GE WVXR1040T Owner’s Manual

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Model:WXR104OT

Washer

Ownerk Manual

Impoflant Safe~ information

The Controls on Your Washer Other Washer Features Preparing to Wash Care of Product

Specialized Fabric Guide Stain Removal Guide Removing Specific Stains

If Something Goes Wrung

Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers

Warran~, Back Cover

GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000

GEAppliances

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Welcome to theGEfamily.We’re proud of our qualityproducts and webelievein dependable service. You’ll seeitin thiseasy-to-use

manualandyou’ll hearitin the friendlyvoices of our customer servicedepartment.

Bestof all,you’ll experience thesevalueseach timeyou do thelaundry.That’s important, becauseyour newwasherwillbe partof yourfamilyfor along time.

Before

using

your

washer

Staple your receipt to the inside back

cover of this manual.

Write down the model and serial

numbers here.

thetop edge of thecontrol panel.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

They arebehind

Helpus

helpyou

800.626.2000

Beforeyou callfor service, thereareafewthingsyou can do to help usserveyou better.

Read this manua/. Itcontains

instructionsto helpyou useand maintainyourwasherproperly.

Save time and money. Checkthe

sectiontitled“If SomethingGoes Wrong” before calling.This sectionwasdesigned to solve common problems you might encounter.

Ifyou do need service,you can relaxknowinghelp isonly a phone

callaway.A listof toll-freecustomer servicenumbersisincluded on the

insideback cover. Or callthe

GEAnswerCenter”at800.626.2000, 24hoursaday,7daysaweek.

Para obtener la version en espafiol de este manual,

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Readallsafepinformationbeforeusing

Many washers are located near a gas d~er or a water heater in the home.

\ followed to minimizetheriskuffire or explosion or to preventproperty ~ damage,personalinjuryor loss5f tie.

Do not storeor usegasaline

; or

: andliquidsin thevicinityof [,

thisor my otherapp~ance.

~ / Installationandservicemust

~ be performed byaqualified

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otherflammablevapors

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Foryour safetytheinformationin MISmanualmustbe

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lF YUUSMELL GAS

1 Do not tryto lightanyappliance.

2 Do not touch anyelectrical

switch;do not useanyphone inyourbuildlng.

$ Glearfie room, building or

area

ofalloccupants.

4 Immediatelycallyourgas

supplierfrom aneighbor’s phone. Followthegas supplier’sinstructions.

WaterMeaterSafe&

U~dercertainconditions hydrogengasmaybe produced in awaterheaterthathasnot been usedfor twoweeksor more. ~ROGEN GAS~N BE EWLOSWE UNDERTHESE CIRCUMSTANCES.

5 Eyou cannotreachyour gas

supplier,callthefiredepartment.

Ifthehotwaterhasnot been used for twoweeksor more, preventthe possibilityof damage or injuryby turningon alihotwaterfaucets and allowthemto mn for several minutesbefore usinganyelectrical appliancewhichisconnected to thehotwatersystem.Thiswill allowanyhydrogen gasto escape. Sincethe gasisflammable,do not smokeor useanopen flame or appliance during thisprocess.

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To redum &e riskof fire, electricshock,or hjury to persom

●

● Use thisappliance only for its

intended purpose asdescribed in thisOwner’s Manual.

● Thiswashermustbe properly

installedand located in accordance withtheInstallation Instructionsbefore itisused. Ifyou did not receive an InstallationInstructionssheet withyour washer,you can obtain one bycalling, toll free, the GE AnswerCenter@,800.626.2000.

– Properlyground to conform

withallgoverning codes and

ordinances. Followdetailsin Instillation Instructions.

—

Installor storewhereitwillnotbe exposed to temperaturesbelow freezingorexposedto theweather.

Do not repairor replace any partof theappliance or attempt anyservicingunlessspecifically recommended in thisOwner’s Manualor in published userrepairinstructionsthatyou understandand havethe skills

to carryout.

