GE WWA3100G User Manual

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Contents

MiWer

Agitator Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning Controls Setting Guide

Detergen@ Other Additives 9-13 Energy-Saving Tips

Hard Water

Limestone Deposits Loading the Washer

Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions

Pre-treating Problem Solver

Repair Service Safety Instructions

Soaking

6,7

4,8

5,7,13

16-21

3,4 4,5

Model WWA31OOG

22 Sorting 4,5

2 Stains

22 Stain Removal Guide

Storage & Vacation Tips

12 12

2 4

User Maintenance Instructions 22 Warranty

Wash Temperature

Back Cover

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Help us help you...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

and maintain your new washer 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, KY40225

If you received a

damaged washer...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the washer.

Savetime andmoney.

Before you request service ...

check the Problem Solver on pages 16-21.It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

Writedown the model and serial numbers.

You’llfind them on a label on the lowerleft side near the front.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with

your washer. Beforesending in this

card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer.

Toobtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para obtener laversibn en espaiiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center? servicio de information para el consumidor, telefono 800.626.2000.

FORYOURSAFETY

If you smell gas:

1.Open window,

2. Don’t touch electrical switches:

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier,

*DofttWntWWle8wBtehe# cmoroff because sparks my ignite

the ga$.

All washing instruction terms inthis book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984. -

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IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before usingthis appliance.

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Howtooperateyour clotheswasher

WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

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Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric

type, weight, color and amount of soil according to instructions on page 5.

● Add measured amount of

detergent. See pages 9 through 13

for information on detergents and

other laundry additives.

. Load clothes into the wash basket, beingcarefhlnot to overload. Clothes shouldbe belowthe retaking ring. See page 8 for more loading information.

For information on bleaches and fabric softeners, see page 13.

GENERAL@ELECTRIC

Duty

Heavy

Extra Large Ca~clty Washer

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WashWaterTemperature Selection

● For hot water wash, set cycle

selector to “H~ WASH”

SPIN

PuL KN(M 10 START

10 Slo?

RINSE ~~f.

-41 v

● Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to

OFF

HOT WASII

● ‘o

WMM

SPIN

start the cycle.

~ START

WASH

(11min.) or “1OV

● For warm water wash, set cycle

selector to “WARMWASH” (8 min.), “6;’ “4:’ or “2:’

● For cold water wash, set cycle

selector for warm wash as explained above and TURN OFF THE H(YI’WATERFAUCET.

If you wish to change cycle setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector Knob into stop washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at

RINSEWA~ TEMPERATURE

any time during the cycle.

WILL ALWAYSBE COLD.

Howto soak inyour washer.

● Close the lid. Washer will fill but

not agitate or spin with the lid open.

Allow the washer to fill and agitate

for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector Knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle.

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Howto sortthe clothes

Sort bysurface texture

Separate

from

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

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

Formore information on lint control, see page 16.

Sort byfabric

Separate

from

bysoil

Sort

Separate

Sort bycolor

Separate

●

Whites

from

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,

hems, tears.

● Check all items for areas of heavy

soil or stain. . Removestains. For STAIN

REMOVALGUIDE, SEE PAGE lS.

● Turn Poly Knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking and Pre-treating— a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another

wayto remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains.

Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see page 4.

FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGEN’IX,SEE PAGE13.

● Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in

a small amount of liquid detergent or apastemadeofwaterandpowdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2hour before washing.

from

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

from

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON DIFFERENT FWRICS AND LOADS, SEE PAGES6 and 7.

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ControlsSetting Guide for differentfabrics and loads

Load

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast

Workclothes

Heavy soil Average soil

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil Average or light soil

Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy

Delicates Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk and Wool Warm Rayon and Acetate Down-filled garments, if machine

washing is recommended

Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls

Baby Clothes—Delicate

WmhWaterTemperature

Hot or Warm Warm or Cold

Hot Hot or Warm

Hot Warm

Warm Warm

Hot White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Warm

Bleach

Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

No bleach Seldom needed. If needed, use non-chlorine bleach. No bleach

Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. No bleachBlankets-Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton Warm

Blankets-Synthetic, Electric

Curtains-DO NCYI’MACHINE WASH FIBERGLASS

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes**

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats and Rugs**

Denims (especially indigo blue jeans) and other fibrics that bleed

Rubber-coated items, laminated fabrics, vinyl, plastics and articles with plastic trin

Pillows

*~heck she. Some slipcovem, draperies and b~spreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer.

