GE Spacemaker WSM2700R, Spacemaker WSM2780R Use And Care Manual

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SpacemakerTM

Laundry

Safe~

instructions ...................3- 5

Operating

Instru@ions,

Tips

Controls

Setiing

Guide ........................10, 11

Energy-Saving

Tips.........................................5

Knits Drying

Tips.............................................9

Lint

Filter........................................4,

9,24,25

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Operating the Washer ...................................8

Operating the Dryer .......................................9

Permanent Press Drying

Tips...............9–l 1

Soning

Clothes ...........................................6, 7

Care

and cleaning .................24, 25

Agitator . . . . . . .

. . . .

................................................24

Dryer Exhaust

...............................................25

Exterior

...........................................................24

Lint Filter

....................................................9,

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................24

User Maintenance Instructions ........24,25

Problem Solver

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

9-23

More questions

?...call

GEAnswer

Centerm 800.626.2000

Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives ..............12-16

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

Limestone

Buildup................................l3,

Loading the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pretreating .........................................6, 16, 17

Sorting Clothes ...........................................6, 7

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

Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Consumer Services

Appliance

Registration..................................2

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

Repair Service

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

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .

.............................Back

Cover

Models

WSM2700R WSM2780R ~

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Product

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YOU...

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

Serial Number

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

WAHG:

For your safety the information in this

rnanud

must be followed to minimize

the

risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,

persomd

injury or loss of

Me.

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

flarrnnable

vapors and

liquids in

the

vicinity of this or any other

apptiane.

—mT

TO DO ~ YOU

S~LL

GAS

not

try to

tight

any

appfiance.

●

not touch any el~trid

switch;

do not use any phone in your balding.

●

Clear

the

roo~ butiding

or area

a Wcupants.

●

tiediately d

your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone.

FOUOW

the gas

supptier’s

instruction.

s M

you

mot

reach your gas supplier,

caU

the fm department

—In-tion

and service must be performed

by a qualified

instier, servi~

agency or

the gas supplier.

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

HNALLY,

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

Warning-To reduce the risk of

fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

apptiance, fo~ow

basic precautions, including

the

following:

●

Use this appliance ody for its intended

purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This appliance must be properly

installed and located in accordance with the Instigation Instructions

before it is used.

If you did not receive an

hstdlation 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

governing codes and ordinances.

details in hstilation Instructions.

—Locate where the temperature is above

50°F.

(lO°C.)

for satisfactory operation of the

appliance control system. Do not

instil

store the

appfiance

where it will be exposed to

the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power supply circuit

to avoid

electrical overload.

—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

RECOHNDED

to prevent large amounts

of moisture and lint

from being

blown into the room. Carefully follow the details in the installation

Ins~ctions.

If your appliance is

not

vented to the outside, see

sptid

instructions in

Care and Cleaning section.

ffthis

appliance has a

gas dryer, it must be

efiausted

outside.

●

Do not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt

any servicing unless

sx]dy

recommended in this Use and Care Book or in

pubtished

user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the

stik

to carry

OUL

e the

PossibiKty

of a Fire

Hward

●

Efiaust Duct4ee hstaBation htructions.

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

USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER

COMBUSmLE

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A

FOE OR

O~R EAS~Y PUN~URED

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A ~ ~ IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED ~ USE OR

DUG

~STALLAnON.

* Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,

plastic, or similar

materiah

(such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn.

Mso,

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

‘~ry

Away from

Heat”

(such as life jackets 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 dl

traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their

fumes

have been removed. There are many

hig~y

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

pekoleum

distillates.

{continued

nexipge)

●

Turn off water faucets when the washer is not

in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to

tinimize

leakage if a hose or valve should

break or rupture.

●

When disconnecting this

appHance

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,

WORT~

SAFE~ ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Clean the dryer lint

fiiter

before each

!=–<’

load to prevent

tint

accumulation

— inside the dryer or in the room.

NOT

OPERA~ ~E

DRYER

W~OUT ~

LINT

HLTER W

PLACE.

●

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the

accurmdation

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

quafified

individual.

