GE Spacemaker WSM2700L, Spacemaker WSM2780L Use And Care Manual

Download

S~emaker”hundry

Gntenk

Appliance Registration

Safety Instructions

3,4

Care and Cleaning

User Maintenance Instructions 25

Cautions

Vacation Tips

Controls Setting Guide

41:

Warranty

Back Cover

Dryer

Washer

Automatic Drying

Agitator

Controls

Dryness Selections

Detergen@

Other Additives 11-15

End-of-Cycle Signal

Energy-Saving Tips

Hard Water

Knits Drying Tips

Limestone Deposits

Lint Filter

6,25

Operating Instructions

Loading Clothes

Perm.

Press Drying Tips

7,2:

Operating Instructions

Sorting

Timed D~in~

Stains

Front Access Panel

Stain Removal Guide

Model and Serial Numbers

Problem Solver

18-24

GE-W

Repair Service

=.==

Models

WSM2700L WSM2780L

Help us help you...

Before using your

SpacemakerTM

Laundry,

read this book carefully.

It is

intended to help you operate

and

maintiin

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.

tfyousrnell

gas:

3. Minguish any

open

flares.

Immedjateiycatl

yourgassuppiier.

All washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the

Federd Trade Commission, January 1984.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instruction before using this appliance.

W-&fi

reduce the

risk

of fire, electric shock, or injury

persons when using your

appke,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

Use

this

apptiance ody

for its

intended purpose as

described

this Use

and Care

Book.

●

TM apphance

must

properly

instaMed md located

accordance with the

~Mlation

Instructions before it k used.

you

did

not receive an

kstiation

Instructions sheet with your appliance, you can

obtain one

contacting the service

location

nearest

you.

~Mperlyground

to conform

with W

governing

~des and

or-es,

Fotiow deti

-Instigation

Mructians,

where the temperature is

abow

*“F. @O°C)

for

sat-tory

operation of the

control

system.

Do not

orstoretbeapm

where it ~ be

e~ed to the

mther. –Connmt

to a

properly rated,

protwted

and

sid power-supply

circuit to

avoid elec&ricd overload.

–Exhausting to

the outside 1s

STRONGLY

MCOMMHNDED

to prevent

large

amounts

ofmoi-

and lint from being blown

into the

room.

Carefully

fo~ow

the details

in the

bstilation lnstructioms.

your appliance

not vented

to the

outside.

see

s~id

instructions

page 25.

●

❞❞

off

w~~r ~uc@

w~~n ~~

washer is not in use to

retieve

pressure

on hoses

and

valves, and

to miniw

leakage if a hose

-Ave

shotid

break

or rupture.

Men disconnecting this

~pph-

ance

pull by

the p~ug

rather than

the cord to

avoid damage

to the

cord

junction

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.

●

not

repair

or rephce any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless

spec~lctiy

recommended in this Use and& Book or

in pubMshed

user-repair

instructions that

you

understand

and

have the skills to carry out.

c Do

not mix

chlorine bleach with

ammonia or acids

such as vinegar

andlor

rust remover.

Mixing can

produce a toxic gas which

may

cause death.

●

❞

not ~~

or *

a~icl~ that

have

been cleaned k, washed

in, soaked in, or spotted with

eombusdbleor@osive su-

(such as

WW,

paint, gasoline,

degreasers, dry+ieaning

solvents,

kerosene,

eti.)

which

may ignite

mplode.

not add these

substanw to

the

wash

water, =d do

not

use

store these

substanw

0~/OF

around

your

washer and

dryer

during

operation.

wM&mRwm

prodwed

tbechemiddon

wi$ti

your water heater and

the

gas a

Wcum*te h

the water

heater

an~orwater pipes if hot

water has not

been

used

for

period

titwoweeks

or longer.

~RWEN

GM M BE

Wmsm

UNDER -E

m-mm

so to prevent

the

possibfity of

damage or

injury,

if you have

not

used

hot

water

for two weeks or

mom,

move

into a residence in w~

the

hot water system

may

not have been used for some time, turn on

dlhot

water faucets and

dlow

them to run for several minutes before using any

elwtrid

appliance which is

conneeted

to the hot water system. This will

a~ow

any hydrogen gas to escape.

Since the gas is

fhumnable,

do not

smoke or use an open

flame

apphance du~

this process.