Warm

Hot or Warm

Cold or Warm

Warm

No bleach

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

No bleach

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Special Instructions

If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 11.

Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11.

Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. Small loads reduce wrinkling.

Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully. Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Agitate 2 to 4 minutes. Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet down gives off an odor which maybe

absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots. Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.

Youmay prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand. Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid

detergent. Use 5-minute soak then agitate 2 minutes. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat

heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. Use 5-minute soak, then agitate 2 minutes. Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.

Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.

For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads. Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it. The stained par& will not discolor subse@ent washing loads. -

Agitate 2 to 4 minutes. Tumble dry on FLUFF (No Heat).

Pillows are made of different materials-dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but manufacturers’ care labels must be followed carefilly. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to prevent escape of feathers or falling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Agitate 4 to 10minutes, depending on amount of soil.

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ 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, D.C. 20402.

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Howtoload your washer

Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer,

If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the washprocess:

● Be carefid not to overload

washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should

be washed.

● Removeclothes promptly as

soon as washer stops and hang immediately.

● Load clothes dry.

● T&e a properly sorted group of

clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order:

Large Items—like sheets. Do not

wrap around the agitator.

Small Items—like washcloths.

This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Filter Ring, showsa proper load. Clothes haveample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry sincewetitems are apt to pack down which encouragesoverloading.This size load requires a full water fill.

What is the best size load of clothes—large, medium, or small? Save time, energy and

Toadd items after the washer has started.

. Turn offthe washer.

● Add any additional articles by

submerging next to the agitator.

● Restart the washer.

N~E: When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, alwayshandle separately. To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag.

detergent by avoiding extra use of

Medium Size Items—like towels. Here is a typical full load:

3 Double Sheets

the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to saveclothes until you have a full load.

4 Long SleeveShirts

3 Boxer Shorts 6 Standard Pillow Cases 5 T-shirts

[ I

2 Pair Trousers 3 Handkerchiefs

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Factorsto considerin selecting detergents

and soap

Products

Phosphate– Powdered Detergents

Non-Phosphate— Powdered Detergents

Advantages

Perform well in hard or softwater

Washall 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 availablein some areas.

Generally do not clean well in

hard water.

May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water.

Should Those containing sodium

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

(Seepage 10.)

not beused in cold water.

Liquid Detergents

Soaps

Perform well in soft water. Offer better performance in

hard water than powdered non-phosphate types.

Cleans 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 washwater.

Generally do not clean well in medium-hard or hard water.

Maycombine with water

hardness minerals to form

sticky soap curd.

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The results of continued use of carbonate detergents

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

Effects on clothes

Although limestone buildup occurs

more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in

the following ways:

● Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to

fabrics such astoweling.

● Causes colors to fade and become

dull and dingy.

● Causes graying of fabrics.

● Leavesa white, powdery residue

on dark-colored items.

● Causes spot-fading of bright

colors as a result ofdirect contact with detergent.

● Reduces wrinkle-resistance of

permanent press fabrics.

● Destroys effectiveness of flame-

retardant finishes on cottons such

as children’s sleepwear. . Increases fabric wear because

of the scrubbing 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-1ike,crusty formations caused

by lint adhering to the sticky

limestone deposits. . Increas~ se~ice calls because

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

● Reduced useful life of washer.

washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing

(11or more grains) and if you wash

just a few loads a week, you may frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few rapidly the limestone will build

months.

up. If your water is VERY HARD

Recommended methods to reduce limestone buildups

● Increaseuse of bleaches,presoaks,

packagedwaterconditioners,prewash soil and stain removers to help in

● Use a powdered phosphate

removing stubborn soils and stains.

detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area.

● Use greater care in sorting loads.

