GEAppliances WWP1180C, WWP1170C How To Get The Best

~~~~!~~—Wher] using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:

= use ibis appliance Onlyfor its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.

~This washer must be properly

installed and located in
accordancewith the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If
you did not receive an !nsta!lation
instructions sheet vvithyour
washer, you can obtain one by
contacting the service location
nearest you.

- Properly ground to conform
with all 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,
protected and sized power­supply 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

faucets off and disconnect hose
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 orjunction 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
any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.

@The wiring diagram for this
machine is located inside the
lower front access panel.

minimize#hepossibility

TO

fc?’finjury:

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

o

ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which rria.y

cause death.

@Do not wash or dry articles that

have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive
substances such as gasoline,
degreasers, drycleaning solvents,
etc. that may give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.

DOnot add these substances to
the wash water.

Do not use these substances

around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.

@HYDl?OGENGAS is produced by
the chemical action within your
water heater and the gas can
accumulate in the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water has

not been used for a period of two
weeks or longer. HYDROGENGAS
CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.So to
prevent the possibility of damage
or injury, if you haveriot used hot
water for two weeks or more, or
move into a residence in which the
hot water system may not have
been used for some time, turn on

all hot water faucets and allow
them to run for several minutes
before using any electrical appli­ance which is connected to the
hot water system. This will allow
any hydrogen gas to escape. Of
course, since the gas is flam-

mable, do not smoke or use an
open flame or appliance during
this process.

~ Never reach MO the washer
while parts are moving. Always
stop the washer to load, unload,
add forgotten items or add
additional laundry aids.

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 lock 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
play inside, on or with appliance or
any discarded appliance. Dispose

of discarded appliances and ship­ping or packing materials properly.

I

@Neveroperate portable model in

locations where it could conceiv­ably create a hazard,such as top
of stairs or edge of unguarded
landing.

@Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe ail warnings
on container labels to avoid
personal injury.

~ Keep the area around and under­neath your appliances free from

the accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, paper,rags,
chemicals, etc.

@To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, unplug this appli­ance from the power-supply before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).

IhNYITZTurning the Cycle Selector
to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power-supply.

~ Do not operate this appliance if
it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged 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.

~ Never climb on or stand on the

washer top.

For washer operation

@Do not leavewasher lid up
during cycle. The washer will fill
and agitate with the lid open.

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

open lid during spin cycle, push
the Cycle Selector IN and wait for
[id lock to release, about 30
seconds, before opening.

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

@DO NOT CHANGE CYCLE OR
MAN~JALLYADVANCE CYCLE
SELECTORWHEN DIAL IS OUT
Push in Cycle Selector and wait for
washer to stop. Then select new
Cycle and pull Cycle Selector to
restart.

optionalAccessoriesforyourSpace”savers

May be usedwith

Stationary

Portable

Stationary

Portable

Stationary

Model

Washer

Washer

Dryer

Dryer

Dryer

Number

Description

WVVPI180C

WWP1170C

DDP1280C

DDP1270C

DC4)P1275C

VWVM-25

Wall-MountInstallationKit. Useto

x

x

x

mountdryer to wall abovewasher.

DSR-80

DryerStackRack.Supportsdryer

x

x

x

in stackedinstallation.

DSR”70

DryerStackRack.

x

x

x

x

wPP50

ConversionKit.Toconvertwasher
to built-ininstallation.

x

Accessoriesareavailablefrom yourdealeror serviceorganization.

EnergySavingTips

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

needed to wash your clothes:

1. Use Hot Wash—140° (60°C)—on
a regular basis on/y when washing

heavily soiled articles—such as
work and piay ciothes.

2. Under normai soii conditions,
wash in water above 80°F (27°C).
This generaiiy means using the
Warm Wash temperature setting
on your washer—temperatures
approximateiy 95°F (35°C).if you

notice that soii has accumulated
after severai consecutive
washings, use Hot Wash
occasionaiiy, if safe for fabrics.

3. Aiways rinse in Coid Water. The

temperature of the rinse does not

affect cieaning.

4. Try to wash iess often. Save

articies of the same type of fabric

untii you have a fuii ioad.

5. If you must wash smaiier ioads,
adjust the amount of water. Smaii

ioads shouid have iower water
ieveis.

& Wash in off-peak utiiity hours.
Your iocai utiiity can teii you which
are the off-peak hours.

IMPORTANT NOTE if your ciothes
and househoid items don’t !ook
ciean and fresh after washing,
what are you apt to do? You wiii
probabiy then re-wash them... and
that means you’ii waste energy.

Remember to sort your ciothes
carefuiiy, and ioad them properiy,
seiect correct cycies, use enough
detergent and choose a water

temperature warm enough to
release and get rid of soil.

