WSM2780WDWWW
Spacemaker"=Laundry
Safety Instructions .......... 3- 5
Operating Instructions, Tips
Controls Setting Guide ........... 10, 11
Knits Drying Tips 9
Lint Filter 4, 9, 20, 21
Loading 7
Operating the Washer 8
Operating the Dryer .................... 9
Permanent Press Drying Tips 9-11
Sorting Clothes 6, 7
Problem Solver ........... 15-19
More questions ?.call
GEAnswer Center®800.626.2000
Preparation
Other Laundry Products.............................12
HardWater ....................................................13
Loading the Washer ......................................7
Pretreating .........................................6, 12, 13
Sorting Clothes ...........................................6, 7
Stains ..............................................................13
Stain Removal Guide...................................14
Care and Cleaning ..................20, 21
Dryer Exhaust ................................................21
Exterior ...........................................................20
Lint Filter ........................................8, 9, 20, 21
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................20
User Maintenance Instructions ........20, 21
Consumer Services
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service..................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
I Models: WSM2700 WSM2780 I
GEQualityProduct
Pa_ No. 175D1807P280
Pub. No. 49-90013
7-99 JR
P/N131871400
HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your
Spacemaker '+'Laundry,
read this book carefully.
It ts mtended to help you
operate and maintain your
new appliance properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions
If you don't under:stand something
or need more help, call
GE Answer Center +
800.626.2000
24 hours a da_, 7 da_s a _eek
Save time and money.
Betbre you request service
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that yon can
correct yourselt_
If you received a
damaged appliance...
hnmedlately contact the dealer (or
budder) that sold you the appliance
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You'll find them on a label on the
inside of the drs.'er door
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your appliance. Betbre sending m
this card, please write these
numbers here
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers m any
correspondence or ser\ ice
calls concermng your appliance.
WARNING: For your safety the inlbrmation in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent properU damage, personal injuo' or loss of file.
--Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
--WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area
of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
--Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
All washing and drying instruction terms m this book confom_ to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, Janua W 1984.
If You Need Service
We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you ate not happy wlth the
service you t'ecm\ e, here are steps to follow for
further help
Frost, contact the people who set,, iced your appliance.
Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this
will solve the problem
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details mchtdmg your phone numbe_to
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Lomsvdle, KY 40225
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of Cahfornia to
pubhsh a list of substances known to the state to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm and requires businesses to warn customers of
potennal exposure to such substances.
Gas apphances can cause minor exposure to four of
these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
fomaaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the
incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
mimmized further by properly venting the dryer to
the outdoors.
_lL Warning--To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when
using )'our appliance, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described m this Use and Care Book.
. This appliance must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not recewe an
Installation Instructions sheet with your
apphance, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer Center _,800.626.2000.
--Properly ground to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Installation Instructions.
--Locate where the temperature is above 50°E
(10°C.) for satisfactory operation of the
appliance control system. Do not install or
store the appliance where it will be exposed to
the weather.
--Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
--Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to pre_ ent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room Carefully follow the details in the
Installation Instructions. If your apphancc _snot
vented to the outside, see specml instructions m
Care and Cleaning secnon. If this apphancc has a
gas dryer; _tmust be exhausted outside.
. o not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
an)' servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
Turn offwater faucets _hen the washer Js not
in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves,
and to minimize leakage ffa hose or valve should
break or rupture.
. When disconnecting this appliance
pull by the plug rather than the cord
to avoid damage to the cord or juncHon
of cord and plug Make sure that the cord is
located so that it wdl not be stepped on, tripped
o_er or otherwise subjected to darnage or stress.
To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
Exhaust Duct--See Installation Instructions.
Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer
to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FIRE. FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT
COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING
INSTALLATION.
Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,
plastic, or similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
may melt or burn Also, some rubber materials,
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
Do not store items that may burn or melt
(such as ctothmg, paper material, plastics
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the apphance
dunng operation.
Garments labeled "D_' Away from Heat"
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)
must not be placed in or near the dryer until all
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes have been removed. There are many
highly flammable items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
• Clean the dryer lint filter before each
load to prevent lint accumulation
inside the dryer or in the room. DO
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE
LINT FILTER IN PLACE.
• Keep the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the accumulation
of combustible materials, 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 qualified individual.
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing
can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such
as paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, cooking oils, kerosene, etc.) which
may ignite or explode.
