GE WSM2400L User Manual

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Contents

SpacemakerTMbundry

Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning

Cautions Controls Setting Guide

Dryer

Automatic Drying Controls

Dryness Selections End-of-Cycle Signal

Ener~-Saving Tips

Knits Drying Tips Lint Filter

Operating Instructions

Perm. Press Drying Tips

Sorting Timed Drying

Energy-Saving Tips Front Access Panel

Model and Serial Numbers Problem Solver

8,9

7,23

18-24

7 7

Repair Service Safety Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions 25 Vacation Tips

Warranty Washer

Agitator Controls

Detergen@

Energy-Saving Tips Hard Water

Limestone Deposits Lint Filter

Loading Clothes

Operating Instructions Sorting

Stains Stain Removal Guide

GEAmw Ge&

Other Additives

Back Cover

3,4

11.15

6,25

14 12

6 6

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Model

WSM2400L

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Help us help you...

Before

SpacemakerTM

usi~

your

Laundry,

read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance 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, KY40225

If you received a

dam~ed

appliance . . .

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the

appliance.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on pages 18 through 24. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a inside of the door or the rating plate on top of the dryer.

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

label

on the

FOR

YOUR SA=TY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t

electrical

Efiinguish any

open

touch

switches:

flame,

4. immediately call your gas supplier.

‘Don’t

turn electric switches

sparb

on or off because

the gas.

ignite

FOR YOUR

not store or use

may

SA=TY

gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids

inthe

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

W~IN&To

of fire,

eleetric

persons when using your

foilow

basic precautions,

reduce the risk

shock, or injury to

apptiance,

including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for its

intended purpose

this Use and Care Book.

●

This appliance must be

described in

properly installed and located in accordance with the Instructions before it is used.

you did not receive an Installation instructions sheet with

InstaBation

your appliance, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

–Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in

Ins@llation –hate

above

Instructions.

where the temperature is

50°F. (lO°C.)

for satisfactory operation of the control system.

not

ins~

or store the appliance

will

where it

be exposed to the

weather.

–Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

–Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefully follow the details in the Installation Instructions, If your appliance is

not

vented to the outside, see special instructions on page

●

Turn off water faucets when the

25.

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

mommended

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 and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

●

Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Do not add these substances to the wash water, and do not use or store these substances on/or around your washer and dryer during operation.

●

HYDROGEN

by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two

weeks

or longer. HYDROGEN GAS

CAN BE

-E

EXP~SIVE

C~CUMSTANCM. So

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

degreasers,

GAS is produced

UNDER

hot water system may not have been used for some time,

aZZ

hot water faucets and ~low them to run for before using any

s~eral

eleetricd

appliance which is the hot water system, This

turn

minutes

connwted

wiH

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 w~her while

moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, push the cycle

selwtor

knob in, then

wait until the machine has

completely stopped before opening the lid.

●

Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving, Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait

until

the drum has

completely stopped.

●

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

disarded

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

●

Keep

all

laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric sokners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably

inalockedcabinet.

Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

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WORTANT

●

minimtie

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

NOTE:

selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does

disconnect the appliance

from the power supply,

●

not

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

●

Never climb on or stand on the washer or dryer top.

Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your appliance. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent use of the appliance.

rniti

the possibility

Pushing the washer

tamper

with controls.

e the

S~ETY~STRUCTIONS (c.ntinu.d)

cycle

pssibitity

of a fire hamrd:

●

DO not

containing rubber, plastic, or

simihr

bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, materials may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials,

when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●

From Heat” (such as life jackets containing in your dryer-fire

result.

use

heat to dry articles

materkds

Garments labeled “Dry Away

(such as padded

ete.) as

these

tipok)

must not be put

h=ard

could

●

not

wash or dry

that have been cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with

combnstibleorwplosive

(such as gasoline,

drycleaning

etc.) which may give off vapors that not add these substances to the wash water, and do not use or store these substances on/or around your appliance during operation.

●

Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc. ) must not be placed in or near the dryer until dl traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.

●

Clean the dryer lint before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER

. The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer periodically by a qualified individual.

●

Exhaust duct (see installation instructions). Use only metal duct inside dryer or for exhausting dryer to the outside.

solvents, kerosene,

couid

ignite or explode.

Nticles

substance

degreasers,

filter

OPERATE

PLACE.

shodd be

in,

washed

cleaned

●

Keep area around and underneath your free from the accumulation of combustible lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

●

Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during operation.

●

The laundry process can reduce the flame avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions

should be followed very carefully.

retardancy

Wr -her

●

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

app~ance

matarials,

such as

of fabrics. To

operation

Dryer-applied fabric softeners or

anti-~tic

You

may wish

laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them. We

reeommend

fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s

instructions for those or try a dryer-added product for

which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package

that their product can be safely

used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems

caused by the use of these products

are the responsibility of the

manufacturers of those products

and are not covered by the warranty

of this appliance.

SAVE

conditioners

tosoftenyour

you use either a

producb,

TWE

INSTRUCTIONS

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How to sort the clothes

Sort by surface tetiure

from

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT

COLLE~RS—such

man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract

lint, and must be dried separately. For more information about lint

control, see page 21.

Sort by fabric

Separate

from

Sort by color

from

Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have properly sorted drying loads.

