GE Spacemaker WWP1170G, Spacemaker WWP1180G Use And Care Manual

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Agitator

18 Repairservice

ApplianceRegistration 2

SafetyInstructions

3,4

Careand Cleaning

Sorting

Controls SettingGuide

9 stains

Detergents,Other Additives

9-13 StainRemovalGuide

14,15

Energy-SavingTips

StationaryWasher

Features

18 Loading

Hard Water

OperatingInstructions

LimestoneDeposits

soaking

Lintfilter

18 User MaintenanceInstructions 18

6,8

Warranty

BackCover

Modeland SerialNumbers 2 WashingGuide

16,17

Operating Instructions

6-8

PortableWasher 6

Operating Instructions

6,7

Soaking

GEAnswerCe~ter@

Problem Solver

19-23

800.626.2000

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Beforeusingyourwashery

readthisbookcaref’ully. ~

Itis intended to help youoperate andmaintainyournew washer

properly. Keepit handyforanswersto your

questions.

If youdon’tunderstandsomething or need morehelp, write(include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs

GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

Writedownthemodel andserialnmbers.

You’llfindthemon alabellocated on thelowerleftsidepanelnear

the front. These numbersarealso onthe

ConsumerProductOwnership

RegistrationCard thatcamewith yourwasher.Beforesendingin thiscard, please writethese numbershere:

ModelNumber

Serial Number

Use thesenumbersin any correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourwasher.

If youreceiveda damagedwasher...

Immediatelycontact thedealer (or builder)that soldyouthe washer.

Savetime and money.

Beforeyou requestservice...

check the ProblemSolveron pages 19-23.Itlistscauses of

minor operatingproblemsthat

you can correct yourself.

Accessory Kits :Mcavailablefbr installingthe dryer on top ofthe washer

or in a rack abovethe washer. The dryer may also bc mounteddirectly

on a wall. See yourdealer for dettiils,

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Don’ttouch electricalswitched

Extinguishany openflame.

Immediatelycdl yourgassupplier.

*Don’tturnelectric switches onor offbecausesparksmay ignitethe gas.

FOR YOUR SAFETY Do

Imt storeoruse

gasolineorother flammablevaporsand liquidsinthe ofthis or any

SAFETY

Read all instructi0m3before using tM3appliance

A WARNING-40reduc~the riskoffire,e!ectricshock,or injurytopersonswhenusing

yourappliance,followbasic precautions,includingthe following:

sUsethisapplianceOnlyfori~

intendedpurposeas

described

in this Use and Care Book. oThiS

washermustbeproperly

installedandlocatedin accordancewiththe InstallationInstructionsbefore

itisused.Ifyo~didnotreceive

anInstallationInstructionssheet

with yourwasher,youcanobtain

onebycontactingtheservice locationnearestyou.

—Properlygroundtoconform withaNgoverningcodesand ordinances.Followdetailsin

Instructions.

—Installorstorewhereitwill notbeexposedtotemperatures belowfreezingorexposedto

plug.Makesurethatthecordis locatedsothatitwillnotbe steppedon,tripp,edoveror whervvisesubjectedtodamage orstress:

. Donot repairorreplace

any

partoftheapplianceor

attemptanyservicingunless specificallyrecommendedin thisUseandCareBookorin publisheduser-repair instructionsthatyou understandandhavetheskills tocarryOUL

Tominimizethepossibilityof

injury:

e l). not mixchlorine bleach

with ammoniaoracidssuchas

vinegarand/orrustremover. Mixingcanproducea toxicgas whichmaycausedeath.

oDOnot

Washordryarticles

thathavebeencleanedin, washedin,soakedin,or

spottedwithcombustibleor explosivesubstances(suchas wax,paint,gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning solvents,kerosene,etc.)which mayigniteorexp~ode.

Donotaddthesesubstancesto thewashwater,anddonotuse

thesesubstancesaroundyour washerandh dryerduring operation.

not used hotwaterfortwo

weeksorwore,ormoveinto.a residencehi”whichthehot watersystemmaynothave beenusedforsgmetime9turn onallhotwaterfaucetsand ~ allowthemtorunforseveral minutesbeforeusingany electiica~appliancewhichis ~ comectedtothehotwater system.Thiswillallowany hydrogengastoescape.Since

thegasisflammable,donot smokeoruseanopenflameor applianceduringthisprocess.

e Never reach into washer

whileitismoving.Alwaysstop washertoload,unload,add forgottenitemsoradditional laundryaids.

Foryoursafety,thewasherlidis lockedclosedduringspincycle. Toopenlidduringspincycle, pushthetimerknobINandwait forlidlocktorelease,about30

seconds,beforeopening. Atendofcycle,lidlockwill

releaseafterabout30seconds, Thewasherwillfillandagitate withthelidopen.

oClosesupervisionisnecessary ifthisapplianceisusedbyor

nearchildren.Donotallow childrentoplayinside,onorwith thisapplianceoranydiscarded

appliance.Disposeofdiscarded appliancesandshippingor

packingmaterialsproperly.

Beforediscardingawasher,or removingfromservice,remove thewasherlid.

~Neveroperateportablemodel inlocationswhereitcould conceivablycreateahazard, suchastopofstairsoredgeof

unguardedlanding.

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0 safety @ntimled)

. TominimizethepossibiMyof

stumblingoverorintotherear caster,theportablewashershould bestoredwiththerearcaster towardawallandwiththe

washerrestingonrearleveling legsif possible.

oKeepalllaundryaids(suchas detergents,bleaches,fabric softeners,etc.)

out ofthereachof

children,preferablyinalocked

cabinet.Observeallwarningson containerlabelstoavoidpersonal injury.

● Keep-theareaaroundand

underneathyourappliancesfree

fromtheaccumulationof combustiblematerials,suchas lint,paper,rags,chemicals,etc.

sKeeptheffooraroundyour

appliancescleananddryto reducethepossibilityofslipping.

*Tominimizethepossibilityof

electricshock.unplugthis appliancefromthepower

supply

beforeattemptingany rni~intmmceor cleaning(except theremovalW-MIcleaningof the lintfilter).

NOTE: Tuf+ningthe Cycle Sclwtor knobto an OFF position docs NO’?’disconnectthe

upp]ianccfromthe powersupply.

* Do not tamper withcontrols.

~ Thelaund~processcanre’duce theflameretardancyoffabrics. Toavoidsucharesult,the

garmentmanufacturer’scare instructionsshouldbefollowecl verycarefully.

Forwasheroperation

@Donotleavewasherlidup duringcycle.Thewasherwillfill andagitatewiththelidopen.

Foryoursafety,thewasherlidis lockedclosedduringspincycle.

open lid during spin cycle,

pushtheCycleSelectorINand waitforlidlocktorelease,about 30seconds,beforeopening.

Atendofcycle,lidlockwili releaseafterabout30seconds, beforeopening.

eDC)NOTCHANGECYCLE ORMANUALLYADVANCE

CYCLESELECTC)RWHEN DIALISOUT.PushinCycle Selectorandwaitforthewasher tostop.Thenselectnewcycle

andpullCycleSelectortorestart.