sortby

@

Separate

sortingmeans

surfacetexture

from

b

13

Lint

Collectors

LIN-I’PRODLJCERS-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

INFORMA-HONcm

LINT CONTROL,SEEPAGE16.

sortby fabric

Separate

.

IT

Cottons &

Linens

from

●

Permanent

m

Press&

Blends

from

*

Synthetics &

m

Poly Knits

from

In addition to sorting to reduce lint
collection, it is recommended that
fabrics of similar construction be

—

washed together whenever possible.

betterwashing

sort

bysoil

Separate

from

from

ScIrtbycolor

Separate

8

m

Whites

from

●

m

Lights

from

●

m

Darks

from

FOR INSTRUCTIONSON
DIFFERENT FABRICSAND ‘LOADS,

SEE PAGES14 and 15.

npaystoC$heck

andtopf%?”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 12.
~ Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in

a small amount of liquid detergent
or a paste made of water and
powdered detergent or soap.
For best results wait % hour
before washing.

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

Skddng-a gcmd

way
to loosendeepsoils
andstains

*

A thorough soaking with detergent

or special soaking agent is an
excellent way to 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 pages 5
or 6. -

FOR

NFORMATK3NONSOAKING

AGENTS,SEEPAGE11.

—

3

.—

operatinginstructions
for

YourPortablewasher—

ModelWWPI170C

This washer may be used in two

ways —

as a portable or as a built­in washer. Chances are you will
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 (SeeIllustration A) to
secure washer in position. Make
sure washer is firm to the floor and
does not rock. Washer will not

move until lever is released. When

you have finished washing, press
“Release Lever” (See Illustration B)
and roll washer to your storage area.

lLLJJSTFiAT’K)N

A–-LOCKLEVER

Press “Lock Lever”-

Ieveron right

to secure your washer in position.

HOWtoLoadYourWashier

@Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes

level should be below bottom of
wash tub rim. Do not put clothes
on top of the agitator or wind them
around it. For best results, mix

large items with small ones. When
washing a single heavyitem, such
as a shag rug or bedspread, add
one or two other pieces to balance
the load. Large items should be no
more than one-half of the total load.

~Clean lint filter. Be sure filter is
cleaned before washing every
load. See page 19.

~Add measured amount of
detergent according to load size,
amount of soil and water level. See
pages 7 through 9 for detailed
information on types and amounts

of detergent.

~See page 11for instructions on
how to use bleach, fabric softener

and other laundry products.

~ Close lid. Washer will fill and

agitate but will not spin with lid
open. This washer has a Safety Lid

Lock. As a safety measure the lid

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

30 seconds after the end of the

spin cycle. To open lid during spin

cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and
wait for lid lock to release, about
30 seconds, before opening.

For your personalsafety, never
reach into vvashervvhik parts are
moving.Always stop washer to

load, unload, add forgotten items

or additional laundry aids.

ILLUSTRATIONf3–

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

washer.

4

setthe Cmrm’ds

See the Controls Setting Guide on
page 5.

n Select Water Level

SMALL: Washer is less than % full
of clothes.

VARIABLE: Set between SMALL
and LARGE to adjust load sizes
between % and 2Afull.

LARGE: Over 2/sfull.
If you wish to increase level after

you’ve made a selection, turn knob
to “RESET” and select new level.

❑Select Wash/Rinse Temperature

Set Wash/Rinse Temperature
switch at Warm/Warm (MANUAL)
and leave it at this setting. To
connect washer you must first
install a faucet adapter according
to the instructions included with
the faucet adapter package. Grasp
coup!e~

P!JII hoses ‘out of-cabinet

untl~: # marker on hoses is

visible.
Attach the washer’s hose coupler

to the faucet, (See Illustration C).

IL.LLJSTFIAT’K3N

c

Grasp white ring on hose coupler
and pull it dow~. Slip hose cohpler
over faucet adapter and release
white ring. This will connect hose
coupler to faucet adapte~ To test
the water temperature, press the

red button cmthe side of the
adapter. At the end of the wash
cycle turnoff 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
overflowing. Blend hot and cold

water in equal parts for WARM
WASH. After wash agitation has
started, change faucet settings for
your rinse water temperature. Be
sure to piug washer into a properly­grounded three-prong receptacle.
See your Installation Instructions..

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

❑Pull 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
the cycle.

HcwwtoSC@inYCu’washer

Set WASH/RINSETEMPERATURE

at WARM/WARM (MANUAL) and
adjust faucets for desired soak
temperature. Add detergent or
soak agent. TurnCycle Selector to
desired cycle. Start the washer.
After washer fills and begins to
agitate, push in the Cycle Selector
to stop washec 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.

CcmtrdssettingGiUide

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

Cottons & Linens

Permanent Press

Polyester Knits
Synthetics & Blends

Work clothes, Work clothes,

Fabric dungarees, etc. dungarees, etc.