Here’s an additional suggestion for

good dryer load make up:

Sort by weight

from

It pays

tocheckandpre-treat

before washing.

. Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.

● Do any necessary

rips, hems, tears. . Check all items for areas of heavy

soil or stain and remove stains.

mending—

mm.

from

. - .-oa

For Stain Removal Guide, see page 17.

●

Turn

Poly

Knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking-a good way to loosen deep

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils, dirt and even some stains. For information on how to soak in your washer, see page 6.

For information on soaking agents, see page 15.

SO*

and

embeddd

detied

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How

to operate your clothes washer

WWmG—TO

read the IMPORTANT

bad

the washer properly

● Add accurately-measured

detergent to empty tub. See

reduce the risk of fire, electric

SA~TY

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

pages

11 through 13.

●

Load clothes loosely.

Dry clothes

level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub. Do not put clothes on top of the agitator or wind them around it. For best results, mix large items with small ones. When washing a single heavy item, such as a shag rug or bedspread, add one or two other pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no more

than one-half of the total load.

Here is a typical

full

load:

2 double sheets 2 long-sleeve

2 pair trousers shirts

2 standard

pillowcases

. To bleach the load, measure liquid bleach according to directions

on container. After washer has

filled

and agitated for several minutes, add diluted bleach to the wash water.

How to use powdered bleach, fabric softeners and other laundry products is explained on page 15.

shock, or injury to persons,

w:jte(

level

Set the controls

See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 8 and 9.

~Select

Cold rinse will be automatically provided with all cycles.

~Select

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3

full

MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full. LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.

Washing Temperature.

Water Level.

of clothes.

@Push Cycle Selector in and

turn clockwise to your selected wash cycle.

~PullCycleSelector outto

start

the cycle. Note: If you have selected the Perm

Press or Regular cycle and wish to change cycle setting after washer has started, push

Cycle

Selector in and wait for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position. Setting

can be changed at any time during the

Perm

Pr~ss

or Regular cycle

●

Close lid.

Washer will fill and agitate but will not spin with lid open. This washer has a Safety Lid Lock. As a safety measure the lid will be automatically locked during the spin portion of each cycle. The lid will automatically unlock about 30 seconds after the end of the spin cycle. To open lid during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and wait for lid lock to release, about 30 seconds,

before opening.

For your personal safety, never reach into washer while parts are moving.

Always stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten items or additional laundry aids.

—...

-.——.—

Self-cleaning lint filter.

The lint filter needs no attention from you. Lint collected during washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down the drain.

How to soak in the washer

Set Washing Temperature control.

Add detergent or soak agent. Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle Selector to stop washer. Allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak, turn to the last Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.

Delicate cycle

PULL

STAR

/f~%l&: !

/. .$’:

ak.

To get the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always set it at

the beginning of the cycle. During wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between agitation and pauses to protect delicate clothes.

USH STOP

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How to

W~NING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

read the

bad

the dryer properly

● Load sorted clothes into dryer.

See page 5.

● Clean lint filter before each load.

opemte

~PORTANT SA~TY

your dryer

INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

timed dry. HIGH

automati(;

delicate

air t.[uf-f’,

dry;rlg temperature push to start dryer

... NO HEAT

MEDIUM

LOW

Remove the lint filter by pulling straight out. Wipe all accumulated

lint from screen. Occasionally wash filter using soap and warm water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This all fabric softener buildup.

Do not use dryer-applied fabric softeners unless you follow these lint cleaning instructions.

Do not operate dryer without lint filter in place.

● Close door. Door must be closed

before dryer will operate.

will

help remove

Set the

See Controls Setting Guide on

pages

OTurnCycle

to desired cycle and select correct drying time for load type.

~PressPushto

(Opening door during operation stops dryer. To and press Push to Start button again. )

Buzzer sounds briefly to alert You when cycle is

controk

and 9.

Selector clockwise

Start button.

re-start, close door

compl;ted.

Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle

●

Middle

Set

toward

MORE DRY

Set toward

LESS DRY

,% .:,7 :

/+%<<06,’,,!:’

-.< .J

‘ .Ut(,% e,

;:;$

.%>~

“’e ~-o

For most normal loads.

●

For loads

that include heavyweight fabrics.

●

If you desire

●

For lightweight fabric loads.

● For very small loads. (Add two or more similar

articles, even if dry, to assist tumbling. )

●

If you desire to remove less moisture.

to remove more moisture.

~lyester Mti Rrm mess

not

overload—Garments being dried or tumble freely.

● Remove

To help prevent from the dryer immediately at the end of the drying cycles.

● Place on hangers-Permanent

Press and Polyester look best if placed on hangers after drying.

How

cloth= immediately—

~ed

Drying

dewrintied

writiing,

bit

~ps

should

remove

garments

and Automatic

Drying Differ

Automatic drying-The Automatic Dry Control system continually senses air temperature in dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps this air cool. When drum air is warm enough, heat turns off. When the air cools, heat turns back on. This on and off cycling may happen a number of times (depending on the fabric, load size and Cycle Selector setting). (when the heat is automatically turns dryer off.

Timed drying—You select the number of minutes you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end of this time period.

