GE WA861OS, WA5600S, WA5710S, WA3650S Use And Care Manual

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instructions ....................3, 4

●

Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Settings .............................................7

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

❑

Cycle Times

.....................................................8

Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Filter

Flo

Pan

......:.......................8,

10, 14,23

Operating the Washer ...........................6- 10

Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings .......9

Care and Cleaning

Agitator

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

❑

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................21

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

Problem

Solver.......................l7-2l

More questions

?...call

GE Answer Centera 80~626.2000

Preparation

Detergents and Additives ..................13, 14

Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........13

Loading the Washer ...............................8, 12

Sorting

Clothes........................................8,

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

Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Consumer Services ..................23

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................23

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

Repair Service

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

Warran~........................................Back Cover

Models: WA861OS

WA5600S

WA5710S

WA3650S

GE Appliances

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer 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 washer...

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

To obtain a Spanish language

Para obtener la

versi6n

version of this book, call

espafiol

este

manual, name a

GE Answer

Center@

GE Answer Center”,

servicio

800.626.2000

information

para el consumidor,

consumer information service.

te16fono

800.626.2000.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front.

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

WA~ING: For your safety the information in this

ruanuai

must be

foMowed

rninimim

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, person@

injury

or loss of life.

—Do not store or

use

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—W~T

TO DO ~ YOU

S~LL

GAS

●

Do not try to

tight

any

apptiance.

Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not me any phone in your

btiding.

●

Clear the room, building or area of

all

occupants,

Mediately cd your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone.

FOMOW

the gas

supptier’s

instructions.

. E you

cannot

reach your gas supplier,

the fire department.

—htilation

and service must be performed by a qualified instier, service agency or the gas supplier.

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

If You Need Service

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

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

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North

Wacker

Drive write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606 your phone number—to:

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

—

WARNING—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,

fo~ow

basic precautions, including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This washer must be properly

‘Q.,%:$

~m+ ,+

installed and located in accordance

with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer

Center!

800.626.2000.

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

<onnect

to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

●

Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in

use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

●

When disconnecting this appliance

pull by the plug rather than the cord to

avoid damage to the cord or junction of

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

Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically

recommended in this Use and Care Book or

in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

To minimize the possibility of injury:

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

ammonia or acids such as vinegar

andor

rust remover. Mixing

can

produce a

Mcn

toxic

gas

which may cause

deati.

‘~

●

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances

(such as wax, paint, gasoline,

degreasers, dry-

cleaning

solven~,

kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer

andor

dryer during

operation.

WARN~G—HYDROGEN

GAS

is produced by the chemical action

within your water heater and the gas

can accumulate in the water heater

andor

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

aBow

them to run for

several minutes before using any electrical

appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will 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 in the Cycle

Selector knob to OFF position, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

●

supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.

Do not

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

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

(continued next page)

WORTANT

SAFEH WSTRUCmONS

(continued)

●

Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,

‘ etc.) out of

the

reach of children,

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

●

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials,

- “,

such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

knob to an 0~ position does NOT

disconnect the appliance from the power supply,

●

Do not

timper tith

controls.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing

broken parts, including a damaged

cord or

plug.

●

Never climb on or stand on the washer top.

●

Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.

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

●

The laundry process can reduce

~ ‘~

~eflmeretmdmcy of

fab~cs.

~ / Toavoidsucharesult, thegarment

manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

For

wmher

operation

●

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

SAVE

T~SE

mSTRUCTIONS

Regular

Cycles—

Permanent Press

Cycles—

For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes.

For loads of synthetics, blends and/or delicate fabrics. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles and spin provide thorough washing and detergent in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar removal.

apparel with normal soil.

Handwash System—

Spotscrubber System—

Saves time and energy when washing small loads The Spotscrubber cycle uses a special wash cycle and

of lightly soiled clothes. A special agitator concealed a highly concentrated detergent solution in a small

under the

regular agitator

washes small and delicate amount of water in the Mini-Basket tub.

loads gently-but

ef&ctively.

The Handwash System

Rinse water carries away soils and detergent suds and

uses up to 2470 less water than the regular

low

water

level selection.

automatic extra rinse assures complete removal of detergent.

Optional Extra Rinse

Cycl+

PreWash

Cycl+

The option of an extra rinse helps assure complete

For use when clothes are excessively soiled.

bleach and detergent removal when extra detergent

Provides an agitated soak, and a soak without

was used or where unusual skin sensitivity to

agitation, followed by agitation and spin. Washer

detergent is a concern.

must be reset for desired wash cycle.