Tips

H yourclothesand household itemsdon’tlookclean andfresh after washing,you willprobably re-washthem.. ●nd thatmeans you’llwasteenergy.Remember to sortyourclothescarefully,and load themproperly,select correct cycles,use enoughdetergentand

choosea watertemperaturewarm enoughto release and get rid of soil.

“Use Hot Wash—140°F. (60°C.)—-ona regularbasis only

when washingheavily soiled articles-such as workand play clothes.

● Under normalsoil conditions,

wash in waterabove 80°F.(27”C.). This generallymeans usingthe WarmWashtemperature settingon your washer-temperatures approximately95°F.(35°C.). If you noticethat soilhas accumulatedafter several consecutivewashings,use Hot Washoccasionally,if safe for fabrics.

@Always rinse in Cold Water.The temperatureof the rinse does not affect cleaning

sTry to wash less often. Save ~articlesof the same type of fabric until youhave a fullload.

● If you must wash smaller loads,

adjust theamount of water. Small loads shou]dhave lower water levels.

● Wash in off-peak utility hours.

Yourlocal utilitycan tell you which are the off-peak hours.

meam

Sortbysurfacetexture

Separate

from

LINT PRODUCERS—Suchas terry towelingandchenille—give up lint.

LINT COLLEClX3RS-Such as man-madefibersand napped

fabricslikevelveteenand corduroy —attractlint. These mustbe washedseparately.

Formore informationon lint

control, see page18.

sort byf-ah-k

Separate

from

sortby soil

Separate

from

sortby color

Separate

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Mpaystocheck

andtopm-treat. ~~mpty

pockets,brushoutcuffs>

zipzippers, snapsnaps,hooks andbuttons.

@Do anynecessarymending—

rips, hems, tears. Checkall itemsforareas ofheavy

soilor stain.

e Remove s@ins.

ForWin RemovalChart, see page14.

TurnPolyKnits inside-outto minimizefabric surfacedamage.

Soaking-a goodwayto loosendeepsoilsandsths.

A thoroughsoakingwith detergent or specialsoakingagentis another waytoremoveheavysoils,embedded dirt andeven somestains.

Soakingcan be eithera completely separatewashingstepor apreliminary stepto a completewashcycle.For detailedinformationon howto soak in yourwasher, seepage 7 or 8.

Forinformation onsoaking agents, see page 13.

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W~IN~-To reducetheriskof fire,electricshock,or injuryto persons,

readthe IMPORTANT SAFETYMSTIUJCTIONSbeforeoperatingthisappliance.

Thiswashermaybe usedintwo

ways—asa portableor asa built-in washer.Chancesare youwillfirst useitas portableand then haveit

permanentlyinstalledatalaterdate. Whenusingyourwasherasportable,

pressthe ReleaseLever withyour foot to engagethe rear wheel(see

IllustrationA) and rollitto the mostlevelpositionnear the water and powersource. Press theLock Leverto disengagethe rearwheel

and securethe washerin placefor washing(see illustrationB). Make surethe washeris firm tothe floor anddoes not rock. When finished washing,pressthe ReleaseLever

andyou can rollthe washertoyour storagearea where, bypressingthe Lock Lever,youcan keep it from

movinguntilyou need itagain.

Storewusherwith back towarda wailif“possible.

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HowtoLoadYoui*Washer o

Addmeasuredamountof detergentaccordingto loadsize, amountofsoiland waterlevel.See pages9 through 11fordetailed

informationontypes andamounts ofdetergent.

@Loadclothesloosely.Dry clothes

levelshouldbe nohigherthan the toprowofcircularholesinthe wash tub.Do notputclotheson topof the

agitatoror wind themaround it. For bestresults,mix largeitems

with smallones. When washinga singleheavy item, suchasa shag

rug or bedspread,add one

ortwo

other piecestobalance theload. Largeitems shouldbe no more than one-halfof thetotalload.

Here isa typicalfull load: 2 doublesheets 2 long-sleeve

3 boxershorts shirts 3 T-shirts 4 standard

2 pair trousers

pillowcases

@Tobieach the load, measure

liquidbleachaccordingtodirections on container.Afterwasherhas filled anciagitatedfbrseveralminutes,acid

diluted bleachto the washwater. How

touse ptwkwed bleach,

fabricsoftenersandotherlaundry products isexplainedon page 13.

~ Close lid. Washerwili filland

agitatebut will notspin with iici

open. This washc]+hasa Safe[yLid

Lock. As a safet~~

measure the iid

\\’i]I hcautomotical]ylocked during the spin porti(mt~fCUJ1lcycle.The Iid will automatically unlock about

scconcis otkr- tk en(i of the spin

430

cycle.Toopen lidduring spin cycle,pushCycleSelectorIN and waitfor lidlockto release,about 30 seconds,beforeopening.

Foryourpersonalsafety,never reachintowasherwhile partsare moving.Alwaysstopwasherto

load, unload,add forgottenitems or additional laundry aids.

Self-cleaninglintfilter.The lint filterneeds noattentionfrom you. Lintcollectedduring washingand rinsingofclothesis automatically

flusheddownthedrain.

Setthecontrols

Seethe Control SettingGuide on page7.

WaterLevel

SMALL: Washeris lessthan 1/3 fullof clothes.

VARIABLE:Set betweenSMALL and LARGE toadjust load sizes between 1/3and 2/3 full.

LARGE: over2/3 full. If youwish to increaselevelafter

you’vemade a selection, turn knob

to “RESET” antiselect new level,

@ SelectWash/RinscTcmperature

SetWash/RinseTemperature switchat Warm/Warnl(MANUAL) and leave

itc~tthis setting. To

connect washer youmust first

installadapter according to the

instructionsincluded with the faucet adapter package. Grasp couple, pull hoses outof cabinet until red marker on hoses is visible.

Attachthewasher’shosecoupler tothe faucet(seeIllustration-C).

Illustration C.Graspwhiteringon

imse couplerandpu[[ it down.Slip hosecoup[eroverfaucet adapter ad releasewhitering. Z$iswill cotmecthose couplertofaucet

(idapt(?t:

Totest the watertemperature,

pressthe red buttonon the sideof

theadapter. Atthe endof thewash ~J/cIetul.tloff f;ium+,

pressred

buttonagain torclicvcpressure and eiiminatesplashing. Do not disccmncctflosecoupler until pressure isrelieved.

Set Hwshtemperatureat faucet. I.Vashcrdrains intosink. Be sure

sinkdrain isopen to prevent iwcrfjowillg,131cndhotand cold iviltcrin

LXlUd parts for WARM

WASH,After

washagitationhas

s(;~rhxl,ch:ingcfaucetsettings for

j’(mrri}l.sc

water [mpcraturc. Bc

sure to plugwushcrinto a propcrly-

~tr{)ll[l~l~~ithrcc-prong rtxcptac]c. SucymfrIflstalltitimIflstrlfctiofls.

~ Push CycleSelectorinandtum clockwiseto yourselectedwash cycle.