● To M-

the Possibility of

hjury

●

Do not

fix c~orine

bleach with ammonia or

acids such as vinegar

an~or

rust remover. Mixing

can

produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

●

Do not wash or dry articles that have been

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such

as, paint, gasobe,

degreasers,

dry-cleaning

solven~,

kerosene, etc.) which may

ignite

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.

WARNMG-HYDROGEN

GAS

is produced by the

chemiml

action

within your water heater and the

gas can accumulate in the water heater

antior

water pipes if hot water has not bm used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE

EWLOSNE ~DER -SE

CIRC~STANCES.

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

rmidence

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

hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This

wtil

allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

●

Never reach into washer

while

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

fid.

●

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving.

Before loading, unloading

or adding clothes, wait until

the

drum has

completely stopped.

not wash or dry

fiber~ass

articles in your

apptiance.

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

appliance uses.

~ ~~

●

~~elanndvproc~s~n~uce

flame

retardancy

fabri~.

\ / Toavoidsucharesult, thegarrnent

manufacmrer’s

care instructions

should be followed very carefully.

●

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near ctidren. Do not

a~ow

children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded

appliance

Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing

materirds

properly. Before discarding an appliance, or removing from service, remove the

fid

or door.

●

Keep aB laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach

chfldren,

preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliance clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock,

unplug this

applimce

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 0~

does

NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

●

Do not tamper with the controls.

—.

●

Do not operate this

apptiance

if it is damaged,

malfunctioning,

partidy disassembled, or has

missing or broken

parti,

including a damaged

cord or plug.

●

Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

For washer operation

●

Do not leave washer Ud up during cycle.

~is

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

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or

Anti-stitic

Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered

fabrics or reduce the

static

electricity in them.

We 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

safely used in your dryer. Service or performance problems caused by

the use of these products are tie responsibility of

the

manufacturers of those products and are

not covered under

the

warranty of this appliance.

SAW T~SE ~STRUC~ONS

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 HOT

wash—140°F. (60°C. )+n

a regular basis

only

when washing heavily soiled articles-such as

work and play clothes.

●

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

of fabric until you have a full load.

●

If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of

water. Small loads should have lower water levels.

●

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

tell you which are the off-peak hours.

●

Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above

80°F. (27°C.).

This generally means using the

WARM wash temperature setting on your

washer—temperatures approximately

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.

ENERGY-SA~G TWS

FOR YOUR DRYER

●

Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to

●

To help prevent ironing, remove garments

run an extra cycle for one or two heavier,

slower-

immediately at end of drying cycle and place

drying items.

on hangers.

●

Do not overload dryer. The drum should be no more

●

Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a

than half full of wet articles. For efficient drying,

“warm” dryer will save energy.

clothes need to tumble freely. Overloading prolongs drying time and produces uneven drying.

Clean lint filter each time you dry.

●

Clean dryer exhaust

ducting

at least once a year. A

●

Use Automatic

Drying

Cycle whenever possible

to help prevent overdying and save energy.

partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

HOW TO SORT

CLOT~S

FOR YOUR

WAS~R

pays

to check

and

prepare

clothes for washing.

●

Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.

●

Do any

necess~

mending—rips,

hems, tears.

●

Check all items for areas of

heavy soil or stain.

●

Remove stains. See Stain

Removal Guide.

●

Turn

poly

knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking and Pretreating—a good way to loosen deep soils

and stains.

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

For information on how to soak in your washer, see Operating Instructions.

FOR

INFOWATION

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.

Sort by

Sutiace

Texture

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

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

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

Sort by Weight

Separate

Normally. if you sort clothes correctly for washing,

you will have properly sorted drying loads.

% Hea~

Items

N;~~~i#

‘ro;k$~~:d

LOADmG T~ WASmR

PROPERLY

●

Add measured amount of detergent. See

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

●

Load clothes loosely.

Dry clothes level should be no

higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub. Do not put clothes on 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.

●

To bleach the load,

measure liquid bleach

according to directions on container. After washer has filled and agitated for several minutes, add diluted bleach to the bleach dispenser.