Never ~~ ~~

w~er

while

it is moving. Before loading,

-orad~cloth=,

push

the cycle

seleetor knob in,

then

wait

unti

the machine

has

completely stopped before

opeting

the lid.

s Never ~cb

“into

tbe ~er

w~e

the drum is moving.

*fore

loading,

unloatig

or adding

clothes,

until

the

drum has

completely stopped.

supervbdon

U* ap~aneeis

used by or near

cM1dren. Do

not

Wow cbiidren

pky

&i~

on or

wbb

this

ap~ance or any ~scarded appfianc~. Mspose ofdisearded apptianees andsMpping

~*~*

properly,

Before

a washer or

dryer or

removing

them from

service, remove the Ed or door.

laundry

aids

(such

detergents, bleaches,

kbric

softeners,

etc.)

out

tie

reach of children,

@mblyinalockedcabinet.

Observe

warnings on container

labels

avoid

perso~

injury.

KeCp

the

floor

around

YOUr

appliances clean and dry to

reduce

the

possibility of slipping.

●

Tomi_

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

fflter).

N~E:

Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer

cycle

selector to OFF does

disconnect the appliance

from the power supply.

●

m not tamper

with

controls.

●

Do not operate this appliance

if it is

damagd, malfunctiotig, partidy 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.

the

possibfity

of a fw

h-d:

●

not use heat

to dry articles containing rubber, plastic, or

SMM materhds

(such as

paddti

bras,

tennis

shoes, galoshes,

bath

mats, rugs, bibs,

b~by

pants,

plastic bags, etc.) as

these

materhds

may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain

circumstances produce

fire

spontaneous combustion.

●

Garments labeled “Dry Away

From Heat”

(such as life jackets

containing

tipok) must not be put

in your dryer-fire

hmrd codd

result.

●

not wash

or dry

articles

that have been

clwed

in,

wushed

in, soaked in, or spotted

tith

combustible

or~hivesu~

(such

WU,

paint, gasoline,

degmsers,

drycleaning

solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or e~lode. Do not add these substances to the wash water, and do not use or

store

these

substances

odor

around your

appliance during operation.

●

Any article

which

you

have

used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barbershops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until

traces of these

ammable

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

accurmdation

inside the dryer or

in the room.

DO N~ OPERA~

= DR~R W~O~

L~ ~TER ~

PLACE.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer shodd he

claed

periodically by a qualified individual.

●

~aust

duct

(s~ ins~~~tion

instructions). Use

o~y

meti

duct

inside

dryer

or for

*usting

dryer to the outside.

●

Keep

area around

and

underneath your appliance

free

from the

accum~ation

of combustible materials, 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.

For

wsher

operation

●

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

Dryer-applied fabric

sofinersor

anti-static conditioners

You may wish

tosoftenyour

laundered fabrics

orreducethe

static electricity in them. We

recornmendyou

use either a

fabric softener

inthewashcycle,

according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products,

try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can

besafdy

used in your dryer. Service

orperformanceproblems

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.

~S~UC~ONS

How to

soti

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

Sort by color

from

Sort by soil

from

Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have

properIy 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

Stiin

Removal Guide, see

page 17.

●

Turn

Poly

Knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking-a good way to

loosen deep

so~

and

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

em~ded

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 K.

How to operate your clothes washer

WM~G—TO

reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT

SA~TY

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

had

the washer properly

● Add accurately-measured

detergent to empty tub. See pages

11 through 13.

●

bad

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

How to use powdered bleach, fabric softeners and other laundry

produc~

is explained on page 15.

●

Close lid.

Washer will fill and

agitite

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.

COLD

[’>

-@-

Wash temperature

MEo

Low,~ 1 \HIGH

Water Level

Dehcate

OFF ~5

Regular

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

OPullCycleSelector outto

start

provided with all cycles.

the

cycle.

There is a brief pause

Select

Water

Level.

the final spin of each cycle. This is normal operation for this washer.

LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full

Note: If you have selected the

Perm

of clothes.

Press or Regular cycle and wish to

MED:

Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.

change cycle setting after washer

HIGH: Over 2/3 full of clothes.

has started, push Cycle Selector in and wait for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time during the

Perm Press or Regular cycle.

Self<leaning 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

Delicate cycle

Deficate

OFF

To get the full benefit of the

and begins to agitate, push in the

Delicate Cycle, always set it at

Cycle

Selmtor

to stop washer.