@ Pull CycleSelectorout tostart thecycle.If youwishto change cyclesettingafler washerhas started,push CycleSelectorin and waitfor washerto stop.Thenreset

tothe newposition. Settingcan be changedat anytimeduringthe cycle.

Delicatecycle

Toget thefull benefitofthe DelicateCycle, alwaysset itat the beginningof thecycle.During

wash, theDelicate Cyclealternates betweenagitationand pausesto protectdelicateclothes.

Howtosoakin YourWasher

SetWASH/R.INSETEMPERATURE atWARM/WARM(MANUAL)and adjustfaucetsfor desiredsoak temperature.Adddetergentor soak

agent.Turn CycleSelectorto desiredcycle.Startthewasher. After washerfillsandbeginsto agitate,push inthe CycleSelector to stopwasher.Allowto soakforas longasdesired. After desiredsoak, turn tothe lastSpin. Pulloutthe CycleSelectortocompletethecycle.

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WARNING-TO reducetheriskof fire, electricshock, orinjuryto persons, readthe IMPORTANTSAFETYM’W’I’RUCTIONSbeforeoperatingthisapp!iance.

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WATERLEVEL WASH/RINSETEMPERATURE

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Howtoloadyourwasher

Addmeasured amount of detergentaccording to loadsize, amountof soiland water level.

Seepages9 through 11fordetailed informationon typesand amounts

ofdetergent. e Loadclothes loosely. Dry

clotheslevelshouki be nohigher

thanthe top rowof circular holesin thewash tub. Do not put clotheson topof the agitatoror wind them

around it. For bestresults, mix ]argeitems with small

ones. When

washinga single heavy item,such

;Ma shag rug or bedspread, add one

or two other pieces to balancethe

load. Large itemsshould be no

morethan one-half of the totalload.

Here isa typical full load:

2 double sheets

2 Iong-slcm’c

2 p[iirtrousers

shirts

2 standard

pillowcases

*‘R)hkzwh the load?measure

liquidhleach according to dircctions on container. After ~;xshcrhas tilled iindagitated for 5CVCI’;l[

{]Jinlitcs, add d ilLltd blL!:ich

[()f})CWash Water.

110$%’to use powdeml math, fdM*k sdkwm and othul*

laundry

products is expk~inedon page 13.

@Cl(xw/id, Washer will till

und

;]::i[;l[c bLIt

will not spin with Iid

ij3cII. ‘1’his wmlwr kis ii

%[ctj’ lid Li~c.li.,c\sa sakty me~lsurc{helid R

i1I Iw [iul~)nut i~’al]y i(dd during

[l]d spin p(>r[i(}n ()!’ C:lth ~)f~l~. Tllc iid \+’iii:fl![OIll:][iC:/\~>FLIfli(?Ckdht)Llt

,+{)SCL’(?II&S:1f-tcr~hc Landof thd spin

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cycle.Toopen lidduring spin cycle,push CycleSelec;or-INand waitfor lid lockto release,about 30 seconds,beforeopening.

Foryourpersonalsafety,never reachinto washerwhileparts are moving. Alwaysstopwasherto

load, unload, add forgottenitems

or additionallaundry aids. Self-cleaning lintfilter.The lint

tilter needs noattentionfrom you. Lintcollected during washingand rinsing ofclothes isautomatically flusheddown thedrain.

Set the controls

See theControls SettingGuide below,

Select WaterLevel.

SMALL: Washeris lessthan 1/3 fullofclothcs.

MEDIUM:Between1/3snci2/3full. LARGE:

Ovcr 2/3 fullof clothes.

Cold rinse will hc automatically provided with allcycles.

Push Cycle Selector inand turn

clockwise to your selected wash q)~l~.

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Delicatecycle

PERMANENT-”~”w PRESSCYCLEn--4-3

Togetthe full benefitofthe Delicate

Cycle, alwayssetit atthe beginning

ofthe cycle.Duringwash, the

DelicateCycle alternatesbetween agitationand pausesto protect

delicateclothes.

Howtosoakinyourwasher

SetWASHIRINSETEMPERATURE switch.Adddetergentor soakagent.

Turn CycleSelector todesired

cycle.Start thewasher. After washer fillsand beginsto agitate, push inthe CycleSelector to stop washer. Allowto soak for aslong as desired. After desired soak, turn to the lastSpin, Pull outthe Cycle Selector tocomplete thecycle.

Specialrecommendations

forwashing

permanentpress

ifyoudonothavea

dryer.

Ifyouare machine-washing

PermanentPressclothesthatyou planto hangor drip-dry,useextra careto minimizewrinklingin the washprocess.

@Becarefulnottooverload

washer.PermanentPressclothes

musthaveampleroom tomove freely.A Mediumsize loadisthe largestyoushoulduse for PermanentPress.

ControlsSettingGuide

iModelsWWPU70GandWWPl180G

@Use morewaterthanyouwould fora regularload. Usea Medium Fillfor aSmallLoad; aFull Fillfor aMedium Load.

e Removeclothes as soonas

washerstops and hangimmediately.

Someadjustmentsto theserecommendationsmaybe desirable dependingon yourparticular washingconditions.

Cottons&Linens

PermanentPress

PolyesterKnits Synthetics&Blends

khbric

Workclothes, Workclothes, Whiteor Bright Heavyor

Normal or

Heavyor Normal or

with heavysoil

with normal soil

Colorfast Colors

Oily Soil

LightSoi]

Oily Soil LightSoil

WM/Rinse

Ho[/Cold

Hot/Cold or

‘~e~npera&uf.e

ColdlCold Hot/Cold

Warm/Cold

Warm/Cold Warm/Cold

cycle

Regular Regular

Perm. Press Perm. Press

Delicate Delicate

C}cle Selector

15 15

12 8

Start

start

S4.4ting

to in andsoap.

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PmvdcrcdDetergent.s

Disadvantages

Are notavailable insomeareas.

Do not

cl~iin well inhardWiitcr.

May

bedifllcult todissolve, especially incold

\va(eI”. Should m)tbe usedincold water.

Those containing sodiumciirbonatcas an ingredientmaycause harmful 1imcstonc deposits

onclothes and washerwhen combined with hard water. (See

page 10.)

Maynot perform as \vellas powderedphosphate products \vhendiluted inwash water.

Do not clean well in medium-hard or hard water. Mzycombine \vithwater hardness minerals to

form sticky soapcurd.

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Isyourwaterhard?If itis, and washersurfaces.The hardness

(11or moregrains)and ifyouwash

ifyouusea carbonate typenon-

ofyourwaterand yourwashing

just a fewloadsa week, youmay

phosphatedetergent,youwill frequencywilldeterminehow

seelimestone build-upsinjust a

mostprobablynoticelimestone*

~wapidlythe limestone willbuild

fewmonths.

depositson yourclothesand up. IfyourwaterisVERYHARD

Effectsonclothes

Althoughlimestonebuild-up occursmore rapidlyon cotton,it willeventuallyaffectvarious

fabricsin thefollowingways: e Givesa stiff, harsh, roughfeelto

fabricssuch astoweling.

e Causescolorsto fadeandbecome dulland dingy.

