GE WSM2700R User Manual

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SpacemakerTM

Laundry

Safe~

Operating

Controls Energy-Saving Knits Drying Lint Loading

Operating the Washer ...................................8

Operating the Dryer .......................................9

Permanent Press Drying

Soning

Care

Agitator . . . . . . .

Dryer Exhaust Exterior

Lint Filter

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................24

User Maintenance Instructions ........24,25

instructions ...................3- 5

Instru@ions,

Setiing

Guide ........................10, 11

Tips.........................................5

Tips.............................................9

Filter........................................4,

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Tips...............9–l 1

Clothes ...........................................6, 7

Tips

9,24,25

and cleaning .................24, 25

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Problem Solver

More questions

GEAnswer

Centerm 800.626.2000

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?...call

9-23

Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives ..............12-16

Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limestone

Loading the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pretreating .........................................6, 16, 17

Sorting Clothes ...........................................6, 7

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

Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Buildup................................l3,

Consumer Services

Appliance

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

Repair Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .

Registration..................................2

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Cover

Quali~

Product

Models

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YOU...

Before using your

Spacemaker’”

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, KY 40225

WAHG: the

risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,

For your safety the information in this

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . . check the Problem section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Solver

If you received a damaged appliance...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the appliance.

rnanud

must be followed to minimize

persomd

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

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration 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.

Card

injury or loss of

dryer,

that

Me.

label

came

on the

with

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

flarrnnable

vicinity of this or any other

—mT

●

vapors and

TO DO ~ YOU

not

try to

tight

liquids in

S~LL

any

not touch any el~trid

the

apptiane.

GAS

appfiance.

switch;

do not use any phone in your balding.

●

Clear

the

roo~ butiding

a Wcupants.

All

washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care

Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

or area

●

tiediately d

neighbor’s phone. instruction.

s M

you

mot

the fm department

—In-tion

and service must be performed

by a qualified

the gas supplier.

If You Need Service

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

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

First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

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

will

solve the problem.

40225

your gas supplier from a

FOUOW

the gas

reach your gas supplier,

instier, servi~

HNALLY,

is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

agency or

if your problem

Wacker

supptier’s

caU

Drive

Page 3

Warning-To reduce the risk of

basic precautions, including

●

Use this appliance ody for its intended

electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This appliance must be properly

apptiance, fo~ow

the

following:

fire,

installed and located in accordance with the Instigation Instructions

before it is used.

If you did not receive an

hstdlation Instructions sheet with your

appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center

—Properly ground to conform with

governing codes and ordinances.

~800.626.2000.

details in hstilation Instructions.

—Locate where the temperature is above

(lO°C.)

for satisfactory operation of the appliance control system. Do not store the

appfiance

where it will be exposed to

instil

50°F.

the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power supply circuit

to avoid

electrical overload.

—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

RECOHNDED

of moisture and lint

to prevent large amounts

from being

blown into the room. Carefully follow the details in the installation vented to the outside, see Care and Cleaning section. gas dryer, it must be

Ins~ctions.

●

Do not repair or replace any

If your appliance is

sptid

instructions in

ffthis

appliance has a

efiausted

outside.

not

part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless

sx]dy

recommended in this Use and Care Book or in

pubtished

understand and have the

user-repair instructions that you

stik

to carry

OUL

of a Fire

●

Efiaust Duct4ee hstaBation htructions.

e the

Hward

PossibiKty

Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer to the outside.

COMBUSmLE

FOE OR

USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A

O~R EAS~Y PUN~URED

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A ~ ~ IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED ~ USE OR

DUG

~STALLAnON.

* Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,

plastic, or similar

materiah

(such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn. when heated,

produce

●

Do not

fire

by spontaneous combustion.

store

items that may burn or melt

Mso,

some rubber materials,

can

under certain circumstances

(such as clothing, paper material, plastics

or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the appliance during the operation.

Garments labeled

‘~ry

Away from

Heat”

(such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.

●

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, must not be placed in or near the dryer

etc.)

until dl

traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their

fumes

have been removed. There are many

hig~y

flammable items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, containing

pekoleum

wax

removers and products

distillates.

{continued

nexipge)

●

Turn off water faucets when the washer is not

in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to

tinimize

leakage if a hose or valve should

break or rupture.

●

When disconnecting this

pdl by the plug rather than the cord

to avoid

damage

to the cord or junction

appHance

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,

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WORT~

SAFE~ ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Clean the dryer lint

!=–<’

load to prevent

— inside the dryer or in the room.

