according to instructions in How

to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section.

to Sort Clothes section.

●

For information on how to use bleaches and fabric

● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents

softeners, see Other Laundry Products section. section for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

● Close the lid. Washer will fill but not spin with the

lid open.

Manual Clean Lint Filter

Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after every load for the best filtering results.

NOTE: The load type will vary the amount of lint build-up.

L*k*

To clean:

1. Lift off the agitator barrel.

AGITATOR-BARREL (,

2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel. The

filter

is not removable.

3. Replace the agitator barrel and snap it in to place.

(

MANUAL CLEAN

LINT FILTER

(

E~RGY-SA~G T~S

FOR YOUR

WAS~R

If your clothes and household items don’t

look

clean

● Always rinse in cold water. The temperature

and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash

of the rinse does not affect cleaning. them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load

● Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility

them properly, select correct cycles, use

enough

can tell you which are the off-peak hours. detergent and choose a water temperature warm

● Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove

enough to release and get rid of soil.

more water during spin, which will shorten drying

● Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same

cycle to save more energy.

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.

. .

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SUGGESTED

FMWC Am

CYCLE

SETT~GS

FOR YOUR WASHER

Cycle Suggested

For Clothes

Loa~abrics

such as:

Permanent Press &

hits

● Synthetics

● Permanent press, treated cottons,

blends with cottons

● Down-filled garments, if machine

washing is recommended*

Delicates

● Baby clothes (delicate)

● Lingerie

Regul~

● Cottons and linens

● Denims

● Baby clothes (sturdy)

Special Instructions

*Down-filled

~~ents

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

HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER

This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining

Ring,

shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full water fill.

What is the best size load of clothes—large, medium, or small? Save time, energy and detergent by avoiding extra use of

the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. If you must wash smaller loads, save water, energy and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load. See Operating Instructions.

● Load clothes dry.

● Take a properly sorted group of

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

L~ge

items—like sheets. Do

not wrap around the agitator.

Small items—like

washcloths. Medium size items—like

towels.

DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER.

● Try to mix large and small items

in each machine

load

for better

washing action.

● Wash large items (blankets, bed

spreads, mattress pads, etc.) separately.

● If machine is overloaded, you

may experience

oversudsing or

out of balance conditions.

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Sort by

Sutiace

Texture

‘eparate

sfrome

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

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately.

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

Sort by Fabric

‘eparate ‘mfro;efrommfro:m

Sort by Soil

m. A

In addition to sorting to reduce

lint

collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.

Sort by Color

Separate

For instructions on different fabrics and loads, see the Fabric and Cycle Settings guide.

It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.

● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, and fasten snaps, hooks and buttons.

“

Do any necessary mending—rips,

hems, tears.

● Check all items for areas of heavy

soil or stain.

● Remove stains. See Stain

Removal Guide.

● Turn

poly

knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

EXTRA CLEANING

(See

Tips to Help You Select

Settings section for instructions.)

See Stain Removal Guide. See Fabric and Cycle Settings guide. See The Problem Solver section.

Soaking and Pretreating-a good way to loosen deep soils and stiins.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains.

Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see How to Use the Soak Cycle.

FOR

INFO~ATION

ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.

● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing

in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2 hour before washing.

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HOW

~CH

DETERGENT

SHOmD

YOU USE?

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

Amount required varies according to:

Water hardness

Ambunt of soil

3. Size of load

4. Type of detergent

5. Wash temperature

Use more detergent if you have...

1. Hard water

2. Large loads

3. Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphate detergent

If the recommended amount of How to use detergent;

detergent produces too many suds,

granular, powdered or liquid:

switch to a lower

sudsing

detergent

brand, and follow instructions

For best results, add detergent to the wash basket before loading

on package.

clothes. If you load your clothes Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Always

measure detergent

first, add detergent next to the

agitator.

—

in a standard measuring cup.

HA~

WATER—DO YOU

IT?

Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so,

how hard it is.

● If you live in a municipal area, contact your

water company.

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

contact your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon (3.8 liters).” This means:

O to 3.5 grains per gallon (3.8

liters)—SO~

3.6 to 7 grains—HARD

7.1 to 10.5 grains—VERY HARD

10.6 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

grains—and you use phosphate detergent, you

also

have no problem. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need

to soften your water with either...