White or Bright

Heavyor Normal or Heavyor Normal or

with heavysoil

with normal soil

Colorfast Colors

Oily Soil

Light Soil

OilySoil LightSoil

Wash/Rinse

liot/Cold

Hot/Cold or

Hot/Cold or

(-old/Cold

Temperature*

Warm/Cold Warm/Cold

Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold

Cycle Regular

Regular

Regular Regular

Perm. Press Perm. Press Delicate

Delicate

Cycle Selector ,5
Setting

15

15

10

12 8

Start Start

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

5

operatingInstructions
forYourStationaryWasher— ModelWWPI180C

WATER LEVEL WASH /RINSE TEMPERATURE

m

HCWVto!Lu3adiYcNJrWasher

@Load clothes loosely. Dry c\othes

level should be below bottom of
wash tub rim. Do not put clothes
on top of the agitator or wind them
around it. For best results, mix

~ large items with small ones. When

washing a single heavy item, such

as a shag rug or bedspread, add
one or two other pieces to balance
the ioad. Large items shouid be no
more than one-haif of the totai ioad.

* Ciean iint fiiter. Be sure fiiter is
cieaned before washing every
ioad. See page 19.

@Add measured amount of
detergent according to ioad size,
amount of soii and water ievei. See
pages 7 through 9 for detaiied
information on types and amounts
of detergent.

~ See page 11for instructions on
how to use bieach, fabric softeners

and other iaundry products.

GEtfERA@ ELEG’Mc

Automatic Washer

~Ciose iid. Washer wiii fiii and
agitate but wiii not spin with iid
open. This washer has a Safety Lid

Lock. As a safety measure the iid
wiii be automatically iocked during
the spin portion of each cycie. The
iid wiii automatically uniock about
30 seconds after the end of the
spin cycie. To open iid during spin
cycie, push Cycie Seiector ihl and
wait for iid iock to reiease, about
30 seconds, before opening.

For your personalsafety, never

reach into washer while parts are
moving.Aiways stop washer to

ioad, unioad, add forgotten items

or additional iaundry aids.

setthe %mntrds

See the Controis Setting Guide

beiow.

1“

~;):ATE

REGU!-AR

CYCLE

J,,*

PERMANENT ’57
PRESSCYCLEP,.=

❑ Seiect Water Levei

SMALL: Washer is iess than % fuii
of ciothes.

fvlEDiUM:Between l/s and 2/sfuii.
LARGE: Over 2/sfuii of ciothes.

❑Seiect Wash/Rinse Temperature

Coid rinse wiii be automatically
provided with aii cycies.

❑ Push Cycie Seiector in and turn

clockwise to your seiected wash
cycie.

❑ Puii Cycie Seiector out to start

the cycie. if you wish to change
cycie setting after washer has
started, push Cycie Seiector in
and wait for washer to stop. Then

reset to the new position. Setting
can be changed at any time during
the cycie.

a

controls settingchide

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

Cottons & Linens Permanent Press

Polyester Knits
Synthetics & Blends

Work clothes, Work clothes,

Fabric dungarees, etc. dungarees, etc.

White or

Bright Heavy or

Normal or

Heavyor

Normal or

with heavy soil with normal soil

Colorfast Colors

Oily Soil

Light Soil OilySoil

Light Soil

WasM?inse

Hot/Cold

Hot/Cold or

Temperature

Warm/Cold

‘+ot’co’d ‘r ColdlCold

w/arm/Cold

Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold Warm/Cold

cycle Regular Regular Regular

Regular

Perm. Press Perm. Press Delicate

Delicate

Cycle Selector
Setting

15 15 15

10

12 8 Start Start

How to soak in Your

washer

Set WASi-i/RiNSE TEMPERATURE

agitate, push in the Cycie Seiector

switch. Add detergent or soak

to stop washer. Aiiow to soak for

agent. Turn Qcie Seiector to

as iong as desired. After desired

desired cycie. Start the washe~

soak, turn to the iast Spin. Puii

After washer fii!s and begins to

out the Cycie Seiector to compiete
the cycie.

special recommendationsfor
washing permanentpress

~ Be careful not to overload

~ Use more water than you would

If you are machine-washing Perm-

washe~ Permanent Press clothes

for a regular load. Use a Medium

—

anent Press clothes that you plan

must haveample room to move

Fill for a Small Load; a Full Fill for

to hang or drip-dry, use extra care

freely. A Medium size load is the

a Medium Load.

to minimize wrinkiing in the wash

iargest you shouid use for

process:

Permanent Press.

@Removeciothes as soon as washer
stops and hang irnmediateiy.

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—

Factorstoconsiderinselection

ofdetergentsandsoap.

.