NOT

OPERA~ ~E

LINT

HLTER W

●

Keep the area around and underneath

DRYER

PLACE.

your appliances free from the of combustible materials,

fiiter

before each

tint

accumulation

W~OUT ~

accurmdation

such as lint, paper,

rags, chemicals, etc.

●

The interior of the machine and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a

quafified

individual.

●

Never reach into washer

while

it is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, push the Cycle Selector knob in, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the

●

Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving.

or adding clothes, wait until

fid.

Before loading, unloading

the

drum has

completely stopped.

not wash or dry

apptiance.

Skin irritation could result from the

fiber~ass

articles in your

remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent

appliance uses.

● To M-

●

Do not

acids such as vinegar

can

produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

●

Do not wash or dry articles that have been

the Possibility of

fix c~orine

hjury

bleach with ammonia or

an~or

rust remover. Mixing

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with combustible or explosive substances (such as, paint, gasobe,

solven~,

kerosene, etc.) which may

degreasers,

dry-cleaning

ignite

explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water

and do

not

use or store these substances

odor

around your washer and dryer during operation.

WARNMG-HYDROGEN

is produced by the

within your water heater and the

chemiml

gas can accumulate in the water heater

GAS

action

antior

water pipes if hot water has not bm used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE

CIRC~STANCES.

EWLOSNE ~DER -SE

So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or move into a

rmidence

in which

the hot water system may not have been

used for some time, turn on

hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This

wtil

allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

~ ~~

●

~~elanndvproc~s~n~uce

flame

retardancy

fabri~.

\ / Toavoidsucharesult, thegarrnent

manufacmrer’s

care instructions

should be followed very carefully.

●

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near ctidren. Do not

a~ow

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

appliance

Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing

materirds

properly. Before discarding

an appliance, or removing from service,

fid

remove the

or door.

●

Keep aB laundry aids (such

as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach

chfldren,

preferably in a locked cabinet.

Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid

personal injury.

●

Keep the floor around your appliance clean

and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock,

power supply before attempting any

unplug this

applimce

from

the

maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE:

.’

‘

selector knob in or turning the dryer

cycle

disconnect the appliance from the

Pushing the washer cycle

selector to 0~

does

NOT

power supply.

—.

●

Do not tamper with the controls.

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●

Do not operate this

malfunctioning, missing or broken

apptiance

if it is damaged,

partidy disassembled, or has

parti,

including a damaged

cord or plug.

●

Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

For washer operation

●

Do not leave washer Ud up during cycle.

~is

will stop the spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or

Anti-stitic

Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the

static

electricity in them.

We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to

the

manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product

can

safely used in your dryer. Service or performance problems caused by

the use of these products are tie responsibility

the

manufacturers of those products and are

the

not covered under

warranty of this appliance.

SAW T~SE ~STRUC~ONS

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

re-wash

Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and

●

them.. and that means you’ll waste energy.

get

rid of soil.

Use HOT

only

work and play clothes.

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

of fabric until you have a full load.

wash—140°F. (60°C. )+n

when washing heavily soiled articles-such as

a regular basis

ENERGY-SA~G TWS

●

Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to

run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, 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

to help prevent overdying and save energy.

Drying

Cycle whenever possible

slower-

●

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.

●

Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above

80°F. (27°C.).

WARM wash temperature setting on your

washer—temperatures approximately If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings, use HOT wash occasionally,

if safe for fabrics.

●

Always

the rinse does not affect cleaning.

This generally means using the

95°F. (35°C.).

rinse in COLD water. The temperature of

FOR YOUR DRYER

●

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 filter each time you dry.

●

Clean dryer exhaust

partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

ducting

at least once a year. A

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HOW TO SORT

pays

to check

clothes for washing.

●

Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.

●

Do any

hems, tears.

●

Check all items for areas of

heavy soil or stain.

●

Remove stains. See Stain

Removal Guide.

●

Turn

minimize fabric surface damage.

necess~

poly

and

prepare

mending—rips,

knits inside-out to

CLOT~S

FOR YOUR

Soaking and Pretreating—a good way to loosen deep soils

and stains.

A thorough soaking with

detergent or special soaking agent

is another way to remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains.

For information on how to

soak in your washer, see

Operating Instructions.

WAS~R

FOR

INFOWATION

SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.

●

Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing

in a

small

amount of detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait

1/2 hour before washing.

liquid

Sort by

Sutiace

Sort by Fabric

Texture

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

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and attract lint. These must be washed separately.

corduroy—

For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.

In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommend that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.

For instructions on different fabrics and loads, see the Controls Setting Guide.

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Sort by Weight

Separate

% Hea~

N;~~~i#

Items

‘ro;k$~~:d

LOADmG T~ WASmR

●

Add measured amount of detergent. See

Detergents, Other Additives section for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

●

Load clothes loosely.

higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub. Do not put clothes on 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 pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no more than one-half of the total load.