Knits

Cycle—

Extra Cleaning

Cycle—

A shorter

cycle

specially-designed for today’s knits.

For modern fabrics with heavy or oily

soil.

Agitation

An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics

for a

long

time, loosens stubborn soils. before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting.

Soak

Cycle—

Auto Soak

Cycl%

Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time,

This will add additional wash time on cycles to allow

then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of

the detergent to break down excessive soils. After the

Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle.

Auto Soak is complete, it will automatically move through the selected cycle.

Delicate

CyclH

Washable Woolens

Cycle—

For lingerie and fabrics requiring special care, this

This cycle helps to reduce the need to wash these

cycle has a gentle wash and a slow spin.

fabrics by hand.

Washable Silks

Cycle—

Mini-Basket

System—

For fine washable silks. Check manufacturers’ care

Uses the Mini-Basket feature. Provides a complete

labels for special instructions

wash, rinse and spin cycle.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

CLOTmS

WASHER

Features and appearances may vary slightly

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

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

WWA8610s

F;v.C,c,eW,sher

Regular

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Permanent Press

KNITS

Kn;ts

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LIGHT SOIL

HEAW

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Permanent Press

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WARM

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WWA3650S

Setting the Controls —

Controls and features will vary from model to model

Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide

Select

Was~inse

Temperature.

to help you make the proper selections.

Select Wash Spin Speed.

@ fish

Cycle Selector knob in

and turn clockwisetc

your selected wash setting.

Select Water Level.

~ fill Cycle

Selector knob

START

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3

full

of clothes.

out to

stirt

the washer.

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

you wish to change setting after washer has started, push

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

Cycle Selector knob into stop

‘

STOP

EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 full.

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

OPEMT~G

~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

Sorting and Loading

(*on models so equipped)

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color

and amount of soil, according to instructions in How to Sort Clothes section.

. *Remove the

Filter-Flo@

pan.

The underside of the

lid

is a good place to put the pan while loading or unloading clothes.

● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents

section for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not

to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section.

. *Position the

Filter-Flo

pan on the agitator. Lint

will

collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished. See How to Use the

Filter-Flo

Pan section.

Do not use the

Filter-F1o

pan as a wash

basket. Do not put any items to be washed in

the

Filter-Flo

pan.

●

See Bleach section for instructions in their uses

(on models so equipped).

For information on how to

use

bleaches and fabric

softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.

“

Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin

with the lid open.

Cycle Times —

Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes)

NOTES:

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

● Total time does

not

include water fill times. Fill times vary

depending on household water pressure and your selected water level.

Perm Press & Knits Regular

WWA861O

25 37

Perm Press& Knits I Regular

WWA571O

Perm Press & Knits

Regular

Soak

WWA5600

25 37

)

WWA36S0

Cycle Suggested

Permanent Press & Knits

Delicates

Regul~

Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak

Special Instructions

*DOWn-filled

garments

**Pillows

***Blankets

For Clothes

Loa~abrics

such as:

● Synthetics

“

Permanent press, treated cottons,

blends with cottons

Down-filled garments, if machine

washing is recommended*

● Pillows**

● Baby clothes (delicate)

● Lingerie

● Cottons and linens

Denims

● Blankets***

● Baby clothes (sturdy)

● Work clothes with heavy soil

WasMSpin

Speed

Normal/Slow

Gentle/Slow

Normal/Fast

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

Pillows are made of different

materials–dacron,

foam, polyester, natural feather, and down. MANUFACTURER. S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend, to prevent escape of the filling.

Fill

washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use largest water level.

Fill washer with water; add detergent and allow to dissolve. Add blanket. WASH ONLY ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Pre-treat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

—

OPERAT~G ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

to Use the Bleach Dispenser

(on models so equipped)

Use this dispenser with

● Measure bleach carefully.

liquid bleach only. If you prefer to

● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly

use powdered

d..

into bleach dispenser.

bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do

● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow.

Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage.

● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly

not pour powdered bleach

onto clothes or into the wash basket.

into the bleach dispenser.

to Use the Filter-Flo Pan

(on models so equipped)

The Filter-Flo pan is the lint filter.

Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the washer. Lint is easily seen and removed after the wash is finished.

NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash

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basket. Do not put items to be washed in the

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Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets

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.,!,.,

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in the Filter-Flo pan.