The

Cycle

Sel=tor

of~

until it

advances

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Controk

Type of

Baby Clothes

had

Plastic-1ined items Diapers

Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Washer

Wash Water Wash

Temperature

Warm

Hot Regular

Cycle

Delicate*

Wash

Cycle

Setting Cycle

Set at START. See #l below.

Dry

Air Fluff (No Heat) Timed Dry (High Heat)

Man-made fabrics** Mixed cottons

Beds~reads Blanke@

Electric Man-made** Woolen

Cottons & Linens

Colorfast/White Non-Colorfast

Curtains

Cotton

Man-made~*

Permanent Press

Delicates

Foundation GarmentsT Glass Fiber Permanent Press

Curtains

Dramries

Dresses, sportswear

Heavy slacks Knits. man-made** Lingerie

Sheets & pillowcases

Work clothes

Plastic

Sheers

Warm Warm

I I

Follow Label Directions.

Warm Warm Warm

Hot

Warm

Hot or Warm

Warm Warm

Warm

Do not wash glass fiber in the washer.

Warm Warm Warm

Hot Warm Delicate* Warm Delicate*

Hot

Hot Warm

Delicate*

Perm Press

Delicate*

Delicate* Delicate*

Regular

Regular See #1 below.

Delicate*

Perrn

Press

Delicate*

Perm Press

Delicate* I Setat START.

Perm Press Perm Press

Perm Press

Delicate*

Set at START. See #2 below.

Set at START.

Set at START. Set at START.

See #l below.

Set at START. See #2 below.

Set at START.

See #2 below.

See #2 below. See #2 below. Set at START. Set at START. See #2 below. See #2 See #2 below. Set at START.

below.

Delicate (Low Heat)

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Delicate (Low Heat)

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Timed Drv Delicate (Low Heat)

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Delicate (Low Heat)

Automatic Drv (Medium Heat)

Automatic

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Delicate (Low Delicate (Low Heat)

Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Air Fluff (No Heat)

(High

Heat)

Dry

(Medium Heat)

Heat)

Quilted Items Swimsuits Sweaters. Synthetic Sheets Washable Woolens

Work Clothes

Regular Cycle:

#2 Perm Press Cycle: U minutes for Heavy soil, 48 for Normal soil, up to 4 for Light soil.

*Delicate cycle alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.

**Man-made

fabrics in your drying

~Never

man-made fabrics**

1O-K

minutes for Heavy soil, 5-10 for Normal soil,

fi~rs (~ntietics)

dry foam rubber or similarly textured, rubber-like materials in the dryer except on AIR FLUFF (no heat). Fire hazard may result.

such as polyester,

load,

set the controls for the lightest weight fabrics and remove when dry. Then reset the control for the remaining fabrics.

Warm Delicate* Warm Warm

Hot Regular See #l below.

nylon

Follow Label Directions.

Label Directions.

Set at START.

Delicate*

up to

and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate

Set at START. Set at START.

for Light soil.

Delicate (Low Heat) Delicate (Low Heat) Delicate (Low Heat)

Timed Dry (High Heat)

(low

heat) Cycle. If you

mlX VariOus tYPes

Page 9

Save and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE

For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

bbels

LABELS:’

D.C.

Dryer

Dry Cycle

Setting

45-60

25-40

Midpoint

Special Instructions

Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.

Rinse at once, soak indiaperpail with solution of cold water and borax

washing with a presoak

Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area and rub in detergent. Use Warm Soak for oil and

Follow Label Directions.

p~oduct.

iuice

stains: cold for

Use warm water.

e~~.

milk and cereal stains.

u“,

20402.

(Iti

teaspoons to gallon). Soak before

85-95 65-95

Full loads 65-75 Small loads 35-45

Shake out excess dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one large or two small blankets at a time.

See “Washable Woolens” instructions below.

If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable. Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled,

30-40

Less Dry Midpoint

MidDoint

25-35

20-30 Midpoint Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair Midpoint

Dry

15-20

40-55

15-20

5-15

65-85

Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks. Do not dry glass fiber in the dryer.

If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.

Turn

slacks

and dark items inside out to

will

cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.

Drevent whiteninp

of seams and creases.

oil.

Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.

See ’’Work Clothes” instructions below.

Some plastics soap-streaked, add Calgon brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.

Follow Label Directions. Pretreat around neckline.

As a general rule, if wool can be hand washed, it can be “washed” by soaking in the washer. A liquid detergent is preferred because it dissolves faster in a soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with

Iiauid detergent.

Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let sbnd 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily soiled, use Warm Soak for greasy and Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; l/2 to 1

will

tear if machine washed. Place small items in mesh bag for washing. If shower curtains are

Label Directions.

Never use chlorine bleach.

manufacturer’s recommendations.

oily

soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, blood-stained garments.

cup

in Wash.

DO NOT tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. Fire hazard may result. NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are obtained for some of your fabrics by

setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.

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Ene~y-savi~

tips

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably them...

and that means you’ll waste

re-wash

energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and

choose

water temperature warm enough to

get

release and

● Use

H~ wash—140°F. (60°C. )—

on a

~~ar

heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes.

● Under normal soil conditions,

wash in water above This generally means using the WARM wash temperature setting on your washer—temperatures approximately notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings, use HOT wash occasionally, if safe for fabrics.