Washvery dirty loads separately

. Install a home water softener. This will significantly reduce limestone buildup.

● Use a packaged non-precipitating

water softener, such as Calgon brand with phosphate.

and increase detergent to help keep dirt from redepositing on less soiled items. Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage from heavy, sturdy clothes.

. Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action of washer.

Good washing practices

may delay limestone damage

to clothes

The following recommendations

will temporarily delay the effects

of limestone on your clothes.

These are generally good washing

practices and will give better soil

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

● Use hotter wash water, for

● Use fabric softener to counteract

stiffness or harshness in clothes.

How to partially restore clothes

Once clothes havedeveloped

deposits, they may be partially

restored by soaking in a solution of two cups of vinegar in one gallon of hot tap water for 15minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.

example up to 150°F.for cottons. This also improves oily-soil removal.

● Ifyou wash in cooler water to

saveenergy, 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

CA~ONS:

● Do not use vinegar soak

solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain.

● Vinegar soak solution may

reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.

● Vinegar soak may damage

the dyes in some fabrics.

before adding clothes.

● Increaseamount of detergent.

See guide on opposite page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness.

*LIMESI’ONE-techn ically called CALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused by the reactionof the calcium in the hard water with the sodiumcarbonate in the detergent.

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How much detergentshould you use?

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

ViWkS

accordingto:

1. Waterhardness

2. Amount of soil

3. Size of load

4. ~pe of detergent

5. Washtemperature

Use more detergentif you have. . .

1. Hard water

2. Large loads

3. Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphate detergent

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

Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup.

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 the detergent in hot water, then pour directly into the wash basket.

Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load

cups

2 cups

1% cups

1 cup

FOLLOW PACKAGE

OIRE(XIONS

High Sudsing Powder Type

Low Sudsing Concentrated Powder Type

LIQUID

Water Hardness

VERY HARD

10-20 Grains

HARD

4-10 Grains

SOFT

O-4Grains

o-1o

Grains

o-1o

Grains

1. Use recommended amount of

detergent for your load and water hardness as shown in guide.

2. Other detergent types—low and normal suds, powders, liquids, non-phosphate powders—follow

recommendations m package.

3. For hard water treatment, see page 12.

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Hard water-do youhaveit?

Beforeyou 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,

conbct your water comtxuw.

● If you live in a rural area, or in

. .

some suburban areas, conhct your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this:

Oto 3 grains per gallon–SOFT

4 to 10grains–HARD

11to 19-grains–VERY HARD

If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. Youcan use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water. If you have HARD water-less than 10grains— and you use phosphate detergent,

you also have no problem. But, if you havemore than 10

grains, you will need to softenyour

water with either. . .

1. An installed water softener in

your home, or

2. The use of a packaged water

softener.

Forinformation on water softeners, see guide below.

20 grains and over—

EXTREMELY HARD

Addthis much watersoftenerwith a Ml waterlevel

Grains of hardness

When using % cup with detergent (60 ml) (120 ml)

When using % cup % cup % cup 1cup 1% cups 1% cups plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above with soap (80 ml) (160 ml) (180 ml)

o–lo lo–15

15-20

‘/2 cup

20–25 25–30

% cup 1cup

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

(240 d) (360 ml)

over 30

1cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above

30 (300 ml r)lus 15ml for each extra 5 ~rains)

Ene~y-Saving Tips

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them.. and that means you’llwaste

energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them

properly, select correct cycles, use

enough detergent and

water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil.

choose a

. Use Hot Wash—upto 150°F.-on

a regular basis only when washing

heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes.

● under nol-m~ soil conditions, Wmh

in water above 80°F. (27°C.). This generallymeansusingtheWm Wmh temperaturesettingon your washer— temperatures approximately 90° to

llO°F.or hand comfortable. If you

notice that soil has accumulatedafter

severalconsecutivewashings,useHot

Washoccasionally,if safefor fabrics.

● Try to wash less often. Save

articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load.

● Wash in off-peak utility hours.

Yourlocal utility can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

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Other laundry products

Laundry product and type

BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart such as Clorox brand (0.96 liter) water and add after wash

Non-chlorine such as Follow package directions. Clorox 2 brand Put bleach into washer with detergent.