Do not add these substances to the wash water
and do not use or store these substances on/or
around your washer and dryer during
operation.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking
oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that
could cause a clothes load to catch fire.
A ARNING--HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
can accumulate in the water heater and/or
water pipes if hot water has not been used for
a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN
GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. 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 residence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on
all 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 will allow any hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
• Never reach into 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 lid.
• Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
• Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your
appliance. Skin irritation could result from the
remaining glass particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent appliance uses.
• The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics.
To avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer's care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on, or with this
appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose
of discarded appliances and shipping or
packing materials properly. Before discarding
an appliance, or removing from service,
remove the lid or door.
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[_• Keep all laundry additives (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, 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.
• o minimize the possibility of electric
shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: Pushing the washer Cycle
Selector knob in or turning the dryer
Cycle Selector to OFF does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
For washer operation
• Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This
wilt stop the spin action and prevent completion
of the cycle.
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or
Anti-static 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 the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those products and are
not covered under the warranty of this appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR WASHER
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
• Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
• Do any necessary mending--rips,
hellas, tears.
• Check all items for areas of
heavy soil or stain.
• Remove stains. See Stain
Removal Guide.
• Turn poly knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
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.
FOR INFORMATION on
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other
Laundry Products section.
Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing
in a small amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made of water
and powdered detergent
or soap. For best results, wait
1/2 hour before washing.
Sort by Surface Texture
Separate _
_Fj_ProLintcers _/ from _j_colLinttors
LINT PRODUCERS--such as terry toweling and
chenille--give up lint.
L1NT COLLECTORS--such as man-made fibers
and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy--
attract lint. These must be washed separately.
For more information on lint control, see
The Problem Solver section.
Sort by Fabric
Separate
V_itt°ennSs&_/ from 't_P_or_2_e_2 / from '_ntl_eKt_?_/ from _t Delicates =u_/
\__ \_ Blend_ \__ \__
In addition to sorting
to reduce lint collection,
it is recommended
that fabrics of similar
construction be
washed together
whenever possible.
Sort by Soil
Separate
Sort by Color
Separate&wh,,osj/from& '°htsi/from&°° s
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For instructions on
different fabrics and
loads, see the Controls
Setting Guide.
HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR DRYER
Sort by Weight
Separate _
_2_,auVYhltaems_/ from _L_htc_eamJ/
___towels) z_ \_cur tains)_/
Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing,
you wilt have properly sorted drying loads.
LOADING THE WASHER PROPERLY
• Add measured amount of detergent.
• Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no
higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash
tub. Do not put clothes on the agitator or wind them
around it. For best results, mix large items with
small ones. When washing a single heavy item, such
as a shag rug or bedspread, add one or two other
pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no
more than one-half of the total load.
• To bleach the load, measure liquid bleach
according to directions on container. After washer
has filled and agitated for severat minutes, add
diluted bleach to the bleach dispenser.
For information on how to use bleaches and fabric
softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.
• 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 one
minute 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 one minute, before
opening.
A For your personal safety, never reach into
washer while parts are moving. Always stop
washer to load, unload, add forgotten items
or additional laundry additives.
• Always flush the dispenser
with one cup of water to
avoid bleach carry-over to
the next wash load.
NOTE: Do not use powdered
bleach in the bleach dispenser.
Follow directions on the package
when using powdered bleach in the wash load.
A AUTION: Failure to follow thesedirections can cause bleach damage to the
wash load.
A
WARNING: Do not
use chlorine bleach and
ammonia in the same
load. Poisonous gas can
occur, resulting in
serious injury or death.
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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.
p,OlA_ M'ZD
HOT WARM
Wash Temperature Water Level
Delicate OFFIS Regular
Perm Press
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Set the controls
See the Controls Setting Guide.
O Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be
automatically provided with all cycles.
O Select Water Level.
LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
MED: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.
HIGH: Over 2/3 full of clothes.
O Push Cycle Selector in and turn clockwise to
your selected wash cycle.
O Pull Cycle Selector out to start the cycle.
NOTE: lfyou wish to change cycle setting after
washer has started, push Cycle Selector in and wait
for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position.
Setting can be changed at any time during the
Regular, Penn Press or Delicate cycles.
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 Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.
Delicate Cycle
To get the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always
set the Cycle Selector at the beginning of the cycle.
During wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between
agitation and pause, to protect delicate clothes.
Delicate
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