GE WRW2505R Use and Care Manual

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A~~liance Re~istration
Bleach Dispenser
Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services
Controls Setting Guide 6,7
Cvcle Settings
Detergents,Other Additives11–15
Enerw-Savin~ Tips
Hard Water
Limestone De~osits

Loading the Washer
Model and Serial Numbers 2
O~eratin~ Instructions
Pretreating

22
23

14
12

4,10

4-8

7,9,15

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8

5

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Problem Solver
Safetv Instructions
Soak Cycle
Sorting
Stains
Stain Removal Guide
Stora~e and VacationTips 22
User Maintenance Instructions 22
Warrantv

18-22

3,4
5,8
4,9

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17

BackCover

WRW2505R

[Jseand Care of

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m~pusm~~ Youe,.

It is intendedto helpyou
operateandmaintainyour

newwasherproperly.
Keepit handyfor answersto

yourquestions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething

or needmorehelp,write(include

yourphone number)

Consun}erRelations
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

savetimeandmoney.

Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolver
section.Itlistscausesof minor
operatingproblemsthat youcan ‘

correctyourself.

E you receiveda

damaged Washeree ,

Immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyouthewasher.

writedownthe’modeI

andserial numbers.

You’llfindthem on a labelon
thelowerleft sidenearthefront.

Thesenumbersarealsoon the
ConsumerProductOwnership

Registrationcad thatcamewith
yourwasher.Beforesendingin

thiscard,pleasewritethese
numbershere:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Usethese numbersin any
correspondenceorservice
callsconcerningyourwasher.

All washinginstructiontermsin thisbook conformto theCare
LabelingRule establishedbytheFederal TradeCommission,January 1984.

If YouNeedservice

Toobtainservice,seethe
ConsumerServicespagein
thebackof thisbook.

We’reproudof ourserviceand
wantyou to bepleased.If for some
reasonyou arenot happywiththe
se~viceyoureceive,hereare three
stepsto fo~lowfor furtherhelp.

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First,contactthepeople who
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased.In most
cases,thiswill solvethe problem.

NEXT,if youare stillnotpleased,
writeallthe details—including
yourphonenumber—to:

ConsumerRelations
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

FINALLY,if yourproblem

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is stillnotresolved,write:

MajorApplianceConsumer

ActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,IL60606

* Usethisapplianceonlyforit.$intendedpurpose

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as described i.nthisUse and Care Book.

eThiswashermustbeproperly

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installedandlocated

theInstillationhstmctions

with

inaccordance

beforeit isused.Ifyoudidnotreceivean

InstallationInstructionssheet with your washer,
you can obtainone by calling,tollfree, the
GE Answer Center”,

800.626.2000.

—Properlygroundtoconformwithall

governingcodes andordinances.FOIIOW

detailsinInstallationInstructions.

—Installorstorewhereitwilinotbeexposed

totemperatures below freezingor exposed

$0theweather.

—Connectto a properly rated, protected and sized

power supplycircuitto avoid electricaloverload.

—Connectto adequateplumbing and drain

facilitiesas describedin the Installation
Instructions.

*Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in

use to relievepressure onhoses and valves, and
to minimizeleakageif a hose or valve should
break or rupture.

~When disconnectingthis appliancepull

by the plug rather than the cord to
avoid damageto the cordorjunction of

cord and plug.Make surethat the cord
is located so that i.twill not be steppedon, tripped
over or otherwise subjectedto damageor stress.

~Donotrepairorreplaceanypart

the applianceorattemptany

of

servicingunlessspecifical~y

recommendedinthisuse andcare Bookorin

publisheduser-repairinstructionsthatyou
u~lderstandandhavetheskillstocarryout.

@Donotwash ordry articlesthat

havebeencleanedin,washedin,

soakedin9orspottedwith

combustibleorexplos;vesubstances
(suchaswax,paint,gasoiine,degreasers,dry­cleaningsolven@9kerosene,etc.)whichmay

igniteore~p~~de,Donotaddthese

tothe wash water.Do notusethese

SUbSta~CeS

substances
aroundyourwasherand/ordryerduring
operation.

WANING—HYDROGENGAS

isproducedbythechemicalaction

withinyourwaterheaterandthegas
canaccumulateinthewaterheaterand/orwater
pipesifhotwaterhasnotbeenusedforaperiod
oftwoweeksorlonger.~DROGEN GASCAN
BEEXPLOSIVEUNDERT~SE

CIRCUMSTANCES.Sotopreventthe
possibilityofdamageorinjury,ifyouhavenot
usedhotwaterfortwoweeksormore9ormove
intoaresidenceinwhichthehotwatersystem
maynothavebeenusedforsometime,@rnon

allhotwaterfaucetsanda~lowthemtorm for

severalminutesbeforeusinganyelectrical

appliancewhichis connectedtothehotwater

system.Thiswillallowanyhydrogengasto

escape.SincethegasisBanlmable,donot

smokeoruseanopenflan~eorappliance

duringthisprocess.

e Never reach intowasher w~i]eitis

moving.Beforeloading9unloading
oraddingclothes,pushintheCycle

SelectorknobtoOFFposition,then
waituntilthemachinehascom~leteIystopped
beforeopeningthelid.

eClosesupervisionisnecessaryif

thisapplianceisusedbyornear
children.Donotal~owchildren
toplayinside,on,orwiththis
a~nlianceoranydiscarded

appliance.bi;poseofdisc~rdedappliancesand

shippingfirpackingmateriaisproperly,Before
discard;figawasher,orremovingfromservice,

removethewasherBid.

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Keepalllaundryaids(suchas

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detergents,bleaches,fabric softeners,

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etc.) outof thereach of children,
preferablyin a lockedcabinet.
Observeall warningson container
labelsto avoidpersonalinjury.

~Keeptheareaaroundandunderneath

your appliancesfree from the

-- accumulationofcombustiblematerials,

suchaslint,paper,rags,chemicals,etc.

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~Keeptheflooraroundyourappliancescleanand

drytoreducethepossibilityofslipping.

@TOminimizethepossibilityofelectric

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shock,unplugthisappliancefromthe
powersupplybeforeattemptingany
maintenanceorcleaning.

NOTE:TurningtheCycleSelector

~~‘ knobtoanOWpositiondoesNOT

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/-

disconnecttheappliancefromthe

powersupply.

nottamperwithcontrols.

eDo

eDonotoperatethisapplianceifit is damaged,

malfunctioning,partiallydisassembIedjorhas
missingorbrokenpafis,includingadamaged

cordorplug.
oNeverclimbonorstandonthewashertop.
*Donotwashfiberglassarticlesinyourwasher.

Skinirritationcouldresultfromtheremaining

particlesthatmaybepickedupbyclothing
duringsubsequentwasheruse.

*Thelaundryprocesscanreducethe

flameretardancyoffabrics.Toavoid
sucharesult,thegarment
manufacturer’scareinstructions
shouldbefollowedverycarefully.

Forwasheroperation

QDonotleavewasherlidupduringcycle.

Thiswillstopthewashandspinactionand
preventcompletionofthecycle.

SAW ms~msmucmo~s

How TOOPEmTE YOUR c~o~msw~sm~

WARNING—Toreducethe risk offire, electric shock?or injurytopersonswhenusingyour

appIiance9readthelMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbeforeoperatingthisappliance.

PUUXW8 TOSTMT PUSH10STOP

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sortingand Loading

@Sortclothes carefullybyfabric 0Addmeasuredamountof

type,weight,colorandamountof detergent.SeeDetergentGuide

soil,accordingto instructionsin
Howto SortClothessection.

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for informationondetergents
andotherlaundryadditives.

~Loadclothes intowashbasket,

beingcarefulnotto overload.
See Howto LoadYour
Washersection.

~SeeBleachDispensersection

forinstructionsinitsuse.For
informationaboutbleachesand
fabricsofteners,seeOther
LaundryProductssection.

0Closethe lid.Washerwillfill

butnotagitate or spinwiththe

lid open.

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@

Settiagthe controls

UsetheControlsSettingGuideto helpyoumakethe

properselections.

@ SelectWash/SpinSpeed.

@ SelectWaterLevel.
LOW:Washerislessthan 1/2full ofclothes.
MEDIUM:Between1/2and2/3full.
HIGH:Over2/3full.

@ SelectWash/RinseTemperature.

Tips toHelp You select settings

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PushCycleSelec{orknobin andturn clockwiseto

@

yourselectedwashsetting.
PullCycleSelectorknob

outto startthewasher.

If youwishto change
settingafterwasher
hasstarted,pushCycle
Selectorknobinto stop
thewasherandresetto the
newposition.Settingcanbe changedat anytime.

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Regular cyeles—

Formostcottons,linens

andworkandplayclothes.

Longerwashtimesplus

anextradeeprinse,spray

rinseandspinprovide

thoroughwashingand

detergentremoval.

Delicate

cycle—

Acombinationof agitation
andsoakprovideseffective

polyesterknits laundering.

Anearlyandlongsprayrinse
coolsdownfabricsbeforethe
washerreachesmaximum

PermanentPressCycle—

Forloadsof syntheticand/or
delicatefabrics.A coldwater
cool-downhelpsprevent

set-inwrinklesinpermanent

pressshirts,blouses,dresses

andsimilarapparelwith
normalsoil.

soakcycle—

Clothesactivatein a soaking
agentfora shorttime,then
thewaterspinsout.Washer
turnsoffatendof Soak
Cycle—mustbe reset

fordesiredwashcycle.

spinspeedtohelpprevent
wrinklesetting.

WhatHappensinEach Setting(Approximate Minutes)

o~ START1

cycle
selector

Settings
wash

Wash

spin

Rinse
Spin

TotalTime

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Heavy

Soil

19

3

3%

7

37

Medium

10 4

3, 3

3% 3ti

7

29 23 11

Light Soak

7

3%

7

Permanent

Press Delicate

10

25

3%
4%

25

4

2

2ti

3

45

28

NOTES:

oTotaltimeincludespausesbetweeneachphaseof

thecycle.

eTotaltimedoesizotincludewaterfilltimes.Filltimes

varydependingonhouseholdwaterpressureandyour
selectedwaterlevel.

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controlssettingGuidefordifferentfabrics andloads

Waswspin

Load

CottonsandLinens

White/ColorP~st
Bri:ht/Noncolorfast

WorkClothes

Heavysoil

Averagesoil

PermanentPress,TreatedCottons,
BlendswithCottons

Heavyoroilysoil
Averageorlightsoil

Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon,
AcrylicKnitsandWovenFabrics

Sturdy
Delicate Gentle/Slow Warm

speed

Normal/Fast

Normal/Fast

Normal/Fast
Normal/Fast

Normal/Fast Hot
Normal/Fast

NormalEast

WashWater
Temperature

HotorWarm
WarmorCold

Hot RegularCycles

HotorWarm RegularCycles

warm

warm PermanentPress Setat Start

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cycle

RegularCycles
RegularCycles

PermanentPress

PermanentPress

DelicateCycle Setat Start

cycle Setiillg *_:._.

MediumorLightSetting
MediumorLightSetting

Mediumforsmallloads
HeavySoilforall otherloads
MediumSetting

Setat Start
Setat Start

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Silks,Wools;BlendsofSilk Gentle/Slow
and Wool

RayonandAcetate Gentle/Slow Warm Delicate Cycle

Down-filledgarments,if machine
washingisrecommended

BabyClothes—Sturdy,suchas Normal/Fast Hot RegularCycles MediumorLightSetting,
Diapers,Nightgowns,Shirts,Pads,
Sheets,ReceivingBlankets,Coveralls

BabyClothes—Delicate Gentle/Slow Warm
Blankets—Wool,Part-Wool,

Cotton Normal/Fast
Blankets—Synthetic,Electric

Curtains—DONOTMACHINE Gentle/Slow
WASHFIBERGLASS

ChenilleBedspreads,Robes*
Slipcovers,Draperies,Bathmats&Rugs+ Normal/Fast

Denims(especiallyIndigoBlue
Jeans)andotherfabricsthatbleed

Gentle/Slow

5min.soakthen warm

5 min.soakthen
Normal/Fast

Gentle/Slow HotorWarm PermanentPress

Normal/Fast ColdorWarm RegularCycles MediumSetting

Warm

warm

Warm

HotorWarm PermanentPress

HotorWarm RegularCycles MediumSetting

DelicateCycle Setat Start

Setat Start

PermanentPress Setat Start

dependingonamountofsoi

DelicateCycle Setat Start
RegularCycles LightSetting

RegularCycles LightSetting

SetatStart

SetatStart

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Rubber-coatedItems,Laminated
Fabrics,Vinyl,Plasticsand
ArticleswithPlasticTrim

Pillows

‘:’Checksize.Someslipcovers,draperiesand bedspreadsmaybe toolargeforautomatichome-sizewasher.

Gentle/Slow Warm DelicateCycle

Gentle/Slow Warm

RegularCycles MediumorLightSetting - ‘“d-

Setat Start

epending onamountofsoil. ...

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Liquidchlorinetype.
Oniynon-chlorinebieachwhen

Whiteorcolorfast.liquidchlorinetype.
Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach

whenneeded.

Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.

Whiteorcolorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.

.

Nobleach.

Seldomneeded.Ifneeded,useonly
non-chlorinebleach.

Nobleach.

Whiteorcolorfast,liquidchlorinetype.

Onlynon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded.
Nobleach.

Nobleach.

Whiteorcolorfast,liquidchlorinetype.

needed.

Ifcolorfastisunusuallysoiled,usehotwater.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedin
DetergentGuide.

UsemaximumdetergentrecommendedinDetergentGuide.

Smallloadsreducewrinkling.UsemaximumdetergentrecommendedinDetergentGuide.

Ifunusuallysoiled,usehotwater.UsemaximumdetergentrecommendedinDetergentGuide.
Smallloadsreducewrinkling.

Washonlyifrecommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.Followinstructionscarefully.

Washinyour washeroitlyif recommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.

Washfrequentlytofluffupthedownandretainthegarment’swarmth.Washseparately.Wet
downgivesoffanodorwhichmaybeabsorbedby othergarments.Odordisappearswhen
garmentis dry.Treatheavilysoiledareaswithliquiddetergentorpastemadeofwaterand
granulardetergent.Closezippers.Wash2or 3 ata timeoradd towelsto balance.
GARMENTMUSTBETUMBLE DRIED.

Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent.Dobabyclothesseparately.Pretreatspots.
Rinsediapers,nightgowns,padsandsheetsafteruse.Keepdiapersinacoveredpailofcold
waterandconditioningagentlikeBorateembrand.

Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent.Dohand-knitgarmentsbyhand.
Fillwasher,adddetergentandallowtodissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Doone blanketata time.

Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent.
Onelectricblanket,sewa strongpieceofclothoverplugto protectblanketandwasherfrom

damage.Dooneblanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent.
Vacuumoutloosedirtbeforewashing.

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Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Whiteorcolorfast,liquidchlorinetype.

Ifunusuallysoiled,useNormal/FastWash/SpinSpeed.
Washonly2 or3 rugs or matsat onetime.Shakebeforewashingtoremoveexcessdirt.

For new“indigoblue”jeans,washat least3 timesinverysmallloadswithfullwaterfill.
Jeansneedampleroomtomovetoavoidwhitelinesatcreases.Maydiscolorplasticwasher
parts.Subsequentwashingswillreducediscoloration,butwillprobablynevereliminateit.

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Nobleach.

Nobleach.

ThestainedPartswillnotdiscolorsubsequentwashingloads.

‘TumbleonFLUFF(NoHeat).

Pillowsaremadeofdifferentmaterials-dacron,fiber,foam,polyester,naturalfeathersand
down.Manypillowscanbemachinewashed,butrnarlllfactlirers’carelabelstnltstbefollo~i’ed
carefilly.Ifwashingisrecommended,checkpillowsforweakseamsorholesandmendto
preventescapeof feathersorfilling.Fillwasher,adddetergentandagitatefor severalminutes
todissolvedetergent.Addtwopillowsata timeto balanceload.Usehighwaterlevel.

Formoreinformationon carelabeling,sendfor“What’sNewAboutCARELABELS.”
Forsaleby the SuperintendentofDocuments,U.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice,Washington,D.C.20402.

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OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS

BleachDispenser

@Usethisdispenser

withliquidbleach
only.If youprefer
to usepowdered
bleach,pourit into
thewashbasketalong
withyourdetergent.

Do notpour
powderedbleachinto

thebleachdispenser.

~Measurebleachcarefully.Here aresome

recommendedamounts:

HowtoUse the Soak Cycle

(continued)

HIGHWATERLEVEL—--1Xcup(310 ml) liquid
LOWWATERLEVEL—2/3cup(170ml)liquid
QPourmeasuredamountof liquidbleachdirectly

intobleachdispenser.

~Do notoveti~ll or allowdispensertooverflow.

Avoidsplashing.Undilutedbleachcancausefabric
damage.

*Neverpourundilutedliquidbleachdirectlyonto

clothesorintothewashbasket,

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oSOAKCYCLEtemperature

will automaticallybecold.

~For a hotorwarmsoak,

settheWash/RinseTemp.

controlto HOT/COLDor
WARN1/COL13andtum
theCycleSelectorknob
toMEDIUMin the RegularCycles.

If yourclothesandhousehold

itemsdon‘tlookcleanandfresh
afterwashing,youwillprobably
rewashthem..and thatmeans
you’llwasteenergy.Rememk

to sortyourclothescarefully,
andloadthemproperly,selec
correctcycles,useenough

detergentand

teinperaturevvar?nenough to
i-eleaseand get rid of soil.

~UseHotWash—upto 150°F.

(65°C.)—ona regularbasis

only whenwashingheavily

soiledarticles-such as work
andplay clothes.

choose a vvater

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EmRGY=sA

*Undernormalsoilconditions,

washin waterabove80°F.
(27°C.).Thisgenerallymeans
usingtheWarmWash/Rinse
Temperaturesettingonyour
washer—temperatures
approximately90°F.–l10°F.

(32°C.-380C.)or hand
comfortable,If younotice
thatsoilhasaccumulatedafter
severalconsecutivewashings,
useHotWashoccasionally,-if
safefor fabrics.

~Tryto washlessoften.Save

articlesof thesametypeof
fabricuntil you havea fullload.

m~ TWS

QStartthewasher.Afterwasilerfillsandbeginsto

agitate,pushin theCycleSelectorknobandturn
to SOAKCYCLE.Pulloutthe CycleSelectorknob

to completethecycle.

@Foranextendedsoak,allowthe washertofilland

agitateforafewminutestodissolvethesoaking

agent.Thenpushin theCycleSelectorknobto stop
thewasher(keeplidclosed)andallowto soakforas
longas desired.Afterdesiredsoakperiod,pull out
theCycle Selectorknob to completethecycle.

~If youmustwashsmallerloads,

adjusttheamountofwater.
Smallloadsshouldhavelower
waterlevels.

~Washin off-peakutilityhours.

Yourlocalutilitycantellyou

whicharetheoff-peakhours.

eUseNormal(Fast)SpinSpeedto

removemorewaterandhelp

lessendryingtime.Thedryerwill
removeanywrinklescausedby
theFastSpin.

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sortbyFabric

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Separate

sortby soil

Separate

ro ro

ro

LINTPRODUCERS—suchasterrytowelingand
chenille—giveuplint.

LINTCOLLECTORS—suchasman-madefibersand
nappedfabricslikevelveteenandcorduroy—attract
lint.Thesemustbe washedseparately.

Formore informationon lintcontrol,seeThe
ProblemSolver section.

Inadditionto sorting
toreducetintcollection,
itisrecommended
thatfabricsofsimilar
constructionbewashed
togetherwhenever
possible.

ro

sortby color

Separate

ro ro

Itpaysto checkandprepare
clothesforwashing.

~EmntvDockets.brushoutcuffs,

zip;i~~ers, snapsnaps,hooks
andbuttons.

~Do anynecessarymending—

rips,hems,tears.

QCheckallitemsfor areasof

heavysoilor stain.

~P&emovestains.SceStain

~ernovalGuide.

~TurnpolyPaitsinside-outto

~-ninimizefabricsurfacedamage.

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rom

$oating andPretreating—a
goadwayto loosendeepsoils
andshins.

Athoroughsoakingwithdetergent
orspecialsoakingagentis another
waytoremoveheavysoils,embedded
dirtandevensomestains.

Soakingcanbe eithera completely
separatewashingstepor a

prelimin~ stepto a complete

washcycle.For detailed
informationon howto soakin
yourwasher,seeHowto Usethe
SoakCycle.

For imtructionson
Merent fabricsand
loads,seetheControls
SettingGuide.

FORINFOWATION ON

SOAKINGAGENTS, seeOther

LaundryProductsGuide.
~Pretreatheavysoilby rubbing

in a small amountof liquid
detergentora pastemadeof
waterandpowdereddetergent
or soap.For bestresults,wait

1/2hourbeforewashing.

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Thisillustration,withclothesjust
reachingtheFilterRing,showsa
properload.Clotheshaveample
roomto move becausetheyarenot
packeddown,norwrappedaround
theagitator.Clothesareloadeddry

sincewetitemsarelikelytopack
downwhichencourages
overloading.Thissizeload
requiresa fullwaterfill.

what is the best

clothes—large,medium,or

small?Savetime,energyand
detergentbyavoidingextrauseof

thewasher.Tryto washafullload
ofclothes.If youcanit is better to
saveclothesuntil youhavea full

load.If youmustwashsmaller
loads,savewater,energyand
detergentbyadjustingthe water
levelfor the sizeof theload. See
OperatingInstructions.

sizeloadof

~Loadclothesdry.
@Takea properlysortedgroupof

clothesanddropthemlooselyin
thewashbasketin thisorder:

LargeItems—1ikesheets.Do
notwraparoundthe agitator.

SmallItems—1ike
washcloths.

MediumSizeItems-1ike
towels.

ToAdd Item After thewasher HasShrted

@Turnoffthewasher.
eAddanyadditionalarticles

bysubmergingthemnext to
theagitator.

eRestartthe washer.

Special Recommendationsfor WashingPermanentPressE YouDo Not Havea Dryer

If youaremachine-washingPtinanent Pressclothes
thatyouplanto linedryor drip-dry,useextra care to

minimizewrinklinginthewashprocess:
~Becarefil notto overloadwasher.PermanentPress

clothesmusthave ampleroomto movefreely.A
MediumsizePermanentPressloadis thelargest
thatshouldbe washed.

NOTE:Whenwashingstocbngs,

panty hoseandothereasilytangled

items,alwayshandleseparately.To
minimizetangling,werecommend

theuseof a netlaundrybag.

UIUsemorewaterthanyouwouldfor aregular

load.Usea MediumWaterLevelfor a Small
Load; a HighWaterLevelfor a MediumLoad.

eRemoveclothespromptlyassoonas washer

stopsandhangimmediately.

~Tominimizewrinkling,usethe Gentle/Slow

Wash/SpinSpeed.

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s~~~c~m~DetergentSANDsoAP

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Phosphate­Po!vderedDetergents

Non”Phosphate­PoFvderedDetergents

Advantages

Performwellin hardor softwater.
Washalltypes of fabricswell.

Canbe usedin hot,warm,or
coldwater.

Performsatisfactorilyin soft
or moderatelyhardwater.

In someareasonlynon-phosphate
productsare available.

Disadvantages

Arenotavailableinsomeareas.

Generallydo notcleanwellin
hardwater.

Maybe difficulttodissolve,
especiallyin coldwater.

Should

not be usedin coldwater.

Thosecontainingsodium
carbonateas an ingredientmay
causeharmfullimestonedeposits
onclothes andwasherwhen

combinedwithhardwater.
(SeeDetergentssection.)

I.iquid

Detergents

Performwellin softwater.
Offerbetterperformancein

hardwaterthanpowdered
non-phosphatetypes.

Cleansyntheticsandfabric
blendswell.

Areexcellentas concentrates

for removingspots.

Completelydissolveevenin
coldwater.

Performwellin softwater.

Maynotperformaswellas
powderedphosphateproducts
whendilutedin washwater.

Generallydonotcleanwellin
medium-hardor hardwater.

Maycombinewithwater
hardnessmineralstoform

stickysoapcurd.

Tm RESULTSOFCONTWED

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USEOFCAWONATE DETERGENTS

[syourwater hard?If it is,andif youusea carbonatetype non-phosphatedetergent,youwillmostprobablynotice

Iimestone’f:depositsonyourclothesandwashersurfaces.Thehardnessof yourwaterandyourwashingfrequency
willdeterminehowrapidlythelimestonewillbuildup.If yourwateris VERYHARD(11ormoregrains)andif you
washjusta few loadsa week,youmayseelimestonebuildupinjusta fewmonths.

Effeets on

clothes

Althoughlimestonebuildupoccursmorerapidly
oncotton,it willeventuallyaffectvariousfabrics
inthefollowingways:

~Givesa stiff,harsh,roughfeelto fabricssuch

astoweling.
*Causescolorsto fadeandbecomedull anddingy.
QCausesgrayingof fabrics.

eLeavesa white,powderyresidueon dark-colored

items.

Effects on

washer

eUnsightlybuildupon allwashersurfacesexposedto

thewashsolution.

~Mat-likejcrustyformationscausedby lintadhering

to thestickylimestonedeposits.

~Increasedservicecallsbecauseof limestonedeposits

in thepump,recirculationwaterhoses,filtersand
otherwasherparts.

~Reducedusefullifeof washer.

*Causesspot-fadingofbrightcolorsasa resultof

directcontactwithdetergent.
@Reduceswrinkle-resistanceofpermanentpressfabrics.
*Destroyseffectivenessofflame-retardantfinisheson

cottonssuchaschildren’ssleepwear.
*Increasesfabricwearbecauseofthescrubbing

actionbetweenlimestonedepositsonthefabrics
duringwasheragitation.

RecommendedMethods toReduce

Limestone Buildup

eUsea powderedphosphatedetergentor a liquid

detergentif theseare availablein yourarea.

~Installa homewatersoftener.Thiswillsignificantly

reducelimestonebuildup.

~Useapackagednon-precipitatingwatersoftener,

suchas Calgonbrandwithphosphate.

Good Washing PracticesMay DelayLimestone Damageto Clothes

Thefollowingrecommendationswill temporarilydelay
the effectsofIimestoneonyourclothes.Theseare
generallygoodwashingpracticesandwillgivebetter
soilremovalwhethero;Gotyouhavehardwateroruse

carbonatedetergent.
~Usehotterwashwater,forexampleupto 150°F.(65°C.)

forcottons.Thisalsoimprovesoily-soilremoval.

gIf youwashincoolerwaterto saveenergy,usemore

detergenttopromotebetterwashing.Alsobe sureto
usebleachonbleachablefabrics.Usehotwater
wheneverpossible.

@Adddetergentandallow washertofillandagitate

forthreeorfourminutestodissolvedetergentbefore
addingclothes.

*Increaseamountofdetergent.Seeguideonopposite

pageforrecommendeddetergentamountsinrelation

towaterhardness.

*Increaseuseofbleaches,presoaks,packagedwater

conditioners,prewashsoilandstainremoverstohelp
inremovingstubbornsoilsandstains.

eUsegreatercareinsortingloads.Washverydirty

loadsseparatelyandincreasedetergenttohelp
keepdirtfromredepositingonlesssoileditems.
Washdelicateitems separatelytopreventdamage
fromheavy,sturdyclothes.

*Washsmallerloadsto increasecleaningaction

of washer.

e Usefabricsoftenertocounteractstiffnessorharshness

inclothes.

2LlMESTONE-technically called CALCIUM CAi?BC)NATE-is caused by the

reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.

.

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Cjnceclotheshavedevelopedlimestonedeposits,they

may bepartiallyrestoredbysoakinginaso~utionoftwo

CUpS(4801~)ofvinegminonegallon(3.8titers)ofhot

@

-“ taowaterfor15minutes.USEA PLAS~CCONT_R.
Men washclothesinthewasherusingdetergent.

How m CH DETERGENTSHO~D YOUUSE?

Theuseof a sufficientamountof detergentisoneof themost
importantthingsyou candoto makesureyourwashcomesoutclean.

CAUTIONS:

*Do notusevinegarsoaksolutioninwasher.

Theacidicactionof thevinegarmaydamage
theporcelain.

~Vinegarsoaksolutionmayreducethe

wrinkle-resistanceofpermanentpressfabrics.

e Vinegarsoakmaydamagethedyesin

somefabrics.

Amount required
according to:

1.Waterhardness

2. Amountof soil

.

5. Washtemperature

usemore detergentifyou
have..

e

——

Hardwater

. .

Largeloads

— .. .-

Greasyoroily soils

varies

If therecommendedamountof
detergentproducestoomanysuds,

switchto a low sudsingdetergent
brand,andfollowinstructions
onpackage.

Usingtoolittle
detergentisa
commoncause
oflaundry
problems.Always
measuredetergent
in a standardmeasuringcup.

Lowerwashtemperature
Lowphosphatedetergent

—

Recommended Amount ofDetergent forAveragesoil Load

WaterLevelSetting

r ~~~~~

I

High-Sudsing HARD

Powder~pe 4-10Grains

Hardness

VERYHARD

10-20Grains

SOFT

O-4Grains

High

2cups

(480ml) (420 ml)

1%cups 1%cups 3/4cup

(420ml) (360 ml)

1 cup 1cup 1/2cup

(240ml) (240ml) (120 ml)

I

Medium Low

lfi cups 1Hcups

(300ml)

(180ml)

How tousedetergent—

granularorpowdered:

Forbestresults,adddetergent
tothewashbasketbeforeloading
clothes.Ifyouloadyourclothes
first,adddetergentnextto
theagitator.

If yourdetergentdoesn’tdissolve
well,predissolvethedetergentin
hotwater,thenpourdirectlyinto
thewashbasket.

1.

Userecommendedamount
ofdetergentforyourload
andwaterhardnessas shown
in guide at left.

Whenusingotherdetergent

2.

types-low andnormalsuds,
powders,liquids,non-phosphate
powders—followdirections
onpackage.

3.

Forhardwatertreatment,see
HardWaterGuide.

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Beforeyoucandecidewhatto do about hard

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.

water-,youneedto knowif youhaveit and,ifso,

howhardit is.
~If youlivein a municipalarea,contactyour

watercompany.

@If youlive in aruralarea,or in somesuburbanareas,

contactyourcountyagent.

Theanswerwillbe “youhave ‘somanygrains’per

gallon(3.8liters)”andmeansthis:
Oto 3 grains per gallon(3.8liters)—SOFT
4 to 10grains—HARD

If yourwateris SOFT,youhaveno problem.You
canusesoapor detergentasyoupreferandforget
allabouthard water.If youhaveHARDwater—less
than 10grains—andyou usephosphatedetergent,
youalsohavenoproblem.

But,if youhavemorethan 10grains,you willneed
to softenyourwaterwitheither.,.

1.An installedwatersoftenerin yourhome,or

2. Theuseof apackagedwatersoftener.
For informationonwatersofteners,seethe

guidebelow.

11to 19grains—VERYHARD
20grainsandover—EXTREMELYHARD

Add This Muchwatersoftenerwitha FullwaterLevel

Grainsof
hardness

Whenusing
withdetergent

Whenusing 1/3cup 2/3
withsoap (80ml) (160ml)

o-1o 10-15

o 1/4cup

(60ml)

CUP

15–20 20-25

1/2cup 2/3

(120ml) (160ml) (240ml) 30 (240ml plus 15ml foreachextra5 grains)

3/4cup 1cup

(180ml)

CLIP

(240ml)

25-30 over30

1 cup 1cupplus1tablespoonfor every5 grainsabove

1x cups 1Xcupsplus 1tablespoonforevery5 grains

(360ml) above30(300mlplus 15mlforeachextra5 grains)

....

, .....,.

How

touseit

specialInstructions

such as C1O;OXbrand

Non-chlorinesuchas
Clorox2brand

FABRICSOFTENERS
Rinseadditivesuchas
DownyBrand

Washadditivesuchas
RainBarrelbrand

SANITIZER

Chlorinebleach

suchas Cloroxbrand

WATERSOFTENER
Non-precipitating
suchas Calgonbrand

Precipitatingsuchas
Boraxbrand

SOAKAGENT
Suchas Bizbrand

PRETREATING,
STAINAND
SPOTREMOVERS
Suchas Spray’nWash
andK2Rbrands

TINTS ANDDYES

PowderedsuchasRit
andTintexbrands

Dilutebleachwithat leastonequart
(0.96liters)waterandaddafterwash
actionhasstartedanddetergentis
dissolved,

Followpackagedirections.
Putbleachintowasherwithdetergent.

Mixrecommendedamountwithone
cup (240ml)waterand addat startof
rinsecycle.

Followpackagedirections.
Addduringwashcycle.

Useincaseofinfectionand
contagiousdisease.
SeeunderBleachabove.

Followpackagedirections.
Addat startofwashcycle.

Followpackagedirections.
Usewithdetergentorsoapin washcycle.

Followpackagedirections.

Followpackagedirections.Treatonly
heavilysoiledareas.Checkgarments’
carelabelsfor instructions.

Followpackagedirections.
NOTE:Tintedgarmentsmaynotbe
colorfast.Washseparately,

1)Donotpourundilutedliquidchlorinebleachdirectlyinto

washerorondryclothes,

2)Someoftoday’swashablefabricsshouldnotbechlorine
bleachedsuchas: 100%cottonflame-retardantchildren’s
sleepwear,silk,wool,mohair,spandex,leather,ornon-fast
colors.Dilutebleachbeforeusingonanyfabric.

3)CheckManufacturers’CareLabelsforspecial
instructions.

1) Maybe usedonall kindsoffabrics.

2)Is mosteffectiveinhotwater.

1)Helpsmakeclothesfluffyandsoft.

2)Reducesstaticelectricity.

3)Usecarefully.Toomuchmaycausestainingon
someclothes.

4)Do notpourdirectlyonclothes.

5)Forthoserecommendedforaddingtothewashcycle,
suchasRainBarrelbrand,followmanufacturer’s
instructionsexactly.

Guardsagainstinfectionbykillingmostbacteria and
viruses.

Suspendshardnessmineralsinsolution,keeping
waterclear.

Combineswithwaterhardnessmineralstoformprecipitate
whichgivescloudyor milkyappearancetowater.

CAUTION:Washercontrolpanelsandfinishesmaybe
damagedbysomelaundrypretreatmentsoilandstain
removerproductsifsuchproductsaresprayedonor have

directcontactwiththewasher.Applythesepretreatment
productsawayfromwasher.Thefabricmaythenbewashed
normally.Damagetoyourwashercausedbypretreatment
productsis notcoveredbyyourwarranty.

Cleanwashertoavoiddiscolorationof nextload.Go
throughcompletecycle(5-minutewash)usinghotwater,

1/2cup(120 ml)detergent,1cup(240ml)bleach.Wipe
exteriorparts.Caution:Tintingmaydiscolorplasticin
washer.Subsequentwashingswillreducediscoloration
butmaynevereliminateit.

1.Try[oremovestainsas soonaspossible.The

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fresherthestain,theeasierit is toremove,

2. Beforeattemptingto removeanystain,take
thesesteps:

~Findthefabricandthefinishin thecharton the

nextpage,anduseonlyrecommendedmethods.

=Checkthecarelabelinstructionsthatcamewith

@Teststainremovalproductona hiddeninside

seamor on a sampleof thematerial.

eAvoiduseofhotwateronunknownstains.It can

setsomestains,

3. Followstainremovalwitha thoroughrinsing.

4. Washwithrecommendedamountof soap
or detergent.

thegarment.

stainRemovai Mnt—using ChiorineBleachforwhite andBleachableFabtics

Mix 1/4cup(60ml)chlorinebleachwithonegallon(3.8titers)of cool
water—approximately80°F.(27°C.)—inasinkor pan.Soakstainedarea
for5 minutesandlaunderinwasher.

Tile caseofthe“Intisible”stain

—

.

Foodor cookingoilsonyoursyntheticgments
maycausestainswhicharevirtuallyinvisibleand
whichyoumaynotnoticeasyouputyourclothes

intothewasher.

If thesestainsarenotcompletelyremovedinthewash,
theoilyspotsmaypickup dirtfromthewashwater.
Thentheywillbecomeveryvisibleandyoumaythink
theywerecausedbythewashcycleitself.

OnceThese Spo@Become VisibIe,How CanYou RemoveThem?

~Rubin undilutedliquid detergentandletstand30minutes.
0Rewashusinghottestwaterthefabriccan stand.

HowcanYouPrevent These66After”You”wash’9 shins?

QIncreasetheamountof detergentnormallyused.
~Increasewatertemperaturewherefabricwillpermit.

@Washsyntheticgarmentsmoreoften.

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sTAmWMOVAL ~um~

stain WhiteandBleachabIeFabrics

SeeControlsSettingGuide.

Adhesives
(ChewingGum,etc.)

Antiperspirants,
Deodorants

Chocolate,Cream,
IceCreamandMilk

CoffeeandTea Withoutcream:BleachaccordingtotheStainRemovalHinton

Cosmetics:EyeShadow,
Lipstick,Mascara,Liquid
orPancakeMakeup,Rouge,
Powder;Crayon;Grease,
Oil,Tar,CodLiverOil

FreshFruit,FruitJuices,
Wine,VegetablesorFood

Coloring

Rubwithiceor immersein verycoldwater.Usedulltoolto
carefillyscrapeoffas muchadhesiveorgumaspossible.Sponge
withasafedrycleaningfluid,*thenlaunder.

Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse.If stainremains,bleach
accordingtotheStainRemovalHintonoppositepage.Ifcolor
haschanged,youmaybeabletorestoreit byspongingwith
ammonia.**Rinsethoroughly.

Soakincoldwater,thenlaunderinwarmwater.Ifstainremains,
bleachaccordingtotheStainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launder

Soakincoldwater.Treatstainwitha safedrycleaningfluid*;
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent,launder,dry.Bleachaccording
totheStainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launderanddry.

oppositepage.Launder.Withcream:Followguidedirectionsfor
cream.

Treatstainwithsafedrycleaningfluid.*Applyundilutedliquid
detergent;launderanddry.BleachaccordingtotheStainRemoval
Hintonoppositepage.

Soakstainincoolwater.Ifstainremains,bleachaccordingto
theStainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launder.

OtherWashableYabries

Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabrics.

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics
exceptusenon-chlorinebleach.

Spongeorsoakincoolwater,then
launder.

Soakin coldwater.Spongewitha safe
cleaningfluid.*Applyundilutedliquid
detergent.Launderin warmwater.

Spongewithwarmwater.Ifstainremains,
applywarmglycerine,letstand30
minutesandrinsewell,orspongewitha
safedrycleaningfluid.*Launder.

Spongewitha safedrycleaningfluid.*

Thenlaunderinwarmdetergentwater.

Spongewithwarmwater.Bleachremtilng
stainwithnon-chlorinebleach.

Glass,Foliage,Flowers,

Mildew,Scorch

Ink,Ballpoint Freshstains:Placestainfacedownonanabsorbenttoweland

PaintandVarnish

Perspiration

Rust

*Caution:Becausecleaningfluidstendto betoxic,be sureyou **Donotmix chlorinebleachwithammoniaoracidssuch as vinegar

..

arein a wellventilatedroomwhenusingthem.Nocleaning

‘~~~k fluidshouldbeusedunlessuseris familiarwiththelimitations

A

andrequiredcautions(usuallyprintedonlabel).Useextremecaution
withflammable compounds.

Undernocircumstancesshotrldfabricscontainingflammablematerials

(waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.)bewashedinwasher.

Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Launder.(Treatmildewspots
whilethey~e fresh,beforemoldhasa chancetoweakenfabric.)
Ifeither~pe stainremains,bleachaccordingtotheStainRemoval
Hintonoppositepage,launder.(Severescorchcannotberemoved.)

spongewithdrycleaningfluid,*orusespraycleaner.Apply

undilutedliquiddetergent.Oldstains:Bleachaccordingtothe
StainRemovalHintonoppositepage.

Softenwithoil,lardorpetroleumjelly,thenspongewith
turpentineor bananaoil.Launderinwarmwater.

Applyundilutedliquiddetergentandlaunderinwarmwater.
Ifcolorhaschangedyoumaybeabletorestoreitbytreatingwith
ammoniaorvinegar.**Ifanystainremains,treatwithsafedry
cleaningflttid*orbleachaccordingtotheStainRemovalHinton
oppositepage,launderanddry.

Applyrustremover,**usingmanufacturer’sdirections.Rinseand

launder.

and/orrustremover.Mixingcanproduceatoxicgas whichmaycause

death.

Save

andreferto garmentmanufacturer’scarelabels.

Spongewithwarmwater.Applyundiluted
liquiddete~ent.Bleachremainingstain
withnon-chlorinebleach,thenlaunder.

Oldmildewstainscanseldombe
removed.Scorchcanseldom
beremoved.

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics
exceptlaunderusingnon-chlorinebleach.

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.

Launderinwarmwater.Rinsewell.Bleach
withnon-chlorinebleach.

Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabrics.

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USE Tms PROBLEMSOLWR

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE
*Incorrectsortingofclothes.Separatelintproducers(suchasterrytowelsandchenille)

fromlintreceivers(suchasman-madefabrics,velveteen,corduroy).

@Washingtoo long, especiallyforsma~lerloads.Fornormalsoil,washoneminuteper

poundof dry clothes,

*Useof non-phosphatedetergentswhichcombinewithhardnessmineralstoforma

precipitatewhichcanbe mistakenforlint.Usea phosphateorliquid detergent;use
warmerwashwateror softenwaterwithaninstalledmechanicalsofienerora
packagedwatersofiener,

~Powderyresiduefromgranulardetergentmay appeartobe lint.Predissolvegranular

detergentin hotwaterbeforeaddingto washer;makesuredetergentis completely
dissolvedbeforeaddingclothes;switchto liquidor coldwaterdetergentoruse
warmerwashwater.SeeDetergentGuide.

~overloadingwillcauseabrasionwhichcreatesexcessivelint.Washfewer

itemswith

correctwaterlevel.

*Toomuchbleach.Usecomectamountofbleachaccordingtopackagedirections.
oNotenoughdetergentto holdlint in suspensionduringwashcycle.Increaseamount

ofdetergent.SeeDetergentGuide.

@Incorrectuseoffabricsoftener.If usedin washcycle,sofienersmayreactwith

detergentto createa whitedeposit.Usesoftene~sinrinsecycle onlyunless package
specifiesaddingto washcycle.SeeOtherLaundryProductssection.

~Pillingusua~yonpolyester-cottonblendsis causedbynormalwearandmaylooklike

lint.Turningclothesinside-outmayprovidesotie help. ~

Staticelectricityy causedby overdryingwillcauseattraction.Use fabricsoftenerin

*

rinsecycle.

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GWASY OROLY

STAINSON
LAUNDEMD
GAmE~S

Theseare sometimescalled“InvisibleStains”becauseyoumaynotnoticethembefore
washingclothes.However,ifoilysoilsarenotcompletelyremovedinwashcycle,the
oilyspotsmaypickup dirtfromthewashwater.Thespotswillthenbeveryvisible.They
arenot causedbythewasher.Wmhsyntieticgarmentsassoonaspossible&er wearing.
Usemoredetergentthannormalandhottestwaterfabriccanstand.~ spotsappear,rubin
undilutedliqtid detergent,letstand30minutesandrewashwithexqadetergentusing

hottestwatir fabriccanstand,
*Insufilcientdetergent.Youmayneedtoincreaseamountofdetergentusedifloadis

largerthannormal,ifsoi..sareoilyorheavierthanaverage,if waterlevelis largeorif
waterisHardtoExtremelyHard.

*Waternothotenoughfortypeofload.Be surewaterheateris settodeliverhotwaterto

thewasherat 140°F.–1500F.(60°C.+50C.).Donotwashwhenotherhotwaterneeds—
suchasdishwashingorfamilybaths-are heavy.

*Poororinferiordetergent.Changetophosphatedetergent,ifpossible.Followthesesteps:

1.Usewaterconditioner(suchasCdgonbrand).

2.Pretreatstains.

3.Usethehottestwaterpossible.

4.Use bleachwherepossible.

5.Usepresoakaids.

6.hstil watersoftener.

*Washefoverloaded.Clothescannotmovefreelyto loosenandremovesoil,causing

g~ayappearance.Followcorrectloadingproceduresfor sizeofload,

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POSSIBLECAUSE

Impropersoakingwithinsufficientdetergent.Usuallya 30-minutesoakis suffi~:ient.
However,whenusingextendedsoaksforheavilysoiledgarments,youmayneedto use
twicetherecommendedamountofdetergent.

Useof soapin hardwater.Switchtoa phosphatedetergent,orfollowsix stepsat
bottomofpreviouspage.

Washingtoolongmayresultin increasedsoildeposition.Use shorterwashtimesfor
smallerloads.

Detergentdissolvestooslowly.Detergentmustbepresentin the washsolutionatthe
startof agitation.SeeDetergent,OtherAdditivessection.

Torestoregrayedclothes,followoneof theseprocedures:

1. Put clothesin washer.FillwithHOTwater.CheckManufacturer’sCareLabelsto
determineif hotwateris suitableforgarment.

~Add a non-precipitatingtype of watersoftenersuchasCalgonbrandwith

phosphate—use2%timesas muchas youneedfor normalwatersoftening.
~Do notusedetergentorsoap.
~Allowclothesto gothroughcompletecycle.

~Repeat,if necessary.

2. If youprefertousetheSoakCycle, seeHowto UsetheSoakCyclesection.Use
watersoftenerin placeof soakagentorprewashdetergentandallowclothesto soak
for about20 minutes.

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H

YELLO~D
cLoT.ms

BL~ ORGRAY
C~L~R STA~S

SHRINKAGE,
GENE2AL

~Incompleteremovalof bodysoildueto constantuseofinsufficientdetergent.Check

hemof T-shirtorpillow case.If theyare whiteand centeris yellow,itcontainsbody
oil.RestorewhitenessfoHowingpr~ceduresin GrayedClothes,above.

~Chlorinebleachmayyellowsomefabricswithresinfinishes.Useoxygenbleach

(suchas Clorox2 brand).Referto GarmentManufacturer’sCareInstructions.Restore
colorusingcolorremover(suchasRitor Tintexbrands),followingpackagedirections.

eIronor manganeseinwatermaycause overallyellowingoryellowspots.

1.

Useextradetergentplusanon-precipitatingwatersoftenerdissolvedin waterbefore
addingcloties. Usenon-chlorinebleach.

2.

Havea specialfilteror chemicalfeederinstalledinyourhometo removeironand
manganesefromwater.

3.

Runhotwaterfora fewminutesto cleanironresiduebuildupinlines;drainwater

heateroccasionally,

4.

Toremovespoti: Spreadstainedportionoverpanof boilingwaterandsqueeze
lemonjuicethrough-stain.To removeoverallye~QW9usea commerciallyavailable
rustscaleremover,followingpackageinstructions.Hporcelaindamagecanoccur,
donotusein thewasher;usea plasticcontainer.

Improperuseof fabricsoftener.Neverpourfabricsoftenerdirectlyonclothes;always
dilutebeforeaddingto rinsewater.SeeOtherLaundryProductssection.Toren~ove
shins: Dampenstainedareaandrubwithundilutedliquiddetergent.Rewash,using
chlorinebleachif safeforfabric.

Somefabricswillshrinkwhetherwashedin a washeror by hand;othersmaybe safely
washedbutwillshrinkin a dryer.FollowGarmentManufacturer’sCarehstructions

exactly.If in doubt,do notmachinewashordry.

T

m PROBLEMSOLVER

(continued)

POSSIBLECAUSE

~Relaxationshrinkage canoccurin knitfabricsthathavebeenimproperlystretched

andelongatedbythemanufacturer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmaybepressedback
intoshapeaftereachwashanddrycycle.

~Progressiveor delayedshrinkageis causedwhenstarchor sizing(insomefabrics)

is graduallyremovedbylaundering.Thismaydso benoticedin oldergarmentsthat
have beenwashedmanytimeswithoutpreviousshrinkage.Treatas forrelaxation
shrinkageabove.

e$hfikage cawed byoverheathgoccursin certainknitfabricsthathaveben heat-

shaped.Whenwashing,dryingorironingtemperaturesexceedthetemperaturesused
to shape set, shrinkagemayoccur.Thiscannotbecorrected,butit canbepreventedby
washingin coolor warmwateranddryingon Lowor Delicateheat.

wmKLINGm

PE~ANENT P~SS

“NO-IRON’

ND
ITEMS

eLeavingclothesindryer&er ~~mbtigstops.Removeandhangc~othesimmediately.
*Toomanyclothesin dryer.Dryonlyonewasherloadat a time.Do notcombineloads.
eImproperloads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPelmanentPressitems,suchas workclothes,

withlighterPe~manentPressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.DonotwashPermanent
Pressitemswithregularlaundry.

eToomanyclothesin washer.PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbesmallerthan

regularloads...nomorethanmediumloadstogiveclothesroomto movefreely.

eIncorrectwashanddrycycles.UsePemanent PressWashcyclewhichprovidesa

cooldownrinseto minimizew~ing. AlsousePermanentPressDrycycle.

~Incorrectwaterlevel.UseWghWaterLevelfor MediumLoad,MediumLevelfor

SmallLoad.

eRepeatedwashingin toohotwater.Washincoldor warmwaterwithplentyof

detergent.

~Accumulationof limescaledueto useof carbonatedetergents.If youmustusea

non-phosphatedetergent,avoidtheuseof high-carbonate-builtdetergent.
~Failure
To
~RetumbleonPermanentPresssetting.
oRerinseanddryon PermanentPresssetting.

~If unsuccessful,retumbleonhighheatfor 10to 12minutesandhangimmediately.
*Sendto dry cleanersforpressing.
~Somewrinklesmayremainwhichcannotberemoved.

to use fabricsoftener.Properuse willrninirnizewrinkling.

removeWr’illkles:

SNAGS,HOLES,
TEARS,RIPSOR

EXCESSIVEWEAR

~Pinson garmentsor sharpobjectsleftin pockets.Checkto makesureall suchobjects

areremoved.Alsocheckwashtub.

*Snaps,hooks,sharpbuttons,beltbuckles,zippers.Fastenhooks,zippersandbuttons.

Removesharpbuttonsandbeltbuckles.Thisis especiallyimportantinwashingknits

whichsnageasily.Turnknitsinsideout.

*Holeswithrandomsquareshapeswithyellowdiscolorationmaybe causedby

improperuseof chlorinebleach.Useonlycorrectamountof bleach.SeeOther
LaundryProductssection.Neveraddundilutedbleachto washtub or allow
clothesto comeintocontactwithundilutedbleach,Do riotwipeup bleach
spillswithclothes.

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PROBLEM

SNAGS,
TEARS,RIPSOR
EXCESSIVEWEAR

(continued)

~AV~Y SOWED
AREASsuch

and cuffs

HOLES

~Sco~lars

POSSIBLE CAUSE
~Chemicalssuchas hairbleach,dye,permanentwavesolutions,batteryacidsand

toiletbowlcleanersmaycausefabricholes.Rinsealltowelsandotherarticlesthat
camein contactwiththesechemicalsbeforeputtingthemin wash.Do not
conttinate clothingarticleswiththesechemicals.

oSmall,unnoticedtearsmayenlargedulingwashingprocess.Checkgarmentsbefore

washingandmendallrips andtears.

~As PermanentPressgarmentsage,theymayshowfrayingatcollarsandcuffs.This is

normaldueto weakeningof fibersby thePermanentPressprocess.It is not causedby
washer.YoucanslowthisprocessbywashingsmallPermanentPressloadswith a
MghWaterLevel.Donot washheavyitemssuchastowelswith.PermanentPress.
Removecollarstays,whenpossible.

~Roughnessorburrsonagitatormaycauseripsor tears.Checkagitatorandfilerough

spotsif necessary.

eMaybe caused“bytheuseofNormalWash/SpinSpeedfor delicatearticles.Use

GentleWasMSpinSpeed.Referto GarmentManufacturer’sCareLabels.

eGarmentsweakenedby age,sunor atmosphere.Thisis inevitableandis notcaused

by washer.

eTOOlmgeloads,or toolittlewater.Loadwasheronlywithnumberofitemsthatwill

move freely.Selectcorrectwaterlevel.

Pretreatwithliquiddetergent.SeeTipsto HelpYouSelectSettingssection.

WASHERWON’T
OPERATE

WATER
TEMPERATU~
IS ~CORRECT

~Makesurecordispluggedintooutlet.
eMakesurebothhotandcoldfaucetsareturnedon.
@MakesurecontrolsaresetandCycleSelectorknobispulledoutto ONposition.
~Makesurelidis closed.Washerwill~~11butwillnotspinoragitatewithlid open.
~ Checkhousefusesor circuitbreakers.If another applianceissharingthe electrical

outlet,removeit. Washershouldhaveseparateoutlet.

~Makesuretemperatureselectorcontrolsare correctlyset.
~Makesurehotand coldfaucetsareturnedon and

regulatedcorrectly

~Makesurehosesare connectedto correctfaucets...

hotto hot,coldto cold.

@Watervalvescreensmaybe stoppedup.Removeinlet

hosesfrom watervalve.Cleanthescreensandreinstallhoses.

@Checkhouse waterheaterto makesureit is deliveringwaterat

140°F.–1500F.(60°C.–650C.).

~Makesuredrainhoseis notkinked.
@Topof drainoutlet shouldbelessthan8 ft. (2.4m) abovefloor.

(coittittliedile.vtpage)

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* M&esurehoseconnectionsmetightatfaucets.

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*Makesureendof&tin hoseiscorrectlyinsertedin and.securedtodrainfacility.

WASHERIs NOISY

WAS~R PAUSES
~ CYCLE betweenspinandrinse.

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Themh.

Theporcelainis self-cleaning.Leavelidopenafter
washingto allowmoisturetoevaporate.Donotuse

harshorgrittycleansers.
‘FheExterior.

Wipeoffany spillsof washingcompounds.Wipe
or dustwith dampcloth.Trynotto hit surfacewith
shq objects.

The Lint Wilter.
Yourlintfilter is locatedundertheagitator.Itis

main~nance-free.

@Itiakesu~ewasheris levelandfirm to thefloorwithrubberfootpadsin placeand

frontjam nu~ tight. SeeyourInstallationInstructions.

@A sharp,distinctivesoundwillbe heardat theendofeachspinperiodasthemotor

stopsandthespinbrakeinsidethetransmission“locksin.” Thissoundis normal.

~Heavilyunbalancedloadscancausethewasherto vibrateexcessivelyduringspin,and

maycauseit to movefromitsoriginalposition.In extremecases(usuallyoccurswhen
washinga single,heavyitemor a small loadwhenwaterlevelis sethigherthan
necessary),thespinbasketmaystriketheoutertub,creatinga loudbutharmlessnoise.
Tocorrect,openthe lidandredistributetheloadeverdyaboutthewashbasket.Close
thefidand restart.

@

Washernormallypausesbetweenwashingsteps..,suchas betweenwashandspinor

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Tostore
Askservicetechnicianto removewater
fromdrainpumpandhosestopreventfreezing.

Do notstorethewasherwhereit willbe exposed
to theweather.

For Long Vacations.
Be surewatersupplyis shutoff atfaucets
anddrainallwaterfromhosesif weatherwill
bebelowfreezing.

washer.

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Ourconsumerserviceprofessionals

willprovideexpertrepairserviceon

yourR~ appliance,scheduledat a
timethat’sconvenientforyou.Many
GEConsumerServicecompany­operatedlocationsofferyouservice
todayor tomorrow,or atyourcon-

venience(%00a.m.to200 p.m.week-

days,9:00a.m.to2:00p.m.Saturdap).
Ourfactory-trainedtechniciansknow
yourapplianceinsideandout—so
mostrepairscanbe handledinjust
onevisit.

Consumerswithimpairedhearingor

speechwhohaveaccesstoaTDDor a

conventionalteletypewritermaycall

800-TDD-GMC(800-833-4322)to

requestservice.

Youcanhavethesecurefeelingthat
GEConsumerServicewtilstillbe

here afteryourRM productwar­rantyexpires.Purchasea GEcontract
whileyourwarrantyisstillineffect
andyou’llreceivea substantialdis-

countWitha multiple-yearcontract,
you’reassuredoffiture serviceat

today’sprices.

In&tidu* qutified to servicetheir
ownappliances

canhaveneeded

partsoraccessoriessentdirectlyto

theirhome.Ourpartssystempro-

videsaccesstoover4’7,000Genuine

RenewalParts..and allarefullywar-

ranted.VISi4,MasterCardand

Discovercardsareaccepted.

rnaintenace ktructions

User

contied ti W bootiet coverproce­duresintendedtobepefiormed by
anyuser.Otherservickg generally
shodd bereferred to qurd.ifiedser­vicepemomel. Cautionmustbe
exercised,shce impropersetichg
maycauseunsafeoperation.

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YOURRCAlNAsHER WAWNTY

Sa\Ie proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT Is COVERED

Thiswarranty is extended to the originalpurchaser

and any succeedingowner for products purchased

mLL ONE-YEARwARMm
For one year from date oforiginal purchase, we

will provide, free ofcharge,parts and servicelabor
in your home to repair or replaceany pati of the
washer that failsbecause of a manufacturing defect.

LIMImD ADDImoNAL FO?JR-MM

forordinary home use in the 48 mainland states,
Hawaii and Washington,D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that itis LW~D
becauseyou must pay to ship the product to the
serviceshop or for the servicetechnician’stravel
coststo your home.

wARMm FOR SERWCE
For the second through fifth year from date of Weat RCAstrive to provide the highest quality

originalpurchase, we will provide, free of charge, products and service.Thereforewe have designated
replacement parts for any part of the transmission
that fafisbecause ofa manufacturing defect.You
pay for the servicetrip to your home and service

labor charges. Or,if you desire,we wi~ provide a

completelyreconditionedtransmission.Youpay for

GECONS~R SERWCE,a leader in the service

industry,to fulfillyour serviceneeds. Should your
applianceneed service,during warranty period or
beyond, call800-GE-CARES(800-432-2737).

the shop reconditioning labor,the servicetrip to
your home and servicelabor charges.

WHAT Is NOT COWRED

~Servicetrips to your home to teach you how to

use the product.
Read yow Use andCarematerial.If. ou then

ihave any questions about operating t e product,

~Replacementof house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

~Failure of the product if itis used for other than its

intended purpose or used commercially.

please contact your dealer 01
Manager-Consumer Affairs
RCAAppliances
Appliance Park
Louisville,W 40225

* Damage to product caused by accident,fire,

floodsor acts ofGod.

WARRANTORISNOT RESPONSIBLEFOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.

QImproper installation.

Ifyou have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer.Youare responsiblefor
providing adequate electrical,plumbing and
other connectingfacilities.

Somestates do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. Thiswarranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you

may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Toknow

what your legal rights

consumer affairs officeor your state’s Attorney General.

areinyour state, consult your localor state

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If ti~~~

help is needed concerningthis
warran~,write:
Manager—ConsumerAffairs
RCAAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

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