Use the Soak

Cycle

(on models so equipped)

● Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start

● NOTE: For an extended soak,

allow

the washer the washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the product; add clothes.

soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob

to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to

soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

ENERGY-SAV~G

TPS

If your clothes and household items don’t look

clean

●

Always

rinse in cold water. The temperature

and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash

of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load

●

Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility

them properly, select correct cycles, use enough

can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

detergent and

choose u water

temperature warm

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

enough

to re[ea.se

and get rid

c?f

~oil.

more water during spin, which will shorten drying

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

cycle to save more energy.

type of fabric until you have a

full

load.

● If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount

of water.

Small

loads should have lower water levels.

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

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

●

Separate

Cottons &

‘~

Linens

from

:Dcottons &

nen’n

●

% Perm

Press

Synthetics &

% Dellcates

from

%wPoly

Knits

from

Blendj

Sort by Soil

‘eparate mfrommfro’m

In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection,

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

Sort by Color

Separate

o’n

’nn

Whites

a %

Lights

from

Darks

~rom ~

Non-

==Colotiast

-J

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

It pays to check and prepare

clothes for washing.

● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, and fasten snaps, hooks and buttons.

● Do any necessary mending—rips,

hems, tears.

● Check all items for areas of heavy

soil or stain.

● Remove stains. See Stain

Removal Guide.

● Turn

poly

knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

EXTRA CLEANING (See

Tips to Help You Select

Settings section for instructions.) See Stain Removal Guide. See Fabric and Cycle

Settings guide. See The Problem Solver section.

Soaking and Pretreating—a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.

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

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

Cycle.

FOR INFORMATION 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.

—

HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER

This illustration, with clothes just

reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor

wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down

which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full

water fill.

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

the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to

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

—

● Load clothes dry.

● Take a properly sorted group of

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

Large items–like sheets. Do

not wrap around the agitator.

~ Small

items–like

washcloths.

Medium size items–like

towels.

DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR

WASHER.

● Try to mix large and small items

in each machine load for better washing action.

● Wash large items (blankets, bed

spreads, mattress pads, etc. ) separately.

● If machine is overloaded, you

may experience

oversudsing

out of balance conditions.

TO Add Items After the Washer Has Started

(*on models so equipped)

Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and

Selector knob.

other easily tangled items, always handle separately.

●

*Cwefully

remove the

Filter-Flo

pan.

To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag.

● Add any additional articles by submerging them next

to the agitator.

. *Replace the

Filter-Flo

pan and restart the washer.

Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press If You Do Not Have a Dryer

If you are machine-washing permanent press clothes

● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent press

that you

plan

to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to

clothes must have ample room to move freely. A

minimize wrinkling in the wash process:

medium size permanent press load is the largest

● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops

that

should

be washed.

and hang

immediately:

● Use more water than you would for a regular load.

Use a medium water level for a

small

load. Use an

extra large water

level

for a medium load.

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. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.

Amount required varies

If the recommended amount of

according to:

detergent produces too many suds,

1. Water hardness

switch to a lower

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

common cause

you have...

of laundry

1. Hard water

problems. Always

2. Large loads

measure detergent

——.

3. Greasy or oily soils

in a standard measuring cup.

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphate detergent

How to use detergent;

granular, powdered or liquid:

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

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

~RD

WATER—DO YOU

MVE

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

ive in a municipal area, contact your

water company.

If you 1 ive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,

contact your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per

gallon

(3.8 liters).” This means:

O to 3.5 grains per gallon (3.8

liters)—SOFT

3.6 to 7 grains—HARD

7.1 to

10.5

grains—VERY HARD

10.6 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD

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

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...

1. An installed water softener in your home, or

2. The use of a packaged water softener.

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

OT~R

LAU~RY

PRODUCTS

Laundry Product and

~pe

BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as

Clorox

brand

Non-chlorine such as

Clorox

2 brand

FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy brand

SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as

Clorox

brand

WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as

Calgon

brand

Precipitating such as Borax brand

SOAK AGENT Such as

Biz

brand

PRE-TREATING, STAIN AND SPOT REMOVERS Such as

Spray’n

Wash

and

K2R

brands

TINTS AND DYES Powdered such as

Rit

and

Tintex

brands

How to Use It

Use your bleach dispenser. See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section.

If you do not have a bleach dispenser, pour diluted bleach next to the agitator

Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent.

Follow package directions for diluting softeners.

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

package directions.

Add at start of wash cycle.

package directions.

Add at start of 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.

Suecial

Instructions

1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.

2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: silk, wool,

spandex,

or non-fast colors.

3) Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions.

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

1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

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

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping water

clear.

Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.

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

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

Clean

washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through

complete cycle using hot water,

1/2

cup ( 120 ml) detergent,

I cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts.

Caution:

Tinting may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will 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 in the chart on the next page,

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

and use

only

recommended methods.

4. Wash with recommended amount of 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 wash,

may cause stains which are virtually invisible and

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

which you may not notice as you put your clothes

Then they

will

become very visible and you may think

into the washer.

they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once These Spots 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.

STAIN

~MOVAL GU~E

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.

U.\e

dull

rc)[)l t[)

cargfull}

scrape ofla.s much

adhe,sive

gum

U.Y

po,v.~ib[e.

Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach

according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.

Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash as usual. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint.

Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for cream.

Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash as usual. Bleach according to the Stain Removal

Hint.

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

the Stain Removal Hint; launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots while they are fresh, before mold has a chance

weaken fabric. ) If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and use a spray cleaner or sponge with dry cleaning

tluid,

* rinse well,

then wash as usual. Old

stfiins:

Bleach according to the Stain

Removal Hint; launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water.

color has changed you maybe able to restore it by treating

with ammonia or vinegar.

** [f any

stain remains, treat with sate

dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash as usual. Apply rust remover,

Usjng

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,* rinse well, then wash as usual.

Sponge with warm water. If

stain

remains,

apply warm glycerine, let stand

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

rinse well,

then wash as usual. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning

tluid,*

rinse well, then wash as usual.

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

Sponge with warm water. Apply

undiluted

/iquid derergerrr.

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

Same as white and bleachable fabrics

*Caution: Because

cleaning

fluids

[end LO be

[oxic,

be sure

VmI

**~()

not [mix

Chlorine

b[eacfr

with ~mmonia or acids

such

are in a well ventilated mom when using them. Nn cleaning

vinegar and/or rust

remover. Mixing can prnduce a toxic gas

tluid should be used unless user is familiar with

[he

limitations

which

may cause death.

and required cautions (usually printed

on label).

Use

cxtrcmc caution

with flammable compounds.

SJVC

and refer to garment manufticturcr ’s c:tre labels.

Under nu

circumstances should fabrics containing flammable Imatcrials

(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in

wasber.

PROBLEM

LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES

GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS

GRAYED

CLOTHES

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

[

●

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers

(such as terry towels and

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

●

Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.

Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to forma precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.

Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint.

Predissolve

granular detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer wash water. See Detergent section.

Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with correct water level.

Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions. Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount

of detergent. See Detergent section. Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with

detergent to create a white deposit. Use

softenersin

rinse cycle only unless package

speci~es

adding to wash cycle. See Otier Laundry Products section.

- -

●

Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by norm~ wear md may look

like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.

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

rinse

cycle.

These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They are

not

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

wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand.

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

●

Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is

larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.

●

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

the washer at

120°F.–1500F. (45°C.+50C.).

Do not wash when other hot water

needs—

such as

dishwashing

or family baths-are heavy.

●

Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow these steps:

1. Use water conditioner (such as

Calgon

brand).

2. Pretreat stains.

3. Use the hottest water possible.

4. Use bleach where possible.

5. Use presoak aids.

6. Install water softener.

●

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

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

(continued next page)

PROBLEM

GRAYEDCLOTHES (continued)

YELLOWD

CLOTHES

BLUEORGRAY

COLOR STAINS

SHRINUGE, GENERW

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.

However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.

● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at

bottom of opposite page.

● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for

smaller loads.

● Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the

start of agitation. See Detergent and Additives section.

● To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check garment manufacturer’s care labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

●

Add a non-precipitating type of water softener

such as

Cdgon

brand.

Use 2% times as much as you need for normal water softening.

●

Do not use detergent or soap.

●

Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

●

Repeat, if necessary.

2. If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.

3. Use an extra cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.

●

Incomplete removal of soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem

of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil.

Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above.

●

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

Clorox

2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions. Restore color

using color remover (such as

Rit

Tintex

brands), following package directions.

●

Iron

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

Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

Have a special filter 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 occasionally.

To remove spofi:

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. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container,

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section. Also, do not lift lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains.

To remove

shins:

Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using

chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely

washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

PROBLEM

SHRINKAGE, KNITS

WRINKLING IN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON”

ITEMS

SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Relaxation shrinkage

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

Progressive or delayed shrinkage is

caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above.

