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
s
Do
●
Do
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.
of
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
2
Page 3
Warning-To reduce the risk of
A
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.
d
Follow
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.
or
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
To
M*
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.
●
w
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,
Page 4
WORT~
SAFE~ ~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
●
Clean the dryer lint
!=–<’
a
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
DO
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.
Q
Do
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
e
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
or
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
A
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
aU
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
of
fabri~.
\ / Toavoidsucharesult, thegarrnent
A
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
of
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
9
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.
4
—.
●
Do not tamper with the controls.
Page 5
●
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
be
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
of
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.
c
Clean lint filter each time you dry.
●
Clean dryer exhaust
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.
ducting
at least once a year. A
5
Page 6
HOW TO SORT
It
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.
on
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.
6
For instructions on
different fabrics and
loads, see the Controls
Setting Guide.
Page 7
Sort by Weight
Separate
% Hea~
N;~~~i#
m-
.
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
●
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
A
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.
A
&
A
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
m
I
I
~~
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
1
7
Page 8
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
9
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,
Q
~
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
To
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.
8
Del;cate
SPIN
START
RINSE
OFF 48
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-
1 ‘ ‘
,2
;
~
Page 9
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
D~
0
Load the dryer properly
●
Load sorted clothes into dryer. See Loading section.
.-..
gL
;1
=.—.
G
~-
●
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
to
Set
towwd
MORE
DRYO,, ~,
~\
Set towad
LESS DRY
~~~w”’”
R
~,, ~:
‘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.
to
similw
~icles, even if
des]re
to remove
remove more
iess
moisture.
d~, to
moisture.
more
assistlumbling.)
I
or
9
Page 10
CONTROLS
SETT~G GmE
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
*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
10
t
Regu]ar
N’ormal
soil,
UP
to 4 for Light
nylon
and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate (low heat) Cycle. If
Light
soil.
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
I
Settbg
I
S~cid
hstructions
D.C.
u
20402,
up
to
20
45+0
2540
Midpoint
85-95
65-95
15
Full
loads 65 –75
Small loads 3545
I
25 _35
5-10
Less Dry
~o _30
3040
Less Dry
Midpoint
Midpoint
More Dry
I
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
I
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.
I
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
I
Midpoint
More
Dry
15
–20
40-55
15
–20
5-15
65-85
DO
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
I
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.
See “Work Clothes” instructions below.
Some plastics
soap-streaked. add
Follow Label Directions
Follow
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
Follow
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
to
1/2
cup
I
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(1
o
s
~
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g
me
&
a
11
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
in
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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.
(contitzuednexrpage)
13
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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.
I
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
v
detergent
=
=
~
—
cup.
Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load
Water Level Setting
POWE~D
DETERGENTS
Water
Hardness
VERY HARD
1
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 cups3/4
1
(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.
1.
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
14
0-20 Grains
FOLLOW
I
PAC=GE
DIRECTIONS
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~RD
WATER—DO YOU
~W
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...
1.
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
20
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
I
o
1/3
cup
I
10–15
1/4 cup
ml)
(60
213
CUP
(160
ml)
I
(]~o~])
314
(180
15–20
1/2 cup
cup
ml)
20-2525-30
1
2/3
(160 ml)
1
cup
(240 ml)(360 ml)
I
CUP
(240 ml)
1 K
1
cup
cups
I
SO~,
you have no problem. You can
YOU
also
over 30
1
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
I
I
I
k
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Laundry
liquid,.
Clorox
brand
bleach
Calgon
brand
brands
~pe
brand
such as
such as
such as
brand
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).
Follow
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.
Follow
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
of
PRODUCTS
Special Instructions
1)
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.
1)
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
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1.
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.
c
Check the care label instructions that came withor 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)
17
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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 toolto
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
previous
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
30
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
A
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
and required cautions (usually printed
with flammable compounds.
no
circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
Under
(waxes. cleanin
fluids, etc.) be
g
washed
18
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.
on
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:~
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●
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
●
u
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”
to
&°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.
to
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)
19
Page 20
T~
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
as
Rit~
or
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.
3.
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°
of
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).
to
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.
Q
Washing too long may result in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time
for smaller loads.
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PROBLEM
GRAYED
CLOTHES
(continued)
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
IN CYCLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Q
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.
(c) Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as
2%
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.
(Q
Repeat, if necessary.
(g)If
YOU
prefer
to
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.
to
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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Page 22
T~
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
To
correct—
Ml
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
dl
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.
(c) Damage from chemicals such as hair
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
on
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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Page 23
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
c
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
If
~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
of
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
is
gradudly
or delayed shrinkage
is
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
by
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.
If
you
need more
help...call,
toll free: GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000 consumer information service
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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.
RV
antifreeze
right
to
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.
RV
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.
24
●
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.
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Page 26
NOTES
26
Page 27
NOTES
27
Page 28
YOUR GE
WARRANTY
SPACEMAKERTM
UUNDRY
Staple sales slip or
cancelled
check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is
needed to obtain service
under
warrantv.
1
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.
I
8-93 CG
PIN 131194600 A
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager<onsumer
paper
1
Warrantor: General Electric Company
Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
vay
or your state’s Attorney General.
from state to state.
WSM2700R
WSM2780R
Printed in the United
States
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