●

men disconnecting this

appliance pull by the plug rather thanthe cord to avoid damage to the cord orjunction of cord and plug. Makesurethatthe cord islocated so thatitwillnot be stepped on, tripped overor otherwisesubjected to damage or stress.

●

Keep alllaundryaids (such

asdetergents,bleaches, fabric softeners,etc.) out of thereach

– Connect to aproperlyrated,pro

tectedandsizedpowersupplycir-

cuittoavoidelectricaloverload.

– Connect to adequate plumbing

and drain facilitiesasdescribed

of children, preferablyin a locked cabinet. Observe all

warningson container labels

to avoid personal injury.

●

Do not tamperwiththe controls.

in theInstallationInstructions.

●

● Turn off waterfaucetswhen the

Keep the areaaround and underneathyour appliances

washerisnot inuse to relieve pressureon hosesandvalvesand

to minimize leakageif ahose or

free from theaccumulation of combustible materials,suchas lint,paper, rags,chemicals,etc.

valveshould breakor rupture.

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●

Keep thefloor around your appliancesclean and dryto reduce the possibilityof slipping.

●

Neverreach into washerwhile itismoving. Before loading,

unloading or adding clothes, pushin theCycleSelectorknob andwaituntil the machine has completely stopped before opening thelid.

●

Close supervisionisnecessa~ if thisappliance isused byor nearchildren. Do not allow children to playinside, on or withthisappliance or any discardedappliance. Dispose of discarded appliancesand

shipping/packing materials properly. Before discarding awasher,or removing from service,remove thewasherlid.

●

Do not leavewasherlid up duringcycle.Thiswillstop thewashand spinaction and

preventcompletion of thecycle.

●

Do not washor dryarticlesthat havebeen cleaned in, washed in, soakedin, or spottedwith combustible or explosive substances(such aswax,oil, paint,gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaningsolvents,kerosene, etc.) whichmayigniteor

explode. Do not add these substancesto thewashwater. Do not usethesesubstances

aroundyourwasherand/or dryerduring operation.

● The laundryprocesscan reduce

theflame retardancyof fabrics. To avoidsucharesult,the garmentmanufacturer’scare instructionsshould be followed

verycarefully.

Do not mix chlorine bleachwith ammoniaor acidssuchasvinegar

and/or rustremover.Mixingcan produce a toxicgaswhich may causedeath.

Neverclimb on or standon the washertop,

Do notwashfiberglassarticlesin yourwasher.Skinirritationcould resultfrom theremainingparticlesthatmaybe picked up by clothing duringsubsequent

washeruse. To minimizethepossibility

of electric shock, unplug this appliance from thepowersupply or disconnect thewasheratthe household distributionpanelby removingthefuseor switching off thecircuitbreakerbefore attemptinganymaintenance or cleaning.

GNOTE: Turning the Cycle

Selectorknob to an off position does NOT disconnect the appliance from thepowersupply.

●

Do not operate thisappliance if itisdamaged, malfunctioning, partiallydisassembled,or has missingorbrokenparts,including adamaged cord or plug.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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The

controls onyou~ washer

SMALL

LOADSIZE

E~RA URGE

Byselectingload size,you aresettingthewater level.Forthebestresults,selecta sizeappropri- cycle/wash temperature.See the above Cycle atefor theload you arewashing. Descriptionsand theWashTemperature Guide

LoadSize

Cycle~ash Temperature

Pushin the Cycle knob and select thedesired

to theright.

Alwaysfollow FabricManufacturer’s Care Label

or instructionswhenlaundering.

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CvcleDescriptions

CO~ONS REGULAR

Forheatilyto lightlysofiedcottons,kens,

workandplayclothes.

. WARM WASH

CO~ONS REGUMR

COLD

WARM WASH

HOTWASH

PERMANENT PRESS

Forsynthetics,blendsand/or deficatefabrics

withnomd soil.

Usethischartasageneralguide.

,.. .

~~nt press warm*

●Warmwateris8pproximatelvSO”Eto 1104E(handcotiotiable)

CvcleNash TemperatureGuide

washtemperature

I 4“

permanent press warm* or

cottons regular cold

● Add detergent.

