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Contents

Important Cautions 3 Energy Saving Tips 4

Good Sorting Means Better 5 Washing

It Pays To Check and 5 Pre-treat . ,

Soaking 5 Operating instructions 6,7

for your Portabie WasherModel WWP1170F

Operating Instructions 8 for your Stationary Washer— Model WWP1180F

Speciai Recommendations for 9

Washing Permanent Press without dryer

Factors To Consider in 9 Ssisction of Dstsrgents ' . ■ and Soap

The Damaging Effects of 10 Carbonate Detergents on Your Giothes and Washer

How Much Detergent 11 Should You Use?

How To Use Detergent 11 Hard Water— Do You Have !t? 12

Other Lau nd ry Prod u cts 13 How To Remove Stains 14,15

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maintain your new washer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions.

if you don’t understand something or need more help...Call, toll free:

The GE Answer Center™

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Write down the model and , serial nyinbers.

You’!! find them on a label located on the lower left side panel near the front.

Consumer Product Ownership Registration card that came with your washer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers

Model No.

Serial No.

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

if you receive a damaged washer,

immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the washer. Save time and money...

before you call for service Check the Problem Solver (page

22). It lists minor causes of operating probiems that you can correct yourself. It could save you an unnecessary service cail.

Wash! ng G u ide f ór D if f erent 16,17

Fabrics and Loads

Common Laundering 18~20 Problems

How To Care for Your Washer 21

GetTo Know Your Washer 21 The Problem Solver 22 Consumer Services 23

Warranty

Back Cover

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Iniportant Safety iostrijctions

Read a!l iostryGlions before using this appliance

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING ■—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the

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® Use this appliance only for its Intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.

® Tills washer must be properly Instaffed and located in accordance with the fnstailation Instryctlons before ft Is used. If you did not receive an installation instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

- Properly ground to conform with ali governing codes and ordinances.

~ Install or store where It will not

be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

- Connect to a properly rated, |jiUitiULt;u di lu puvvoisupply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

- Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described

in the Installation Instructions,

® With stationary model, turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

® With portable model, turn

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coupler when washer is not in use. ® When disconnecting this

appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to

the cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

® We strongly recommend that CU ly C5C;!VJU/Hiy IVyi I k/y « qualified individual.

® The wiring diagram for this machine is located inside the lovi/er front access panel.

T© rtnfnlmize the possibility of injyry:

® 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 gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents,

vapors that could ignite or explode.

Do not add these substances to

the wash water.

Do not use these substances

around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

® HYDROGEN GAS is produced by

the chemicai 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 lonaer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE explosive UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to

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or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or

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hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on aii hot water faucets and aiiow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appli ance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Of course, since the gas is flammabie, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

® Never reach into the washer

white parts are moving. Always

stop the washer to load, unload, add forgotten items or add additional laundry aids.

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For your safety, the washer lid is_

.locked closed during spin cycle. To

open lid during spin cycle, push the timer knob !N and wait for lid lock to release, about 30 seconds, before opening.

At end of cycle lid iock will release after about 30 seconds. The washer will fill and agitate with the lid open.

® Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to

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any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and ship ping or packing materiais properly.

Before discarding a washer, or removing from service, remove the washer lid.

® Never operate portable model in locations where it could conceiv ably create a hazard, such as top of stairs or edge of unguarded landing.

® Keep ali laundry aids (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

persona! injury.

® Keep the area around and under

neath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible

materials, such as lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc.

® Keep the floor around your

appliances clean and dry to reduce

tlîé possibility of slipping.

® To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appli ance from the power-supply before attempting any maintenance or cleani.ng (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector + J«s S-» + M/**^T*

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disconnect the appliance from the

power-supply.

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Do not tamper with controls.

® Do not operate this appliance if ii is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including

a dama^ged cord or plug.

® Do not wash fiberglass articles

in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.

the fiame retardancy of fabrics, lo avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

® Never climb on or stand on the

washer top.