1. An installed water softener in your home, or

2. The use of a packaged water softener.

For information on water softeners, see the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Laundry Product and

~pe

BLEACH

Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand

Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such as Downy 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

PRE-TREATING, STAIN AND SPOT REMOVERS

Such as Spray’n Wash and

K2R

brands

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as

Rit

and Tin[ex brands

How to Use It

Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator.

Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent.

Follow package directions for diluting softeners.

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

Follow package directions. Add at start of wash cycle.

FO11

package directions.

Add at start of wash cycle.

Follow package directions.

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

package directions.

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

Special Instructions

1) Dilute bleach before

using

on any fabric. 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: silk, wool,

spandex,

or non-fast colors.

3) Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions.

1) May be used on most fabrics. Test fabric first.

1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

3) Use the following manufacturer’s direction. Too much may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.

4) Do not pour directly on 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.

For best results, soak garments a minimum of 30 minutes.

CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the washer. Apply these pre-treatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pre-treatment products is not covered by your warranty.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go

through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,

1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent,

cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe

exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washings

will

reduce discoloration

but may never eliminate it.

—

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HOW TO

WMOW

STA~S

1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden

The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.

inside seam or on a sample of the material.

2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take

● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.

these steps:

It can set some stains.

● Find the fabric in the chart on the next page, 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

and use only recommended methods.

4. Wash with recommended amount of

soa~

● Check the care label instructions that came with

or detergent.

the garment.

Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White

and Bleachable

Fabrics

Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool

water—approximately

80°F. (27°C.)—in

a sink or pan. Soak stained area

for 5 minutes and launder in washer.

The Case of the “Invisible”

S&in

Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments

If these stains are not completely removed in the wash,

may cause stains which are virtually invisible and

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

which you may not notice as you put your clothes

Then they will become very visible and you may think

into the washer. they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

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

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

● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.

How Can You

Prevent These “After-You-Wash”

Shins?

● Increase the amount of detergent normally used.

● Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.

● Wash synthetic garments more often.

Page 13

Stain

Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.)

Antiperspirants, Deodorants

Blood

Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk

Coffee and Tea

Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick. Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup,

Rouge,

Powder; Crayon; Grease,

Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,

Wine, Vegetables or Food Coloring

Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Scorch

Ink, Ballpoint

Paint and Varnish

Perspiration

Rust

White and Bleachable Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull

fool

carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.

Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Apply undiluted

liquid

detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach

according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed,

you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.**

Rinse thoroughly. Soak in

cold

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

bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

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

Apply

undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according

to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. Without cream:

Bleach

according to the Stain Removal Hint;

launder. With cream:

guide directions for cream.

Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.*

Apply

undiluted

liquid

detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to

the

Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Apply

undiluted liquid

detegent.

Launder. (Treat

mildew

spots while they are fresh. before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) If

eitier

type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal

Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and

sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply

undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Soften with oil or petroleum jelly, then sponge with banana

oil.

Launder in warm water.

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 the Stain Removal Hint; launder,

Apply rust remover,

xx using

manufacturer’s directions. Rinse

launder.

Other Washable Fabrics

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

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

Sponge

or soak in cool water, then

launder.

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

Sponge

with warm water. If stain remains, apply warm glycetine, let stand 30 minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.

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

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

Sponge with warm water.

Apply

undiluted

liguiddete~enf.

Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.

Old

mildew stains can seldom

removed. Scorch can seldom

be removed.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics

sxcept

launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

bunder

in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach

with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and

bieachable

fabrics.

*caullo”:

Because

cleaning fluids

[end

to be toxic. be sure

vou

**Do not mix chlorine

bleach with ammonia or acids such

are in a well ventilated room when

using

them. No cleaning

vinegw and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic

gas

fluid should be used unless user is famdiar with the limitations

which may cause death.

and required cautions (usually printed

label).

Use

extreme caution

with flammable compounds.

Save and refer to garment manufacturers care labels.

Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.)

washed in washer.

Page 14

HOW TO

OPEWTE

YOUR DRYER

WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

“--

:$:

Temp

Load Size

See

How to Operate Your Washer section for the above Washer controls.

Check the Lint Filter

Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter is in place.

Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating, damage fabrics

and be a fire hazard. The lint screen is located inside

the dryer drum, on the back wall.

To clean:

1. Use the finger holes to pull

the lint screen straight out.

. .

. .. .

. . .

. .

. . . .

. .

. . . . —

. .......

. .

. . .

.:.

...... .

. . . .

.. .

2. Lightly squeeze the body,

PULL STRAIGHT OUT

as shown while pulling the cover off.

3. ROLL lint off the screen with

your fingers.

Do not

rinse

wash the screen.

4. Replace the cover

on the body

of the lint screen.

5. Before replacing the lint screen, remove any lint from

the wire mesh on the back wall (behind the lint screen).

1“

6. Push the lint screen straight

SQUEEZE BODY;

back until it snaps into place.

PULL COVER OFF

Sort and Load the Clothes

Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer.

If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load,

Generally, if clothes are sorted right for washing,

set the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and

they’re sorted right for drying. See the How to Sort

remove when dry. Reset controls for the remaining

the Clothes section.

heavier fabrics.

Set the Controls

See the Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide.

Cycle Selector.

Start Button.

Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.

Press the Start button to start the dryer. (Opening

The selector may be turned in either direction.

the door

during

operation stops the dryer. To

restart,

the door and press the Start button.)

NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (electric, natural gas or

gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and

condition of exhaust ducts.

Page 15

Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips

● DO NOT OVERLOAD—

“

REMOVE CLOTHES

● PLACE ON HANGERS—

Garments being dried or

PROMPTLY—To help prevent

Permanent press and polyester

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

wrinkling, remove clothes from

knit garments look best if placed

the dryer promptly at the end of

on hangers after drying.

the drying cycles.

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying

When using the Automatic cycles, the

Automatic

Control system continually senses

the temperature of the air in the dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps the air cool. When laundry is dry enough (and the drum air warm enough) the heat

turns off. When the air cools, the heat turns back on. This off and on cycling may happen a number of times (depending on the fabric, load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle Selector advances (when the heat is

until it automatically turns off dryer.

Auto Regular. Use this cycle to dry heavy and medium weight cotton items. The load tumbles without heat during the last 5 minutes. This helps make the load easier to handle.

Auto Permanent Press. Use this cycle to dry permanent press, knits and other synthetic items. The load tumbles without heat during the last 10 minutes. This helps keep wrinkles from setting in and makes the load easier to handle.

Timed Drying. When

using

the Timed Cycles, you select the number of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period. The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat. This helps make the load easier to handle.

Air Fluff cycle. The dryer does not heat when the Cycle Control knob is set in AIR FLUFF. This cycle can be used to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic

tablecloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys,

sneakers, etc.

Do not dry plastic or rubber items with heat. Use AIR FLUFF setting, or line dry. Failure to do so could result in fire or damaged items.

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles

Set to NORMAL Position

Set toward More Dry

Set toward Less Dry

●

Energy prefened automatic setting.

● For loads that include

heavy-

. For

light

weight fabric loads.

“

For most normal loads.

weight fabrics.

● If you desire to remove

less moisture.

more moisture.

● For very small loads.

Page 16

SUGGESTED

FABWC

AND

DRY~G

SELECTIONS

Cycle Suggested

Automatic Regular

Automatic Permanent Press & Knits

Delicates

Timed

For Clothes

Loa~abrics

such as:

● Cottons and linens

● Down-filled garments, if machine

washing and drying is recommended

● Permanent press fabrics with cotton

● Synthetics

● Silks and wools

● Rayon and acetate

● Pillows*

The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on

fabric care labels. For best results,

your specific fabric care label.

Special Instructions

Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels for more information.

*Pillows

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape. DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillow at end of drying time—if not completely dry, return pillow to dryer and reset for more

drying

time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried

completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.

Page 17

Sort by

Sutiace

Texture

Separate

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

Lint

m %

Lint

Producers

from

~ collectors

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and

napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be dried separately.

Sort by Fabric

Separate

In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, we recommend that you

wash fabrics of similar construction together whenever possible.

Sort by

Color

m’nrT

‘n

Separate

‘h’tes

from g “ghts

from

Darks m

from

Non- n

Colodast

Sort

by Weight

Separate

m’m

For information on tumble drying extra large

. .

items and different fabrics and loads, see the Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.

Hea~

Items

Light Items

(such as

from

(such as

~ towels)

~ cufiains)

E~RGY-SA~G TWS

FOR YOUR DRYER

● 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 overd~ing 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

“warm” dryer will save energy.

● Clean lint filter each time you dry.

● Clean dryer exhaust

ducting

at least once a year. A

partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

Page 18

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

“

Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally

● Keep the area around and underneath your appliance

wash it with mild soap and water and then apply

free of combustible materials such as lint, paper,

light

coat of appliance polish to help preserve

rags,

chemical, etc.

the finish.

● 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

Always shut off the

gas

valve before leaving

water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to

on vacation.

freezing weather.

Winterizing instructions for your washer:

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. Disconnect hoses

from faucets and drain.

2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic

antifreeze (available from a hardware or recreational vehicle store) to the washer tub.

3. Push the timer knob in, turn the knob to the

right

a spin cycle and pull the knob out.

4. Let the washer spin for

or 2 minutes to let all the

water drain out. Some but not all of the

antifreeze

will

be expelled.

5. Push in the timer knob, disconnect the electrical

plug, dry

the tub interior, 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

● Wash basket. After each use, leave the lid open to

● Lint Filter. Clean the filter at the bottom of the

allow moisture to evaporate. Clean thoroughly with

agitator after every load for the best filtering results.

nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit

See section, How to Operate Your Washer. left by heavily soiled clothes. Do not use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleaners.

Page 19

Dryer

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

ducting

at least once a year.

Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the dryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is more

Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the

apt to accumulate in and near the dryer, which could

electrical power.

create a fire hazard.

● Do not put hands inside the cabinet.

How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted outside) is not exhausted to the outside:

● Clean the lint filter before every load. See How to

Operate Your Dryer section.

Lint can

gather

inside the dryer and create a FIRE

HAZARD. This lint should be removed at least

every 2 or 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

● Make sure the dryer is cool.

● More than one person is required to lift, tilt

or move the

washerldryer because of its weight

and size.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock, injury or damage.

Cleaning should be done

only

by a qualified

person.

1. Unplug unit from electrical supply or turn off

electrical power.

2. Remove back panel from dryer.

(See

Installation

Instructions.)

3. Avoid touching wires and thermostats

4. Remove lint from boxed-in area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.

5. Replace back panel, reconnect and level the

appliance.

Page 20

QUESTIONS?

USE

T~S

PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

WASHER OR DRYER WON’T START

WON’T DRAIN

WATER LEAKS

WASHER WON’T SPIN AND COMPLETE CYCLE

CLOTHES ARE ABNORMALLY WET

-R

SP~

APPLIANCE IS NOISY

WATER TEMPERATURE INCORRECT

WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer

ST~T

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.

●

M&e

sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

● Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.

●

TOD

of drain outlet should be less than 6 feet above the floor.

“

Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

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

Lid not closed. Washer will not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure

lid is closed.

●

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

find

spin.

●

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

may cause it to move from its original position. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the

fid

and

restd.

Q Metalfic

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

●

Uneven floor. Make sure appliance is level md fm to floor.

Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly.

● 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.

●

Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.

● Household water heater not set to deliver correct

temperamre—140°

150°F.

(60° to

66°C.)

Reset it.

“

Water valve screens may be clogged. 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

norrnd

operation for this washer.

Page 21

PROBLEM

GMASY

OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS

YELLOWED CLOTHES

BLUE OR GRAY

COLOR STAINS

GRAYED CLOTHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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 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,” in this section.

● Chlorine

bleach

may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach

(such as

Clorox 2W

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

color using color remover (such as

Ritm

Tintex’M

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.

4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions.

● Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;

always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent.

Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.

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

water at the washer 140°

-150°F.

(60°

-66°C.).

Do not wash when other hot water

needs—such as

dishwashing

or family 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

Cdgon’”

brand).

“

Use hottest water possible.

● Pretreat stains.

● Use presoak aids.

●

Instil

water softener.

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

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

● Improper soaking, with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute

SOA

is sufficient.

However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled

gments,

you may need to

use twice the recommended amount of detergent.

● Washing too long may result in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time

for smaller loads.

(continued next page)

Page 22

PROBLEM

GRAYED CLOTHES (continued)

HEAVILY

SO~ED

AREAS such as collars and cuffs

LINT OR

RESmUE

ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE

PROBLEM

SOL~R

(continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

solution at the start of wash agitation.

To restore grayed

clothes—

Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure:

1. Put clothes in washer.

2. Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

3. Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as

Calgonm

brand with

phosphate. Use

times as much as you need for normal water softening.

4. Do not add soap or detergent.

5. Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

6. Repeat, if necessary.

7. If you prefer to soak clothes, use water softener in place of soak agent or pre-wash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.

● Pretreat with liquid detergent.

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

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

● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For 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 installed mechanical softener or a packaged water

sofiener.