. Add clothesand close lid. . PullouttheCycleknobtostartwasher.

Stafling

Seenextpagefor othe~washerfeatures

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Otherwashe~featuresyourmodelmayhave

Thiscapfitsintothetopof the a@tator.Ifit accidentallycomesoff, simplyputitbackon.

Do notpouran~hing intothe agitatorif the topis removed

Pourliquidfabricsoftener andwaterintofabricsoftener dispenser

Thisdispenserautomatically releasesliquid fabric softenerat theproper timeduringthecycle. To use,follow thesesteps:

1 Makesuredispenserissecurely

attachedto agitator.

2 Pourliquid fabric softener

into dispenser,usingamount

recommended on package. Add waterto dispenseruntilit

reachesthemaximumfill line.

NOTE

● Do not stop the washer during

the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

● Never pour fabric softener directly

on clothes. It will/cave spots on clothes.

● Oniy use dispenser for liquid fabric

softeners. If dispenser gets clogged, see Cleaning Fabric Softener Dispenser section.

Do notpouran~hing intothe agitatorifthe topis removed

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f Remove thedispenserfrom the

top of theagitator.

2 Separatethedispensercup from

tie coverbygraspingtie topand pushingdownon theinsideof the cupwithyourfingers.Dispenser cupwillpop freefrom thecover.

--.,..-......

Separatefor cleaning

To cleandispenser,soakboth the dispensercupandthedispenser coverinthefollowingsolution:

1US gallon (3.8 I;ters) warm water 1/4cup

detergent

1cup (240 ml) bleach

Ifnecessary,loosen build-up

withaclean, softcloth aftersoaking.Do notuseastiffbrush;you mayroughen thesurfaceof the dispenser.

Rinseand reassembledispenser.

Placedispenserback on the agitator.

(60ml) heay du~ liquid

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PreparingtoWash

Emptypockets,unroll cuffs,shake Turnpoly knitsinside-outto out loose dirt,zipzippers,fasten snaps,hooks andbuttons.

Treat/remove stains.SeeStain

RemovalGuide.

AlwaysfollowFabricManufacturer’s CareLabelwhenlaundering.

reduce pilling. Do anynecessarymending, Useanetlaundrybagfor

delicateitems.

by color

Soti

(Separatecolorfastfrom

Separate lint producers from

lint collectors

non-colorfastfabrics*) ● Lintproducers: terrycloth and

● mites

● Lights

chenille

● Lintcollectors:velveteenand

corduroy

● Darks

Sort

Separate by fabric type .

Cottonsand linens

● PermanentDresscottonsand

blends ‘

● Syntheticand poly knits

● Delicates

Always adddetergentbefore addingclothesso thatthedetergentcanworkeffectively.

Usingthecorrectamountof detergentisone of the most importantthingsyou cando to

by soil

● Light

● Medium

● Heavy

*IVo?t-col~fastfatic,~ may bleed orfade. .Yoti@

individual color.

Usingtoo littledetergentis acommon causeof laundry problems.Usemore detergentif

you havehardwater,largeloads, greasyor oilysoilsor lowerwater temperature.

makesureyourwashcomesout clean.Alwaysfollow the detergent

packagedirections.

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Loadd~ itemsloosely,spacing evenlyaroundagitator,andclosethelid.

A typicalwashload: twotwinsheets,

twopillowcases,threesmallbath towels,threewashclothsandtwo t-shirts.

Placelargeitemsinbottom, small itemsin themiddle andmedium itemson top.

When loadingwetitemsmake sureyou settheload/water level highenough to allowtheitemsto movefreely.

Washbulkyitemslikeblankets separately.

Care@ Cleaning

To add itemsafterwasherhas started,pushin Cycleknob and submergeadditionalitemsnextto theagitator.Close thelid andpull Cycleknob out to restart.

To reducewrinkling,give

permanentpressitems,synthetics andpoly knitsroom to movefreely

in thewasher.