Pi’ahcts:

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

Phosphate——

Perform weii in hard or soft

Are not avaiiabie in some

Powdered Detergents

water.

areas.

Wash aii types of fabrics weii.
Can be used in hot, warm, or
coid water.

Non=Phtxq3hate=—

Perform satisfactorily in soft

Do not ciean weii in hard

Powdered Detergents

or moderately hard water.

water.

in some areas oniy non-

May be difficuit to dissoive,

phosphate products are

especially in coid water.

avaiiabie.

Shouid not be used in coid
water.

Those containing sodium
carbonate as an ingredient

may cause harmfui limestone
deposits on ciothes and
washer when combined with

hard water. (See Page 8.)

Liquid
Detergents

Perform weii in soft water. May not perform as weii as

Offer better performance in

powdered phosphate products

hard water than powdered non-

when diiuted in wash water.

phosphate types.
Ciean synthetics and fabric

biends weii.
Are exceiient as concentrates

for removing spots.
Compieteiy dissoive even in

coid water.

Soaps

Perform weii in soft water. Do not ciean weii in medium-

hard or hard water.
May combine with water

hardness minerais to form
sticky soap curd.

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ThedamagingeffectsofCarbonate Detergents

onyourclothesandyourwasher.

Is your water hard? If it is, and if

The hardness of your water and

water is VERY HARD (11or more

you use a carbonate type non- your washing frequency wilt

grains) even if you wash just a few

phosphate detergent, the

determine how rapidly the

loads a week, you may see

unavoidable result will be

limestone will build up. If your

limestone build-ups in just a few

limestone* depcsits on your

months. (see Page 10).

clothes and washer surfaces.

Damage10clothes

Although limestone build-up
occurs more rapidly on cotton,

it will eventually affect various

fabrics in the following ways:
~Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel

to fabrics such as toweling.
~Causes colors to fade and

become dull and dingy.
@Causes graying of fabrics.
@Leaves a white, powdery residue

on dark-colored items.

~Causes spot-fading of bright
colors as a result of direct contact
with detergent.

@Reduces wrinkle-resistance of
permanent-press fabrics.

~ Destroys effectiveness of flame­retardant finishes on cottons such

as children’s sleepwear.

@Increases fabric wear because of

the scrutibing action between

limestone deposits on the fabrics

during washer agitation.

Damagetowasher
PJI

Unsightly build-up on all washer
surfaces exposed to the wash
solution.

~ Mat-1ikecrusty formations
caused by lint adhering to the
sticky limestone deposits.

s Increased service calIs because
of limestone deposits in the pump,
recirculation water hoses, filters

and other washer parts.

@Reduced useful life of washer.

!-h3wto!rWM.MxlMm?stone

Ixflk!”ups

Recommended Methods
@Use a powdered phosphate

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

~ Install a home water softener.

This will significantly reduce

limestone build-up.

~ Use a packaged non-precipitating
water softener, such as Calgon
brand with phosphate.

secondary

Methods

The following methods have

limited benefit and will only delay
temporarily the formation of the
limestone deposits.

@Use of hotter wash water, for
example 125°F to 135°F (52°C to

57”C) for cottons, This also

improves oily-soil removal.
@Adding detergent and allowing

washer to fill and agitate for three
or four minutes to dissolve
detergent before adding clothes.

How topartiai!y restore

domes

@Soak clothes in a solution of 2
cups of vinegar in one gallon of
hot tap-water for 15 minutes. USE
A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then
wash clothes in the Washer using
detergent.

CAUTIONS:

~Vinegar soak solution may
reduce the wrinkle-resistance of
permanent-press fabrics.

@Vinegar soak may damage the

dyes in some fabrics.

* LIMESTONE—tee!’mically called

CALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused by the

reaction of the calcium in the hard water

with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.

detergent

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 varies

according to:

1.Water hardness

.,

2. Amount of soil

3.Size of load

4. Typeof detergent

5. Wash temperature
Use more detergent if

you have...

1. Hard water

2. Large loads

3.Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low t)hos~hate detement.

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 dete~gent is a com-

mon cause of laundry problems.
Always measure detergent in a
standard measuring cup.

l+ovvto me detergent?

Granular or Powdered. For best
results, put the detergent in the
washer before the clothes have
been loaded.

If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well, pre-dissolve the detergent in
hot water before clothes are added.

9

HardW~t~~—dO youhaveit?

Before you can decide what to do

about hard water, you needto

know if you have it and, if so, how
hard it is.

~ If you live in a municipal area,

contact your water company.
~ If you live in a rural area, or in

some suburban areas, contact
your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so
many grains’ per gallon” and
means this:
Oto 3 grains per gallon—SOFT,
4 to 10 grains—HARD, 11to 19
grains—VERY HARD, 20 grains
and over—EXTREMELYHARD.