*Causesgrayingof fabrics.

@Leavesa white,powderyresidue

ondark-coloreditems.

~Causesspot-fadingof bright colorsas aresult ofdirect contact withdetergent.

~Reduceswrinkle-resistanceof

permanent-pressfabrics. @Destroys effectivenessofflame-

retardantfinisheson cottonssuch

aschildren’ssleepwear.

~Increases fabricwear becauseof the scrubbingactionbetween Iimcstonedepositson the fabrics

during washeragitation.

Eflbctson washer

Unsightlybuild-upon all washer surfhcesexposed tothe wash soiution.

* Mat-1ikc crusty formations

caused by lintadhering tothe sticky 1imestonedeposits.

~Increased service calls because of

limestonedepositsin the pump, rccirciilationw;ltcrhoses, filters :mdother wmhcr parts.

* lhiucd usefullifeof washer.

Recommendedmethodsto reducelimestonebuild-ups

Use apowderedphosphate detergentor a liquiddetergentif theseare availableinyourarea.

o Installa homewatersoftener.

Thiswill significantlyreduce limestonebuild-up.

~Use a packagednon precipitating

watersoftener,suchas Calgon brandwith phosphate.

Chd washing

practicesmay delaylimestonedamage toclothes

The followingrecommendations willtemporarily delaythe effects oflimestoneon yourclothes. These are generallygood washing

practicesand will givebetter soil

removalwhether or not youhave hard wateror use carbonate detergent.

~Use hotter washwater,for exampleup to 150”F.for cottons. This also improvesoily-soil removal.

~If youwash incooler water to

saveenergy, usemore detergentto promotebetter washing. Alsobe sure touse bleach on bleachable fabrics. Use hot waterwhenever possible.

~Add detergentand allow washer to filland agitate forthree or four minutesto dissolvedetergent beforeadding clothes.

* Incrcasc amount ofdetergent.

‘ l.lklESl”ONE–leclltlically called CALCIUM CARBONATE—iscaused bythe

reaction o{ the calcium inthe hard vwtor wilh the sodium carbonate in the detergent.

~Increaseuseofbleaches, pre-soaks,packagedwaterconditioners,prewashsoiland stain removersto helpin removing stubbornsoilsand stains.

~Use greatercare in sortingloads. Washvery dirtyloadsseparately and increasedetergentto helpkeep dirt fromredepositingon less soileditems.Washdelicate items separatelyto prevent damage from heavysturdyclothes.

e Washsmaller loadsto increase cleaningactionofwasher.

@Use fabric softenerto counteract

stiffnessor harshnessin clothes.

Howtopartiallyrestoreclothes

Once clotheshavedeveloped deposits,they maybe partially restoredby soakingin a solution oftwo cupsofvinegar in onegallon ofhot tap~waterfor-15minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothesin the washer usingdetergent.

cMJ’moNs:

~Vinegar soaksolution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance ofpermanent-press fabrics.

@Vinegar soakmay damage the dyesin some fabrics.

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How

The useof a sufficientamount of detergentis one of themost

importarltthingsyou can doto makesure yourwash comesout clean.

Amount requiredvaries accordingto:

1. Waterhardness

2. Amount of soil

3. Size of load

4. Typeof detergent

5. Washtemperature

Use moredetergent if you have...

1. Hard water

2. Large loads

3. Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphatedetergent

youWA!’

If the recommendedamountof detergentproducestoomany suds, switchto a lowsudsingdetergent brand,and followinstructionson package.

Usingtoolittledetergentis a commoncauseof laundryproblems. Alwaysmeasuredetergentina standardmeasuringcup.

Recommendedamount of detergent for average soil load

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WaterLevel Setting

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Water

Hardness Large Medium

Small

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10-XI Gr.

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DETERGENTS

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FOLLOWPACKAGEDIRECTIONS

ANDI,IQUIDS

Grains

How to usedetergent?

Granularor powered.For best results,put thedetergentin the washerbefore theclothes have been loaded.

If yourdetergentdoesn’tdissolve well, predissolve the detergentin hot water,beforethe clotheshave been added.

L Use recommended amount of detergent for yourload and water hardness as shown in guide.

2. Whenusingotherdetergent types-low and normalsuds, powders,liquids, non-phosphate powders

—followrecommendations

on package.

3. For hard water treatment, see page 12.

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youhaveit?

Beforeyoucan decidewhattodo abouthard water,youneed toknow ifyouhaveit and,if so, how hard

itis. @If youlivein amunicipalarea,

contactyour watercompany.

@If youlivein arural area, or in somesuburbanareas, contactyour countyagent.

Theanswer willbe “you have‘so manygrains’per gallon” and

meansthis: Oto 3grains pergallon–SOFT

4 to 10grains–HARD

11to 19grains–V13RYHARD

20grains and cwer— EXTREMELY HARD

If yourwateris SOFT,youhave no problem.Youcan usesoapor detergentas youpreferand forget allabouthard water.If youhave HARD water—lessthan 10 grains—andyouusephosphate detergent,youalsohaveno problem.

But, ifyouhavemorethan 10 grains, youwill needto softenyour waterwith either...

1. An installed water softenerin

yourhome, or

2. The useof apackagedwater softener.

Forinformationonwater

softeners,see chartbelow.

Addthismuchwatersoftenerwitha MIwaterlevel

Grains of hardness

o–lo

10–15 15–20

20–25 25–30

over

Whenusing

%cup

‘/2cup % cup

1cup

1 cup plus 1tbs. for every 5 grains

withdetergent

(60 ml) (120ml)

(160ml)

(240ml)

above30 (240 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5 grains)

IIA

CUp plus1tbs. for every 5 grains

When using

%cup % cup % cup 1 cup 1%cup

withsoap (80 ml)

(160ml) (180ml) (240 ml) (360 ml)

above30 (300 ml plus 15mlfor each extra 5grains)

Laundry Product &

pr’oJdwt$—

BLEACH

Chlorine liquid suchas Clo;oxT”brand

Non-chlorinesuchas Clorox

2’” brand

FABRICSOFTENERS

Rinse additive such as DownyT”brand

Washadditive

such

as RainBarrelT”

brand

SANITIZER

Chlorine hlcach. such as

CloroxT”brand

WATERSOFTENER

Non-Precipitating

such as Calgon”lbrand

Precipitating suchas

J30raxT{’brand

SOAK AGENT

Such as 13iz’”brand

PRETREATING

S“J’AIN

AND Sf’O’J”

REMOVERS

such as Spl”ay“nwash’” :IIK1J<2R’”

brads

‘1’INTSAND DYES

P(wdcrd \llCtlas

J-tit‘“;IIKiTitl&xT’lbrands

Howto use it

I Muteoneambleach with at leastone

quart (0.96 Ii;er) water and addafter washaction has statled and detergent isdissolved.

Followpackagedirections. Putbleach intowasherwith detergent.

Mix recommendedamount withonecup (240mJ)water and add at start ofrinse cycle.

FOIJOWpackage directions. Add during washcycle.

Use incase of infection and contagiousdisease. See under Bleachabove.