For information on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.

●

lid.

Washer will fill and agitate but will not spin with lid open. This washer has a Safety Lid Lock. As a safety measure, the lid will be automatically locked during the spin portion of each cycle. The lid will automatically unlock about 30 seconds after the end of the spin cycle. To open lid during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and wait for lid lock to release, about 30 seconds, before opening.

For your personal safety, never reach into washer while parts are moving. Always stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten

items or additional laundry aids.

●

Always flush the dispenser

with one cup of water to avoid bleach carry-over to the next wash load.

NOTE:

Do not use powdered

bleach in the bleach dispenser. Follow directions on the package when using powdered bleach in the wash load.

CAUTION:

Failure to follow these

directions can cause bleach damage to the wash load.

WARNING:

Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia in the

same load. Poisonous gas can

occur, resulting in serious injury

/y/

.Ji.

or death.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER

WARNING—TO

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

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

COLD

“o,(’)

WARM

Wash Temperature

Water Level

Del;cate

0FF18 ,2

Regular

Set the controls

See the Controls Setting

Guide,

Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be

Push Cycle Selector in andtum clockwise to

your selected wash cycle.

automatically provided with all cycles.

Select Water Level.

@ Pull Cycle Selector out to start the cycle.

NOTE :

If you wish to

change

cycle setting after

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

washer has started, push Cycle Selector in and wait

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

for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position.

LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.

Setting can be changed at any time during the

Perm

Press or Regular cycle.

Self-cleaning lint filter

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

How to soak in the washer

Set wash temperature control. Add detergent or soak agent. Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle Selector to stop washer. Allow to soak, turn to the last Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.

Delicate Cycle

get

the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always

set the Indicator at the beginning of the cycle. During

wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between agitation and pause, to protect delicate clothes.

Del;cate

OFF 48

.,,”/

1 ‘ ‘

;

RINSE

SPIN

(~>

START

WARNING-To

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

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

I 1 )\&

‘“

30--50-

Timed

HIGH

HEA1

Load the dryer properly

●

Load sorted clothes into dryer. See Loading section.

●

Clean lint filter before each load.

.-..

=.—.

Remove the lint filter by pulling

~...-..-

straight up. Wipe all accumulated lint from screen. Properly reposition

lint filter after cleaning. Occasionally

j<,-

wash filter using soap and warm water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This will help remove all fabric softener buildup.

Polyester Knits & Perm Press Drying Tips

Set the controls

See

the Controls Setting Guide.

Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle

and select correct drying time for load type.

Press the Start button. (Opening door

during operation stops dryer. Tore-start, close door and press the Start button again.)

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

Do not operate dryer without lint filter in place.

● Close door. Door must be closed before

d~er

will operate.

●

Do not overload—Garments being

dried or

●

Place

on hangers—Permanent Press and

dewrinkled

should tumble freely.

Polyester

Wit

garments look best if placed

●

Remove clothes immediately—To help prevent

on hangers after drying.

wrinMing,

remove clothes from the dryer

immediately at the end of the drying cycles,

How Timed 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 Selector advances (when the heat is

ofo 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.

Dryness Guide for the Automatic Cycle

lSet

For most

nomal

loads.

Set

towwd

For

loads that include heavyweight

DRYO,, ~,

Auto DW

fabrics.

09,

‘EO’”~H~’T

. If you desire

remove more

+<*8

moisture.

,&.:,

Set towad

. For most normal loads.