Mow

the beginning of the cycle. During

to soak for as long as desired. After

wash, the Delicate Cycle alternate=

desired soak, turn to the last Spin.

between agitation and pauses to

Pull out the Cycle Selector to

protect delicate clothes.

complete the cycle.

How to

opemte

your dryer

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire,

elwtric

shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

bad

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.

not use dryer-applied fabric

.jofteners

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.

Del;cate~(, FL”FF ‘0”

oFF

DRY

AutoDry

(HEAT OFF) 10

Low

E -&”Q,.

MEoluM

HEA1

I // I I )\

-°FF

~. ,-

fi’medDrv

Start

HIGH

HEA;

0-”

Set the

controk

See Controls Setting Guide on pages 8 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.)

~d-of~cle sigd

Buzzer sounds briefly to alert you when cycle is compl;ted. .

Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle

Set

●

For most normal loads.

Middle

OFF M“::,

AutoDrv

Position

‘;” O@Eo@MFD(UM

HiAT

,,s5

“R”

OFF

Set

toward

●

For loads that include heavyweight fabrics.

I MOREDRY

OFF!gCE

A./oDry

●

you

desire to remove more moisture.

O@b

MEDIUM

HEAT

,,s, D.”

OFF

Set

toward

●

For lightweight fabric loads.

LESS DRY

OFF ~~!f

AutoDry

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

09~4e ‘ED’UM

‘EAT articles, even if dry, to assist tumbling. )

,[%5

●

If you desire to remove less moisture.

“R”

OFF

%lyester =k

Wrm mess

Drying

~ps

●

Do not overload—Garments

being dried or

dewrin~ed

should

tumble freely.

●

Remove clothes

immediately—

To help prevent

writiing,

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

● Place on hangers-Permanent

Press

and Polyester

hit

garments look best if placed on hangers after drying.

How

Wed

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

Selwtor advanws

(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

bad

Temperature

Cycle

Setting Cycle

Baby Clothes

Plastic-lined 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)

BedsDreads

Label Directions.

Blankets

Electric

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Man-made**

Warm

Delicate* I Setat START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Woolen

Warm Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Cottons & Linens

Colorfast/White

Hot

Non-Colorfast

Regular

Warm

See #1 below.

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Curtains

Cotton

Hot or Warm Regular See #1 below.

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Man-madeY*

Sheers

Warm

I Delicate* I Setat START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Permanent Press

Warm

Perm Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Delicates

Lingerie, Knits

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Foundation

Garmentst

Warm

Delicate*

Set at START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Glass Fiber

Do not

wasb

glass fiber in the washer.

Permanent Press

Curtains

Warm

Perm Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

DraDeries

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* I Setat START.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Sheets & pillowcases

Hot

Perm Press

See #2 below.

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

White shirts, blouses

Hot

Perm Press

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 #1 below.

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Regular Cycle:

1O-H

minutes for Heavy soil, 5-10 for Normal

soil,

up to 5 for Light soil.

Perm Press Cycle: U minutes for

Heavy soil, 4-8 for Normal soil, up to 4 for Light soil.

—

*Delicate

cycle

alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.

**Man-made

fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate

(low

heat)

Cycle.

you miX 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

hbels

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.

Drver

Dry Cycle

Setting Special Instructions

Plastic-1ined

Pants,

bibs.

~ads,

crib sheets

mav

be washed with regular load but should be dried

separately

45-60

Rinse at once, soak indiaperpail

witb

solution of cold water and borax

(lti

teaspoons to gallon). Soak before

washing with a presoak

p~odu-ct.

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 smins:

cold’ for

egg.

milk and cereal stains.

Follow Label Directions.

85-95

Shake out excess dust. Remove

stiins.

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

25-35

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

5-1o

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

Less Drv

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.

Midpoint

More Drv

Turn slacks and dark items inside out to

Drevent whitening

of seams and creases.

25-35

20-30

Midpoint Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.

Mid~oint

Pretreat collars and cuffs with liauid

Iaundrv detergent.

More Dry

See “Work Clothes” instructions below.

15-20

Someplasticswill tearifmachinewashed. Place small items inmeshbagforwashing. If showercurtainsare

soap-s~reaked, add Calgon brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.

Follow Label Directions. Follow Label Directions.

40-55

Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

15-20

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

deterzent. Never use chlorine bleach.

65-85

Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let s~nd 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; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.