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

detergent, you also have no
problem.

But, if you have more than 10

.

grains, you will need to soften your
water with either...

1. An installed water softener in

your home, or

2. The use of a packaged water
softener.

Far information on water

softeners,see chart below.

Acidthis muchwatersoftenerwith a full waterItevei

Grainsof
hardness

o-1o

10-15 15-20

20-25

25-30 over30

Whenusing

o

‘/4 cup ‘/2 2/3

1

cup

1cup plus 1 tbs. for every5

with detergent (60 ml)

(120ml) (160ml) (240ml)

grainsabove30(240 ml plus
15ml for eachextra5 grains)

11/4cup plus 1tbs. for every5

Whenusing

‘/3 cup

%’3 cup

% cup 1cup

lY2 cup

with soap (80ml)

(160mi) (180ml) (240ml)

(300ml)

grainsabove30(300 ml plus
15ml for eachextra 5grains)

*For each additional 5 grainsabove30,add 1tablespoon(15ml)of softener.

**Do not decreaseamountof detergent or soapyouwouldusuallyuse.

Theyarerequiredfor SO(Iremoval.

other laundryproducts—

@

ILawldry

Product& Type How

touseit

special Instructions

BLEACH Dilutebleachwith at leastone 1)Donotpourundilutedliquid chlorinebleach
ChlorineLiquid quart(0.96liter)waterandadd directlyintowasherorondryclothes.
suchasCloroxbrand afterwashactionhasstartedand 2)Someof today’swashablefabricsshould

detergentisdissolved.

notbechlorinebleachedsuchas:100°/0
cottonflame-retardantchildren’ssleep­wear,silk,wool,mohair,spandex,leather,
or non-fastcolors. Dilutebleachbefore
usingonanyfabric.

3)Checkmanufacturer’shangtagsfor
specialinstructions.

OxygenPowdered Followpackagedirections. 1) Maybe usedonall kindsof fabrics.

suchas Ciorox2 Putbleachintowasherwith 2)Is mosteffectivein hotwater.

brand detergent.

FABRICSOFTENERS

Mixrecommendedamountwith

1) Helpsmakeclothesfluffy andsoft.

Rinseadditivesuch

onecup(240ml)waterandaddat

2)Reducesstatic electricity.

as Downybrand startof rinsecycle. 3) Usecarefully.Toomuchmaycause

stainingonsome clothes.

4)Donot usewith otherlaundryadditives.

5)Donot pourdirectlyonthe clothes.

WashAdditivesuch FollowPackagedirections. Usecarefully.Toomuchmaycause
as RainBarrel brand Add duringwashcycle. stainingonsomeclothes.

SANITIZER Usein caseof infectionand Guardsagainstinfectionbykilling
ChlorineBleach, contagiousdisease. mostbacteriaandviruses.*
suchasCloroxbrand SeeunderBleachabove.

WATERSOFTENER

Followpackagedirections Suspendshardnessmineralsin solution,

Non-Precipitating

Addat start of washcycle.

keepingwaterclear.

suchasCalgon brand

Precipitating suchas Followpackagedirections.

Combineswithwaterhardnessmineralsto

Boraxbrand

Usewith detergentorsoapin formprecipitatewhichgivescloudyor milky

washcycle.

appearanceto water.

SOAKAGENT

Followpackagedirectionsforgrass,

Donot usewith chlorinebleachaschlorinestops

Suchas Bizbrand perspiration,egg,babyformula,

thestain removalactionof enzymesoakagents.

blood,mudandotherstains.

PRE-TREATING

Followpackagedirections.Treat

CAUTION:Washercontrolpanelsandfinishes

STAINANDSPOT

onlyheavilysoiledareas.Check maybedamagedbysomelaundrypre-treat-

REMOVERS

garment’shangtag for instructions. mentsoil and stain removerproductsif such

Suchas

productsaresprayedon or havedirectcontact

Spray‘nWash

with thewasher.Applythesepre-treatment

andK2Rbrands

productsawayfrom washer.Thefabric may
thenbewashednormally.Damageto yourwasher
causedbypre-treatmentproductsis not
coveredbyyourwarranty.

TINTSANDDYES Followpackagedirections.

Cleanwasherto avoiddiscolorationof nextload,

Powderedsuchas NOTE:Tintedgarmentsmaynotbe

Gothroughcompletecycle(5-rein.wash)using

Rit andTintexbrands color-fast.Washseparately.

hotwater,M cup(120ml)detergent,1cup(240
ml)bleach.Wipeexteriorparts.Caution:Tinting
maydiscolorplastic in washer.Subsequent
washingswill reducediscolorationbut maynever
eliminateit.

*For more information on sanitizers,send for

Go,,er”ment Bulletin,

#57Ej, “sa~itati~n in Honle

Laundering.” Seepage 11for address.

11

Howttoremove

stains

1.