LESS DRY

~,, ~:

AMODV

For very small loads. (Add two

similw

~icles, even if

d~, to

~~~w”’”

assistlumbling.)

●

If you

des]re

to remove

iess

moisture.

CONTROLS

SETT~G GmE

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Wash Water

Load

Temperature

Baby Clothes

Plastic-1ined items

Diapers

Hot

Man-made fabrics**

warm

Mixed cottons

Warm

Bedspreads

Wash Cycle

Delicate*

Reg~l~

Delicate* Perm Press

Wash Cycle

]

Dry

Setting

I Cycle

Set at START

Air Fluff (No Heat)

See #1

below

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Set at START

Delicate (Low Heat)

See #2 below Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Follow Label Directions

Blankets

Electric

Warm

Delicate”

Set at START

Delicate (Low Heat)

Man-made**

warm

Delicate*

Set at START

Delicate (Low

Heat)

Woolen

warm

Delicate*

Set at START

Delicate (Low Heat)

Cotton & Linens

ColorfasWhite

Hot

Non-Colorfast

warm

Re~U]a~

See

#l below

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Curtains

Cotton

Hot or Warm

Regular

See #l below

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Man-made,** Sheers

warm

Delicate*

Set at START

Delicate

(Low Heat)

Permanent Press

warm

Perm Press See #2 below Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Delicates

Lingerie, Knits

warm

Delicate*

Set at START

Delicate (Low Heat)

Foundation Garmentst

W’arm

Delicate*

Set at START

Delicate (Low Heat)

Glass Fiber

Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the

Spacemaker Laui.

Permanent Press

Curtains

Warm

Perm Press

See #2 below

Automatic

Drv

(Medium Heat)

Draperies

warm

Delicate*

Set at START

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Dresses. sportswear

Warm

Perm Press

See #2 below

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Heavy slacks

warm

Perm Press See #2 below

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Knits, man-made**

warm

Delicate*

Set at START

Delicate (Low Heat)

Lingerie

warm

Delicate*

Set at START

Delicate (Low Heat)

Sheets & pillowcases

Hot

Perm Press

See #2 below

Automatic DW (Medium Heat)

White shirts, blouses

Hot

Perm Press

See #2 below

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Work clothes

Hot

Perm Press

See #2

below

Automatic DV (Medium Heat)

Plastic

warm

Delicate*

Set at START

Air Fluff (No Heat)

Quilted Items Follow Label Directions Swimsuits

FOUOW 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

Regu]ar

See #1 below

Timed Dry (High Heat)

#l Regular

Cycle: 10

–15 minutes for Heavy soil, 5 –10 for Normal soil, up to 5 for

Light

soil.

#Z perm press

Cycle: 12

minutes for Heavy soil, 4 –8 for

N’ormal

soil,

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. If

you

mix various types

of fabrics in your

drying

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

tbe

remaining fabrics.

tNever 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 Manufacturer’s Care Labels

For more information on care labeling. send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.” For

sale

by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

D.C.

20402,

Dry

Cycle

Settbg

S~cid

hstructions

Plastic-1ined pants,

bibs.

pads. crib sheets

may

be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.

45+0

Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold

water

and borax ( 1 X teaspoons to gallon). Soak before

washing with a presoak product. Use warm water. 2540 Midpoint

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

Soak for oil and juice stains. Use Cold Soak for egg, milk and cereal stains.

Follow Label Directions

85-95

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

large

or two

65-95

small blankets at a time.

See “Washable Woolens” instructions

below.

Full

loads 65 –75

Small loads 3545

25 _35

If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause

teting.

Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.

5-10

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

Less Dry

~o _30

3040

Frequent washing lengthens life,

helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks.

Do not

wash

or dry glass fiber in the

Spacemaker

Laundry.

Less Dry

badly

sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause

teting.

Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.

Midpoint

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

Midpoint

More Dry

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

25-35

20-30

Midpoint

Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair

oil.

Midpoint

Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent. More

Dry

See “Work Clothes” instructions below.

–20

Some plastics

will

tear if machine washed. Place small items in mesh

bag

for washing. If shower curtains are

soap-streaked. add

Calgon

brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.

Follow Label Directions

Label Directions

40-55

Pretreat around neckline.

manufacturer’s recommendations.

–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

prefemed

because it dissolves faster in soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with liquid detergent. Never

use chlorine bleach. 65-85

Pretreat heavily

soiled

areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily

soiled, use Warm Soak for

greasy

and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, blo~-stained garments. Use

1/4

1/2

cup

liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.

NOT

tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok.

Fim

hazard may result.

NOTE:

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

are obtained for some of your fabrics by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

SELECT~G

DETERGENTS AND SOAP

Products

Phosphate-

Powdered Detergents

Non-PhosphatePowdered Detergents

Liquid Detergent

Soaps

Advantages

Perform well in hard or soft water. Wash

all

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

Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water.

In some areas only non-phosphate products are available.

Perform well in soft water. Offer better performance in

hard water than powdered non-phosphate types.