NOTE:

● Do not wrap large items like sheets

around the agitato~

● Do not wash fabrics containing

flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) in your washe~

Leavethelid open afterwashing to allowmoistureto evaporate,The

washbasketispracticallycarefree. Ifyou wantto cleanthebasketuse

aclean softcloth dampened with liquid detergent,thenrinse. (Do not useharshor grittycleaners.) To rinse:

f Choose thelargestloadsize.

2 Turn theCycleknob to any

tinsesetting.

3 Startwasher. Fill Hoses—Hosesconnectingwash-

ertofaucetshould

be replaced

everyfiveyears.

Lint Filter—Thelintfilterislocated

undertheagitator.Itisselfcleaning andrequiresno maintenance.

Exterior—Immediatelywipeoff any spills.Wipewithdampcloti. Try notto hitsurfacewithsharpobjects.

Moving and Storage—Asktheservice

technicianto removewaterfrom drainpump andhoses.Do notstore thewasherwhereitwillbe exposed

to theweather.CalltheGEAnswer Center@800.626.2000forinformationon howto keep thetubsvationa~ whenmovingthewasher.

Long Vacations—Be surewater

supplyisshutoff atfaucets.Drain

allwaterfrom hosesifweatherwill be belowfreezing.

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Always follow Fabric Manufacturer Care Label or instructions when laundering.

Othemise use the information below as a general guide.

Dom-FMed Gments

Alwayswashdown-filledgarmentsseparatelyfromother types

of garments.Wetdowngivesoff anodor thatwilldisappearwhen thedownisdried.Washdown itemsfrequentlytofluff up the downand to retaindown’swarmth.Whenwdshingmakesure theload isbalanced.Add towelsifnecessary.Alwdystumble-d~ downRarments.

Pmow

Pillowsaremadefrom avarietyof materials,Washonly if recommended on thePillowManufacturer’sCareLabel. Before washingcheckpillowsfor weakseamsorholes, and mend. Let

thewasherfillwithwaterand add detergent.Letthewdsher agitatefor severalminutesand thenadd pillowsinpairs.This willkeep theload balanced.Usethelargestload/wdter level available.

Bltiets

Letthewasherfillwithwater,add detergent,allowdetergentto dissolve,thenadd blanket.Washonlyone blanketata time.

Electic Bl~ets Sewastrongpiece of cloth overtheplug to protectthe

blanketandwasherfrom damage.Washaccording to pillow instructionsabove.

Pemanent PressCloties fiat aretie Dtied

Selectalargerload/tvdterlevelthannormal.Thiswillprovide morewaterto help reduce wrinklingandto allowclothesenough

room to move around.Remove clothesassoon asthewashcycleis complete andhangthemu~ immediately.

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StainRemovalhide

● CheckFabricCareLabel.

●

Removestainsassoon as possible.The fresherthestain, theeasieritisto remove.

A thoroughsoakingwithdetergent

or aspecialsoakingagentisan effectivewayto removeheavy soilsor stains.

TW one of these methods.

Usethesoakcycle.Ifyour model

does nothaveasoakcycleyou can stillsoakbyallowingtie washerto fillandagitatefor afewminutesto helploosensoils.Thenpushinthe Cycleknob tostoptie washer

(keeplidclosed) andallowto soak.Don’t leaveyourlaundry soakinginthewasherlongerthan

afewhours.Mterthesoakperiod, pullouttheCycleknobto completethecycle.

●

To makesureastainremoval product issafefor yourfabric

testiton ahidden insideseam.

●

Avoid useof hot wdteron

unknownstains.Itcanset somestains.

● Pretreatheavysoilbyrubbing

inasmallamountof liquid detergentor apastemadeof

waterandpowdereddetergent

or soap.Forbestresults,wait 1/2 hour before washing.