Try to remove stains as soon as

possible. The fresher the stain, the

easier it is to remove.

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

~ Find the fabric and the finish in

the chart at right, and use only

recommended methods.
~ Check the hang tag instructions

that came with the garment.

~Test stain removal product on
an inside seam or sample of the
material.

@Avoid use of hot water on un­known stain. It can set some
stains.

~Try the stain removal procedure

on a hidden part before applying to
the entire garment.

3. Follow stain removal with a
thorough rinsing.

4.Wash with recommended
amount of soap or detergent.

Stain RemovalHint—

Using ChlorineBleachfor

White and E3kachabieFabrics.

Mix % cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
with one gallon (3.8 liter) 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 d the “invisible”Stainm

Food or cooking oils on your syn­thetic garments may cause stains
which are virtually invisible and
which you may not notice as you
put your clothes into the washer.

If these stains are not completely
removed in the wash, the oily spots
may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they will become very

visible and you may think they were
caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once these spots become visible,

how can you removethem?

@Rub in undiluted liquid detergent

and let stand 30 minutes.

@Re-wash using hottest water the

fabric can stand.
How can you preventthese

‘LAfter=You-Wash”stains?

~ Increase the amount of detergent

normally used.
~ Increase water temperature

where fabric will permit.

eWash synthetic garments more

often.

importantCautions
*

NEVER PUTHIGHLYVOLATILE

SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE,

KEROSENE,OR NAPTHA INTO

A WASHER OR A DRYER.

NEVER PUTWASHABLE ARTl­CLES THAT HAVE GASOLiNE,
KEROSENE,NAPTHA OR OTHER
HiGHLYVOLATiLE SUBSTANCES
ON THEM IN A WASHER OR
DRYER.FAiLURETO COMPLY
WiTH THESE WARNiNGS COULD
RESULTIN A FIRE,EXPLOSION
OR SERiOUS BODiLY iNJURY.Aii
iterns with voiatiie substances on

them shouid be

HANDwashed

thoroughly with a detergent so that

no trace of voiati!e substance re-

mains. The articies can then be
machine washed. Oniy after thor­ough hand washing and machine
washing shouid the articie be
piaced in the dryer,

Do not use these substances
around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.

*Because cieaning fiuids tend to
be toxic, be sure you are in a weii

ventilated room when using them.

No cleaning fiuid should be used
uniess user is famiiiar with the

imitations and required cautions
(usualiy printed on iabei). Use
extreme caution with fiammabie
compounds. Under no circum­stances shouid fabrics containing

fiammabie materiais (waxes,

cieaning fiuids, etc.) be washed
in washer.

**Do not mix chiorine bieach with

ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death,

stainremovalguide

Adhesives(ChewingGum,etc.)

Antiperspirants,Deodorants

Blood

Chocolate,Cream,IceCreamandMilk

CoffeeandTea

Cosmetics:EyeShadow,Lipstick,Mascara,

Liquidor PancakeMake-up,Rouge,Powder;

Crayon;Grease,Oil,Tar,CodLiverOil.
FreshFruit,FruitJuices,Wine,Vegetables,

or FoodColoring

~

Grass,Foliage,Flowers,Mildew,Scorch

Ink,Bailpoint

PaintandVarnish

Perspiration

Rust

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More compiete information on
stain rembvai is given in govern­ment bu!ietin, “Removing Stains

From Fabrics,” 054D. To obtain a
copy write to:’

Consumer information Center,

Puebio, Coiorado 81009.
Avaiiabie at iow cost.

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save and !rek?rtoGarmentManufacturers’C2m?Instructions.

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Rubwith iceor immerseinverycold water. Use dul/ tool to

Sameaswhite andbleachablefabrics.

carefullyscrapeoff as muchadhesiveorgumaspossible.

Spongewitha safedry cleaningfluid’, then launder.

Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse.If stain remains,bleach

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabricsexceptuse

accordingto Stain Removalt-lintonopposite page. If colorhas

oxygenbleach.

changed,youmaybeableto restoreit by spongingwith

ammonia.** Rinsethoroughly.
Soakin cool water,then launderinwarmwater.If stain

Spongeorsoakincool water,then launder.
remains,bleachaccordingtoStain RemovalHint onopposite
page,launder.

Soakin coolwater.Treatstainwith a safedry cleaningfluid*;

Soakin coolwater.Spongewitha safedry cleaning

Applyundilutedliquiddetergent,launder,dry.Bleachaccording

fluid*. Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Launderin

to Stain RemovalHint onoppositepage,launderanddry.

warmwater.

Withoutcream:Bleachaccordingto Stain RemovalHint on

Spongewith warmwater.If stain remains,apply

oppositepage.Launder.Withcream;Followchart directions

warmglycerine,letstand30 minutesandrinsewell,

for cream.

orspongewith a safedry cleaningfluid*. Launder.