Shrinkage caused by overheating

occurs

certain

knit

fabrics

that have been heat-

shaped. When

washi~g,

drying or

ironing

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

●

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.

●

Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

●

Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes,

with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash permanent press items with regular laundry.

●

Too many clothes in washer. Permanent press loads should always be smaller than

regular loads..

.no

more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.

●

Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides

cooldown

rinse to minimize

wrinMing.

Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.

●

Incorrect water

level.

Use larger water level for medium load, medium level for

small load.

●

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

detergent.

●

Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.

To remove wrinkles:

●

Retumble

on Permanent Press setting in your dryer.

●

Rerinse

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

“

If unsuccessful,

retumble

on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.

●

Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

●

Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.

Pins on garments or

shq

objects left in pockets. Check to make sure dl such objects

are removed. Also check wash tub.

●

Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.

Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

●

Holes with random square shapes with

yellow

discoloration may be caused by

improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other

Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes

to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.

●

Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before

washing and mend all rips and tears.

PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued)

HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as

collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T

OPERATE

WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT

WATER WON’T

DRNN

WATER LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Chemicals

such

as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and

toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric

holes.

Rinse all towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.

●

As permanent

press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This

is normal due to weakening of fibers by the permanent press process. It is not

caused

by washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with a medium water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press. Remove collar stays, when possible,

●

May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent

Press cycle. Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

●

Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused

by washer.

●

Overloading or

underloading

washer for selected water level. Load washer only with

number of items that will move freely. Select correct water level.

Pretreat with liquid detergent. See Other Laundry Products section.

@@@@

●

Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.

●

Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

●

Make sure controls are set and

Cycle

Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.

●

Make sure lid is closed. Washer will

fill

but will not spin or agitate with lid open.

●

Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical

outlet. remove it. Washer should have

separate

outlet.

●

Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.

●

Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and

regulated correctly.

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets...

hot to hot, cold to cold.

●

Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet

hoses from water valve, Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

●

Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at

120°F,-1500F. (45°C.–650C.).

Make sure drain hose is not kinked.

●

TOD

of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft.

(2.4 m)

above floor.

●

Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

●

Make sure end of drain hose is

correctlv

inserted in and secured to drain

facility.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WASHER IS NOISY

●

Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and

front jam nuts tight. See your

Instdlatiort

Instructions.

●

A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor

stops

a’nd

the spin brake inside the transmission “locks

in.’’-Th~s

sound is normal.

Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases (usually occurs when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water

level

is set higher than necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise. To correct, stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

WASHER PAUSES

●

Washer normally pauses between washing steps... such as between wash and spin or

IN CYCLE between spin and rinse.

If you need more

help...call,

toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

CAW Am CLEAN~G

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The Tub.

The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid

To Store Washer.

Ask service technician to remove

open after washing to

allow

moisture to evaporate. water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.

Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.

Do not store the washer where it will be exposed

The Exterior.

Wipe off any

spills

of washing to the weather.

compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try

For Long Vacations.

Be sure water supply is shut off

not to hit surface with sharp objects.

at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.

How to remove the agitator To remove limestone from

Filter-Flo

pan

To remove the agitator,

—

Cap

(on models so equipped) snap the cap off and remove the screw.

Then remove the

Sciew

—

Agitator

●

Soak filter pan in a preheated

160°F.

(71 ‘C.)

Extender

solution of half vinegar and half water for 15

agitator extender (on

models so equipped) and the agitator.

(on some models)

minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water.

— Agitator

To replace the agitator,

carefully

-j/ )

,..

lower it straight down

-’

onto the shaft so that it fits snugly into place. Replace the agitator

—

Shafi

extender (on models

(Appearance may vary)

equipped), the

screw and the cap.

CAUTIONS:

● Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar can

damage porcelain.

Do not exceed

180°F. (82°C.

) or filter pan

may warp.

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WARRANTY

needed to-obtain service

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor

your home to repair or replace

any part of

the

washer 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

pati

the

transmission

that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

Or, if

you desire, we will provide a

completely reconditioned transmission. You pay

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

service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products purchased for 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 service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty

sewice will be

provided by our Factory 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).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to teach

● Replacement of house fuses or

you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material.

. Failure of the product if it is used

If you then have any questions

for other than its intended purpose

about operating the product,

or used commercially. please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the

● Damage to product caused by

address below, or call, toll free:

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. GE Answer

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800.626.2000

RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

consumer information service

● Improper installation.

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

Some

states

do not

allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

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

va~

from state to state.

know what

your legal rights are

your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs

office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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