Clean synthetics and fabric blends well.

Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots.

Completely dissolve even in cold water.

Perform well in soft water.

Disadvantages

Are not available in some areas.

Generally do not clean well in hard water.

May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water.

Should

not

be used in cold water.

nose

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

(See

Detergents section.)

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

Generally do not clean

well

medium-hard or hard water. May combine with water

hardness minerals to form

sticky soap curd.

Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildup 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 wrinkle-resistance of permanent

press fabrics.

●

Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes

on cottons such as children’s

sleepwear.

●

Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing

action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation.

Effects on Washer

●

Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to

the wash solution.

●

Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering

to the sticky limestone deposits.

●

Increased service calls because of limestone

deposits in the pump, water hoses. filters and other washer parts.

●

Reduced useful life of washer.

Recommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup

●

Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a 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.

Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes

The following recommendations will temporarily

●

Increase amount of detergent. See guide on next

delay the effects of limestone on your clothes. These

page for recommended detergent amounts in relation

Me generally

good washing practices and will give

to water hardness.

better soil removal whether or not you have hard

●

Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water

water or use carbonate detergent.

conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to

●

U’se

hotter wash water. for example up to

help in removing stubborn soils and stains.

150°F. (65°C.)

for cottons. This also improves

●

Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very

oily-soil removal.

dirty loads separately and increase detergent to help

“

If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more

keep dirt from redepositing on less

soiled

items.

detergent to promote better washing. Also be sure to

Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage

use bleach on

bleachable

fabrics. Use hot water

from heavy, sturdy clothes.

whenever possible.

●

Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action

●

Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate

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

●

Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or

harshness in clothes.

‘LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE-is caused by the

reaction of the calcium In the hard water with the sodium Cationate in the detergent.

(contitzued nexrpage)

.—

LMSTONE

B~DW

(continued)

How to Partially Restore Clothes That Have Developed Limestone Deposits

Soak clothes in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) 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 so& may damage the dyes in some fabrics.

HOW

~CH

DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE?

The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most

important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.

Amount required varies

If the recommended amount of

according to:

detergent produces too many suds,

1. Water hardness

switch to a low

sudsing

detergent

2. Amount of soil

brand. and follow instructions

3. Size of load

on package.

4. Type of detergent

Using too little

5. Wash temperature

detergent is a

Use more detergent if you have...

common cause

1. Hard water

of laundry

2. Large loads

problems. Always

3. Greasy or oily soils

measure detergent

—

4. Lower wash temperature

in a standard measuring

cup.

5. Low phosphate detergent

How to use detergent—

granular or powdered:

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

clothes. If you load your clothes first, add detergent next to the agitator.

If your detergent doesn’t dissolve well,

predissolve

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

Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load

POWE~D

DETERGENTS

CONCENTRATES

AND LIQUIDS

Water Level Setting

Water

Hardness

Lmge

Medium

Small

VERY HARD

1 x cups

x cups 3/4

cups

0-20 Grains

(360 ml)

(300 ml)

(180 ml)

HARD

1 x cups

1 cups

1/2

cup

4-10 Grains

(300 ml)

(240 ml)

(120 ml)

Som

314

cup

1/2 cup

114

cup

O-4 Grains

(180 ml)

(120 ml)

(60 ml)

0-20 Grains

PAC=GE

DIRECTIONS

Use recommended amount

of detergent for your load and water hardness as shown

in guide at

left.

2. When using other detergent

types—follow directions on package.

3. For hard water treatment,

see Hard Water Guide.

~RD

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)” which means:

O to 3

grains

per

gallon

(3.8

liters)—SO~

4 to 10 grains—HARD

11 to 19 grains-VERY HARD

grains

and

ov~r—ExTREMELy

HARD

If your water is

SO~,

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 packaged water softener.

For information on water softeners, see the guide below.

Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level

Grains of hardness

0-10

10–15

15–20

20-25 25-30

over 30

When using

1/4 cup

1/2 cup

2/3

CUP

cup

cup plus 1 tablespoon for

eve~

5 grains above

with detergent

(60

ml)

(]~o ~])

(160 ml)

(240 ml)

30 (240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)

When

using

1/3

cup

213

CUP

314

cup

1 K

cups

1 X

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)

OT~R LA~RY

PRODUCTS

Laundry Product and

~pe

BLEACH

Chlorine

liquid,.

such as

Clorox

brand

Non-chlorine

such as

Clorox 2“”

brand

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse

a~ditive

such as

Downy brand

Wash

additi:e

such as

Rain Barrel brand

SANITIZER

Chlorine

bleach