Treatstainwith safedrycleaningfluid*. Applyundilutedliquid

Spongewith safedry cleaningfluid*, Thenlaunder

detergent;launderanddry.Bleachaccordingto StainRemoval

in warmdetergentwater.

Hinton oppositepage.

Soakstain incool water.If stainremains,bleachaccordingto

Spongewith warmwater.Bleachremainingstain

Stain RemovalHint onoppositepage,launder.

with oxygen bleach.

Appiyundilutedliquid detergent.Launder.(Treatmildewspots

Spongewithwarmwater.Applyundi/uted/iquid

whiletheyarefresh,beforemoldhasa chanceto weaken

detergent.Bleachremainingstainwith oxygen

fabric.)if eithertypestainremains,bleachaccordingto Stain

bleach,thenlaunder.Oldmildewstainscanseldom

RemovalHintonoppositepage,launder.(Severescorchcannot

beremoved.Scorchcanseldomberemoved.

beremoved.)
Freshstains:Placestainfacedownon an absorbenttoweland

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabricsexcept

spongewith drycleaningfluid’, or usespraycleaner.Apply

launderusingoxygenbleach.
undilutedliquiddetergent.Oldstains;bleachaccording to Stain
RemovalHintonoppositepage.

Softenwith oil, lardor petroleumjelly,thenspongewith

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics,

turpentine.Launderin warmwater.’

Applyundilutedliquiddetergentandlaunderin warmwater.If

Launderinwarmwater.Rinsewell, Bleachwith

colorhaschangedyoumaybeableto restoreit bytreatingwith

oxygenbleach.
ammoniaorvinegar.**[f anystain remains,treatwith safedry
cleaningfluid* or bleach accordingto Stain RemovalHinton
oppositepage,launderanddry.

Applyrust remover**, usingmanufacturer’sdirections.Rinse

Sameas whiteand bleachablefabrics.

andlaunder.Donot userust removeraroundwasheror dryer,it
candamagefinish.

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Washingguidefordifferentfabricsandloads

saveandrefertoGarmentManufacturer’scareinstructions

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CottonsandLinens

Regular

HotorWarm

Knits—

Delicate

Warm

Polyester,Nylon,Acrylic

WovenFabrics—

Delicate Warm

Poiyester,Nylon,Acrylic

Permanent

Permanent

Warm

Press,Blends

Press

Rayonand

Delicate

Warm

Acetate

BabyClothes—

Regular

Hot
Sturdy,suchas Diapers,Nightgowns,
Shirts,Pads,Sheets,
ReceivingBlankets,Coveralls

BabyClothes—

Delicate

Warm
De!icate

——

E31ankets—

Delicate Warm

Wool,Part-Wool,Cotton

Blankets—

Delicate

Warm

Synthetic,Electric

Curtains,DONOT

Delicate Hotor Warm

MACHINEWASHFIBERGLASS.**

ChenilleBedspreads,Robes**

Delicate HotorWarm

BathmatsandRugs

Regular

HotorWarm

Denims(especiallyIndigoBlueJeans)

Regular ColdorWarm

andotherfabricsthat bleed.

Plastics:aprons,bibs,tablecloths,

Delicate Warm

chaircovers,bowlcovers,curtains

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“Unless otherwise recommended under “Special Instructions,” use Cold f7inse to save energy.

‘ “Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer,

Forwhite orcolorfast,useliquid

If unusuallysoiled,useHotWater.
chlorinetype for non-colorfast,use
gentleoxygentype.

Forwhiteor colorfast,useliquid
chlorinetype;for non-colorfast,use
gentleoxygentype.

Forwhiteor colorfast,useliquid

If unusuallysoiled,usei-lotWater.
chlorinetypq for non-colorfast,use
gentleoxygentype.

——

Forwhiteor colorfast,useliquid

If unusuallysoiled,usel-lotWater.Small loadsreducewrinkling.
chlorinetype;for non-colorfast,use
gentleoxygentype.

Seldomneeded.

If needed,useoxygentype.

Forwhite orcolorfast,useliquid

Youmaypreferto usea mildtypedetergent.Dobaby clothesseparately.

chlorinetype.

Pre-treatspots.Rinsediapers,nightgowns,pads,sheetsafteruse.Keep

diapersin a coveredpailof coldwaterandconditioningagentlike

Borateembrand.

Gentleoxygentype

Youmaypreferto usea mildtypedetergent.Dohand-knitgarments

byhand.

None

Adddetergent,fill washer,allowto dissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Doone

blanketat atime. Pre-treatheavilysoiledspotswith liquiddetergent.

None

Onelectricblanketsew a strongpieceof cloth overplug.Dooneblanket
at a time. Pre-treatheavilysoiledspotswith liquiddetergent.

Forwhite orcolorfast,

Vacuumout loosedirt beforewashing.