●

Always rinse in COLD water. The temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

rid of soil.

basis

only

95°F. (35°C.

when washing

80°F. (~°C.).

). If you

●

Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, slower-drying items.

. Do not overload dryer. The drum

should be no more than half full of wet articles. For efficient drying, clothes need to tumble freely. Overloading prolongs drying time and produces uneven drying.

●

Use Automatic Drying Cycle whenever possible to help prevent overdying and save energy.

●

To help prevent ironing, remove garments immediately at end of drying cycle and place on hangers.

●

Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer will save energy.

●

Clean lint falter each time you dry.

●

Clean dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

●

Try to wash less

ofien.

Save articles of the same 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.

. Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

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Factors to consider in selecting

detergenk

and soap

Produck

Phosphate—

Powdered Detergents

Non-Phosphate—

Powdered Detergents

Advantages

Perform well in hard or soft water

Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water.

Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water.

In some areas only non-phosphate products are available.

Disadvantages

—

Are not available in some areas.

Generally do not clean well in hard water.

May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water.

Should

not

be used in cool water.

Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (Seepage 12.)

Liquid Detergents

Soaps

Perform well in soft water.

Offer better performance in

hard water than powdered non-phosphate types.

Cleans synthetics and fabric blends well.

Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots.

Completely dissolve even in cold water.

Perform well in soft water.

May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.

Generally do not clean well in

medium-hard or hard water.

May combine with water hardness minerals to form sticky soap curd.

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The

resulk

of continued use of carbonate

Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type

non-

washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing

phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how

most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build

up. If

depo;its on your clothes and

Effec@

on clothes

Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the following ways:

● Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to

fabrics such as toweling.

● Causes colors to fade and become

dull and dingy.

. Causes graying of fabrics.

~our water is VERY HARD

Recommended methods to

tiuce hestone btidups

●

Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area.

. Install a home water softener. This will significantly reduce limestone buildup.

. Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener, such as

Calgon

brand with phosphate.

Leaves a white, powdery residue

on dark-colored items.

Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of direct contact with detergent.

● Reduces wrin~e-resistance of

permanent press fabrics.

●

Destroys effectiveness of flame-

retardant finishes on cottons such

as children’s

sleepwear.

. Increases fabric wear because

of the scrubbing action between

limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation.

M was~

may deky

practice

h~ne

dam~e

to cloth=

The following recommendations

will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes. These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil

removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent.

● Use hotter wash water, for

example up to

This also improves oily-soil

150°F.

for cottons.

removal.

~-on

Unsightly buildup on all washer

surfaces exposed to the wash solution.

●

Mat-like, crusty formations caused

by lint

limestone deposits. . Increased service calls because

of limestone deposits in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other washer parts.

●

Reduced useful life of washer.

washer

adl~ering

to the sticky

●

If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more detergent to promote better washing. Also be sure to use bleach on

bleachable

fabrics. Use hot water whenever possible.

. Add detergent and allow washer

to fill and agitate for three or four

minutes to dissolve detergent

before adding clothes. . Increase amount of detergent.

See guide on opposite page for recommended detergent amounts

. .

in relation to water hardness.

(11 or more grains) and if you wash

just a few loads a week, you may

see limestone buildups in just a few months.

●

Increase use of

blwches,

presoaks, packaged water conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to help in removing stubborn soils and stains.

● Use greater care in sorting loads.

Wash very dirty loads separately and increase detergent to help keep dirt from redepositing on less soiled items. Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage from heavy, sturdy clothes.

Wash smaller loads to increase

cleaning action of washer.

Use fabric softener to counteract

stiffness or harshness in clothes.

How to partially restore clothes

Once clothes have developed deposits, they may be partially

restored by soaking in a solution

of two cups of

vinegar in one

gallon

of hot tap-water for-15 minute;.

USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER.

Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.

CAUTIONS:

Vinegar soak solution may

reduce the

of permanent press fabrics.

●

Vinegar soak may damage

the dyes in some fabrics.

wrin~e-resistance

*LIMES~NE—technically

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

called CALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused by the

Page 13

How much

dete~ent

should

you

use?

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.

hount

required varies

according to:

1. Water hardness

2. Amount of soil

3. Size

of load

4. Type of detergent

5. Wash temperature

Use more detergent if you have. . .

Hard water

Large

loads

Greasy or oily soils

Lower wash temperature Low

uhos~hate

detergent.

If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low

sudsing

detergent brand, and follow instructions on package. Excess suds are not necessary to get clothes clean

and can hamper wash action.

Using too

little

detergent is a common

cause of laundry problems. Always

measure detergent in a standard measuring cup.

‘\

How to use granular or powdered detergent.

For best results, put the detergent in the washer before the clothes have been loaded.

If your detergent doesn’t dissolve well, pre-dissolve the detergent in hot water and put it in the washer before clothes are added.

Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load

Water

Uvel

Setting

POWDERED

DETER{;ENTS

CONCENTRATES

AND

LIQUIDS

Water

Hardness

VERY

HARD

10-20

Gr.

HARD

4-10 Gr.

SOFT

O-4 Gr.

0-20

Grains

LARGE MEDIUM

1 M cups

cups

cup

I’OLI,OW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS

I M cups

[ cup

1/2

cup

SMALL

cup

1/2

cup

Use recommended amount of

detergent for your load and water

hardness as shown in guide.