such as

Clorox’”

brand

WATER SOFTENER

Non-precipitati~#

such as

Calgon

brand

Precipitating such as

Borax’”

brand

SOAK AGENT

Such as

BizT”

brand

PRETREATING. STAIN AND SPOT REMOVERS

SuchT~s Spray’n

Wash and

K2R

brands

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered :~ch as

Ri~”

and

Tintex

brands

How’

to Use It

After wash action has started and detergent is dissolved, add

bleach

to dispenser and flush with one cup of water (see Loading the Washer Properly section).

package directions.

Put bleach into washer with detergent

Mix recommended amount with one cup (240 ml) water and add at start

rinse cycle. Follow package directions

Add during wash cycle.

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

Follow package directions. Add at start of wash cycle.

package directions.

Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.

Follow package directions.

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

Follow package directions.

NOTE:

Tinted garments may not be

colorfast. Wash separately.

Special Instructions

Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into

washer or on dry clothes.

2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s

sleepwear.

silk, wool, mohair,

spandex,

leather, or non-fast

colors. Dilute bleach before

using

on any fabric.

3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special instructions.

1) May be used on

all

kinds of fabrics.

2) Is most effective in hot water.

Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

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

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

5) For those

recomme~Mded

for adding to the wash cycle, such as Rain Barrel brand. follow manufacturer’s instructions exactly.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping water clear.

Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate which

gives

cloudy or milky appearance to water.

CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment

products is not

covered by your warranty.

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

1/2

cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe

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

wiil

reduce discoloration

but may never eliminate it.

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 and the finish in the chart on the

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

next page, and use only recommended methods.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap

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” Stain

Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments

If these stains are not completely removed in the

may cause stains which are virtually invisible and

wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash

which you may not notice as you put your clothes

water. Then they will become very visible and you

into the washer.

may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once These

Spo@

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” Stains?

●

Increase the amount of detergent normally used.

●

Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.

●

Wash synthetic garments more often.

(continued next page)

—

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

Perspiration

Rust

White and Bleachable Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

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

carefilly

scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge

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

undihtted

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

Soak in cold water. then launder. If stain remains. bleach

according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, 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 on previous page, launder and dry. Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on

page.

Launder, With cream: Follow guide directions for

cream.

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

Hint on previous

page.

Soak stain in

cool

water. If stain remains. bleach according to the

Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal

Hint on previous page, 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 on previous page.

Apply

undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If

color

has

changed

you

may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia

or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat

witi

safe dry cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous

page,

launder and dry.

Apply rust remover,

using

manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and

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.

Spnge

with warm water. If stain remains,

aPPIY w~ glycerine,

let stand

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

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.” Launder.

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining stain

witi

non-chlorine bleach.

SPnge witi warm

water.

Apply

utiilured

liguid detergent, Bleach remaining stain

with non-chlorine bleach, then launder. Old mildew stains can seldom be removed. Scorch can

seldom

be removed. Same as white and bleachable fabrics

except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Launder. Rinse

well. Bleach

with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

*Cautimr: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you

**Do not

tix

chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as

vine:~ we in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning

fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations

andor

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

death.

and required cautions (usually printed

Iakl).

Use extreme caution

with flammable compounds.

Save and refer

to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

Under

circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials

(waxes. cleanin

fluids, etc.) be

washed

in washer.

PROBLEM

WASHER OR DRYER WON’T START

WON’T DRAIN

WATER LEAKS

WASHER WON’T SPIN AND COMPLETE CYCLE

CLOTHES ARE ABNORMALLY WET

-R

SPIN

APPLIANCE IS NOISY

WATER DOES NOT ENTER OR ENTERS SLOWLY

