GE WLW3700A Operating Instructions

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e Add sorted laundry to wash basket. Place large articles

at the bottom and distribute evenly to balance the load.
Do not wind around the agitator, See your Use and Care
Book for sorting details.

@ A typical full load:

3 double sheets
4 long sleeveshirts
5 bath towels

4 standard size pillow cases

5 T-Shirts
3 pair of trousers
7 washcloths

6 handkerchiefs

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Measure and mid detergent to the wash load as recom­mended on detergent package, Powdered bleach may be
added along with detergent.

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For proper use of liquid bleach and fabric softener dis-

pensers,seepage 2.

SET THE CONTROLS

3 Close lid and set controls as follows:

l-id must be closed for washer to operate. Washer will fill

but will not agitate or spin with lid open.

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-. Select Wash/l?inse Temperature

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2- .“ Select Water Level.

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OW – Washer is lessthan 1/3 full of clothes.

ARi ABLE – Any Ievbl of fill between Low and Full.

ULL – Washer ismore than 2/3 full of clothes.

ESET – To increase level, Turn knob to “Reset” and then

to new level.

ANDWASH – See Page 3 for HandWash@ Cycle.

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selected wash-cycle.

e PUll Cycle Selector knob out to start washer.

The Cycle setting can be changed at any time. Simply push
in the cycle selector knob to stop washer, then reset to the
new position,

CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE

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The Bieach Dispenser is designed for use with liquid

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Meach only! !f you prefer to use powdered bleach,

pour it into the washer, NOT’ into the bleach dispenser.

Do INOT overflow – Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach

may causefabric damage.

Pour measured amount of liquid
bleach directly into the BLEACH

DISPENSER.

Maximum recommended amount of liquid bleach . . .

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Full wash: 1 1/4 cup (310 ml) liquid.

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Small wash: 2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid.

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HandWash: 1/4 cup (60 ml) liquid.

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HOW TO USETHEFABRIC’

SOFTENERDBSPENSER

Position Fabric Softener Dis­penseron agitator.
Pour the manufacturer’s recom­mended
softener into a standard mea­suring cup.
Add enough water to fill the
cup 1/2 full.
Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser.

The fabric softener will be dispensed automatically at the

proper time.
For usewith HandWash system:
@ LJseonly one teaspoon of concentrated softener or one

tablespoon of diluted softener,
Stopping the washer during the first spin period will

causethe dispenserto empty too soon.
Do not use the FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER

with the Soak Cycle.

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ool-down spray rinse to minimize the setting of wrinkles.

CONTINUOUS COOL.DOWN SPRAY RINSE

TOTAL CYCLE TIME:

@ 22 minutes plus fill time,

This cycle may be usedfor those articles in the clothes loati that would normally be washed
by hand.

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TOTAL CYCLE TIME: 19 minutes plus fill time.

CONTINIJOUS COOL.DOWN SPRAY RINSE

5 MIN.

@ Your washer has a two-section agitator. When choosing the

HANDWASH Cycle, unlock and ‘remove the outer section,

leaving the HANDWASHTM or smaller agitator in place.

This agitator givesyou a wash with gentle action.

LIMIT WASH LOAD TO 2 POUNDS DRY WEIGHT.

May be used with most soaking aids to loosen deeply embedded soils or stains.

@ “I”(3TALCYCLE TIME: 11 minutes

plus fill time.

!30 not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Soak

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@ Add appropriate amount of detergent,
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Fabric Softener Dispenser may be used, if desired.

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Close lid.

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Select desired Wash/Rinse Temperatures.

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Set Water Level switch to “HANDWASH”.

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Set Wash/Spin Speed switch to “GentIe/Slow.”

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Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to HAND
WASH position.
Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start.
Cycle will be completed automatically.

Co!d water will be provided automatically in the SOAK
CYCLE.
If a l-lot or Warm soak is desired, set Wash Temp Switch
and turn Cycle Selector to “LIGHT S01 L“.
After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in Cycle Se­lector knob and turn to “SOAK”.

Pull out Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.
For an EXTE”NDED SOAK
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Allow washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dis-

solve soaking agent, then—

s Push in Cycle Selector knob to stop washer and allow to

soak for as long as desired.

@ After desired soak period, pull out Cycle Selector knob -to

complete the cycle.

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