●

To bleach the load,

according to directions on container. After washer has filled and agitated for several minutes, add

diluted bleach to the bleach dispenser.

For information on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.

rug

or bedspread, add one or two other

Dry clothes level should be no

measure liquid bleach

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

PROPERLY

●

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

items or additional laundry aids.

●

Always flush the dispenser

with one cup of water to avoid bleach carry-over to the next wash load.

NOTE:

bleach in the bleach dispenser. Follow directions on the package when using powdered bleach in the wash load.

same load. Poisonous gas can occur, resulting in serious injury or death.

washer while parts are moving. Always

stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten

m I

/y/

.Ji.

Do not use powdered

CAUTION:

directions can cause bleach damage to the wash load.

WARNING:

use chlorine bleach and ammonia in the

Failure to follow these

Do not

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER

WARNING—TO

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

COLD

Del;cate

0FF18 ,2

Regular

“o,(’)

WARM

Wash Temperature

Set the controls

See the Controls Setting

Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be

automatically provided with all cycles.

Select Water Level.

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes. MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full. LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.

Water Level

Guide,

Push Cycle Selector in andtum clockwise to

your selected wash cycle.

@ Pull Cycle Selector out to start the cycle.

NOTE :

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 Press or Regular cycle.

If you wish to

change

cycle setting after

Perm

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 wash 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, turn to the last Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.

Delicate Cycle

get

the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always set the Indicator at the beginning of the cycle. During wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between agitation and pause, to protect delicate clothes.

Del;cate

SPIN

START

RINSE

OFF 48

.,,”/

(~>

1 ‘ ‘

;

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WARNING-To

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Set the controls

See

the Controls Setting Guide.

Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle

I 1 )\&

‘“

and select correct drying time for load type.

Press the Start button. (Opening door

during operation stops dryer. Tore-start, close door and press the Start button again.)

30--50-

Timed

HIGH

HEA1

Load the dryer properly

●

Load sorted clothes into dryer. See Loading section.

.-..

=.—.

●

Clean lint filter before each load.

~...-..-

Remove the lint filter by pulling straight up. Wipe all accumulated lint from screen. Properly reposition

j<,-

lint filter after cleaning. Occasionally wash filter using soap and warm water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This will help remove all fabric softener buildup.

Polyester Knits & Perm Press Drying Tips

●

Do not overload—Garments being

dewrinkled

●

Remove clothes immediately—To help prevent

wrinMing,

should tumble freely.

remove clothes from the dryer

immediately at the end of the drying cycles,

dried or

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

d~er

will operate.

●

Place

on hangers—Permanent Press and

Polyester

Wit

garments look best if placed

on hangers after drying.

How Timed 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). The Cycle Selector advances (when the heat is it 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.