● To removestainson whiteor

bleachablefabrics,trysoakingthe stainedareain acontainerfor five minutesin thefollowing solution andthenlaunderin thewasher:

US gallon (3.8Ijters) cool water

1/4cup (60 ml) chlor;ne bleach

To removestainson whiteor bleachablefabrics,trysoakingthestained

areain acontainerfor fiveminutesinthefollowing solutionand then

launderin thewasher:

US gallon (3.8liters) cool water

1/4cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach

Turn Pagefor specz~cstain removal

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RemovingSpecz>cStains

Stain

Foodson syntheticclothesmay

causestainswhicharevirtually invisiblewhenyou puttheclothes in thewasher.Ifthesestainsarenot completelyremovedin thewash, theymaypick up dirtfrom other clothesin thewasherandappear aftertheclothesaredried.

White and Bleachable Fabrics

Rubwithiceorimmerseinverycold water.

Usedull tooltocarefil~ smapeof as much

adhesiveor~m ~possibk. Rub thestainwith

undilutedliquiddetergent.Rinsewell, thenwashasusual.

When They Become Wsible:

● Rub thestainwithundiluted

liquiddetergent.

● Letstand30minutes.

● Rewashusingthehottestwater

thatissafefor thefabric.

Preventing These Stains:

Increasetheamountof

detergentused. . Increasewatertemperature. . Washsyntheticsoften.

Other WashableFabrics

Sameaswhiteand bleachable

fabrics.

Applyundilutedliquid detergent.Rinse. Ifstainremains,usetheBleachSolution;

Soakincold water,thenlaunderinwarm water.Ifstainremains,usetheBleach Solution;launder.

Soak

incoldwater.UsetheBleach

Solution;launder.

Sameaswhiteand bleachable fabricsexceptusenon-chlorine bleach.

Spongeor soakin cool water, thenlaunder.

Sameaswhiteandbleachable fabricsexceptusenon-chlorine bleach.

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Stain

White andBleachable Fabrics OtherWashableFabrics

Withoutcream:UsetheBleachSolution; Spongewithwarmwater.If launder. s~ain;emains,applywarm

glycerine(availableatdrug

Withcream:Soakin cold water,thenuse stores),letstand30minutes

theBleachSolution;launder. andrinsewell.Washasusual.

Use

theBleachSolution;launder.

Rub thestainwithundiluted

liquiddetergent.Rinsewell, thenwashasusual.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent;launder. Sponge withwarmwater.Apply

(Treatmildewspotswhiletheyarefresh, undiluted liquid detergent; before mold hasachance toweakenfabric.) launder.Bleachwith Ifeithertypestainremains,use theBleach non-chlorine bleach; launder. Solution;launder. (Severescorch stainscan Old mildewcannotbe removed. seldombe removed.)

Freshstains:Placestainfacedown on an absorbenttowelanduseaspraycleaner. Rinsewell,thenwashasusual.Old stains: nonwhlorine bleach. UsetheBleachSolution;launder.

Soakstainincool water.Ifstainremains, usetheBleachSolution;launder. Bleachremainingstainwith

Scorchcanseldombe removed.

Sameaswhiteand bleachable

fabricsexceptlaunderusing

Spongewithwarmwater. non-chlorine bleach.

APPIYundilutedliquiddetergentandlaunder Launderin warmwater.Rinse

. . .

inwarmwater.Ifco-lorhasch~ngedyou may well.Bleachwithnon-chlorine

be able to restoreitbytreatingwithammonia bleach.

orvinegar.

Donotmixchlorinebleachwithammoniaoracidssuchas

vinegarand/orrustremover.Mixingcanproduceatoxicgas which maycausedeath.

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Problem

Possible Causes Whatto Do

Washerisunplugged

Watersupplyis-ed off

Controlsarenotsetproperly

Lidisopen

Circuitbre&er/fuseis tripped/blow

Controlisnotsetproperly

Watersu~~lvisturnedoff orimpro~er~yconnected

WaterdW screensare stoppedup

● Makesurecordisplugged securelyintoa

workingoutlet.

● Turn both hot andcold faucetsfullyon.

. CheckcontrolsandmakesureCycleknob

ispulled out toON position.

. CloselidandpullCycle knobouttoON

position.