DO NOT tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. Fire hazard may result

‘{OTE:

The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are

ob~ined

for some of your fabrics by

titting

the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

Ene~y-saving

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 often. Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load.

●

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 inconsecutive

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.

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

●

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

Factors to consider in selecting

dete~enk

and soap

Products

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

sofi

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

sofi

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

resulfi

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

Drobablv

notice limestone*

raDidlv

the limestone will build

depos;ts on

y;ur

clothes and

u;. 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.

Effects on clothes

Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the following ways:

● Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to

fabrics such as toweling.

●

Causes colors to fade and become

dull and dingy.

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 wrinHe-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

agitition.

Effects on-her

Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash solution.

. Mat-like, crusty formations caused

by lint adhering to the sticky

limestone deposits.

● Increased service calls because

of limestone deposits in the pump,

recirculation water hoses, filters

and other washer parts.

●

Reduced useful life of washer.

Recommended methods to reduce

hmtone bfidups

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.

was~

practicm

may delay

b=tone 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

agi~te

for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes.

●

Increase amount of detergent. See guide on opposite page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness.

●

Incr~se use of bleaches, presoaks,

packaged water conditioners, prewash

soil and

smin

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 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.

CAUTIONS: .

Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.

●

Vinegar soak may damage

the dyes in some fabrics.

*LIMESTONE-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

usc of

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

2. Amount of soil

3. Size of

load

4. Type

ofdetergcnt

5. Wash temperature

Use

more detergent

you have. . .

Hard

water

2. Large

loads

Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphate detergent.

If the recommended

amount

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

standard

measuring cup.

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

Water bvel

Setting

Water

Hardness

LARGE

MEDIUM

SMALL

VERY

HARD

‘/2

cups

I 1A cups

cup

10-20”

Gr.

POWI)F:RE:I)

HARD

l) ET.

ER(;F:N’1’S

4-1o Gr.

I ‘A cups

1 cup

1/2

cup

SOFT

()-4

Gr.

~ CLIP

1/2

cup

1A cup

ONCEN’I’RA’I’k:S

AND

()-2()

LIQUIDS

Gr:iins

E’OLI.OW” PACKA{;E DIREC’1’I(JNS

1. Use recommended amount of

detergent for your load and water

hardness as shown in guide.

2. When using other detergent types-low and normal suds, powders,

liquids, non-phosphate

powders—

follow recommendations on package.

3. For hard water treatment, see

page 14.

Hard wakr

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

how

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” and means this:

O to 3 grains per gallon–SOFT 4 to 10 grains–HARD

11 to 19 grains–VERY HARD

20 grains and

over—

EXTREMELY HARD

If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than 10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, you also have no problem.

But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to soften your water with either.. .

An installed water softener in

your home, or

2. The use of a

pachged

water

softener.

For information on water softeners, see chart below.

Md tfi

much water

m~ner tith

a M water level

Grains of hardness

o–lo

10–15

15–20

20–25

25–30

over 30

When using

cup

~/2 cup

2/3

cup

1 cup

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for

eve~

5 grains

witi

detergent

(60 ml)

(120 ml)

(160

ml)

(240 ml)

above

30 (240

ml plus 15 d for each

extra 5 grains)

When using

1/3

cup

2/3

cup

1Y2

cups

1% CUpS plUS

1 tablespoon for eve~ 5 grains

with soap

(80

ml) (160

ml)

(180

ml)

(240 ml)

(360 ml)

above 30 (300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)

Other

Laundry

Product &

BLEACH

laundry produck—

Chlorine liquid such as

Ciorox’”

brand

Non-chlorine such as

Clorox

2’” brand

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such as Downy’

brand

Wash additive such as Rain

Barrel’”

brand

SANITIZER

Chlorine bleach, such

as Clorox’” brand

WATER SOFTENER

Non-Precipitating such as

CalgonTM

brand

Precipitating such as

Borax’”

brand

SOAK AGENT

Such as

Biz’”

brand

PRETREATING STAIN AND

SP~

REMOVERS

Such as

Spray ‘n

Wash’”

and

K2RTM

brands

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as

Rit’”

and

TintexTM

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 start 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.

Special Imtructions

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-rewrdant

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

all

kinds of fabrics.

2) Is most effective in hot water.

Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces shtic 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

conhct

with

the washer and/or

d~er.”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 cycle (5-rein. 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.

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.

Stiin

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.