ofo until

Dryness Guide for the Automatic Cycle

lSet

Set

towwd

DRYO,, ~,

Set towad LESS DRY

~~~w”’”

~,, ~:

‘EO’”~H~’T

09,

+<*8

,&.:,

For most

Auto DW

AMODV

For

. If you desire

. For most normal loads.

For very small loads. (Add two

●

If you

nomal

loads.

loads that include heavyweight

fabrics.

similw

~icles, even if

des]re

to remove

remove more

iess

moisture.

d~, to

moisture.

assistlumbling.)

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CONTROLS

SETT~G GmE

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Wash Water

Load

Baby Clothes

Plastic-1ined items Diapers

Man-made fabrics**

Mixed cottons

Bedspreads

Blankets

Electric Man-made**

Woolen

Cotton & Linens

ColorfasWhite

Non-Colorfast

Curtains

Cotton Man-made,** Sheers Permanent Press

Delicates

Lingerie, Knits

Foundation Garmentst Glass Fiber Permanent Press

Curtains Draperies Dresses. sportswear Heavy slacks Knits, man-made** Lingerie Sheets & pillowcases

White shirts, blouses

Work clothes

Plastic

Quilted Items Follow Label Directions Swimsuits Sweaters, Synthetic Sheets

Washable Woolens

man-made fabrics**

Temperature

Hot

warm

Warm

warm warm

Hot

warm

Hot or Warm

warm warm

warm

W’arm

Warm

warm

Warm

warm warm warm

Hot Hot Hot

warm

warm Warm Warm

Wash Cycle

Delicate*

Reg~l~

Delicate* Perm Press

Delicate” Delicate* Delicate*

Re~U]a~

Regular

Delicate* Perm Press See #2 below Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Delicate*

Perm Press Delicate* Perm Press Perm Press See #2 below Delicate* Delicate* Perm Press Perm Press Perm Press Delicate*

Delicate* Delicate* Delicate*

Wash Cycle Setting

Set at START See #1

below

Set at START See #2 below Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)

Follow Label Directions

Set at START Set at START Set at START

See

#l below

See #l below Set at START

Set at START Set at START

Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the

See #2 below Set at START

See #2 below

Set at START

See #2 below See #2 below See #2

below

Set at START

FOUOW Label

Set at START Set at START Set at START

]

Dry

I Cycle

Directions

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

Delicate (Low Heat)

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

Timed Dry (High Heat)

Timed Dry (High Heat) Delicate

Delicate (Low Heat) Delicate (Low Heat)

Automatic Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Delicate (Low Heat) Delicate (Low Heat) Automatic DW (Medium Heat) Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Automatic DV (Medium Heat) Air Fluff (No Heat)

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

Heat)

(Low Heat)

Spacemaker Laui.

Drv

(Medium Heat)

Work Clothes

#l Regular #Z perm press

*Delicate **Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester,

of fabrics in your

tNever dry

Cycle: 10

–15 minutes for Heavy soil, 5 –10 for Normal soil, up to 5 for

Cycle: 12

cycle

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

minutes for Heavy soil, 4 –8 for

alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.

drying

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

Hot

Regu]ar

N’ormal

soil,

to 4 for Light

nylon

and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate (low heat) Cycle. If

Light

soil.

See #1 below

Timed Dry (High Heat)

you

mix various types

tbe

remaining fabrics.

Page 11

Save and refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels

For more information on care labeling. send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.” For

sale

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

Dry

Cycle

Settbg

S~cid

hstructions

D.C.

20402,

45+0

2540 Midpoint

85-95 65-95

Full

loads 65 –75

Small loads 3545

25 _35

5-10 Less Dry

~o _30

3040

Less Dry Midpoint Midpoint More Dry

25-35

Plastic-1ined pants, Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold

washing with a presoak product. Use warm water.

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

Follow Label Directions

Shake out excess dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one

small blankets at a time.

See “Washable Woolens” instructions

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

Frequent washing lengthens life,

Do not

wash

badly

sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause

If Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.

Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening of seams and creases.

bibs.

pads. crib sheets

or dry glass fiber in the

may

be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.

water

and borax ( 1 X teaspoons to gallon). Soak before

below.

teting.

Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.

helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks.

Spacemaker

Laundry.

teting.

Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.

20-30

Midpoint

Midpoint More

Dry

–20

40-55

–20

5-15

65-85

NOT

tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok.

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.

Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair

Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent. See “Work Clothes” instructions below.

Some plastics soap-streaked. add

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

prefemed

use chlorine bleach.

Pretreat heavily

soiled, use Warm Soak for

liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.

will

tear if machine washed. Place small items in mesh

Calgon

brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.

Label Directions

manufacturer’s recommendations.

because it dissolves faster in soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with liquid detergent. Never

soiled

areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily

greasy

and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, blo~-stained garments. Use

Fim

hazard may result.

oil.

bag

for washing. If shower curtains are

large

or two

1/4

1/2

cup

s ~

E g

Page 12

SELECT~G

DETERGENTS AND SOAP

Products

Phosphate-

Powdered Detergents

Non-PhosphatePowdered 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

nose

carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water.

(See

not

be used in cold water.

containing sodium

Detergents section.)

Liquid Detergent

Soaps

Perform well in soft water. Offer better performance in

hard water than powdered non-phosphate types.

Clean 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 medium-hard or hard water.

May combine with water hardness minerals to form

sticky soap curd.

well

Page 13

Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildup in just a few months.

Effects on Clothes

●

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

●

Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such

ways:

as toweling.

●

Causes colors to fade and become dull and

“

Causes graying of fabrics.

●

Leaves a white, powdery residue on

dingy.

dark-

colored items.

Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of

direct contact with detergent.

●

Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent

press fabrics.

●

Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes

on cottons such as children’s

●

Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing

sleepwear.

action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation.

Effects on Washer

●

Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to

the wash solution.

●

Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering

to the sticky limestone deposits.

●

Increased service calls because of limestone

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

●

Reduced useful life of washer.

Recommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup

●

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.

Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes

●

The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes. These

Me generally

good washing practices and will give

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

●

U’se

hotter wash water. for example up to

150°F. (65°C.)

for cottons. This also improves

oily-soil removal.

“

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.

‘LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE-is caused by the

reaction of the calcium In the hard water with the sodium Cationate in the detergent.

Increase amount of detergent. See guide on next

page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness.

●

Increase use of bleaches, 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

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.

soiled

items.

(contitzued nexrpage)

.—

Page 14

LMSTONE

(continued)

B~DW

How to Partially Restore Clothes That Have Developed Limestone Deposits

Soak clothes in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.

CAUTIONS:

●

Vinegar soak solution may reduce the

wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics

●

Vinegar so& may damage the dyes in some fabrics.

HOW

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.

Amount 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...

1. Hard water

2. Large loads

3. Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphate detergent

~CH

DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE?

If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low brand. and follow instructions on package.

Using too little detergent is a

common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent in a standard measuring

sudsing

detergent

—

cup.

Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load

Water Level Setting

POWE~D

DETERGENTS

Water

Hardness

VERY HARD

0-20 Grains

HARD

4-10 Grains

Som

O-4 Grains

Lmge

1 x cups

(360 ml)

1 x cups

(300 ml)

314

cup

(180 ml)

Medium

x cups 3/4

(300 ml)

1 cups

(240 ml)

1/2 cup

(120 ml)

Small

cups

(180 ml)

1/2

cup

(120 ml)

114

cup

(60 ml)

How to use detergent—

granular or powdered:

For best results, add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes. If you load your clothes first, add detergent next to the agitator.

If your detergent doesn’t dissolve well,

predissolve

hot water, then pour directly into the wash basket.

Use recommended amount

of detergent for your load and water hardness as shown

in guide at

2. When using other detergent

types—follow directions on package.

the detergent in

left.

3. For hard water treatment,

see Hard Water Guide.

CONCENTRATES

AND LIQUIDS

0-20 Grains

PAC=GE

DIRECTIONS

Page 15

~RD

WATER—DO YOU

IT?

Before you can decide what to do about hard water,

you

need to know if you have it and, if so,

how hard it is.

●

If you live in a municipal area, contact your

water company.

●

If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,

contact your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon (3.8 liters)” which means:

O to 3

grains

per

gallon

(3.8

liters)—SO~

4 to 10 grains—HARD

If your water is 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,

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 packaged water softener.

For information on water softeners, see the guide below.

11 to 19 grains-VERY HARD

grains

and

ov~r—ExTREMELy

HARD

Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level

Grains of hardness

When using with detergent

When

using

with soap (80 ml)

0-10

1/3

cup

10–15

1/4 cup

ml)

(60

213

CUP

(160

ml)

(]~o ~])

314

(180

15–20

1/2 cup

cup

ml)

20-25 25-30

2/3

(160 ml)

cup

(240 ml) (360 ml)

CUP

(240 ml)

1 K

cup

cups

SO~,

you have no problem. You can

YOU

also

over 30

cup plus 1 tablespoon for

30 (240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)

1 X

cups plus 1 tablespoon for

above 30 (300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)

eve~

5 grains above

eve~

5 grains

Page 16

Laundry

liquid,.

Clorox

brand

bleach

Calgon

brand

brands

~pe

brand

such as

brand

Wash and

Ri~”

Product and

BLEACH

Chlorine such as

Non-chlorine

Clorox 2“”

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse

a~ditive

Downy brand

Wash

additi:e

Rain Barrel brand

SANITIZER

Chlorine such as

Clorox’”

WATER SOFTENER

Non-precipitati~#

such as Precipitating such as

Borax’”

brand

SOAK AGENT

Such as

BizT”

PRETREATING. STAIN AND SPOT REMOVERS

SuchT~s Spray’n K2R

brands

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered :~ch as and

Tintex

OT~R LA~RY

How’

to Use It

After wash action has started and detergent is dissolved, add

to dispenser and flush with one cup of water (see Loading the Washer Properly section).

package directions.

Put bleach into washer with detergent

Mix recommended amount with one

cup (240 ml) water and add at start

rinse cycle. Follow package directions

Add during wash cycle.

Use in case of infection and contagious disease.

See Bleach above.

Follow package directions. Add at start of wash cycle.

package directions.

Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.

Follow package directions.

Follow package directions. Treat only heavily soiled areas. Check garments’ care labels for instructions.

Follow package directions.

NOTE:

Tinted garments may not be

colorfast. Wash separately.

bleach

PRODUCTS

Special Instructions

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. Dilute bleach before

3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special instructions.

1) May be used on

2) Is most effective in hot water.

Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

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

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

5) For those such as Rain Barrel brand. follow manufacturer’s instructions exactly.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping

water clear. Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate

which

CAUTION: Washer control panels 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. Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment

products is not

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go

through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,

1/2

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

silk, wool, mohair,

all

kinds of fabrics.

recomme~Mded

gives

cloudy or milky appearance to water.

covered by your warranty.

spandex,

using

on any fabric.

for adding to the wash cycle,

wiil

reduce discoloration

leather, or non-fast

Page 17

Try to remove stains as soon as 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 chart on the

next page, and use only recommended methods.

Check the care label instructions that came with or detergent.

●

Test stain removal product on a hidden

inside seam or on a sample of the material.

●

Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.