F~RIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such as Mix recommended amount with one Downy Brand

Wash Additive such as Follow Package directions. Rain Barrel brand Add during wash cycle.

SANITIZER

Chlorine Bleach, Use in case of infection and Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and such as Clorox brand

How to use it

action has started and detergent is 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine dissolved. bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s

cup (240 rnl)water and add at start of 2) Reduces static electricity. rinse cycle.

contagious disease. See under Bleach above.

Special instructions

1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into

washer or on dry clothes.

sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.

3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special instructions.

1) Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics.

2) Is most effective in hot water.

1) Helps make clothes fluf~ and soft.

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

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle, such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s instructions exactly.

viruses.

WATER SOFTENER

Non-precipitating Follow package directions. Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping such as Calgon brand

Precipitating such as Follow package directions. Borax brand Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.

SOAK AGENT Such as Biz brand

PRETREATING, STAIN

SPOTREMOVERS

AND

Such as Spray ‘n Wash and K2R brands

Add at start of wash cycle.

Follow package directions.

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

water clear.

Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.

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 covered by your warranty.

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as Rit and Tintex brands

Follow package directions. NOTE: Tinted garments may not be colorfast. Wash separately.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,

1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it.

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How toremovestains

L Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.

2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps:

. Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods.

● Check the care label instructions

that came with the garment.

. Teststain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample

of the material.

● Avoiduse of hot water on

unknown stain. It can set some

stains.

3. Follow stain removal with a

thorough rinsing.

4. Washwith recommended

amount of soap or detergent.

Stain Removal Hint— Using Chlorine Bleach for See next page for White and Bleachable Fabrics. Stain Removal Guide.

Mix 1/4cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8liter) 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 arevirtually 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 spots become visible, how can you removethem?

● Rub in undiluted liquid detergent

and let stand 30 minutes.

● Re-washusing hottest water the

fabric can stand.

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.

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Stain removalguide

Stain

Adhesives

(Chewing Gum, etc.)

Anti-perspirants, 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.

White and Bleachable Fabrics

SeeControl Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 6

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefilly scrape oflas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.

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

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*; Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.

Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite 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 Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.

Other Washable Fabrics

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

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 dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder in warm water.

Sponge with warm water. If stain remains, apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder.

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Then launder in warm detergent water.

Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables, or Food Coloring

Grass, Foliage, Flowers,

Mildew, Scorch

Ink, Ballpoint

Paint and Varnish

Perspiration

Rust

*Caution:Becausecleaningfluids tend

familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds. Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.

**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.

Save and refer to garment manufacturers’ care labels.

Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite 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 Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

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 Stain

Removal Hint on opposite page.

Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or

banana oil. Launder in warm water.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning fluid* or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.

Apply rust remover~* using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and launder.

to be toxic, be sure you are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining

stain with non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted

liquid detegent. Bleach remaining stain

with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.

Old mildew stains can seldom be removed.

Scorch can seldom be removed.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics

except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach

with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

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Questions?

gliB

-.~~ Use This ProblemSolver

PROBLEM

LINTC)R RESIDUE (3NCLOI’HES

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

*Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separatelint-producers (such as terry towelsand chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).

● Washingtoo long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, washone minute per

pound ofdry clothes. *Use ofnon-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a

precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or softenwater with an installed mechanical softener or apackaged watersoftener.

c Powderyresidue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve granular detergent in hot waterbeforeadding to washer; make sure detergent is completely dissolved beforeadding clothes; switchtoliquid or cold waterdetergent or use warmer wash water. Seepage 11.

*Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessivelint. Washfeweritems with correct water level.

oT~ much bleach. Use correct amo~t ofbleach according to *Not

enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during Wash Cycle, Increase amount of

detergent. Seepage 11.

● ~comect UWof fabric s&enero If used in washcycle, softeners may react with

detergent to mate a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycleonly unless package specifies adding to wash cycle. Seepage 13.

package directions.

s pi~~g usually on lint. Turningclothes inside-out may provide some help.

e S~tic el=tricity caus~ rinse cycle.

GREASY OR C)ILY STAINS0?+? washingclothes. However,ifoily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle,the LAUNDERED oily spots maypick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They GARMENTS are

These are sometimes ctdled “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before

nutcaused bythe washer. Washsynthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing.

Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes andrewashwith extra detergent using hottest waterfabriccan stand,

p~lyes~~-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like

by Overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

GRAYED CLOTHES

* Insuffkient detergent. Youmay need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.

* Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140°-1500F.Do not wash when other hot water needs-such as

dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.

%or or inferiordetergent. Changeto phosphatedetergent, ifpossible. Followthesesteps:

1. Use water conditioner, (such as Calgon brand)

2. Pre-treat stains

3. Use hottest water possible

4. Use bleach where possible

5. Use pm-soak aids

6. Install water softener

● Washer overloaded. Ciothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. * Improper soaking with insufficient detergtmt. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.

Hawever, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.

* Use of soap in hard wa%er.Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps

described above.

* Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for

smaikr loads.

● Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the

start of agitation. Seepage 11.

● To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels to determine ifhot water is suitable for garment.

* Add a mm-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—

use 2 ?4times as much as you need for normal water softening. * DOnot use detergent or soap.

~Allow clothes to go through complete cycle. * Repeat, if necessary.

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The Problem Solver(continued)

PROBLEM

YELLOWED

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

* Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check

CMXH+ES hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body

oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’ page 17. * Chlorine bleach may yeilow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use non-chkmine bleach

(stwhas C1ONNC2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tlntex brands), follow package directions.

@km or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.

1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in wa%er

before adding clothes. Use ncm-chkminebleach.

2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water.

3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water heater occasionally.

4. To remove spots; spread stained portion overpan of boiling water and squeeze

lemon juice through stain. Toremoveoverall yellow, use a commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

BLUE (.IRGRAY COLCIRSTAINS

Improper use of’fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clo$hes;always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.

SHRINKAGE,

GENERAL

H%RINKAGE,

Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine washor dry.

* ~~la~~i~~ ~hr~~ge ~~n OCCUrin knit

fabrics that have been improperly stretched

and elongated by the rnanufkturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back in%oshape after each wash and dry cycle.

Progressiveor delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)

is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been washedmany times without previous shrinkage. Treatas for RelaxationShrinkage above.

@Shtidulge caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that havebeen heat- shaped. When washing,

drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used

to shape set, 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.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

‘W~NKuNG IN

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRCX4’9 ITEMS

* LWWirIgcloti~s in dryer aflm tumbling stops. Remove and hang c1othesimmediately. *Tw many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time, Do riotcombine loads. * Improper loads. Avoidlaundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work

clothes, with lighter Pemanent Press items such as shirts or blouses, Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry.

* Tm m~y clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe smtdkx thm regular loads.. .no more than medium loads to give clothes mm to move freely.

● Rxxwrectwash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Washcycle which provides a

coddowri rime to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.

)

* ~corr=t water leva~+use Full wa~~ ~eve~for M&ium bad, 3/4 Fu~iLevei for Small Load.

* Rqxa@ washing in too hot water. Wash in cold m warm water with plenty

of detqymt.

* Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.

● Failure to use fab~icsoftener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.

Toremove wrinkles:

* Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.

* Rerinse and dry on “Permanent press” setting. * If unsuc~e~~fi~,ret~mbie on

~~gh heat for 10to Q minutes and hang imrnediatel~.

*km carefuliy, * Send to dry cleaners for pressing. * Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.

SNAGS, HOLES,

TEARS, RIPSOR

EXCESSIVE WEAR

,,,

* pins on gmmen~ or sharp

~~jects left in pockets. Check to make WE all such objects

areremoved. Also check wash tub.

* Snaps, ho&s, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and

buttons. Remove sharp buttuns and belt buckles. This is especially important in

washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

* Hales with random square shapes with yellow discoloraticm may be

caused by

improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount ofbleach. Seepage H. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or ailow clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with ehhes.

* c~fie~s such as hair b~ea~h,

dye, per+maent Wave solutions, battery acid$ atid

toilet bowl dinners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that

came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash, Do@ contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.

e sm~~, un~~ti~edtears may

enlarge during washing process, ~heCk garments be~~f~

washing and mend ail rips and tears.

(continued next page)

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The Problem Solver(continued)

PROBLEM

SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, IUPS C)R EXCESSIVE WEAR

(continued)

HEAVILYSOILED Pretreat with liquid detergent. AREAS such as

dam and cUffS

[

POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuf& This is

normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possible.

* Roughness or burrs cmagitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough spots if necessary.

. G~ent~ we~ened by washer.

* TOO

large loads, Load washer only with number of it~msthat will move freely.

@@@@

by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused

WASHER WON’T

CWERATE

WATER

TEMPERATURE regulated correctly.

Is INCKXR.Ecr

* Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.

. M&e sure both hot and cold faucets are tu~ed on.

~Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position. o M&e sure lid is ~los~+ Washer will fill but will not spin or

* Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical

outlet, remove it. Washer shoukl have separate outlet.

● Make sure hot and cold faucets are &.med on and

● Make sure hoses me ~on~ectedto correct faucets. .-

hot to hot, cold to cold.

Watervalve screens maybe stopped up. Renwve inlet

hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

● Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140°to 150°F.

agkate with lid open.

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I PROBLEM

WA~WON’T DRAIN

I POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

@M& suredr~~ h~s~is not kink~.

*Topof drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor.

WATERHM’KS

*Mak

sure hose comec%ionsare tight at faucets.

* M&e ~m end of&&~ h~~ j~

WASIW3RIS NOISY

* Mae sure ~asb~r is jeve}ad firm to tic

frontjam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.

g A ~hq di~tin~tive~~und~il~ be h~d at be end of each Wh pd3d M th# m&Q~ stops and the sgin brake inside the *transmission“kxks id’ This sound is nQrmaL

* Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and may Gauseit to move from its original position. In extreme cases, @swdly oawrs when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water Iewl is set

mxmary) the spin

Totmrrect, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly abuut the wash basket. Cl@e the lid and restart.

WASHER PAUSES IN

CYCLE

If you need more help.. call, toll free:

GE Answer Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Wa~her~Qfiy pauses ~tw~n w~hing steps. . .such as betwtx%lWW#%ad !$f%illQ1’

between spin and rinse.

c,orre@y inserted in and WXWd ta dti~ f!!fi&.

floor with rubber fiot pads h ph~ ~d

higherthan

basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise,

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Careand Cleaning

USERMAINTENANCE

INSTRUCHONS The tub. The porcelain is

self-cleaning. Leavelid open after washing

evaporate.

or gritty cleansers.

to allow moisture to

Do not use harsh

The exterior.Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. W@eor dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit

surface with sharp objects.

Tostorewasher:

Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.

Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

Forlong vacations:

Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.

Lubricate with grease or Petroleum

Jelly.

The Activator” agitator. Remove at regular intervals-about 4 to 6 months—and remove any lint that

may haveaccumulated. No tools

are needed, simply grasp agitator

with both hands and pull straight up sharply. The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light

coating of lubricant to prevent parts

sticking together. If this area

appears to be dry, apply a light coat

of grease or petroleum jelly around

the slotted section of the shaft

before replacing the agitator. Do

not overgrease.

When replacing the agitator,

carefully lower straight down onto the shaft so that it fits into the slots. Then apply downwardpressure until agitator snaps into its normal position.

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If YouNeed Service

Toobtain service, seeyour warranty on the back page of this book.

We’reproud 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 fi.mtherhelp.

FIRST, contact the people who

serviced 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-including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer 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,

the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care”

replacement parts for any part of servicers during normal working

the transmission that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home

and service labor charges. Or, if you desire, we will provide a

completely reconditioned

transmission. You pay for the

shop reconditioning labor, the

service trip to your home and

service labor charges.

hours.

Look in the White or Yeliow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECXRIC-

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELE~RIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED ● SeWiCetriPs 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 Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

● 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.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.

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 vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. I13D5497POII Pub. No. 49-9538

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