See next page for

Food or cooking oils on your

Stain Removal Guide. 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 spots become visible, how can you remove them?

●

Rub in undiluted liquid detergent

and let stand 30 minutes.

Q Re-wash

using hottest water the

fabric can stand.

How can you prevent these

“After-You-Wash” stains?

Increase the amount of detergent

normally

used.

● Increase water temperature where

fabric will permit.

●

Wash synthetic garments more

often.

Importint

Cautiom

. N EVER PUT HIGHLY VOLATILE

SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE, KEROSENE, OR NAPTHA INTO A WASHER OR DRYER.

N EVER PUT WASHABLE ARTICLES THAT HAVE GASOLINE, KEROSENE,

~HER WGHLY VOLA~E

SUBSTANCES ON THEM IN A WASHER

OR DRYER. FAILURE TO COMPLY

WITH THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION OR

SEWOUS BODILY INJURY.

All items with volatile substances on them should be

washed

thorougtiy

with a detergent so that no trace of volatile substance remains. The articles can then 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 to

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

flamm

able 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.

Shin

removal guide

SaveandrefertoGarmentMan"fact"rem'CareInstructions.

Stain

White and Bleachable Fabrics

See Washing Guide, Bleach on page

Other

Wmhable

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.

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.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics

except use non-chlorine bleach.

Blood

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

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

Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*

Apply

undiluted liquid

detergent. Launder in warm water.

Chocolate, Cream,

Ice Cream and Milk

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

liquid

detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according

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

Coffee and Tea

Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on

opposite page.

Launder.

Witb

cream;

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

Shado

Lipstick, Mascara,

Li[

or Pancake Makeup, R

‘owder; Crayon;

Grea!

Jil,

Tar, Cod Liver

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

Juict

Wine, Vegetables, or F 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.

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.

Grass, Foliage, Flower Mildew. Scorch

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.

Paint and Varnish

Soften with oil,

lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or

banana oil. Launder in warm water.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Launder in warm water. Rinse

well.

Bleach

with non-chlorine bleach.

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

d~.

Rust

Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and launder.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

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’TSTART

START button is pushed. . Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly

plu~ed

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 faucefi

are turned

on.

WON’TDRAIN

●

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

~CLE

CL~HESARE

●

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

ABNORMALLY

final spin.

WET AFTER SPIN

APPtiANCEIS

. 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.

HNTERORENTERS

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~

WASHER PAUSES IN

~CLE

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-140g to 150°F.

(60° to

66°C.).

Reset it.

●

Water valve screens may be stopped up.

Remove

inlet

hoses

from

water

valve.

C!san

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 qcle

to the next.

●

Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash

qcle.

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

visibke.

They are

not

caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible

after

wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water tibric

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),

foliow

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 filterer 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.

remove

spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling

water and

squoem

lemon juice through stain.

To remove overall yellow,

use a

comrnerciAly availabie

rust scale remover, following package instructions.

The

Roblem Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

BLUE OR

GWY

COLOR

STA~S

GRAYED CL~HES

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Improper use of fabric softener, Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;

Aways

dilute before adding to rinse water.

~move stibs:

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°-

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.

s Use bleach where possible. @

Use presoak aids.

●

Instill

water softener.

●

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

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

~mpro~r

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 result 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,

restore

gnyed clothes—

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

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

suitable for garment. (c) Add a non-precipitating type of water softener 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.

(g)

IfYOu

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 sorting of clothes. 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. 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 softener.

Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue

fabrics which

can

mistaken for lint. (a)

(b) (c)

(d) (e)

See page 13 for recommendations on how to add detergent to

speed

up complete

dissolving.

Use a liquid or special cold water detergent.

Predissolve

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

completely in wash water before adding clothes.

Make certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.

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. Seepage 13.

●

Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners 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 like

lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.

●

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

rinse cycle.

To corrwt—

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

The Problem Solver

(continu~)

PROBLEM

POSS~LE

CAUSE AND

MMEDY

. pins on garments

sharp objects

Ie&

in pockets. Remove dl pins, check pockets of all

garments before putting in washer.

Mso check

washer to see if my objects remained in

washtub.

*Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt

buc~es,

zippers. M* sure til

hooks,

snaps and

buttons are fastened.

Remove

sharp buttons and belt

bucMes.

This is very important

when washing knits, which snag easily.

~rn

knits inside

out.