● Checkhousecircuitbreakersifuses.Replace

fusesor resetbreaker.Washershouldhave separateoutlet.

. Checkwatertemperaturecontrolandadjust. . Turn both hot and cold faucetsfullyon and

makesurehosesareconnected tocorrect faucets.

. Turn off thewatersourceandremovethe

waterconnectionhosesfromtheupperback of thewasher.Useabrushor toothpickto cleanthescreensin themachine.Reconnect

thehosesandturnthewaterbackon.

Housewaterheaterisnotset

● Makesurehouse \vaterheaterisdelivering

properly waterat120°F.-1500F.(48°C.-650C.).

DrainhoseisMed or improperlycoMected

● Straightendrainhose andmakesure

washerisnotsittingon it.

● Top of drainoutletshould be lessthan8ft.

abovefloor.

Ffl hosesordrainhoseis

improperlyconnected

. Makesurehoseconnectionsaretightatfauce~

andmakesureendof drainhoseiscorrectly insertedinandsecuredtodrainfacilit}7.

Householddrainmay

beclogged

. Checkhouseholdplumbing.Youmayneed

tocallaplumber.

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Problem

Possible Causes

Constantwaterpressuretothe

~tihosesatthewatersource

Washerisuneven

Washerloadisunbalanced

Thewashernorrndypauses betweenwashingsteps

kcorrectcycleselected

Whatto Do

● Tightenhosesatthefaucetsandturnthewater

off aftereach use.

● Checkconditionof thefillhoses;theymay

needreplacementafter5years.

cMakesurewasherislevelandfirm

to thefloor.

● PushtheCycleknob in tostopthe

washer,open thelidandredistribute

theload evenly.Close thelid and restart.

● Makesurethecycleselectedmatchesthe

loadyou arewashing.

Thisisnormalforsomefabrics

Incorrectsorting c Separatelintproducersfrom

lintcollectors.

Washingtoolong

. Washsmallloadsfor ashortertimethan

largerloads.

Detergentnotdissoltig

s Forbestperformance alwaysadd detergent

before adding clothes.Ifyou usepowdered detergent,pre-dissolvedetergentinhot

waterbefore adding towasher.

● Tryaliquiddetergent.

● Usewarmerwatertemperature.

@erloading

c MakesureLoad SizeSelectormatches

load size.

Toomuchbleach

Notenoughdetergent

● Checkbleachpackagefor correctamount.

● Tryusin,qmore detergent.

hcorrectuseoffabricsoftener ● Checkfabricsoftenerpackagefor

instructions(seeFabricSoftener Dispensersection).

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Problem

Possible Causes

Whatto Do

. Avoid mixingheavyitems(likework

clothes)withlightitems(likeblouses).

. Separatepermanentpressfrom

otherlaundry.

* Tryafabricsoftener(likeDownybrdnd).

@rloading orincomect

waterleml

kcorrectwashanddrycycles

Repeatedwashinginwater thatistoohot

Pins,snaps,hooks,sharp buttons,beltbuc~es, zippers,andsharpobjects

UnMutedcMorinebleach

Smd tearsorholes

presentbeforewash

o Loadyourwashersoclotheshaveenough

room to movefreely.

. MatchCycleselectiontothetypeof fabric

you arewashing(especiallyfor permanent

pressloads).

● Washinwarmor cold waterwithplenty

ofdetergent.

* Fastensnaps,hooks, buttons,andzippers. . Removeloose itemslikepins,objectsin

pocketsandsharpbuttons.

● Turn knits(whichsnageasily)insideout.

c Checkbleachpackageinstructionsfor

proper amount.

. Neveradd undilutedbleach towashor

allowclothesto come incontactwith undilutedbleach.

Repairtearsandholesbeforewashing.

~emic~ We hairbleach, hairdye,pemanentwave solutionandtotietbowlcleaners

Permanentpressitems

naturdyfray(especi~y

CO~=SandCuffs)

~Rinseitemsthatmayhavechemicals

onthembeforewashing.