WATER TEMPERATURE INCORRECT

WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE

QUESTIONS?

USE

TmS

PROBLEM SOLVER

●

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

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

START button is pushed.

●

Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is

fldy

plugged into electrical outlet.

●

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

getting current.

●

Dryer door is open. Dryer will

not

run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.

Washer will

fill

but will not spin with lid open.

●

Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

●

Mnked

or pinched hose. Check and correct,

●

To~

of drain

outiet

should be less than 8 feet above the floor.

●

Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

●

Make sure end of drain hose is

comecdy

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, Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.

●

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

find

spin.

●

Heavily

unbdmced

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 lid and restart.

●

Metilic

~’clicks”

heard as timer advances during operation are normal.

●

Uneven floor.

M&e

sure appliance is level and fm to floor.

●

Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjustd 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

phers.

●

Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.

●

Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature-140° to

150°F.

(@”

&°C.)

Reset it.

●

Water valve screens may be clogged. Remove

i~et

hoses from water valve. Clean

the screens and

reinsti

the hoses.

●

Make sure selector controls

are

properly set.

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot

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

norrnd

in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will

resume in 1-2 minutes.

The brief pause in the

find

spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.

(continued next page)

PROBLEM

SOLWR

(continued)

PROBLEM

GREASY 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

norrnd

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

sofi

due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. E 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 2“

brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care

insmctions.

Restore

color using color remover

(such

Rit~

TlntexW

brands), follow package directions.

●

fion

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

chemic~

feeder installed in your home to remove iron and

manganese from water.

Run hot water for a

few

minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water

heater

occasiomdly.

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

directiy

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*P.

(60°

-66°C.). @

not wash when other hot water

needs—such as

dishwashing

or family bath%are heavy.

●

Poor or inferior detergent

(or

use

soap in hard water). Change to phosphate

detergent if possible.

Follow these steps:

●

Use water conditioner (such as

Calgonw

brand).

●

Use hottest water

possibie.

●

Pretreat stains.

●

Use presoak aids.

●

Install water softener.

●

Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely

loosen and remove soil, causing

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

●

Improper soaking, with insufficient detergent.

Usurdly

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.

PROBLEM

GRAYED CLOTHES

(continued)

HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs

LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE

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 beat least partially restored by the following procedure:

(a) Put clothes in washer.

(b)Fill

with

HOT

water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water

is suitable for garment.

Cdgon’”

brand with

phosphate. Use

times as much as you need for

normal

water softening.

(d)Do

not add soap or detergent. (e) A11ow clothes to go through complete cycle.

Repeat, if necessary.

(g)If

YOU

prefer

SOA

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.

. kcorrect 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

minerrds

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 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

dissolvd

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.

M&e

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

&cording

to package directions.

●

Not enough detergent, Enough detergent must be used

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.

●

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

detergent to

meate

a white deposit. Use fabric softeners

ody

in rinse cycle.

●

Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by

norrnd

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

cvcle.

(continued next page)

PROBLEM

SOL~R

(continued)

PROBLEM

LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE (continued)

SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR

There is no solution

once this ~pe of

damage has occurred.

WRINWING IN 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

pins, check pockets

of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects

remained in wash tub.

●

Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt

buc~es,

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.

●

Improper use of

c~orine

bleach. Holes may have random square shape; yellow

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

comect,

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.

prepmations

(bleach, dye, home permanent solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately rinse towels and other articles thoroughly which have

come

in contact with these chemicals before

putting them in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with

such chemicals.

●

Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing.

Check garments

carefu~y

before loading washer and mend

rdl

nps and tears.

As prmanent 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 ~ssible, remove

co~ar