●

mproper

use

ofcMortie

bleach. Holes may have random wuare

sha~; yellow

discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole. (a)

Useody

correct, measured amount of bleach.

Never

addundilutedbleachto

washer tubnorallowclothes to come in contact with

untiuted

bleach. Do not wipe up bleach

sptis

with clothes.

(c} Damage from chemicals such

ashairpreparations @leach,

dye, home permanent

solution), battery acid, some

todet

bowl cleaners. Immediately

rinse

thoroughly towels

and other articles which have come in contact with these

chemi~sbetireputting

them

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

Small, ~nnoti~ holes, ~ars

tip~ Seams my

enlarge during washing.

Check

garments carefully before loading washer and mend

rips and tears.

●

~ ~manent press ga~ents

age, they may sh~ fraying at

collars

and

cuffs.

This is

due to the weakening of the

fibers

tie

permanent press process. It is not

caustiby

the

washer.

You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with a large

water level.

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

possible, remove collar

stays+

●

Rou@ess

bum

agi~tordue to damage

incurred

by heavy belt

bucties,

etc.

Emrnine

agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.

●

Maybe

using Wrongqcle for delica~ fabrics.

Use delicate

cycle.

Refer to garment

manufacturer’s

care

instructions.

Ga~en@

we~en~

aging, or~ sun or

atmosphere. This is ~ inevitable process

and is

not caused

by the washer. You may slowdown process by use of delicate cycle.

o TOO li~e

wa~r in

~~her

or ~

la~e

load. had

washer only with the number of

items

that

w~move

freely. Select correct water level.

PROBLEM

WNKLING IN PERMANENTPWSS

AND

“NO-~ON”

ITEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

~ving clothes in dryer ah

tumbling

stops. =ia$ely

after dryer

stops

tumbling,

rernme clothm and

place

them on

hangers.

●

Too

many

items

dryer. Dry ody one washer load af

time.

not combine

loads.

●

Too

few

items in dryer. If

drying only one

article,

add two

or more

sidar

articles,

even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

Improper loads.

Awid

laundering

heavy

permanent press

items,

such as work

clothes,

with lighter

permanent press

items such as

shirts or blouses. Mso do not wash

or dry permanent press items with

re@ar

laundry.

●

~ m~y items in *er, l*ms m~t

have

r~m to

move

fr%ly.

Permanent

pWSS

loads

shodd always be

sdler

than regular loads..

.no

more than

medium

loads,

●

Use of incorrect wash and dry

cycles. Use

permanent press wash

qcle which

provides a cooldown rinse to

mini~ wrirdding. Also,

use automatic

dry

cycle.

●

kcorrect

water

level.

Use large level for medium load;

medium

level for

sdl

load.

Repeated washing in too

hot

water.

Wmh

cold

or warm

water with

plenty

detirgent. *

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.

●

FaUure

to use fabric softener. Proper

use

of fabric softener will

rninimiw writdding.

remove

shbbm w*es–

Retumble

on automatic dry setting with small

load.

Q Rerinse and

dry on automatic dry setting.

●

If~nsuccessfil, ~t~mble

high h-t

for 10-~ minutes and hang immediately.

0 ~n

CM@~~y.

Send to cleaners

for

‘pressirtg.

Some wrin~es may remain which

cannot

removed?

*N~E:

If you

fillow

good

laun~ proedures W pe

~ntpmss cloties still come

out

writid, tie

finish

may not % good quality.

Also,

~rrnaoenfpress syntietic/cWon

blends,

the cotton ~rtion &

tie hbric csneventudly

wear away leaving

ordy

the

syntietic. Since the

cotton Ms

resti

Msh

tit

imparts

tiememo~,

a loss or decrease of~manent press

pefimce

will result.

The

~oblem

Solver

(continu~)

PROBLEM

SHWNWGE,

GENERAL

DRYER

M-S “THUMPMG”

NOISE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

~ Some

tibrics w~

shrink wh~er

washed in a washer or by hand; others may be

Wely washed

but wfil shrink in a dryer, FOUOW garment manutictursrs’

instructio~s e-y.

If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

●

Rekxatiou sM~e m

wcur

in knit tibrics that

bve

been

improperly

stremhed

and elongated by the manufacturer.

men

this wcurs, garment maybe pressed back

into

shape

a~r

each wash and dry cycle.