It can set some stains.

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap

the garment.

Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics

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

80°F. (27°C,)—in

a sink or pan. Soak stained area

for 5 minutes and launder in washer.

The Case of the “Invisible” Stain

Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments

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

●

Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.

●

Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.

Spo@

Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?

How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?

●

Increase the amount of detergent normally used.

●

Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.

●

Wash synthetic garments more often.

(continued next page)

—

Page 18

Stain

Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.)

White and Bleachable Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to

carefilly

scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder,

Other Washable Fabrics

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Antiperspirants, Deodorants

Blood

Chocolate. Cream, Ice Cream and Milk

Coffee and Tea

Cosmetics: Eye Shadow. Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup. Rouge,

Powder; Crayon: Grease,

Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,

Wine, Vegetables or Food Coloring

Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Scorch

Apply

undihtted

liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach

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

Soak in cold water. then launder. If stain remains. bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.

Soak

in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;

Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry,

Bleach

according

to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry. Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on

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 the Stain Removal Hint on previous

Soak stain in

page.

cool

water. If stain remains. bleach according to the

Stain Removal Hint on previous 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 the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid

detergent. Launder.

Spnge

with warm water. If stain remains,

aPPIY w~ glycerine,

minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a

let stand

safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.”

Launder.

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining

stain

witi

non-chlorine bleach.

SPnge witi warm

liguid detergent, Bleach remaining stain

water.

Apply

utiilured

with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.

Old mildew stains can seldom be removed. Scorch can

seldom

be removed.

Ink. Ballpoint

Perspiration

Rust

*Cautimr: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you

we in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning

fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed with flammable compounds.

circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials

Under

(waxes. cleanin

fluids, etc.) be

washed

Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply

undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the

Stain Removal Hint on previous page.

Apply

undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If

changed

you

or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat

may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia

witi

color

has

safe dry cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous

page,

launder and dry.

using

Apply rust remover,

manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and

launder.

Iakl).

Use extreme caution

in washer.

**Do not

Save and refer

tix andor

death.

chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as

rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause

to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Launder. Rinse

well. Bleach

with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

vine:~

Page 19

●

PROBLEM

WASHER OR DRYER WON’T START

WON’T DRAIN

WATER LEAKS

WASHER WON’T SPIN AND COMPLETE CYCLE

CLOTHES ARE ABNORMALLY WET

-R

APPLIANCE IS NOISY

WATER DOES NOT ENTER OR ENTERS SLOWLY

WATER TEMPERATURE INCORRECT

WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE

SPIN

USE

TmS

QUESTIONS?

PROBLEM SOLVER

●

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer

START button is pushed.

●

Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is

●

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

fldy

plugged into electrical outlet.

getting current.

●

Dryer door is open. Dryer will

fill

Washer will

●

Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

●

Mnked

or pinched hose. Check and correct,

●

To~

of drain

●

Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

●

Make sure end of drain hose is

●

Lid not closed. Washer will not progress through spin

but will not spin with lid open.

outiet

should be less than 8 feet above the floor.

not

run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.

comecdy

inserted into and secured to drain facility.

cycle

with lid up. Make sure lid

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

find

spin.

●

Heavily

unbdmced

loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and may cause it to move from its original position. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket, Close the lid and restart.

●

Metilic

●

Uneven floor.

●

Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjustd correctly.

Hoses kinked, Check and correct.

●

Clogged screen in water valve. Unscrew fill hose from washer and clean screen if

necessary. When reassembling, make hand tight plus 1/3 turn with

●

Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.

●

Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature-140° to

(@”

●

Water valve screens may be clogged. Remove

the screens and

●

Make sure selector controls

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot

●

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

to the

●

Alternate pauses in the agitation are

~’clicks”

&°C.)

next,

heard as timer advances during operation are normal.

M&e

sure appliance is level and fm to floor.

phers.

150°F.

Reset it.

i~et

hoses from water valve. Clean

reinsti

the hoses.

are

properly set.

hot, cold to cold.

norrnd

in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will

resume in 1-2 minutes.

The brief pause in the

find

spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.

(continued next page)

Page 20

PROBLEM

(continued)

SOLWR

PROBLEM

GREASY OR OILY

STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS

YELLOWED CLOTHES

BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS

GRAYED CLOTHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

norrnd

wearing. Use more detergent than

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

●

Incomplete removal of body

sofi

due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. E they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes,” in this section.

●

Chlorine bleach may

(such as

Clorox 2“

color using color remover

●

fion

or manganese in water

yellow

some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach

brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care

(such

Rit~

TlntexW

brands), follow package directions.

may

cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.

insmctions.

Restore

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

chemic~

feeder installed in your home to remove iron and

manganese from water.

Run hot water for a

heater

occasiomdly.

few

minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water

4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions.

●

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener

directiy

on clothes; always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent.

●

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

●

Poor or inferior detergent

dishwashing

-150*P.

or family bath%are heavy.

(or

use

Re-wash,

(60°

soap in hard water). Change to phosphate

using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.

-66°C.). @

not wash when other hot water

detergent if possible.

Follow these steps:

●

Use water conditioner (such as

●

Use hottest water

●

Pretreat stains.

●

Use presoak aids.

●

Install water softener.

●

Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely

possibie.

Calgonw

brand).

loosen and remove soil, causing

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

●

Improper soaking, with insufficient detergent.

Usurdly

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 result in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time

for smaller loads.

Page 21

PROBLEM

GRAYED CLOTHES

(continued)

HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs

LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

the

wash

solution at the start of wash agitation.

To restore grayed clothes—

Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure:

(a) Put clothes in washer.

(b)Fill

with

HOT

water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water

is suitable for garment.

phosphate. Use

(d)Do

not add soap or detergent.

times as much as you need for

Cdgon’”

normal

(e) A11ow clothes to go through complete cycle.

Repeat, if necessary.

(g)If

YOU

prefer

SOA

clothes, use water softener in place of soak

detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.

●

Pretreat with

liquid

detergent.

. kcorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)

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

●

Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 minute per

pound of dry clothes.

●

Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness

form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.

●

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

with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.

“

Undissolved granular detergent

may

leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be

mistaken for lint.

(a)

See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up

complete dissolving.

liquid

(b) Use a

Predissolve

(c)

or special cold water detergent,

granular detergent in hot water, or make sure detergent is

completely in wash water before adding clothes.

(d)Make (e)

●

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

items in each load.

●

Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels, will shed excessive lint. Use

correct amount of bleach

●

Not enough detergent, Enough detergent must be used

certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.

Use a warmer wash water.

M&e

sure water level is correct for size of load.

&cording

to package directions.

hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by water hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. See Detergent Guide.

●

Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners may react with

meate

detergent to

●

Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by

a white deposit. Use fabric softeners

ody

norrnd

like lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.

●

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

rinse

cvcle.

brand with

water softening.

agent

or pre-wash

minerrds

in water to

dissolvd

in rinse cycle.

wear and may

(continued next page)

look

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PROBLEM

(continued)

SOL~R

PROBLEM

LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE (continued)

SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR

There is no solution

once this ~pe of

damage has occurred.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

correct—

residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct

laundry procedures.

●

Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove

pins, check pockets of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects remained in wash tub.

●

Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt

buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons

buc~es,

zippers. Make sure

and

belt buckles. This is very important

all

hooks, snaps and

when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

●

Improper use of

c~orine

bleach. Holes may have random square shape; yellow

discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole. (a) Use only

(b)

Never add undiluted

comect,

measured

bleach

to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in

amount

of bleach.

contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.

prepmations

(bleach, dye, home permanent

solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately rinse towels and

come

other articles thoroughly which have putting them in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with

●

Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing.

Check garments

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

carefu~y

before loading washer and mend

in contact with these chemicals before

such chemicals.

rdl

nps and tears.

is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused by the washer. you can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads

level.

with a large water press When ~ssible, remove

●

Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt

Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent.

co~ar

stays.

buc~es,

etc.

Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.

●

May be using

wrong

cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment

manufacturer’s care instructions.

●

Garments

and is

●

Too Utie water in washer or too large a

weakened by aging, sun or atmosphere. This is an inevitable process

not caused

by the washer. You may slow down process by use of

load.

Load washer only with the number of

deticate

cycle.

items that will move freely. Select correct water level.

WRINWING IN PERM PRESS AND

“NO-IRON” ITEMS

●

Leaving clothes M dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops

tumbling, remove clothes and place them

●

Too many items in dryer. Dry

●

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

ody one

hangers.

washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent 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 room to move freely. Permanent press

..no

loads should always be smaller than regular loads.

“

Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use

pmanent

more than medium loads.

press wash cycle which

provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.

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PROBLEM

WRINKLING IN

PERM PRESS AND