Followpackagedirections. Addat start of washcycle.

Followpackage directions. Use with dctcrgcnt or soap in

washcycle.

FOJIOWpackage directions fbrgrass, perspiration. egg. babyformula, blood, mudand other stains.

Followpackage directions. Treat [relyhcaviIy soiled areas. Check

~:lrnlcnt’shungtag for instructions.

701low

package direct ions.

~OTE:Tinted garments maynot bc ‘dorfast. Washseparately.

SpecialInstructions

Do notpourundiJutedliquidchlorine bleachdirectly

intowasheror on dryclothes.

2) Some oftoday’swashablefabrics shouldnotbechlorine bleachedsuchas: 100%cotton flame-retardantchiJdren’s

, sJeepwear,siJk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast

colors. DiJutebleach beforeusingon any fabric.

3) Checkmanufacturer’shangtags for special instructions.

1)Maybe usedon aJlkinds offabrics.

2) Is mosteffective in hot water.

1)HeJpsmake clothes fluffy and soft.

,2) Reducesstatic electricity.

3) Use carefully.Toomuchmay cause stainingon some cJothes.

4) Donotuse withother laundry additives.

5) Donotpour directly onthe clothes.

Use carefully. Toomuchmaycause stainingon some clothes.

Guards againstinfection bykilling most bacteria and viruses~

Suspendshardness minerals in solution, keeping water clear.

Combines withwater hardness minerals to form precipitate which gives cJoudyor milky appearance to water.

Do notuse with chlorine bJeach as chlorine stops thestain removaJaction ofenzyme soakagents.

CAUTION: Control paneJand finishes maybe damaged by some Jaundrypretreatment soil and stain removerproducts

if such products are sprayed on or havedirect contact with the washer and/or dryer. Apply these pretreatment products awayfrom the appliance. The fabric maythen be washed normally. Damage to your appJiance caused by pretreatment products is notcovered by your warranty.

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

1/2cup

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

exterior parts. Caution: Tinting maydiscolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washingswill reduce discoloration but maynever eJiminate it.

toremove stains

L Tryto removestains as soonas

possible.The fresherthe stain,the

easierit isto remove.

2. Beforeattemptingto removeany stain,takethesesteps:

@Findthe fabricandthe finishin thechart atright, and useoniy recommendedmethods.

e Checkthehang taginstructions

thatcame withthegarment. @Teststainremovalproduct on

an inside seam or sampleof the

material.

e Avoiduse ofhot wateron unknownstain. Itcan set some stains.

o Tkythe stainremovalprocedure

on ahidden partbeforeapplyingto theentiregarment.

3. Followstainremovalwitha thoroughrinsing.

4. Washwith recommended

amountof soapor detergent. Stain

RemovalHint—

Using CMorineBleach for Whiteand MeachableFabrics.

Mix 1/4cup ((50ml) chlorine bleach with onegallon (3.8liter)

cool water—approximately80°F.

(27°C.)-in a sinkor pan. Soak stainedarea for5 minutesand launderin washer.

The Case of

the%visible” Stain.

Foodor cookingoilson your syntheticgarmentsmay cause

stainswhich arevirtuallyinvisible andwhich yotimaynotnotice as youput yourclothesinto the washer. ,

If thesestainsare notcompletely removedin thewash, theoily spots maypick updirt fromthe wash

water.Then theywillbecome very visible and youmaythink they were causedby thewashcycleitself.

Once thesespotsbecome visible, howcan youremovethem?

~Rub inundilutedliquiddetergent

and letstand 30minutes. e Re-washusinghottestwaterthe

fabriccan stand. How can youpreventthese

“After-You-Wash’gstains? ~Increase the amountof detergent

normally used. @Increase water temperature where

fabricwill permit.

~Washsyntheticgarmentsmore

often.

Cautions

@NEVER PUT HIGHLY VOLATILE SUBSTANCESLIKE GASOLINE, KEROSENE, OR NAITHA INTOA

WASHEROR DRYER.

NEVER PUT WASHABLEARTICLES THATHAVEGASOLINE, KEROSENE, NAPI”HAOR ~HER HIGHLY VOLATILE

SIJBSI’ANCESON THEM IN A WASHER OR DRYER. FAILURE TOCOMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGSCOULD RESULTIN A FIRE, EXPLOSION OR

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. All

items with volatilesubstances on them shoukibc washedthoi-oughly

with a detergent sothat no trace of vohttik!substance remains, The

articlescan thenbe machinewashed. Only after thorough hand washing ml reachinc washing shoulcithe

ilrticlcbe pkwed in the dryer.

Do not use thesesubstancesaround your washerand/or dryer during operation.

“Becausecleaning fluidstend to

be toxic,be sureyou are in a well ventilatedroom when usingthem. No cleaning fluid should be used

uniessuser is familiar with the limitationsand required cautions (usuallyprinted on label). Use

extreme caution with flammable compounds.Underno circumstances

shouldfabricscontainingflammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.

“*Donot mix chlorine bleach with

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

Stain Rammi Guide

—

.——

Adhesives(ChewingGum, etc.)

Antiperspirants,Deodorants

Blood

Chocolate,Cream, Ice Cream andMilk

Coffeeand Tea

Cosmetics:Eye Shadow,Lipstick,Mascara, Liquidor PancakeIvlake-up~Rouge, Crayon;Grease, Oil, Tar,Cod Liver

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

Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Score

Ink, Ballpoint

Paintand Varnish

—

Perspiration

Rust

W&&—

Morecomplete information on stain

removal isgiven in government bullet~,=~l

“Removing Stains From ~abricsj’ 05 %?g:

..=.........

SaveandrefertoGarmentManufacturers’CareInstructions.

~“””-

WhiteandMeachableFabrics SeeWashingGuide,Bleachonl%ge~~,

OtherWashableFabrics

-w”—-

Rubwithice orimmersein verycoldwater. UseduZZtooZto Sameas whiteand bleachablefabrics. ccwefillyscrapeoffas muchadhesiveor gum aspossible.

Spongewith asafedry cleaningfluid; thenlaunder.

Applyundilutedliquid detergent.Rinse. If stainremains,

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics exceptuse

bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHinton oppositepage. If

oxygenbleach. colorhas changed,youmaybe ableto restoreitby sponging withammonia~ Rinsethoroughly.

Soakin coolwater,then launderin warm water.If stain

Spongeor soak in cool water, then launder.

remains,bleachaccordingto StainRemowdHinton opposite

page, launder. Soakin coolwater.Treat stain with a safedry cleaningfluid*; Soakin coolwater.Spongewith a stie dry

Applyundilutediiquiddetergent,launder,dry.B1eachaccording cl

caningfiuid~Apply undilutedliquid detergent.

to StainRemovalHinton oppositepage, launderand dry.

Launder in warmwater.

Withoutcream: Bleach accordingto StainRemovalHint on Spongewith warm water.If stain remains, apply

opposite page. Launder. Withcream: Followchart directions

warmglycerine,letstand 30minutesandrinsewell,

forcream.

or spongewith a safedry cleaningfluid; Launder.

Treatstain withsafedry cleaningfluid; Apply undiluted Spongewith safe dry cleaningfluid?Then liquiddetergent;launderand dry.Bleach accordingto Stain

launder in warmdetergent water.

RemovalHint onoppositepage.

Soakstain in coolwater. Ifstain remains, bleach acdordingto

Spongewith warm water.Bleach remaining stain

StainRemovalHint onoppositepage, launder.

with oxygenMeaeh.

Apply undilutedliquid detergent.Laurtder.(Treat mildew Spongewith warm water. Apply undilutedliquid spotswhile theyare fresh, beforemold has a chance to

detergent.Bleach remaining stain withoxygen

weaken fabric.)If either typestain remains, bleach according

bleach, then launder. Old mildew stainscan

to StainRcmovalHint on oppositepage, launder. (Severe

seldom beremoved. Scorch can seldombe

scorch cannotbe removed.)

removed.

Freshstains: Placestain facedown on an absorbent toweland

Same aswhite and bleachable fabrics except

spongewith dry ckxmingiluid~or use spraycleaner, Apply

launder using oxygen bleach.

undilutedliquid detergent. Old stains:Bleach according

Stain RemovtilHint onoppositepage.

S(9ftCn wi~hoil, lard or petroleum-jelly,then spongewith

Same as white andbleachable fabrics.

turpcntinc. Launder in warm water;

~]pp]yundilutedliquid detergentand launder in warm water.

Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach with

If color has chtingcdyou maybe able to restore itby treating

oxygenbleach.

ivithammonia or vinegar?+

If anystain remains, treat with silk dry cleaning fltiid*or bleach according to Stain Removal Hinton opposik page, launder ancidry.

Apply

rustrcmovcrY

usingmanukturer’s directions. Rinse

Same as white and bleachable fabrics. ;~ndIaundcr. Do not usc rust rcmover around washer or dryer; itcm dwndge finish,

guidefor’ fabricsand

Saveandreferto GarmentManufacturer’sCareInstructions

Load

WashCycle

WashWaterTemperature”

Cottonsand Linens

Regular

Knits—

Delicate

Warm

Polyester,Nylon, Acrylic

WovenFabrics—

Delicate

Warm

Polyester,Nylon, Acrylic

PermanentPress,

Permanent

Warm

Blends

Press

Rayonand Acetate

Delicate

Warm

BabyC1othes–

Regular

Hot

Sturdy,such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pacts,Sheets,Receiving Blankets,Coveralls

—

BabyClothes–

Delicate

Warm

Delicate

Blankets–

Delicate

Warm

wool, Part-wool,cotton

I’31ankc~s—

Delicate

Warm

Synthetic, Electric

Curtains, LX9NOT

Delicate

Hot or Warm

MX371NL’WL5’HFIBERGLASS.

C%criilfcEkcisprcacls,Robes**

Delicate

Hot or Warm

Denims (especially indigo BlueJeans)

Rcguiar

Cold or Warm

:indotfwr fabl”ic’sthat bleed.

IX]

icatc

Warm

a Bleach

SpecialInstructions

For whiteor colorfast, useliquid

If unusuallysoiled, useHotWater.

chlorinetype; fornon-colorfast,

usegentle oxygentype.

Forwhiteor colorfast,use liquid chlorinetype; fornon-co~orfast, usegentle oxygentype.

Forwhite or colorfast,use liquid

If unusuallysoiled, useHot Water. chlorinetype; for non-colorfast, usegentle oxygen”type.

For whiteor colorfast, useliquid

If unusuallysoiled, useHot Water.Small loadsreduce wrinkling.

chlorinetype; fornon-colorfast, usegentleoxygentype.

Seldomneeded. If needed, use oxygentype.

For whiteor colorfast, use liquid

Youmaypreferto usea mildtypedetergent.Do babyclothesseparately.

chlorinetype.

Pre-treat spots.Rinse diapers,nightgowns,pads, sheetsafter use. Keep diapers ina coveredpail ofcold water and conditioningagentlike

Borateembrand.

Gentleoxygentype

Youmay preferto usea mild detergent. Do hand-knitgarments byhand.

None

Add detergent.Partially fillwasher,allow detergentto dissolvebefore adding blanket. Completethe waterfill. Do oneblanket ata time.

None

On electric blanket sewa strongpiece ofcloth overplug. Do one blanket ata time. I?re-treatheavilysoiled spotswith liquiddetergent.

For whiteor colorfast,

Vacuumoutloose dirt beforewashing.

useliquid chlorine type.

For white or colorfast, use liquid

chlorine type.

Forwhite or colorfast,use liquid

Washonly 1or 2 rugs or matsat one time. Shake before washingto

chlorine type unless care tag states

removeexcessdirt.

otherwise. None

For new “Indigo blue”jeans, wash at least 3 times in verysmall loads with full water fill. Jeans need ample room to move to avoidwhite lines

at creases. May discolor plasticwasher parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but will probably nevereliminate it. Will not discolor subsequent loads.

None

DO NOT MACHINE DRYWITH HEAT. Use AIR FLUFF only.

EIEw—.

careand

~Wipethe cabinetwith adamp cloth. Occasionallywash itwith mildsoap andwaterand thenapply

a’lightcoatofappliancepolishto helppreserve thefinish,

~Keep thearea aroundand underneathyourappliancefreefrom theaccumulationof’combustible

materials suchas lint, paper,rags, chemicals,etc.

e Keepthe flooraround your applianceclean anddry to reduce thepossibilityofslipping.

e ForIongvacations,be sure watersupply isshutoff at faucets.

Drain all waterfrom hosesifthe appliancewill beexposedto freezingweather.

~Winterizinginstructions:

The washer cannotbe operatedin freezingtemperatures. Beforeyou storethe appliance, removewater

from allparts ofthe washer.

1. Tim off watersupply faucets.

Disconnect hosesfrom faucets

and drain.

2, Add 1gallonofnon-toxicRV

antifreeze(availablefromthe hardwareor recreationalvehicle store)tothe washertub.

3. Push thetiiner knobin, turn the knobto therightto SPINand pull

th~.knob out.

4. Let the washerspinfor 1or 2 minutesto letall waterdrain out. Somebutnot allofthe RV

antifreezewill beexpelled.

5. Push in thetimer knob,dry thetub interior,disconnectthe electricalplug, closethelid.

6. Storethe appliancein an upright

position.

7. Beforereusingwasher, after storage,run washer througha cycle to rinseout the antifreeze.

~Lint fiiter.The self-cleaninglint

filter needsno attentionfrom you. e Washbasket.After each use,

leavethe lid opento allowmoisture

toevaporate.Clean thoroughlywith nonabrasivehousehold cleanserto removedepositleftbyheavilysoiled clothes. Do not useharsh cleansers.

G-ettoKnowYourWasher

(

/’

e Agitator.Removetheagitatorat reg~larintervals—about4 to 6 months—andremoveany lint that

mayhave accumulated. Unscrew theagitatorcap, graspthe agitator withbothhands, and pullitup and

outof thewashbasket. The slottedsectionat thetop ofthe

metalshafihas a light coatingof lubricantto preventparts from

1. VariableWaterLevelSelector (ModelWWP1170G)WaterLevel

Selector(WWP1180G).

2. WashTemperatureSelector.Lets youselectwashandrinsetemperatures onAutomaticModelandon Portable Modelifithas beenpermanently installed.WashandRinseTemperature controlledatfaucetforPortable

Operation.

3. CycleSelector.Letsyouselect cycleandwashtimeyouwant.

4. Agitator.Movestheclothesto providemechanicalcleaning.

5. WashBasket.Holdsyour clothes.

*~. LockandReleaseLevers.Locks

thewasherinplaceforoperation. Releasesthewasherformovingto

yourstoragearea.

~~. Hose

COUp]er.

~~Odel

WWPI17L)GonlY.

stickingtoge-tier.Ifthisareaappears to bedry, applya lightcoat of grease orpetroleumjelly around the shaftbeforereplacingthe agitator.Do not overgrease.Excess greasemay getintothe clothesIoad.

When replacingthe agitator, carefullylowerit straightdown ontothe ~gitatorsupport block and replace thecap securely.

—.

Note: Lid configuration may vary,depending on your model,

.-r~

?+:

Questions?

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.=—

‘~a= useThis I?’r’oblemSOhxx’

——-~”

WON’T DRAIN

WATERLEAKS

WASHERWON’T COMPLETE CYCLE

WON’T SPIN

CLOTHES ARE ABNORMALLY

WET AFTER SPIN WASHER IS

NOISY

WATERDOES NOT ENTER OR ENTERS

SLOWLY

WATER TEMPERATURE

IS INCORRECT

POSSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY eControlsnot set. Make sure controlsare properly setand Cycle Selectoris

pulled

OLlt.

Washerury.hgged. Make surecord is firmly pluggedinto electricaloutlet.

@No power to washer.Check fuses and circuit breakers. Plug lamp or small applianceinto electricaloutlet at washerto make surewasher is gettingcurrent.

oIf washer still does not operate,call for service. @Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.

*Hose couplernot attached securelyto faucet.

● Inlet hosesnot attached securelyto machine. Tightenthem.

“Drain hose notfastened securely. ~Lid not closed.Washer willnot progressthrough spin cycle with lid up. Make

sure lid is closed.Lid will be automaticallylocked during spin portionfor safety. eWasherlid up. Washerwon’t spin unlesslid is closed.

eLoad may have been excessively outof balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through finalspin.

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

oUneven floor. Make sure washer is level and firm to floor on Model WWP1180G.On ModelWWP1170G (when used as a Portable), reposition machineto find level area.

~Gurgling noiseis normal, may be noticed when pump is operating. gFaucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted comeetly.

~ LJnicoupleconnector not attached properly on Model WWP1170G. ‘Hoses kinked Check and correct.

eClogged screen in water valve. Unscrew fill hose from washer and clean SCreen if necessary. When reassembling, make hand tight plus 1/3turn with pliers.

eTemperature control not set to MANUAL on Model WWP1170G when used as a Portable. Reset is correctly.

eFaucet not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them. eHousehold water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—1400 to 150°F.

(60° to 66°C.). Reset it. ~Wash/Rinse Temp Switch not set correctly on Model WWP1170G. Reset it. ~Faucet not set properly on Model WWP1170G when used as a Portable. Reset it.

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

will resume in 1-2 minutes.

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m.=

PROBLEM

WRINKLINGIN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

INT OR RESIDUE

N CLG’IYW!3

POSSIBLECAUSEAND REMEDY

@Leavingclothesin dryeraftertumblingstops.Removeclothesimmediately andplaceon hangerswhen dryerstopstumbling.

@Toomanyitems indryer. Dry onlyone washerload ata time. Do not

combineloads. @Toofewitemsin dryer.If dryingonly onearticle, addtwo or moresimilar

articles,even ifdry,to insureproper tumbling.

@Improper sortingof load. AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanent Press items, suchas workclothes, withlighterPermanentPress itemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Also do notwash ordry Permanent Pressitemswith ordinary items suchas towels,bed linens,etc.

@ Toomany itemsin washer.Items musthaveroom to movefreely. Permanent

Press loadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthan regular loads.. .no more than mediumloads.

~Use ofincorrect washand dry cycles.Use Permanent PressWashCycle.This cycleprovidesa cool-downrinse tominimizewrinkling. Also, use Permanent Press Dry Cycle (onmodels so equipped).

@Incorrect waterlevel. Use largewaterlevelfor mediumload; medium level for smallload.

@Washingrepeatedly in waterthat istoo hot forthe fabric. Washthese fabrics

in coolor warm waterwith plentyof detergent.

@Accumulationof limescale dueto use ofcarbonate detergents.If a non-phosphatedetergentmust beused, avoidthe use ofa carbonate-built detergent.

@Failure touse fabric softener.Proper use offabric softener will minimize wrinkling.

TOremove stubborn wrinkIes—

1. Retumbleon “Permanent Press” setting (on models so equipped) with smallload.

2. Rerinse anddry on “Permanent Press” setting(on modelsso equipped).

3.Some wrinkles may remain. These wrinkles cannot be removed? *~~E:

If you followgood laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes stiil COIIEoUt

wrinkled, the finish may notbe good quality. Also, inpermanent press synthetic/cotton Mends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventuallywear awayleaving only the synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a loss or decrease of permanent press pefiormance will result.

~Incorrect sorting of clothes. Do not wash lint-producers (such as terry :owelsand chenille) with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, Jelveteen,corduroy).

~Washingtoo long for load size. Shorten wash time for smaller loads. For lorrnal soil, use 1minute per pound of dry clothes.

~ Use of non-phosphate detergents. Some of these detergentsreact with lardnessminerals in water to forma precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. ~heprecipitate can buildup in the fabrics making them more abrasive and ncreasing lint.

a) Ifpossible, use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent. b)Install a water softener to reduce hardness. c)Use a warmer wash water. $ ‘Useapackaged water softener.

PROBLEM

LINT’ORRESIDtJE ON CLOTHES (continued)

SNAGS,HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR

EXCESSIVE WEAR

Thereis nosolution once thistype ofdamage has occurred.

POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

@Undissolvedgranulardetergentmayleavepowderyresidueon fabricswhich canbe mistakenfor lint. (a)Seepage 11for recommendationson how to adddetergentto speedup

completedissolving,

(b)Use:. liquidor specialcoldwaterdetergent.

(c)Predissolve granular detergentin hotwater, ormake sure detergentis

dissolvedcompletelyin washwaterbeforeadding clothes. (d)Makecertain clotheshaveample room tomovein washer, (e)Use a warmerwashwater.

~Overloadingof washerwillcause abrasionwhich creates excessivelint.Wash feweritemsin each load. Make surewaterlevelis correct for sizeof load.

@Toomuch bleach.Over-bleacheditems,such astowels,will shedexcessive lint. Use correctamountofbleach accordingto package directions.

~Notenoughdetergent. Enoughdetergentmustbe used to holdlint in suspension during washcycle.Increase amountofdetergentused. Amountis determinedbywaterhardness, sizeofload, degreeof soiland amountof water. SeePage 11.

@Incorrect useoffabric softener.If usedin washcycle,many softenersmay

reactwith detergent to create awhite deposit. Use fabric softenersonly in rinse cycle,unlesspackagespecifiesaddingto wash cycle.

@Pilling.Most likelyto occurwith polyester-cottonblends. The stronger manmadefibers, insteadofbreaking offwill collectand hold smallbundlesof fibersresultingin “pills.” Thispillingis normal forthese fabricsand can be mistakenfor lint. Cannotbe preventedor corrected. Caused bynormal wear of

thefabric. (Turningclothes inside-out may providesome help). ~Over-dryingin dryer maycause buildup of staticelectricity in man-made

fabrics, causinglintattraction. Use fabric softenerat start of rinse cycle.

m)correux—

Allofthe abovecauses ofresidue exceptpilling can usuallybe removedfrom

garmentsthroughuse of correct laundryprocedures.

sPinson garmentsor sharpobjectsleftin

pockets.~ernoveallpins,checkpockets

ofall garmentsbeforeputting in washer.Also check washer to see if anyobjects

remained in washtub.

@Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons,belt buckles, zippers. Make sure allhooks, snapsand buttonsare fastened. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is very important when washingknits, which snag easily.Turn knitsinside out.

~Improper use ofchlorine bleach. Holes may haverandom square shape;

yellowdiscoloration, fabricwill be weak at edgesofhole. (a) Use onlycorrect, measured amount of bleach. (b)Never add undilutedbleach to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in

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

permanent solution), battery acid, some toiletbowl cleaners. Immediately rinse thoroughly towelsand other articles which have come in contact with thesechemicals before puttingthem in washer. Avoidcontaminating items ofclothing with such chemicals.

111~ &lJ~~~ (continued)

I PROBLEM

SNAGS,HOLES, TEARS, RIPSOR

EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued)

Thereis nosolutiononce thistjpe ufdamage has

occurred.

GRAYED CLOTHES

J?OSWBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

● Small, unnoticedholes, tearsor rippedseams mayenlargeduringwashing.

Manufacturingdefectsunnotictiiat purchasemayappear after washing.Check garmentscarefullybeforeloadingwasher.Mend all rips andtears.

@Fray:ngof collarsand cuffsand otherwear onPermanentPress items.This isdue tothe weakeningof thefibersby thePermanentPress process, It isnot caused by the washer.Youcan slowthisdeteriorationby washingsmallPerrrumentPress loadswith a LargeWaterLevel. Do notwash heavyitemssuch as towelswith Permanent Press. Whenpossible, removecollar stays.

Roughnessorburrsonagitatordue todamageincurredby heavybek buckles,etc.

Examineagitatorfor roughnessor burrs andsmoothbyfilingif necessary,

@Maybe usingwrong cyclefor delicatefabrics, Use DelicateCycle. Referto Garment Manufacturer’sCareInstructions.

~Garments weakenedby aging, or bysun or atmosphere.This is an inevitable processand isnot causedbythe washer.Youmay slowdownprocess by useof DelicateCycle.

~Toolittlewater in washer or too largea load. Load washeronly withthe numberof

items thatwillmovefreely duringagitationand selectcorrect waterlevelfor load.

~Insufficientdetergent. Youmayneed to increasethe amount ofdetergentused, if the load islarger thannormal, if soilis heavierthan average(especiallyoily soil), if waterlevelis high, or if waterhardness is aboveaverage.

~Wateris not hot

enoughfortype ofload. Make sure waterheater is setto deliver

hot waterat thewasher 140~150°F.(60Q66*C.).Do notdo washingwhen other hot water needs—suchas dishwashingor familybaths—areheavy.

@Use of inferior or poor detergentor use of soap in hard water. (a) Followthese steps:

~Use water conditioner

~Use bleach where possible.

(such asCalgon brand).

~Use p-e-soak aids.

~Use hottest waterpossible.

~Installwater softener.

~Pre-treat stains.

[b)Change detergent. Use phosphatedetergent, if possible.

@Overloaded washer. Clothes cannotmovefreely to loosen and removesoil, causing

gray appearance. Follow correct loadingprocedures for sizeof load. @Improper soaking, with insufficientdetergent. Usualiy a 30 minutesoak is

sufficient. However,when using extended soaksfor heavilysoiled garments, you.

may need touse twice the recommended amount of detergent.

. . . . ....

PROBLEM

(3RAYED

CLOI’HES [continued)

1,,

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procedure: (a)

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phosphate.Us?2%tinw$asmuchasyouheedfornormalwatersoftening.

(d)Fill withH(YTwater.Checkmwmfacturixs$hangtagstodetemnin$ifhot

waterissuitableforgarment. (6)AllowCMWStogothroughcompletecycle.

(f) Repeatlif necessary.

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to SOak ch)thahusewatersoftenerinplaceof soakagentor

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TieGE Answer cdelw

fxmlsumer service

Toobtainservice, see yourwarranty onthe back page ofthis book.

We’reproud of our service and

wantyou to be pleased. Hfor some reason you are nothappy with the service you receive, here are three stepsto followfor flmtherhelp.

FIRST, contactthe peoplewho

serviced your appliance. Explain why youare not pleased. In most cases, this will solvethe problem.

NEXT, if youare still notpleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to:

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if yourproblem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel

20 North WackerDrive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

YOURGEALJTOIVWTICCLOTHESWASHER

Saveproof of originalpurchasedate suchas yoursalesslipor carmlled check to establish warrantyperiod

WHAT1sCOVERED

FULLONISYEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide,free of

charge,parts andservice labor in your hometo repairor replace

any part of the washer

that fails

because of a manufacturing defect,

LIMITED AiX)lTIONAL FOUR-YEAHWARRANTY

l% the secondthrough fifth year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide,free of charge,

replacementpartsfor any pwl of

the transmh%dm?thatfails because of a manufacturingdefect. Youpay

for the service tripto your home and service laborcharges. (3, if you desire, we will provide a completely reconditioned

transmission. You payfor the

shop reconditioning labor,the service trip to your home and service labor charges,

This warrantyis extendedto

the original purchaserand any

succeedingownerfor products

purchasedfor ordhwwyhome use

in the 48 mainlandstates, Hawaii andWashington,D,C. InAlaskathe warranty Isthe same exceptthat K

is LIMITED becauseyou must pay to ship the productto the service shopw for the servicetechnician’s travel coststo your home.

All warranty servicewill be provided byour Factory Service Centers or byour authorized Customer Care’Bservicersduring normal workinghours,

Look inthe White or YellowPages of your telephonedirectory for GENERAL ELECTRIC CX)MPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER

CAREO

SERVICE.

@Servicetrips to your home to teach you how to use the product,

Fkwi

your Use and Care material.

It you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the

address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer Cente@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

* Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and

other connecting facilities,

@Replacementof 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, floodsor 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 vary from state to state.

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

General Electric company

if help is needed this warranty, Wite:

(2E

L.ouisvil!e, KY 40225

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