2. When using other detergent

types-low and normal suds, powders, liquids, non-phosphate

powders—

follow recommendations on package.

3. For hard water treatment, see

page 14.

Page 14

Hard wakr

Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to

you have it and, if so, how hard

how

it is.

● If you live in a municipal area,

contact your water company.

● If you live

a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this:

O to 3 grains per gallon–SOFT

4 to 10 grains–HARD

to 19 grains–VERY HARD

20 grains and

over—

EXTREMELY HARD

Add t~ much water

w~ner tith

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 . . .

An installed water softener in

your home, or

2. The use of a

pacbged

water

softener.

For information on water softeners, see chart

a M water

below.

l~el

Grains of hardness

When using

with detergent

When using with soap

o–lo

cup

(80 ml)

1O–B

cup

(60ml)

cup

(160 ml)

15–20 20–25 25–30

cup

(120

rrd)

cup

(180 ml)

cup

(160

1 cup

(240

ml)

1 cup

(240

(360 ml)

ti)

cups

over 30 1 cup plus 1

above 30 (240

extra 5 grains)

CUPS PIUS

above 30 (300 extra 5 grains)

~blespoon

1 tablespoon for

for

eve~

plus

15 d for each

plus 15 ml for each

eveu

5 grains

5 groins

Page 15

Other

Laundry

hduct

laundry produck—

How to use it

Spcial

Instruction

BLEACH

Chlorine liquid such as

Clorox’”

brand

Barrel’”

brand

Calgon’”

brand

Non-chlorine such as

Clorox 2“”

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such

DownyT” brand

Wash additive such as Rain brand

SANITIZER

Chlorine bleach, such as

Clorox’”

WATER SOFTENER

Non-Precipitating such as

Dilute one cup bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved.

Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent.

Mix recommended amount with one cup (240 ml) water and add at start of rinse cycle.

Follow package directions.

Add during wash cycle.

Use in case of infection and contagious disease. See under

Follow package directions. Add at

Bleach above.

stirt

of wash cycle.

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: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s

sleepwear,

colors.

3) Check manufacturer’s hang tags for special instructions.

2) Is most effective in hot water.

2) Reduces static electricity.

3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on some clothes.

4) Do not use with other laundry additives.

5) Do not pour directly on the clothes.

Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on some clothes.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping water clear.

silk, wool, mohair,

Dilute

bleach before using on any fabric.

May be used on

Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

viruses~

all

kinds of fabrics.

spandex,

leather, or non-fast

Precipitating such as

Borax

” brand

SOAK AGENT

Such as

Biz’”

brand

PRETREATING STAIN AND REMOVERS

Such as Spray ‘n WashT” and

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as

RitTM

*For more information on sanitizers, send for Government Bulletin

Write to: Consumer Information Center,

K2RT”

and

Tintex’”

SP~

brands

Follow package directions. Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.

Follow package directions for grass, perspiration, egg, baby formula, blood, mud and other stains.

Follow package directions. Treat only heavily soiled areas. Check garment’s hang tag for instructions.

Follow package directions.

N~E:

Tinted garments may not be

colorfast. Wash separately.

heblo,

Colorado

#57B,

81~.

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

Do not use with chlorine bleach as chlorine stops the stain removal action of enzyme soak agents.

CAUTION: Control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with

the washer and/or dryer. Apply these pretreatment products away from the appliance. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your appliance caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next through complete

1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it.

“Sanitation in Home Laundering?’

qcle (5-mirr.

wash) using hot water,

load. Go

Page 16

How to remove

Try to remove stains as soon as

stiim

possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.

2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps:

. Find the fabric and the finish in the guide on the next page, and use only recommended methods.

● Check the care label instructions

that came with the garment.

●

Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material.

●

Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains.

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap or detergent.

Stain removal

hint—

Using chlorine bleach for white and

Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool water—approximately

(~°C.)–in

stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer.

bleachable

fabrics.

80°F.

a sink or pan. Soak

The Case of the “Invisible” Stain. Food

or cooking oils on your synthetic garments may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer.

If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. Then they will become very visible and you may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once

these

spok

become visible,

how can you remove them?

●

Rub in undiluted liquid detergent

and let stand 30 minutes. .

Re-wash

using hottest water the

fabric can stand.

How can you prevent these “After-You-Wash” shins?

●

Increase the amount of detergent

normally used.

● Increase water temperature where

fabric will permit. . Wash synthetic garments more

often.

See next page for Stain Removal Guide.

For more complete information on stain removal, request government

bulletin, “Removing Stains From

Fabrics,”

054D.

To obtain a copy write to: Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009. Available at low cost.

bpotint Cautiom

● N EVER PUT HIGHLY VOLATILE

SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE, KEROSENE, OR WASHER OR DRYER.

N EVER PUT WASHABLE ARTICLES THAT HAVE GASOLINE, KEROSENE,

SUBSTANCES ON THEM IN A WASHER

OR DRYER. FAILURE TO COMPLY

WITH THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION OR

SENOUS

with volatile substances on them should be with a detergent so that no trace of volatile substance remains. The articles can Only after thorough hand washing and machine washing should the article be placed in the dryer.