● Undissolved granul= detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be

●

mistaken for lint. (a) See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up

complete dissolving.

(b) Use a liquid or special cold water detergent.

(c)

Predissolve granular detergent in hot water, or make sure detergent is dissolved

completely in wash water before adding clothes.

(d)Make certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.

(e) Use a 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

water hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. See Detergent Guide.

hcorrect

use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners may react with

detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners only

rinse cycle.

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

Static

electrici~ caused by overdying

will

cause attraction. Use fabric softener in

rinse

cycle.

Page 23

PROBLEM

ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE (continued)

SNAGS, HOLES,

TEARS,

R~S

EXCESS~E

WEAR

There is no solution once this type of damage has occurred.

WRIN~~G

PERM PRESS AND

“NO-IRON” ITEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

correct—

residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct

laundry procedures.

● Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove

all

pins, check pockets

●

all g~ents

before pitting in washer. ‘Also check washer to see if any objects

remained in wash tub. Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Make sure all hooks, snaps and

buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is very important when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

hproper

use of chlorine bleach. Holes may have random square shape; yellow

discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole. (a) Use only correct, measured amount of bleach. (b) Never add undiluted bleach to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in

contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.

solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately rinse towels and

other articles thoroughly which have come in contact with these

chernicds before

putiing

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

Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing. Check garments carefully before loading washer and mend

rips and tears.

As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused by the washer. you can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with a large water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent. press When possible, remove collar

smys.

Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt buc~es, etc. Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.

May be using wrong cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions.

Garments weakened by aging, sun or atmosphere. This is an inevitable process and is not caused by the washer. You may slow down process by use of delicate cycle.

Too little water in washer or too large a load. Load washer only with the number of

items that will move freely. Select

~orrect

water level.

● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops

tumbling, remove clothes and place them on hangers.

● Too 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 similar articles,

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

● ImproWr loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent 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 room to move freely. Permanent press

loads should always be smaller than

regdar

loads..

.no

more than medium loads.

● Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use permanent press wash cycle which

provides a cool-down rinse to minimize

wnn~ing. Also, use automatic dry cycle.

(continued next page)

Page 24

PROBLEM

SOLWR

(continued)

PROBLEM

WWN~~G

PEW

PRESS AND

“NO-RON” ITEMS (continued)

SHRIN~GE,

GENERAL

SHRINWGE, ~ITS

CLOTHES

TA~

TOO LONG TO DRY

WASHER OR DRYER WON’T START

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Incorrect water level. Use large

level

for medium

load;

medium level for small load.

●

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

“

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

detergent must be used, avoid the use of a carbonate-built detergent.

To remove stubborn

wrinMes—

● Retumble small loads on automatic dry setting.

●

Rerinse

and dry on automatic dry setting.

“

If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and

hang

immediately.

● kon carefully.

● Send to cleaners for pressing.

● Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be

removed~

*NOTE: lf ~0” fO[lOW ~OOd la”n~y ~r~edures

and permanent

press clothes

still

come out

wrinkled, tie

finish

may not be good

quatity.

Also,

in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually

wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that

imp~

the memo~, a loss or decrease of

permanent

press

performance will result.

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

safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

● Progressive or

deIayed

shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)

is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.

● Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been

heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures

used to set the shapes, 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.

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

the load you want to dry.

●

kproper

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 wall cap operates easily. If metal flexible ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and it is installed according to Installation Instructions.

● Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit 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 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 similar articles

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

● If your dryer is operating on a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.

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

●

Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure lint filter is in proper

position. Make sure washer

hd is closed. Washer will fill but

will

not spin with lid open.

If you need more

help...call,

toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service

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With the purchase

ofyour

new GE appliance, receive the assurance that

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be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

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scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many

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or at your

convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,

9:00

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2:00

p.m. Saturdays).

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most

repairs can be handled in just one visit.

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Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer

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free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

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Staple sales slip or cancelled check

YOUR GE

SPACEMAKERTM MUNDRY

here. Proof of original purchase date

WARRANTY

needed to obtain semice

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your

home to repair or replace

any part of the 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

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 completely reconditioned

transmission. You pay for the shop reconditioning labor, the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner

for products

purchased for

ordinay

home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington,

D.C. [n

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

Car@ servicers during

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

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

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read

your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

Cente@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

. Improper installation.

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

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

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

va~

from state to state.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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