● Whilethisisnotcausedbythewasher,

youcanslowthefrayingprocessby

washingsmallpermanentpressloadswith

higherwatersetting.

● Avoid washingheavyitems(liketowels)

withpermanentpressitems.

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Problem

Possible Causes

Whatto Do

Somefabricsti naturdv shrinkinthe wash

Notenoughdetergent

● Hot waterismore likelytocauseshrinkage

thancold water.

● Followdirectionson carelabel.

● Tryusingmore detergent(especiallywith

(largerloads,hea~ sofi, largerloads). - -

and-hardwatermight

requiremoredetergent)

● Ifyou livein ahardwaterareatryusing

awaterconditioner likeCal~onbrandor installawatersoftener.

Waterisnothotenough

● Makesurewaterheaterisdeliveringwater

at120°F.-1500F.(48°C. -65°C.).

● Do not usethewasherwhenhotwateris

usedfor other needs (dishes,baths,etc.).

Washerisowrloaded

● MakesureLoad SizeSelectormatches

load size.

Soaktimeistooshort

Soakingwith

too fitdedetergent

● Soakatleast30minutes.

● Usemoredetergent(especiallywith

heavysoil).

Detergentisnotdissolving

● Adddetergentaswashbasketfillswith

waterbeforeyouloadclothes.

“

TorestoreGrayed~othes, tryoneof thefo~owing

● Putclothesthroughawashcycleusinghot

water.(Checkthegarment’srnanufdcturing carelabeltoseeifhotwatercanbeused.) Addanon-precipitatingwatersoftener,

asCalgonbrand.Use2 W timesmore than isrecommendedfor normalwatersoftening. Do notusedetergentor soap.Allowclothes

togo throughacomplete cycle.Repeatif

necessary.

● Soakyour clothesusingawatersoftener

insteadof asoakingagent.Allow clothes to soakfor about20minutes.

such

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Problem

Possible Causes

Whatto Do

Notenoughdetergent onaconsistentbasis

~orine bleachmayye~ow somefabrics

Ironormanganeseinwatermay causeye~owingorye~owspob

kcorrect useof fabticsoftener ●

. Alwaysusemeasureddetergent.

~ Usenon-chlorinebleach.

Useextradetergentplusanon-precipitating

●

watersoftenerdissolvedinm~aterand nonchlorine bleach.

●

Run hotwaterfor 2minutesto help the pipescleanout iron buildup.

Drainyourhousewaterheateroccasionally.

●

To removespotsspreadstainareaoverapan

of boilingwaterandsqueezelemonjuice throughthestain.

Checkfabricsoftenerpackdge

for instructions(seeFabricSoftener

Dispensersection).

To removes~otsdam~enthespots andrubwit~undilut~dliquid detergent. Rewash,usingchlorine bleach ifitissafe for thefabric.

T~e ofdetergent

Verysoftwater

Resdtof norrndwearon poly+ottonblends

● Switchto alowersudsingdetergentbrand

andfollow instructionson packdge.

● TV lessdetergent.

* wile thisisnot causedby thewasher,

you can slowthepillingp;-ocessbywashing

poly-cottonblendsinsideout.

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Notes

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800.626.2000

800-626-~4

Paraobtener laversi6nen espafiolde estemanual,namea GEAnswerCenter@,serviciode informaci6n parael consumidor, te16fono800.626.2000.

You can havethe securefeeling thatGEConsumerServicewillstill

be thereafteryourwarrantyexpires.PurchaseaGEcontractwhileyour warrantyisstillin effect andyou’ll receivea substantialdiscount.Witha multiple-yearcontract,you’re assuredof futureserviceattoday’sprices.

800-626-2002

Individualsqualifiedto service theirownappliancescanhave partsor accessoriessentdirectly to theirhome.The GEpartssystem providesaccessto over47,000 parts..and allGEGenuineRenewal Partsarefullywarranted.VISA, MasterCardandDiscovercards areaccepted.

We’re proud of our serviceand wantyou to be pleased.Iffor some reasonyou arenot happywiththe serviceyou receive,here arethree stepsto follow for furtier help.