NA~HA IN~

~R ~GHLY VOLA~E

BODILY INJURY.

washed thoroug~y

hen

be machine washed.

All items

Do not use these substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

tend

*Because cleaning fluids

be toxic, be sure you are in a well ventilated room when

No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds. Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc. ) be washed in washer.

**DO not mix

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

chlorine

using them.

bleach with

Page 17

Shin

removal guide

SaveandrefertoGarmentMan"facturem'CareInstr"ctions.

Stain

Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.)

Anti-perspirants,

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.

White and Bleachable Fabrics See Washing Guide, Bleach on page

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.

carefilly

with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. 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,

bleacb according to

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*; Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.

Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. Launder. With cream; Follow guide directions for

cream.

Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid* Apply undiluted liquid detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.

scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.

Stiin

Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.

Use dull tool

Sponge

Other Washable Fabrics

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Same as except use non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder in warm water.

Sponge with warm water. If stain remains, apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder.

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid* Then launder in warm detergent water.

wbite

and bleachable fabrics

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

Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew. Scorch

Ink, Ballpoint

Paint and Varnish

Perspiration

Rust

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

Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric. ) If either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed. )

Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and sponge with dry cleaning undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.

Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or

banana oil. Launder in warm water.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water, If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with

ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning fluid* or opposite page, launder and dry.

Apply rust launder.

remover7*

fluid?

or use spray cleaner. Apply

bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on

using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and

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

Sponge with warm water. Apply

liquid detergent.

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.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

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

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Bleach remaining stain

undiluted

Page 18

Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

~“

PROBLEM

WASHER OR DRYER

WON’T START

WON’T DRAIN

WATER LEAKS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Make sure controls are properly set

START button is pushed.

Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet.

●

No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is

getting current.

●

Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.

Washer will fill but will not spin with . Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

●

Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.

●

Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 feet above the floor.

●

Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

●

Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted into and secured to drain facility.

and

washer cycle selector is

lid

open.

pulled

out or dryer

WASHER WON’T SPIN AND

COMPLETE CYCLE

CL~HES

ABNORMALLY WET AFTER SPIN

APPLIANCE IS NOISY

WATER DOES

ENTER OR ENTERS

SLOWLY

ARE

●

Lid not closed. Washer

is closed. Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.

●

Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through

final spin.

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

●

Uneven

●

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 necessary) the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating aloud but harmless noise. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

●

Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly. . Hoses kinked. Check and correct.

●

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

floor.

Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor.

will

not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure lid

level

is set higher than

clean

screen if

Page 19

PROBLEM

WATER

TEMPERATURE

INCORRE~

WASHERPAUSES INCYCLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.

Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to HO°F.

(60° to . Water valve screens may be stopped

66°C.).

Reset it.

up.

Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean

the screens and reinstall the hoses.

Make sure selector controls are properly set.

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot to hot, cold to cold.

●

Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from one portion of its cycle

to the next.

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

resume in 1-2 minutes.

The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.

GREASY OR OILY

STAINS ON LAUNDERED

GARMENTS

YELLOWED

CL~HES

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

●

Incomplete removal of body 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 on “Grayed Clothes;’ page 20.

Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as color using color remover (such as

●

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

Clorox 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions. Restore

Rit

Tintex

brands), follow package directions.

1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water

before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

2. Have a special

filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and

manganese from water.

3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water heater occasionally.

To remove spots:

lemon juice through stain.

spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze

remove overall yellow,

use a commercially available

rust scale remover, following package instructions.

Page 20

The

Woblem Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

BLUE OR COLOR

GWY

STA~S

GRA~D CL~HES

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

kproper rdways

rub with undiluted liquid detergent.

●

Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase the amount of detergent used, if the

use of fabric sofiner. Never pour fabric

dilute before adding to rinse water.

To remove stiins:

Re-wash,

using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.

sokner

directly on clothes;

dampen stained area and

load is larger than normal, if soil is heavier than average (especially oily soil), if water level is high, or if water hardness is above average.

●

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

water at the washer 140°-

needs-such as

dishwashing

EOT.

fatily

(60°-

66°C.).

Do not wash when other hot water

baths—are heavy.

. Poor or inferior detergent (or use of soap in hard water). Change to phosphate

detergent if possible. Follow these steps:

●

Use water conditioner (such as

Use hottest water possible.

●

Pretreat

●

Use bleach where possible.

●

Use presoak aids.

stins.

Calgon

brand).

Q Instil

●

water

sofiener.

Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.

●

fmproper

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.

●

Washing too long

may resdt

in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time for

smaller loads.

Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash

solution at the start of wash agitation.

mbm

-Y*

clothee

Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure: (a) Put clothes in washer.

Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water is

suitable for garment. (c) Add anon-precipitating type of water

phosphate. Use

times as much as you need for

sofiener

such as

normal

Calgon

brand with

water softening. (d) Do not add soap or detergent. (e) Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

Repeat, if necessary.

If you

detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.

prefer to

soak clothes, use water

sofiener

in place of

soak agent or pre-wash

Page 21

PROBLEM

HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs

LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Pretreat with liquid detergent,

●

Incorrect

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

●

Washing too long, especially for smaller loads.

pound of dry clothes.

●

Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in

form a precipitate

●

Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water

with an

Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which

mistaken for lint. (a) Seepage 13

dissolving.