●

_*wOr

deiayeds~nme

mused wheri:starch

sitig (in

some

tibrics)

gradudly

removed by laundering. Maybe

notioed in older

garments that have been

washed many

times

without previous

s-e.

Treat as for Relaxation

Shrinka~

above.

v ~~-e

~~d @ ~e~h~~

~c~ in ce~ bit fibri~s &at h~e ~~ h~t-

shaped.

Men

washing,

drying

ironing

temperatu=s

exceed the

temperatures used

shape set, shrxe

may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by

ting in cool

or warm water; drying on low or

delimte

heat.

●

Controls improperly set. Cheek ~ controls to me

sure

they are

correcdy

set for

the load you want to dry.

o ~p~~r du~~.

M&e

sum d~er

duc~ in

accordan~ with

Instigation

Instructions.

o obs~c~on ~ exhaust

d~~i~g, M&e SUR ducag is

clmn

fw of obstruction,

make

sure

damper in outside @l

cap

operates

easfly,

mti flexible ducting

is used,

be sure it is

not kinked

and is

instied

according to Insolation hstructions,

o BIWB ~=s or ~ipp~ c~uitbre~em. Chwk hou~hold

fuses or

circuit breakers.

Most

eleetric

d~ers

use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped, and the dryer

to stfll

tumble without heat.

hproper

sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-redry items with lightweight articles.

* Tm

many items in

dryer.

Dry

ody

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

●

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

sidar

articles, even

if dry, to insure proper tumbling. .

Ifyour d~er is

operating

a 208-volt circuit,

longer @ing ties ~

exp~.

●

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

●

Tem~~

s~.up sound. D~er drum is mountd

four

speeidly

com~unded

rubber wheels. After extended storage and exposure to extreme temperatures, a thumping noise may occur when dryer is

fmt

started. This

will soon

disappear.

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

Answer

Cente@-

8006262~

consumer information service

Care and

Cleani~

JSERMAINTENANCE

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

<tore

the appliance, remove water

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 (3.8 liters) of nontoxic

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 1 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

>rage,

run washer through a cycle

rinse out the antifreeze.

Washer

●

Lint filter.

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.

●

&itator.

Remove the agitator at regular intervals-about 4 to 6 months—and remove any lint that

may have accumulated.

Afier

removing the front access panel, as

shown at right, unscrew

tie

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

meti

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.

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

ha~rd,

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

accumdated.

WIE

or vacuum,

being

careful not to di;turb any electrical or mechanical connections.

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

Remove two Phillips-head screws

at top of panel.

.—

Lift access panel up until tabs at bottom of panel slip out of slots at rear of washer.

To replace access panel,

fit

tabs on panel into slots at rear of washer, push panel back in place and replace screws.

—

If You Need Service

To obtain 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

YOUR GE

WAEMAKER”

LAUNDRY

WARRANW

Save proof of original purchase date such as

your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS

COWRED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original

the original purchaser and any

purchase, we will provide, free of

succeeding owner for products

charge, parts and service labor

purchased for ordinary home use

in your home to repair or replace

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

any part of the

Spacemakerw

and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

laundry

that fails because of

warranty is the same except that it is

a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

the service technician’s travel costs to

FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

your home.

For the second through fifth year

All warranty service will be provided

from date of original purchase,

by our Factory Service Centers or

we will provide, free of charge,

by our authorized Customer

Care@

replacement parts for any part

servicers during normal working

of the washer transmission that

hours. fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip

Look in the White or Yellow Pages to your home and service labor

of your telephone

directo~

for

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,

charges. Or, if you desire, we

GENERAL ELECTRIC

FA~RY

will provide a

comp/eta/y

SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-

reconditionad

transmission.

You pay for the shop reconditioning

HOTPOINT

FA~RY

SERVICE or

labor, the service trip to your home

GENERAL

ELE~RIC CU~MER

CARE@ SERVICE.

and service labor charges.

WHAT S

~ ~ED

Service trips to your home to teach

. Replacement of house fuses or

you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material. If you then have any questions

●

Failure of the product if it is used

about operating the product,

for other than its intended purpose

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

Cente@

of God.

800.626.2000 consumer information service

WARRAN~R

IS 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

va~

from state to state.

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

Pati No. 113D5497P129

145937-000

WSM2700L

Pub.

No. 49-9632

390 CG

WSM2760L

GE Spacemaker WSM2700L, Spacemaker WSM2780L Use And Care Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual