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,
Guide ........................10, 11
Tips.........................................5
Tips.............................................9
Filter........................................4,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips...............9–l 1
Clothes ...........................................6, 7
Tips
9,24,25
7
and cleaning .................24, 25
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24
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,
14
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15
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17
Consumer Services
Appliance
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .
Registration..................................2
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.............................Back
Cover
GE
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Product
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Models
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~LP
US
~LP
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
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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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For instructions on different fabrics and loads, see the Controls Setting Guide.
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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
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.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
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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.
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Del;cate
SPIN
START
RINSE
OFF 48
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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
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‘“
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.
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Clean lint filter before each load.
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Remove the lint filter by pulling straight up. Wipe all accumulated lint from screen. Properly reposition
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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
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‘EO’”~H~’T
09,
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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.)
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or
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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
I
Wm
Hot
warm
Warm
I
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*
Delicate*
Perm Press Delicate* Perm Press Perm Press See #2 below Delicate* Delicate* Perm Press Perm Press Perm Press Delicate*
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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
Set at START
See #2 below See #2 below See #2
below
Set at START
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FOUOW Label
Set at START Set at START Set at START
]
Dry
I Cycle
1
II
,
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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
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.
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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
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Settbg
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
n
(1
o
s ~
E g
me
&
a
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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.
(contitzued nexrpage)
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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.
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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 cups 3/4
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
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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)
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(]~o ~])
314
(180
15–20
1/2 cup
cup
ml)
20-25 25-30
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
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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 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)
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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
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.
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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)
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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
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look
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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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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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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.
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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
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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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NOTES
26
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NOTES
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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.
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