“NO-IRON” ITEMS

(continued)

SHRINKAGE,

GENERAL

SHRINKAGE, KNITS

CLOTHES TAKE

TOO LONG TO DRY

WASHER OR DRYER WON’T START

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Incorrect water

. Repeated washing in

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

level.

Use large level for medium

too

hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent.

load;

medium level for

smrdl

load.

detergent must be used, avoid the use of a carbonate-built detergent.

To remove stubborn

●

Retumble small

●

Rerinse

●

If unsuccessful,

●

Eon

●

Send to cleaners for pressing.

●

Some

*NOTE:

may

wear away leaving

permanent press

●

Some

and dry on automatic dry setting.

carefully.

wrin~es

not be good q~lity.

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

loads on automatic dry setting.

retumble

may remain

~o” follow g~

Mso,

only

~rformance

stiely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care

instructions

exactiy.

c Rel~ation sh-ge

wrinkle+

on high heat for

which cannot be

laundry

in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton

the

synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a

will result.

If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

pwedu~s

1012

minutes and hang immediately.

removedy

and

permanent press clothes still

come

~tion

out

wri~led,

the

finish

tie

fabric can eventuality

loss

or decrease of

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

●

Progressive

gradudly

or delayed shrinkage

caused

when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)

removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been

washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.

●

Shrinkage

caused

overheating

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to set the shapes, 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.

●

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

the load you want to dry.

●

hnproper

●

Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make

make sure damper in outside be sure it is not kinked and it is installed according to

●

Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.

ducting. Make sure dryer is

ducted

swe

wdl cap operates easily. If

in accordance with

Instrdlation

Instructions.

ducting is clean and free of obstruction,

meti flexible

ducting is used,

~stdlation Instructions,

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

●

hnproper

●

Too

●

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

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

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

even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.

●

If your dryer is operating on a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.

●

Clothes were excessively wet when they were

●

Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open, Make sure

position. Make sure washer

tid

is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with

put

into the dryer.

tint

filter is in proper

lid

open.

you

need more

help...call,

toll free: GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Page 24

CA~ Am

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

●

Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally

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

For long vacations

Be sure 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 in 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 (3.8 liters) of non-toxic (available from a hardware or recreational vehicle store) to the washer tub.

3. Push the timer knob in, turn the knob to the SPIN and pull the knob out.

antifreeze

right

CLEA~G

●

Keep the area around and underneath your appliance

free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemical, etc.

●

Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to

reduce the possibility of slipping.

4. Let the washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes to let all the water drain out. Some but not all of the antifreeze will be expelled.

5. Push in the timer knob, disconnect the electrical

plug, dry

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

tub

interior, close the lid.

Washer

● The self-cleaning lint filter needs no attention from

you. See How to Operate Your Washer section.

● Wash basket. 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, gritty or abrasive cleaners.

●

Agititor.

intervals-about 4 to 6 months—and remove any lint that may have accumulated. Unscrew the

agitator cap,

pull wash basket forward and pull agitator up and out of the wash basket.

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

Remove the agitator at regular

grasp the agitator with

both hands, and

Page 25

Dryer

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

ducting

at least once a year.

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.

How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted is not exhausted to the outside:

●

Clean the lint filter before every load. See How to

Operate Your Dryer section.

●

Inspect the area behind your front access

panel at least once a year and clean out any lint that may have accumulated. Wipe or vacuum, being careful not to disturb any of the electrical mechanical connections.

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

ouhide)

Remove two Phillips-head screws at top of panel.

Lift access panel up until tabs at sides of

panel

slip

out of slots at sides of dryer.

To replace access panel, fit tabs on panel into

slots at sides of dryer, push panel back in place and replace screws.

Page 26

NOTES

Page 27

NOTES

Page 28

YOUR GE

WARRANTY

SPACEMAKERTM

UUNDRY

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

here. Proof of original purchase date

needed to obtain service

under

warrantv.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home

any part of the

to repair or replace

SpacemakerTM

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

the washer

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

completely reconditioned

transmjssjon

transrnissio-n. You

shop reconditioning labor, the service trip to your home and sewice labor charges.

● Sewice trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product. 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

800.626.2000 consumer information

● 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.

Cente@

any part of

that fails

pay for the

sewice

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the shop or for the sewice technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Centers or by our authorized Customer normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

● 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.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C. In Alaska the

sewice

Facto~

Care” servicers during

Service

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

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

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office

Th;s

book is printed on recycled

Part No. 175 D1807PO06

No. 49-9783

Pub.

8-93 CG

PIN 131194600 A

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager<onsumer

paper

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

vay

or your state’s Attorney General.

from state to state.

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