F@r Washer Operation

For your safety, the washer lid is locked closed during spin cycie. To

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open lid during spin cycie, push the Cycie Selector IN and wait for lid lock to release, about 30 seconds, before opening.

At end of cycle, lid lock will release after about 30 seconds.

stationary

Dryer

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Portable

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stationary

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DSR-80 Dryer Stack Rack. Supports dryer

WDF-80* Washer/Dryer Frame for unitized

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Accessories are available from your dealer or service organization.

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Energy-Saving Tips

We are all conscious of the need to save energy—to protect our country’s energy reserves and to help us save money. There are several things you can do to reduce the amount of energy

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1, Use Hot Wash—140° (60°C)—or? a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles—such as

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2, Under normal soil conditions, Vi/ash in water above 80°F (27°C). This generally means using the WarrT! Wash temperature setting on your washer—temperatures

approximately 95°F (35°C). If you notice that soil has accumulaied after several consecutive washings, use Hot Wash occasionally, if safe for fabrics.

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temperature of the rinse does not

affect cleaning.

4. Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type of fat

until you have a full load.

5. if you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of water. Small

loads should have lower water levels. .

6. Wash in off-peak utility hours.

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are the off-peak hours. IMPORTANT NOTE: If your clothes

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what are you apt to do? You will probably then re-wash them...and that means you’ll waste energy.

Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water

temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil.

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Good sorting means better washing

Sort by surface texture

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Coiiectors

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry

toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT 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 PAGE 18.

Sort by fabric

Separate

Sort by soil

Sort by color

Separate

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It pays to check and to pre-treat

® Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hook hooks and button buttons.

® Do any necessary mending rips, hems, tears.

® Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain.

® Remove stains. FOR STAIN REMOVAL CHART, SEE PAGE 14.

® Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in

a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and

For best results wait Vz hour before washing.

• Turn PolyKnits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking—a good way to loosen deep soils and stains

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is an excellent way to remove heavy

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some stains.

in addition to sorting to reduce lint

collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar consiruGtlon be washed together whenever possible.

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON DIFFERENT FABRICS AND LOADS,

SEE PAGES 16 and 1?.

Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a prelimi-

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For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see pages 7 or 8.

FOR information ON SOAKING

AGENTS, SEE PAGE 13.

Operating Instructions

for Your Portable Washer — Mode! WWP1170F

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This washer may be used in two ways — as a portable or as a built-

in washer. Chances are you wiii first use it as portable and then have it permanently installed at a later date. .

When using your washer as

portable, roll it to the most level position near the water and power

source. Once the washer is in position press “Lock Lever” with your foot (See Illustration A) to secure washer in position. Make sure washer is firm to the floor and

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move until lever is released. When

you have finished washing, press

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and roll washer to your storage area.

ILLUSTRATION A-LOCK LEVER Press “Lock Lever”—lever on right

to secure your washer in position.

How to Load Your Washer

® Add measured amount of detergent according to load size, amount of soil and water level. See pages 9 through 11 for detailed information on types and amounts of detergent.

® Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be below bottom of wash tub riiTi. Do not put clothes on top of the agitator or wind them around it. For best results, mix large items with small ones. When

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one or two other pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no more than one-half of the total load.

® Clean lint filter. Be sure filter is

cleaned before washing every

load. See page 21.

® See page 13 for instructions on how to use bleach, fabric softeners

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® 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 wiii be automaticaiiy locked during the spin portion of each cycle. The lid will automatically unlock about

30 seconds after the end of the

spin cycle. To open lid during spin

cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and

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30 seconds, before opening.

Set tlie controSs

See the Controls Setting Guide on page 7.

O Select Water Level

SMALL: Washer is less than Vz full of clothes.

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and LARGE to adjust load sizes between Vz and Vz full.

LARGE: Over Vz full.

If you wis.h to increase level after you’ve made a selection, turn knob to “RESET” and select new level.

m Select Wash/Rinse Temperature Set Wash/Rinse Temperature

switch at Warm/Warm (MANUAL) and leave it at this setting. To

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install a faucet adapter according

to the instructions included with the faucet adapter package. Grasp coupler, pull hoses out of cabinet until red marker on hoses is visible.