(b)

Usealiquidor special cold water detergent.

Predissolvegranular

(c)

completely in wash water before adding clothes. (d) Make certain (e) Usea warmer wash water.

Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer

items in each . Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels,

correct amount of bleach according to package directions.

Not enough detergent. Enough detergent must be used to

wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by

hardness, size of load,

●

Incorrect use of fabric detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners package specifies adding to wash

●

Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may lint. Turning clothes inside out may

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

rinse cycle.

so~ing ofc~othes.

which can be mistaken for lint.

instiled

mechanical softener or a packaged water

forrecommendations onhowto adddetergenttospeed

clotheshave

load.

Make sure water level is correct for size of

degree of soil and amount of water. Seepage 13.

Separate lint-producers

detergent in hot water,

ample room

sofiener.

If used in wash cycle, many

cycle.

help.

ormakesuredetergent

tomovein

(such

as terry towels

Fof

normal soil, use 1 minute per

so&ner.

washer.

load.

will

shed excessive lint. Use

hold

lint in suspension

sofieners

only

in rinse cycle, unless

and

chenille)

water to

up complete

is dissolved

may react with

can

~ter

look

during

1 1

1 m

I I

1 1

correct—

All of the above causes of residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct laundry procedures.

Page 22

The

fioblem Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

SNAGS,

TEARS,

HOLES,

HPSOR

EXCESSNE

mere

is no solution

this

~eoftige

occurred.

WEAR

tis

once

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND

pins

on garments or sharp objects left

garments before putting in washer.

WMEDY

Mso

in pockets,

Remove ~

check washer to see

Pins,

~h~kwke~ ofdl

ifany

objects remained

wmhtub.

Snaps, hook,

buttons are fastened,

when washing knits,

●

~mproper use ofc~orinebl~ch. Holesm&y have

discoloration, (a) Use only correct, measured amount of

Never

undiluted bleach. Do not wipe (c) Damage

solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. and other articles which have in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.

●

small, uMoticed

garments carefully before loading washer and mend dl rips and tears.

●

~rrnanent

due to the washer. You can slow this process by washing

water level. Do possible, remove

●

Roughness orbur~ on agi~~r duet~d~age incu~ed~

Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by

●

May ~usfig wro~ qc~ef~rdelica~fabrics, Use

manufacturer’s care instructions.

●

~amen~ we&en~by

and is not

●

TW fi~le ~~r

sharp buttons, belt

Rernov@

which snag easfiy. ~mknita

&bric wifl

addundilutedblmchto

fromchemicdssuch ashairpreparations

press garments age,

weakentig of the

not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press. When

co~lar

cau~by

be weak at edges of hole.

holes,

~~s

fibers

stays.

aging, or% Sunor amosphere.

the washer.

washeror~

bucMes,

sharp buttons and belt

washer

bleach

come in contact

~p@-s

they

zippers.

ble~h.

tubnordlowclothes

sptils

may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is

the

permanent press process. It is not caused by the

Make

inside

random square shape;

with clothes.

tidiately

withthesechernicds

may enlarge

smdlpermanent

delicate cycle. Refer to garment

SUN

hook, snaPs~d

buc~es.

This is very

out.

to come

@leach, dye, home permanent

rinse

thoroug~y

before putting them

during washing.

press loads with a large

heavy

fting

This is an inevitable process

belt

if necessary.

You may slowdown process by use of delicate cycle.

l~ge

a~oad.

Load washer

ody

with the number of

bucties,

items that will move freely. Select correct water level.

impo~t

yellow

inconwct

Check

etc.

with

towels

Page 23

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

WWNKLINGIN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops.

clbthes

tumbling, remove

Tw many items in dryer. Dry only one

and place

them

on hangers.

washer

. Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more

tiediately

after dryer stops

load at a time. Do

not

combine loads.

simflar

articles,

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy

Wrmanent press

items, such as work clothes, with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Also do not wash or dry permanent press items with regular laundry.

Too many items in washer. Items must have mm to move freely. Permanent press

loads

should

always be

●

Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles, Use permanent press wash

provides a cool-down rinse to rninimi=

●

Incorrect water level. Use large level for medium

●

Rep~~ ~~hing in t~ hot water. w~h in cold

sder

than regular loads..

wrintiing. Nso,

,no

more than

medium Ioads.

use automatic dry

load;

medium

warm

water

with plenty of

cycle which

~cle.

level

for

srndl load.

detergent.

. Accumulation of lime

detergent must be used, avoid the use of a

Failure to use tibric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will

To remove

●

Retumble

Rerinse

Wubbom tinMes—

on automatic dry setting with small load.

and dry on automatic dry setting.

. If unsuccessful,

●

Iron carefully,

scrde

retumble

due to use of carbonate detergents. If a non-phosphate

carbonate-butit

detergent.

minimtie wrirdding.

on high heat for

1O-U mil;utes

and hang immediately.

. Send

●

Some

*N~E:

fitish

tie

imparts

cleaners far pressing.

wrirddes

If you

may not be good quality. Also, in permanent

tibric can eventually wear away leaving otiy

tie

may remain which cannot be removed?

foIiow

good laundry

memory, a loss or decrease of permanent

procdures

and permanent press cloties

press

syntietic/cotton

tie

synthetic. Since

press

performance will result.

blends,

tie conon has

stfil

come out

writi~,

the

-on portion

resin

finish tit

the

Page 24

The

fioblem Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

SHWNKAGE,

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be

GENERAL safely

instructions exactly, If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

SH~NKAGE, mm

Relaxation shrinkage

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

●

Progressive is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above,

●

Shrinhge

shaped. When washing, 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; drying on low or delicate heat.