First, contact thepeople who ser-

vicedyour appliance. Explainwhy you arenot pleased.Inmostcases, thiswillsolvetheproblem.

Careandcleaninginstructionscontainedinthismanualcoverproce durestobe performedbyanyuser. Otherseficiug genera~yshotid be referredtoqufified setice person-

nel.Cautionmustbe exercked,

sinceimproperservicingmaycause

unsafeoperation.

Finallyif your problem isstill

not resolved,write: MajorAppliance Consumer

Action Program

20NorthWackerDrive Chicago, IL60606

Next,if you arestillnot pleased, writeall the details—including your phone number–to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations GEAppliances, Appliance Park Louisville,KY40225

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.Tta~le sales slip or cancelled che(;khere.Proofofo~ig”nalpurchase

=7-95

dateisneededtoobtainse?wiceunder warranty.

~LL ONE~R WARRAN~

Foroneyearfromdateoforiginalpur-

chase,wewillprovide,freeof charge, partsandservicelaborinyourhometo repairorreplace

failsbecauseof amanufacturingdefect.

~D ADD~ONAL WAMN~S Nineteenyearwarranty-Forthesecond

throughthetwentiethyearfromthedateof

originalpurchase,wewillprovide,freeof charge,areplacementbasketfor anybasket

thatfailsduetoamanufacturingdefect.

Nineyearwarranty-For thesecond throughthetenthyearfrom the dateof originalpurchase,wewillprovide,free of charge,a replacementtubfor anytub thatfailsdue to amanufacturingdefect.

Fouryear

throughthefifthyearfrom thedateof originalpurchase,wewillprovide,free of charge:replacementtransmissionfor anytransmissionthatfailsdue to a manufacturingdefect; replacementpartsfor anypartof thesuspensionrod and

warranty-For thesecond

anypati ofthewmhmthat

springassemblythatfailsdueto amanufacturingdefect;replacementpartsfor anylidorcoverthatrustsduetoamanufacturingdefect.

Forlimitedadditionalwarrantiesyou pay for theservicetriptoyourhome and all

servicelabor charges.

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Thiswarrantyisextended to the original purchaserandanysucceeding ownerfor productspurchasedfor ordinaq home usein the 48 mainlandstates,Hawaiiand Washington,D.C.InAlaskathewarranty isthesameexcept thatitisLIMITED becauseyou mustpayto shiptheproduct to the serviceshop or for theservicetechnician’stravelcoststo your home.

All warrantyservicewillbe provided by

our FactoryServiceCentersor byour authorizedCustomerCare@servicers

during normalworkinghours. Shouldyourapplianceneed service,

duringwarrantyperiod orbeyond, call800-GE~RES (800-432-2737).

● Servicetripstoyourhometoteachyou

howtousetheproduct.

Readyom

haveanyquestionsaboutoperatingthe product,pleasecontactyourdealeror our ‘acilities. ConsumerAffairsoffice atthe address

below,or call,tollfree:

GEAnswerCenter@

800.626.2000 consumerinformationservice

● Improper installation.

I WARRANTOR ISNOT RESPONSIBLEFOR CONSEQUENTMLDAMAGES. I

Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitation

orexclusionmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohave otherrights

whichvaryfromstatetostate.To knowwhatyourlegalrights

affairsofficeor yourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.

Warrantor:GeneralElectricCompany

Owner’sManual.Ifyou then

are inyourstate, consultyourlocal or stateconsumer

Iffurtherhelpisneededconcerningthiswarranty,write: Manager-ConsumerAffairs,GEAppliances,LouisMe,~ 40225

Ifyouhaveaninstallationproblem, contactyourdealerorinstaller.Youare

responsiblefor providingadequateelectrical,exhaustingandotherconnecting

● Replacementofhousefusesorresetting

of circuitbreakers.

● Failureof theproduct if itismisused,

or usedfor other thanthe intended purpose or usedcommercially.

● Damageto productcausedbyaccident,

fire,floods or actsof God.

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