GE WMXR3080T Owner’s Manual

M WMXR3080T

Washer

OwnerkManual

importantSafe~ Information

OperatingInstructions

TheControlson YourWasher
OtherWasherFeatures
CareofProduct

SpecializedFabric Guide
Preparingto Wash
StainRemovalGuide

If SomethingGoesWrong

Before YouCallForService
GESewiceNumbers

Warran~,Back Cover

GEAnswer Center@

800.626.2000

GEAppi;ances

Welcome to the GEfamily.We’re
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You’ll seeitin thiseasy-to-use
manualandyou’ll hearitin the
friendlyvoices of our customer
servicedepartment.

Bestof all,you’ll experience
thesevalueseach timeyou do
thelaundry.That’s important,
becauseyournewwasherwillbe
partofyour familyfor a long time.

Before

using

your

washer

Stapleyourreceipt to theinsideback
coverofthismanual.

Writedownthemodelandserial

numbershere.Theyarebehind

thetop edge of the control panel,

Modelnumber

Serialnumber

Dateofpurchase

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do to help usseineyou better.

Readthismanua/.

instructionstohelp you useand
maintainyourwasherproperly.

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sectionwasdesignedto solve
common problemsyou might
encounter.

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~~~~~~~; Foryoursafetytheinformationinthismanualmustbe ,

; followed to minimizetheriskof fire or explosion or to preventproperty ~

~ damage,personalinjuryor lossof life.

, Do not storeor usegasoline
; or 6therRarnmablevapors
; and liquidsin thevicinityof
~ thisor anyother appliance.

~ Installationand servicemust

~ be performed bya qualified
{ ins~ller, serviceagencyor

! thegassupplier.

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!Fruu SMELLGAS

1 Do not tryto lightanyappliance. ~

2 Do not touch anyeiectricd

switch;do
inyo~ building.

3 Clew theroom, building or

areaof alloccupants.

4 hmediately callyourgas

supplierfrom aneighbor’s

phone. Folfowthe

supplier’stistructions.

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supplier,cdl me firedepartment. ~

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A Wate,HeaterSa~e@

Undercertainconditions
hydrogengasmaybe produced
inawaterheaterthathasnotbeen
usedfor twoweeksor more.
~ROGEN GASWN BE
EWLOSNE UNDERTHESE
CIRCUMSTANCES.

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If the hot waterhasnotbeen used :
for W6 weeksor more, preventthe ~
possibilityof damageor inju~ by ~

turningon allhotwaterfaucets
and allowthemtorunfor several ~
minutesbefore usinganyelectrical ~
appliancewhichisconnected to

thehotwatersystem.Thiswiil
allowanyhydrogengasto escape.
Sincethegasisflammable,do

not smokeor useanopen flame

or appliance during thisprocess.

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●

. Usethisappliance onlyfor its

intendedpurpose asdescribed
in thisOwner’sManual.

● Thiswashermustbe properly

installedand located in

accordance withtheInstallation
Instructionsbefore itisused.
Ifyoudid not receivean
InswllationInstructionssheet

withyourwasher,youcan obtain
one bycalling, toll free, the GE

AnswerCenter@,800.626.2000.

– Properlyground toconform

withallgoverningcodes and
ordinances.Followdetailsin
Inshllation Instructions.

Do not repairorreplace any
partof the appliance or attempt
anyservicingunlessspecifically
recommended in thisOwner’s

Manualor in publisheduser­repairinstructionsthatyou
understandandhavetheskills
to carryout.

●

men disconnectingthis
appliancepull by theplug rather

thanthe cord to avoiddamageto

thecord orjunction of cord and
plug. Makesurethatthe cord
islocated so thatitwillnot be
steppedon, tripped overor
otherwisesubjectedtodamage
or stress.

– Installor storewhereitwillnotbe

●

exposedtotemperaturesbelow

freezingorexposedtotheweatier.

Keep alllaundryaids (such
asdetergents,bleaches,fabric
softeners,etc.) out of the reach

- Connectto aproperlyrated,pro­tectedandsizedpower supplycir-

cuitto avoidelectricaloverload.

– Connect to adequateplumbing

anddrainfacilitiesasdescribed

of children, preferablyin a
locked cabinet.Observeall

warningson containerlabels

to avoidpersonalinjury.

●

Do not tamperwiththecontrols.

inthe InstallationInstructions.

●

QTurn off waterfaucetswhenthe

washerisnot in useto relieve
pressureon hosesandvalvesand

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to minimizeleakageifahose or

Keep theareaaroundand
underneathyour appliances
freefrom the accumulationof
combustible materials,suchas
lint,paper,rags,chemicals,etc.

valveshould breakor rupture.

●

Keep thefloor aroundyour
appliancesclean anddryto
reduce thepossibilityof slipping,

●

Neverreachinto washerwhile

itismoving.Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes,
pushin theCycleSelectorknob
andwaituntilthemachinehas

completelystopped before open­ing thelid.

● Closesupervisionisnecessaq

if thisapplianceisusedbyor

nearchildren.Do not allow
children to playinside,on or

withthisappliance or any

discardedappliance.Dispose

of discardedappliancesand
shipping/packing materials
properly.Before discarding
awasher,orremovingfrom

service,remove thewasherlid.

● Do not leavewasherlid up

duringcycle.Thiswillstop

thewashand spinactionand

preventcompletion of the cycle.

● Do not washor dryarticlesthat

havebeen cleaned in,washed
in, soakedin,or spottedwith
combustible or explosive
substances(suchaswax,oil,
paint,gasoline,degreasers,

dry-cleaningsolvents,kerosene,
etc.) whichmayigniteor
explode. Do not add these
substancesto thewashwater.
Do not use thesesubstances

aroundyourwasherand/or
dryerduringoperation.

●

The laundryprocesscan reduce

theflame retardancyof fabrics.

To avoidsucha result,the

garmentmanufacturer’scare
instructionsshouldbe followed

verycarefully.

●

Do not mix chlorine bleachwith
ammoniaor acidssuchasvinegar
and/or rustremover.Mixingcan
produce atoxic gaswhichmay
causedeath.

●

Neverclimb on or standon the
washertop.

●

Do not washfiberglassarticlesin

yourwasher.Skinirritationcould

resultfrom theremainingparti­clesthatmaybe picked up by
clothingduring subsequent
washeruse.

●

To minimizethepossibility

of electricshock,unplug this
appliancefrom the power supply
or disconnect thewasheratthe
household distributionpanel by
removingthefuseor switching
off the circuitbreakerbefore
attemptinganymaintenance

or cleaning.

●

NOTE: Turningthe Cycle

Selectorknob to anoff position
does NOT disconnect the
appliancefrom thepower supply.

●

Do not operate thisappliance
if it isdamaged, malfunctioning,
partiallydisassembled,or has
missingorbrokenparts,including
adamagedcord orplug.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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The

controls

LOADSIZE

WASH/SPIN

TEMPERATURE

onyour

SMALL

washer

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EHRA
SMALL

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Byselectingload size,
waterlevel.Forthebestresults,selectasize
appropriatefor theload you arewashing.

Load Size

you aresettingthe

MEDIUM

E~RA
LARGE

WARM

COLD

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COLD
COLD

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Wash/Spin Speed

Thisrefersto thespeed of theagitatorduring

thewashand thebasketduringspin.

WiththeNormal washspeedtheagitatormoves
faster.Usefor cottons,denimsandplayclothes.
WiththeGentlewashspeedtheagi~tor moves

slower.Usefor delicateandknititems.

HOT

COLD

WARM

‘M

The Fastspinspeedisfor durableitems.
The Slowspinspeedisfor delicateitems

likesweatersandlingerie.Clotheswillbe
lessdrythanwhenusingafastspinspeed.

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Cycle Descriptions

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COTTONS REGUMR

Forheady tolighdy
sofiedcottons,linens,
workandplayclothes.

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CO~ONS

REGUWR

L,GHTsolL~ ~

PERMANENT PRESS

Forsyntheticsandblends Spetidydesignedfor

withnomd SOH.

SOAK

J

MEDIUM

HEAW

POWER WASH _

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.-

KNITS

nom~y sofledknits.

PERMANENT PRESS

ANENT

PRESS

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DELICATES

M

DELICATES

Forhgerie andspecid­carefabrimwithfightto
nomd soil.

SOAK

For heatiysoiledclothes
thatneedtobesoaked
beforewashing.

POWER WASH

For heatiysotiedand
hea~ dutyfabri=.This
qcle protidesalonger

agitation.

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Alwaysfollow FabricManufacturer’sCare

Labelor instructionswhenlaundering.Use
thischartasageneralguide.

Temperature

Wash/RinseTemperatureGuide

wash

temperature

warm*

*WarmwatarisapproximatelyN“E tollOOE(handcomfotiable)

rinse

temperature

cold
cold

I

warm*

A‘ SelectingQcle/Stafling Washer

. Pushin theCycleknob to selectthedesired

cycle.Seetheabove CycleDescriptions.
. Add detergent.
. Add clothesand close lid.
. PullouttheCycleknobto startwasher.

Seenext pagefor othw ztiasherfeatt~res

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Otherwasherfeaturesyourmodelmayhave

Thiscapfitsintothetop of the
agitator.Ifitacciden~llycomesoff,
simplyputitbackon.

Do not pour an~hing into the
agitator if the top is removed

Pourliquidbleachintobleach
dispenser

Thisdispenserdilutesliquid
chlorine bleach before itreaches

intoyourwashload. To use,follow

thesesteps:

1

Checkclothing carelabelsfor
specialinstructions.

2

Measureliquid bleach carefully,

following instructionson bottle.
Beforestartingthewasher,pour

3

measuredamountof bleach

directlyinto bleach dispenser.
Avoid splashingor over-filling
dispenser.

Ifyouprefer to usepowdered
bleach, pour itinto thewash
basketwithyour detergent.

NOTE:

Neverpourundilutedliquidchlorine
bleachdirectly ontoclothesorinto
thewashbasket.

Donotpourpowderedbleachor
non-chlorinebleachintobleach
dispense~

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Pour liquidfabric softener
and water into fabric softener
dispenser

Thisdispenser automatically
releasesliquidfabricsoftenerat

theproper timeduringthe cycle.

To use,follow thesesteps:

Makesuredispenserissecurely

1

attachedto agitator.

2

Pourliquidfabric softener
into dispenser,usingamount
recommended on package.

Add waterto dispenseruntilit

3

reachesthe maximumfill line.

NOTE:
. Donofsfopfhe washerduring

fhefirsf spin. Thiswill cause
fhedispenserfoempfyfoosoon.

. Neverpourfabric softenerdirecfly

onclofhes,It will leavespofson
clofhes.

. Onlyusedispenserfor liquid fabric

sofieners.If dispensergefsclogged,
seeCleaningsecfionbelow.

Separate for cleaning

f Remove thedispenserfrom the

top of theagitator.

“ Separatethedispensercupfrom

thecoverbygraspingthetop and
pushingdownon theinsideof the
cupwithyourfingers.Dispenser
cupwillpop freefromthecover.

To cleandispenser,soakboth the
dispensercupandthedispenser
coverinthefollowingsolution:

1US gallon (3.8 I;ters) warm water

1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy duty liquid

detergent

1cup (240 ml) bleach

Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the top is removed

45Ifnecessary,loosen build-up

withaclean, softcloth aftersoak­ing.Do not useastiffbrush;you
mayroughen thesurfaceof the
dispenser.

Rinseandreassembledispenser.
Placedispenserbackon the
agitator.

PreparingtoWash

Emptypockets,unroll cuffs,shake
outloose dirt,zip zippers,fasten
snaps,hooksandbuttons.

Treat/remove stains.SeeStain
RemovalGuide.

AlwaysfollowFabricManufacturer’s
Care”Labelwhenlaundering.

Sortbycolor

(Separatecolorfastfrom

non-colorfastfabrics*)

● mites

● Lights

● Darks

Separatebyfabric type

QCottonsandlinens

● Permanentpresscottonsand

blends

● Syntheticandpoly knits

Turnpolyknitsinside-outto
reducepilling.

Do anynecessarymending.
Useanetlaundrybagfor

delicateitems.

Separatelint producersfrom
lint collectors

● Lintproducers: terrycloth and

chenille

● Lintcollectors:velveteenand

corduroy

SOHbysoil

● Light

● Medium

o Heavy

Non-colwfatfatics maybleedwfade. SW@

*

individualcalm.

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● Delicates

Alwaysadd detergentbefore

Usingtoo littledetergentis
addingclothesso thatthedeter- acommon causeof laundry
gentcanworkeffectively. problems.Usemore detergentif

Usingthecorrectamountof
detergentisone of themost
importantthingsyoucando to

youhavehardwater,largeloads,
greasyor oilysoilsor lowerwater

temperature.

makesureyourwashcomesout

clean.Alwaysfollow thedetergent
packagedirections.

Loaddryitemsloosely,spacingeven­lyaroundagitator,andclosethelid.

A typicalwashload: twotwinsheets,

wo pillowcases,threesmallbath
towels,threewashclothsandtwo
t-shirts.

Placelargeitemsinbottom, small
itemsin themiddle andmedium
itemson top.

Whenloadingwetitemsmake

sureyou settheload/water level
highenough to allowtheitemsto
movefreely.

Washbulkyitemslikeblankets

separately.

Care@ Cleaning

To add itemsafterwasherhas
started,pushin Cycleknob and
submergeadditionalitemsnextto

theagitator.Closethelidandpull

Cycleknobout to restart.
To reducewrinkling,give

permanentpressitems,synthetics

andpolyknitsroom to movefreely

in thewasher.

NOTE:

Donot wrap largeitemslike sheets
aroundtheagitator

Donot washfabricscontaining
flammablematerials(waxes,clean­ingfluids,etc.)in yourwashe~

Leavethelidopen afterwashing
toallowmoistureto evaporate.The

washbasketispracticallycarefree.

Ifyouwantto clean thebasketuse
acleansoftcloth dampened with
liquid detergent,thenrinse.(Do
not useharshor grittycleaners.)
To rinse:

m

1 Choose thelargestloadsize.

2 TurntheCycleknob to any

rinsesetting.

3 Startwasher.
Fi//ffoses-Hoses connectingwash-

ertofaucetshould
everyfiveyears.

bereplaced

lint Filter—Thelintfilterislocated
undertheagitator.Itisselfcleaning
andrequiresno maintenance.

EMerior—Immediatelywipeoff any
spills.Wipewithdampcloth.Try
notto hitsurfacewithsharpobjects.

MovingandStorage—Asktheservice
technicianto removewaterfrom
drainpump andhoses.Do not store
thewasherwhereitwillbe exposed
to theweather.CalltheGEAnswer
Center” 800.626.2000for informa-

tionon how to keep thetubstation-

arywhenmovingthewasher.

LongVacations—Besurewater
supplyisshutoff atfaucets.Drain
allwaterfrom hosesifweatherwill
be belowfreezing. 11

Always fol/ow FabricManufacturer CareLabelor instructionswhenlaundering,

Otherwiseusetheinformationbelow as aoeneralauide.

Dow.FWed Gments Alwayswashdown-filledgarmentsseparatelyfrom other types

of garments.Wetdowngivesoff anodor thatwilldisappearwhen
thedownisdried.Washdown itemsfrequentlytofluff up the
downand to retaindown’swarmth.Whenwashingmakesure
theload isbalanced.Add towelsifnecessaq.Alwaysturnbledry

down~arments.

Pmows

Pillowsaremadefrom avarietyof materials.Washonlyif
recommended on thePillowManufacturer’sCareLabel.Before

washingcheckpillowsfor weakseamsor holes,andmend. Let

thewasherfillwithwaterandadd detergent.Letthewasher
agitatefor severalminutesand thenadd pillowsin pairs.This
willkeep theload balanced. Use thelargestload/water level
available.

Bidets Letthewasherfillwithwater,add detergent,allowdetergentto

dissolve,thenaddblanket.Washonly one blanketatatime.

Electic Bltiets Sewaswongpiece of clothover theplug to protectthe

blanketandwasherfrom damage.Washaccording to pillow

instructionsabove.

Pemment PressCloties
hat areMe D@ed

Selectalargerload/water levelthannormal.Thiswillprovide
morewaterto help reducewrinklingandto allowclothesenough
room to movearound. Remove clothesassoon asthewashcycleis
complete andhangthemup immediately.

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StainRemovalhide

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● CheckFabricCareLabel.

. Removestainsassoon as

possible.The fresherthestain,
theeasieritisto remove.

A thorough soakingwithdetergent

or a specialsoakingagentisan
effectivewayto removeheavy
soilsor stains.

TV one of these methods,

. Usethesoakcycle.Ifyourmodel

doesnot haveasoakcycleyou can
still soakbyallowingthewasherto
fillandagitatefor afewminutesto
helploosensoils.Thenpushinthe
Cycleknob tostopthewasher

(keeplid closed)andallowto
soak.Don’tleaveyourlaundry 1/4cup (60 ml) chlorjne bleach
soakinginthewasherlongerthan
afewhours.Afterthesoakperiod,
pullouttheCycleknob to com­pletethecycle.

● To makesureastainremoval

product issafefor yourfabric
testiton a hidden insideseam.

● Avoid useof hot wdteron

unknownstains.Itcanset
somestains.

. Pretreatheavysoilbyrubbing

inasmallamountof liquid
detergentor apastemade of
waterandpowdered detergent

or soap.Forbestresults,wait

1/2 hour before washing.

. To removestainsonwhiteor

bleachablefabrics,trysoakingthe
stainedareain acontainerfor five
minutesinthefollowingsolution
andthenlaunderin thewasher:

1US gallon (3.8Ijters) cool water

To removestainson whiteorbleachablefabrics,trysoakingthe stained

areainacontainerforfiveminutesinthefollowing solutionand then
launderin thewasher:

1US gallon (3.8Ijters) cool water

1/4 cup (60 ml) chlor;ne bleach

TurnPagefor specz~cstainremoval

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RemovingSpecz~cStains

Foodson syntheticclothesmay WhenThey BecomeVisible:
causestainswhicharevirtually

invisible whenyou put theclothes liquiddetergent.
inthewasher.If thesestainsarenot
completelyremovedinthewash,
theymaypickup dirtfrom other
clothesinthewasherandappear
aftertheclothesaredried.

● Rub thestainwithundiluted

● Letstand30minutes.

● Rewashusingthehottestwater

thatissafefor thefabric.

PreventingTheseStains:

● Increasetheamountof

detergentused.

● Increasewatertemperature,

● Washsyntheticsoften.

Stain White andBleachable Fabrics

Rubwithice or immerseinverycold water.

Use dull tool to careful~ smape offas much fabrics.

adhesive or wm ~ bossibk. Rub the stainwith

undiluted~iauidheter~ent.Rinsewell,
thenwashas’usual.

Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse. Sameaswhiteandbleachable

Ifstainremains,usetheBleachSolution; fabricsexceptusenon-chlorine

Soakincold water,thenlaunderinwarm Sponge or soakin cool water,

water.Ifstainremains,usetheBleach

Solution;launder.

Soakin cold water.UsetheBleach Sameaswhiteand bleachable
Solution;launder. fabricsexceptusenon-chlorine

.

OtherWashableFabrics

Sameaswhiteandbleachable

bleach.

thenlaunder.

bleach.

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Stain

White and Bleachable Fabrics

Withoutcream:UsetheBleachSolution;

launder.

Withcream:Soakin cold water,thenuse

theBleachSolution:launder.

UsetheBleachSolution;launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent;launder.

(Treatmildewspotswhile theyarefresh,
before mold hasachance toweakenfabric.)
Ifeithertypestainremains, use theBleach
Solution;launder. (Severescorch stainscan
seldombe removed.)

OtherWashableFabrics

Spongewithwarmwater.If
stainremains,applywarm
glycerine(availableatdrug
stores),letstand30minutes
andrinsewell.Washasusual.

Rub thestainwithundiluted
liquiddetergent.Rinsewell,
thenwashasusual.

Spongewithwarmwater.Apply
undilutedliquid detergent;
launder.Bleachwith

non-chlorine bleach; launder.
Oldmildewcannotbe removed.
Scorchcanseldomberemoved.

Freshstains:Placestainfacedownon an
absorbenttowelanduseaspraycleaner.
Rinsewell,thenwashasusual.Old stains:
UsetheBleachSolution;launder.

Soakstainincool water.Ifsrdinremains,
usetheBleachSolution;launder.

Applyundilutedliquiddetergentandlaunder Launderin warmwater.Rinse

in’~a~m water.If c~lor hasch~ngedyou may
be ableto restoreitbytreatingwithammonia
orvinegar.

Donotmixchlorinebleachwithammoniaoracidssuchas

A

vinegarand/orrustremover.Mixingcanproduceatoxicgas
whichmaycausedeath.

Sameaswhiteandbleachable
fabricsexceptlaunderusing
non-chlorinebleach.

Spongewithwarmwater.
Bleachremainingstainwith
non<hlorine bleach.

well.Bleachwithnon-chlorine
bleach.

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Problem

Possible Causes

Whatto Do

Washerisunplugged

Watersupplyisturnedoff
Controbarenot setproperly

Lidisopen

Circuitbreaker/fuseis

tripped/blown

Controlisnotsetproperly

Watersupplyisturnedoff

orimproperlyconnected

Waterdw smeensare

stoppedup

● Makesurecord ispluggedsecurelyinto a

workingoutlet.

. Turn both hot andcold faucetsfullyon.

● CheckcontrolsandmakesureCycleknob

ispulled out to ON position.

. Close

lidandpullCycleknobouttoON

position.

● Checkhousecircuitbreakers/fuses.Replace

fusesorresetbreaker.Washershouldhave
separateoutlet.

● Checkwdtertemperaturecontrolandadjust.

● Turnboth hot and cold faucetsfullyon and

makesurehosesareconnected to c“orrect
faucets.

● Turn off thewatersourceandremovethe

waterconnectionhosesfromtheupperback
of thewasher.Useabrushor toothpickto
cleanthescreensinthemachine.Reconnect
thehosesand turnthewaterbackon.

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Housewaterheaterisnotset
properly

Drainhoseiskinkedor
improperlyconnected

FNhosesordrainhoseis
improperlyconnected

Householddrainmay
beclogged

● Makesurehousewaterheater isdelivering

waterat120°F.-1500F.(48°C.-650C.).

. Straightendrainhoseandmakesure

wash=risnot sittingon it.

● Top of drainoutletshouldbe lessthan8ft.

abovefloor.

● Makesurehoseconnectionsareti<ghtatfaucet

andmakesureendof drainhos~iscorrectly
insertedinandsecuredtodrainfacility.

● Checkhouseholdplumbing.Youmayneed

tocallaplumber.

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Problem

Possible Causes

Constantwaterpressuretothe
ffi hosesatthewatersource

Washerisuneven

Washerloadisunbalanced

ThewashernormMypauses
betweenwashingsteps

Incorrectcycleselected

Whatto Do

● Tightenhosesatthefduce~andturnthewater

off aftereachuse.

● Checkconditionof thefillhoses;theymay

needreplacementafter5years.

● Makesurewasherislevelandfirm

to thefloor.

● PushtheCycleknobinto stopthe

washer,open thelidandredistribute

theloadevenly.Closethelidandresvdrt.

● Makesurethecycleselectedmatchesthe

loadyou arewashing.

Thisisnormalforsomefabrics

Washingtoolong

Detergentnotdissolving

Gerloatig

Toomuchbleach
Notenoughdetergent

hcorrectuseof fabricsoftener

● Separatelintproducersfrom

lintcollectors.

● Washsmallloadsfor ashortertimethan

largerloads.

● Forbestperformance alwaysadd detergent

before adding clothes.Ifyouusepowdered
detergent,pre-dissolvedetergentin hot

waterbefore adding towasher.

● Tryaliquiddetergent.

● Usewarmerwatertemperature.

● MakesureLoad SizeSelectormatches

load size.

● Checkbleachpackagefor correctamount.

“ Try

usingmoredetergent.

● Checkfabricsoftenerpackagefor

instructions(seeFabricSoftener

Dispensersection).

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Problem Possible Causes

~erloadingorticorrect . Loadyourwashersoclotheshaveenough

waterlevel room tomovefreely.
Incorrectwashanddrycycles . MatchCycleselectionto the typeof fabric

Whatto Do

@Avoid mixingheavyitems(likework

clothes)with-lightitems(likeblouses).

● Separatepermanentpressfrom

otherlaundry.

* Tryafabricsoftener(likeDownybrand).

you arewashing(especiallyforpermanent
pressloads).

Repeatedwashinginwater
thatistoohot

● Washinwarmor cold waterwithplenty

of detergent.

Pins,snaps,hooks,sharp . Fastensnaps,hooks, buttons,andzippers.
buttons,beltbuc~es,
zippers,andsharpobjects

. Removeloose itemslikepins,objectsin

pocketsand sharpbuttons.

. Turn knits(whichsnageasily)insideout.

UntiutedcMorinebleach e Check bleach packageinstructionsfor

proper amount.

@Neveraddundilutedbleachtowashor

allowclothestocome in contactwith
undilutedbleach.

Sm~ tearsorholes

● Repairtearsandholesbeforewashing.

presentbeforewash

~emicds Me hairbleach,

. Rinseitemsthatmayhavechemicals

hairdye,permaentwave on thembefore washing.
solutionandtofletbowlcleaners

Permanentpressitems
naturdyfray(especitiy

● While thisisnotcausedbythewasher,

you can slowthefl-ayingprocessby

COB=SandCuffs) washingsmallpermanentpressloadswith

higherwatersetting.

18

. Avoidwashingheavyitems(liketowels)

withpermanentpressitems.

9

9

u

Problem Possible Causes

SomefabricsW natur~y ● Hot waterismore likelytocauseshrinkage
stikthewash ‘

Notenoughdetergent

(largerloads,hea~ SON, largerloads).

and-hardwatertight
requiremoredetergent)

Waterisnothotenough . Makesurewaterheaterisdeliveringwater

Washerisoverloaded

Soaktimeistoo short

Whatto Do

,

thancold water.

● Followdirectionson carelabel.

● Tryusingmore detergent(especiallywith

● Ifyouliveinahardwaterareatryusing

awaterconditionerlikeCal~onbrandor

installawatersoftener.

at120°F.-1500F.(48°C. -65°C.).

QDo not usethewasherwhenhotwateris

usedfor otherneeds (dishes,baths,etc.).

● MakesureLoad SizeSelectormatches

load size.

● Soakatleast30minutes.

Soakingwithtoofitiedetergent

Detergentisnotdissoltig

TorestoreGrayedClothes,

tryone of thefoflowing

● Usemore detergent(especiallywith

heavysoil).

● Add detergentaswashbasketfillswith

waterbefore you load clothes.

● Putclothesthroughawashcycleusinghot

water.(Checkthegarment’smanufacturing
carelabeltoseeif hotwatercanbe used.)
Add anon-precipitatingwatersoftener,such
asCalgon brand.Use2 W timesmore than
isrecommendedfornormalwatersoftening.
Do not usedetergentor soap.Allowclothes
togo throughacomplete cycle.Repeatif
necessary.

● Soakyourclothesusingawatersoftener

insteadof asoakingagent.Allow clothes
to soakfor about 20 minutes.

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Problem

Possible Causes

Whatto Do

Notenoughdetergent
onaconsktentbask

~ofie bleachmayye~ow
somefabtics

honor manganeseh watermay *
causeye~otig orye~owspots

kcorrect useof fabticsoftener

● Alwaysusemeasureddetergent.

* Usenon-chlorine bleach.

Useextradetergentplusanon-precipitating

watersoftenerdissolvedinwaterandnon-

chlorine bleach.

●

Run hotwaterfor 2minutesto help the
pipescleanoutironbuildup.

o

Drainyour house waterheateroccasionally.

●

To removespotsspreadstainareaoverapan
of boiling w~terandsqueezelemonjuic~
throughthestain.

Checkfabricsoftenerpackage

●

for instructions(seeFabricSoftener
Dispensersection).

●

To remove s~ots dam~en thes~ots

1

, L

andrubwithundilutedliquiddetergent.
Rewash,usingchlorine bleach if itissafe
for thefabric.

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Typeof detergent

Verysoftwater

Resdtofnormalwearon
poly<ottonblends

● Switchto a lowersudsingdetergentbrand

andfollowinstructionson package.

● Trylessdetergent.

● Mile thisisnot causedby thewasher,

you can slowthe pillingprocessbywashing
poly-cottonblendsinsideout.

Notes

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