CL~HESTME ~0

LONG ~ DRY

Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for

the load you want to dry.

●

Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is

Instructions.

●

Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction, make sure damper in outside be sure it is not kinked and is

●

Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped, and the dryer to still tumble without heat.

. Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.

washed but

will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care

or delayed shrinkage is

caused by overheating

can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been

ducted

in accordance with Installation

heat-

wdl cap operates easily. If metal flexible ducting is used,

instiled

according to Installation Instructions.

circl~it

breakers.

●

Too many items in dryer. Dry

●

Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

DRYER MAKES “THUMPING” NOISE

If Your

●

Clothes were excessively wet when they were put into the dryer.

. Temporary start-up sound. Dryer drum is mounted on four specially compounded rubber wheels. thumping noise may occur when dryer is first started. This will soon disappear.

d~er

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE

hswer

Center”

800.6262000 consumer information service

ordy

one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

is ope~ting on a 208-volt

Afier

extended storage and exposure to extreme temperatures, a

circuit, longer

drying times can

expected.

Page 25

Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

● Wipe

cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish.

● Keep the area around and

underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

water supply is shut off at faucets.

Drain all water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to freezing weather.

● Winterizing instructions:

The washer cannot be operated

freezing temperatures. Before you store the appliance, remove water from all parts of the washer.

1. Turn off water supply faucets. (The front access panel between washer and dryer may have to be removed. See procedure at right. ) Disconnect hoses from faucets and drain.

2. Add 1 gallon of non-toxic antifreeze (available from the hardware or recreational vehicle

store) to the washer tub.

3. Push the timer knob in, turn the

knob to the right to SPIN and pull the knob out.

4. Let the washer spin for I or 2 minutes to let all water drain out. Some but not all of the antifreeze will be expelled.

5. Push in the timer knob, dry the tub interior, disconnect the electrical plug, close the lid.

6. Store the appliance in an upright

position.

7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer through a cycle

to rinse out the antifreeze.

the

cabinet with a damp

Keep the floor around your

For long vacations,

be sure

Washer

● Lint

flllter.

The self-cleaning lint

filter needs no attention from you.

●

Washbasket. After each use,

leave the lid

open to allow moisture

to evaporate. Clean thoroughly with

nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit left by heavily soiled

clothes. Do not use harsh cleansers.

“

Agitator.

Remove the agitator at regular intervals—about 4 to 6 months—and remove any lint that may have accumulated. After

removing the front access panel, as shown at right, unscrew the agitator cap, grasp the agitator with both hands, and pull it up and out of the

washbasket.

The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts from sticking together. If this area appears

to be dry, apply a

light

coat of grease or petroleum jelly around the shaft before replacing the agitator. Do not grease may get into the clothes

overgrease.

Excess

load,

When replacing the agitator, carefully lower it straight down onto the agitator support block and replace the cap securely.

Dryer

If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and clean the dryer

exhaust year.

How to

a fire hazard, if your dryer is not exhausted to the outside:

A clothes dryer produces combustible

lint. When the dryer is not exhausted

to the outside, this lint is more apt to accumulate in and near the dryer, which could create a fire hazard.

ducting at least once a

reduce the possibility of

. Clean the lint filter before every

load. See page 7.

● Inspect the area behind the front

access panel at least once a year and clean out any lint that may have

accumulated. Wipe or

lacuum,

being careful not to disturb any electrical or mechanical connections.

How to remove the front access panel between the washer and dryer

Take out 2 screws holding the

magnet assembly and remove the magnet assembly.

Then take out 2 screws at top corners of access panel and lift access panel up until tabs at of panel slip out of slots at rear of washer.

The washer lid can now be enough to allow you to remove agitator, and the dryer exhaust

ducting

is accessible for

and cleaning.

To replace the front access panel,

fit tabs on panel into slots at rear washer, push panel back in place and replace screws and magnet assembly.

botto]

openel

thf

inspectic

Page 26

If You Need Service

ob~in

service, see your warranty

on the back page 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 serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write

all

the details-including

your phone number—to:

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

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

Page 27

Notes

Page 28

YOUR GENERAL

ELE~RIC SPACEMAKERTM

LAUNDRY

WARRAN~

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

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS

COVERED

FULL ONEWEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any part of the Spacemaker” laundry 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

of the washer transmission

fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the to your home and service labor charges. Or, if you desire, we will provide a

recondition~

You pay for the shop reconditioning labor, the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

Service trips to your home to teach

Youhowto usethe

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

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

comp/ete/y

transmission.

any part

sewice

product

that

trip

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, 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 service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

HOTPOINT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE

. Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRAN~R

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

ordinay

ELE~RIC

FACTORY SERVICE or

SERVICE,

home use

D.C.

In Alaska the

COMPANY,

ELECTRIC-

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

Care@

Some

states

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

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

=.9

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

Warrantor: General Electric Company

futiher

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

help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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