-Attach the washer’s hose coupler to the faucet, (See Illustration C).

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ILLUSTRATION B—

RELEASE LEVER Press “Release Lever”—lever on left before you attempt to move

washer.

For your persona! safety, never reach into washer while parts are moving. Always stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten items or additional laundry aids.

ILLUSTRATION C Grasp white ring on hose coupier and pull it down. Siip hose coupler over faucet adapter and release white ring. This will connect hose coupler to faucet adapter. To test

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red button on the side of the adapter. At the end of the wash cycle turn off faucets, press red button again to relieve pressure and eliminate splashing. Do not disconnect hose coupler until pressure is relieved.

Set wash temperature at faucet. Washer drains into sink. Be sure sink drain is open to prevent

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water in equal parts for WARM

WASH. After wash agitation has

started, change faucet settings for

P Push Cycle Selector in and turn clockwise to your selected wash cycle.

0 Pul! Cycle Selector out to start the cycle. If you 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

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How to Soak in Your Washer

Set WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE at WARM/WARM (MANUAL) and adjust faucets for desired soak temperature. 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 for as long as desired. After desired

soak, turn to the last Spin. Pul! out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycie.

your rinse water temperature. Be

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grounded three-prong receptacle. See your Installation Instructions.

Some adjustment to these recommendations may be desirable depending on your particular washing conditions.

Cottons & Linens

Fabric

Wash/Rinse Temperature*

Cycle Cycle Selector

Setting

Work clothes, dungarees, etc.

with heavy soil Hot/Cold Regular Regular Regular Regular 15

Work clothes, dungarees, etc. with normal soil

Hot/Cold or Warm/Cold

15 15 10 12

White or ^olori3st

Hot/Cold or

Warm/Cold

Bright

Colors

Cold/Cold

For portable, set at Warm/Warm (Manual) and leave it there.

Permanent Press

Heavy or Oily Soil

Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Perm. Press Perm. Press Delicate Delicate

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Operating Instructions for Your Stationary Washer — Model WWP1180F

® Add measured amount of

deiergent according io ioad Size,

pages 9 through 11 for detailed information on types and amounts of detergent.

e Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be below bottom of wash tub rim. Do not put clothes

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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 ioad. Large items should be no

more than one-half of the total load. ® Clean lint filter. Be sure filter Is

cleaned before washing every

ioad. See page 21.

e See page 13 for instructions on how to use bleach, fabric softeners and other laundry products.

• Close lid. Washer will fill and agitate but will not spin with iid 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

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30 seconds after the end of the spin cycle. To open lid during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and wait for iid lock to release, about

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For your persona! safety, never reach into washer while parts are moving. Always stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten items

or additional laundry aids.

Set the controls

See the Controls Setting Guide below.

H Select Water Level SMALL: Washer is less than Vs full

of ciothes.

MEDIUM; Between Vs and Vs full. LARGE: Over Vs full of clothes.

^ Select Wash/Rinse Temperature Cold rinse will be automatically

provided with all cycles.

O Push Cycle Selector in and turn

clockwise to your selected wash

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cycle setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector in and wait for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position. Setting

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Controls Setting Guide

Some adjustments to these recommendations may be desirable depending on your particular washing conditions.

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Synthetics & Blends

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Oily Soil

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Cycle Qygjo Selector

Setting

Cottons & Linens

Work clothes,

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with heavy soil Hot/Cold Regular Regular Regular 15 15 15 10

Work clothes,

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with normal soil Hot/Coid or

Warm/Coid

White or

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Warm/Coid

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Cold/Cold Hot/Cold Regular

Permanent Press

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Oily Soil

Perm, Press

Normal or Light Soil

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How to Soak in Your Washer

Set WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE

Switch. 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 for as long as desired. .After desired soak, turn to the last Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete

the cycle.

Normal or Light Soil

Delicate Start

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