stays.

●

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

deticate

cycle.

●

Too Utie water in washer or too large a

load.

Load washer only with the number of

items that will move freely. Select correct water level.

●

Leaving clothes M dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops

tumbling, remove clothes and place them

hangers.

●

Too many items in dryer. Dry

ody 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.

●

Improper 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 regular loads.

..no

more than medium loads.

“

Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use

pmanent

press wash cycle which

provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.

PROBLEM

WRINKLING IN

PERM PRESS AND

“NO-IRON” ITEMS (continued)

SHRINKAGE, GENERAL

SHRINKAGE, KNITS

CLOTHES TAKE TOO LONG TO DRY

WASHER OR DRYER WON’T START

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Incorrect water

level.

Use large level for medium

load;

medium level for

smrdl

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

wrinkle+

●

Retumble small

loads on automatic dry setting.

●

Rerinse

and dry on automatic dry setting.

●

If unsuccessful,

retumble

on high heat for

1012

minutes and hang immediately.

●

Eon

carefully.

●

Send to cleaners for pressing.

●

Some

wrin~es

may remain

which cannot be

removedy

*NOTE:

~o” follow g~

laundry

pwedu~s

and

permanent press clothes still

come

out

wri~led,

the

finish

may

not be good q~lity.

Mso,

in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton

~tion

tie

fabric can eventuality

wear away leaving

only

the

synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a

loss

or decrease of

permanent press

~rformance

will result.

●

Some

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

stiely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care

instructions

exactiy.

If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

c Rel~ation sh-ge

can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

●

Progressive

or delayed shrinkage

caused

when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)

gradudly

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

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 dl controls to make sure they are correctly set for

the load you want to dry.

●

hnproper

ducting. Make sure dryer is

ducted

in accordance with

Instrdlation

Instructions.

●

Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make

swe

ducting is clean and free of obstruction,

make sure damper in outside

wdl cap operates easily. If

meti flexible

ducting is used,

be sure it is not kinked and it is installed according to

~stdlation 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.

●

hnproper

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

tint

filter is in proper

position. Make sure washer

tid

is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with

lid

open.

you

need more

help...call,

toll free: GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

CA~ Am

CLEA~G

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, rags,

a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve

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

Winterizing instructions:

The washer cannot be operated in freezing temperatures. Before you store the appliance, remove water from all parts of the washer.

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

2. Add 1 gallon (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

SPIN and pull the knob out.

4. Let the washer spin for 1 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

● The self-cleaning lint filter needs no attention from

you. See How to Operate Your Washer section.

● Wash basket. 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, gritty or abrasive cleaners.

●

Agititor.

Remove the agitator at regular intervals-about 4 to 6 months—and remove any lint that may have accumulated. Unscrew the

agitator cap,

grasp the agitator with

both hands, and

pull wash basket forward and pull agitator up and out of the wash basket.

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.

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.

How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted

ouhide)

is not exhausted to the outside:

●

Clean the lint filter before every load. See How to

Operate Your Dryer section.

●

Inspect the area behind your front access

panel at least once a year and clean out any lint that may have accumulated. Wipe or vacuum, being careful not to disturb any of the electrical 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 sides of

panel

slip

out of slots at sides of dryer.

To replace access panel, fit tabs on panel into

slots at sides of dryer, push panel back in place and replace screws.

NOTES

YOUR GE

SPACEMAKERTM

UUNDRY

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

here. Proof of original purchase date

WARRANTY

needed to obtain service

under

warrantv.

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

SpacemakerTM

laundry that fails because of a

manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

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

replacement parts for

any part of

the washer

transmjssjon

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

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C. In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the

sewice

shop or for the sewice technician’s

travel costs to your home. All warranty service will be

provided by our

Facto~

Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care” servicers during

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or

beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

transrnissio-n. You

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

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Sewice 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

sewice

● 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

vay

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<onsumer

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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