useliquid chlorinetype.

Forwhite orcolorfast,useliquid
chlorinetype.

Forwhite or colorfast,useliquid

Washonly1or 2 rugs or matsat onetime.Shakebeforewashingto

chlorinetype unlesscaretag states

removeexcessdirt.

otherwise.

None

Fornew“Indigoblue”jeanswashat least3 times inverysmall loadswith

full waterfill. Jeansneedampleroom to moveto avoid white linesat
creases.Maydiscolorplasticwasherparts.Subsequentwashingswill
reducediscoloration,butwill probablynevereliminateit. Will not discolor
subsequentloads.

None

DONOTIMACHINEDRYWITHHEAT.UseAIR FLUFFonly.

A$%?%,e

15

Commonlaunderingproblems

LINTORRESIDUECm!lCLOTHES

TOPREVENE

1.Incorrectsortingof clothes.

1.Donot washlint-producers(suchasterrytowelsand
chenille)with lint-receivers(suchasman-madefabrics,
velveteen,corduroy).

2.Washingtoo longfor loadsize.

2.Shortenwash time for smallerloads.Fornormalsoil,
use1min.perpoundof dry clothes.

3.Useof non-phosphatedetergents.Someof these

3.(a)If possible,use phosphatedetergentorliquid

detergentsreactwith hardnessmineralsinwaterto

detergent.

forma precipitatewhich canbemistakenfor lint.The

(b)Installa watersoftenerto reducehardness.

precipitatecanbuild up inthe fabricsmakingthem
moreabrasiveand increasinglint.

(c)Usea warmerwashwater.
(d)Usea packagedwatersoftener.

4.Undissolvedgranulardetergentmayleavepowdery 4.(a)Seepage9for recommendationsonhowto add
residueonfabricswhichcan bemistakenfor lint.

detergentto speedupcompletedissolving.
(b)Usea liquidor special cold waterdetergent.
(c)Predissolvegranulardetergentin hot water,or make

suredetergentisdissolvedcompletelyinwashwater
beforeaddingclothes.

(d)Makecertainclotheshaveampleroomto movein
washer.

(e)Useawarmerwashwater.

5.Overloadingof washerwill causeabrasionwhich

5.Washfeweritemsin eachload.Makesurewater

createsexcessivelint.

levelis correctfor sizeof load.

6.Toomuchbleach.Over-bleacheditems,suchas

6.Usecorrect amountof bleachaccordingto package

towels,will shedexcessivelint.

directions.

7.Not enoughdetergent.Enoughdetergentmustbe

7.Increaseamountof detergentused.Amountis

usedto holdlint in suspensionduringwashcycle.

determinedbywaterhardness,sizeof load,degreeof
soilandamountof water. SeePage9.

@

& Incorrectuseof fabricsoftener.If usedin washcycle,

8.Usefabricsoftenersonlyin rinse cycle,unless

manysoftenersmayreactwith detergentto createa

packagespecifiesaddingto washcycle.

whitederIosit.

9.Pilling.Most likelyto occurwith polyester-cotton

9.Cannotbepreventedorcorrected.Causedbynormal

blends.Thestrongerman-madefibers,insteadof

wearof thefabric.(Turningclothesinside-outmay

breakingoff will collect andholdsmall bundlesof

providesomehelp).

fibersresultingin “pills.” This“pilling” is normalfor

thesefabricsandcanbe mistakenfor lint.

10.Over-dryingin dryermaycausebuild-upof static

10.Useof fabricsoftenerat the start of the rinsecycle.

electricityin man-madefabrics,causinglint attraction.

“’mCORRECE

Ail of theabovecausesof residue(exceptItem9),can

usuallyberemovedfrom garmentsthroughuseof
correctlaundryprocedures.

SNAGS,HOLES,TEARS,RIPSOFI

To PREVENE

EXCESSIVEWEAR

1.Removeall pins,checkpocketsof all garments
beforeputtingin washer.Alsocheckwasherto seeif

1.Pinson garments or sharpobjectsleft in pockets.

any objectsremainedinwashtub.

2.Snaps,hooks,sharpbuttons,belt buckles,zippers.

2.Makesureall hooks,snapsand buttonsarefastened.
Removesharpbuttonsandbelt buckles.Thisisvery
importantwhenwashingknits,whichsnag easily.Turn

knitsinsideout.

3.improperuseof chlorinebleach.Holesmayhave 3.(a)Useonlycorrect,measuredamountof bleach.
randomsquareshape;yellowdiscoloration,fabricwill

beweakat edges of hole.

(b)Neveraddundilutedbleachto washertub norallow
clothesto comein contactwith undilutedbleach.Do
notwipeup bleachspillswith clothes.

4.Damagefrcxnchemicalssuchas hairpreparations

4.Immediatelyrinsethoroughlytowelsandother

(bleach,dye,homepermanentsolution)batteryacid, articleswhichhavecomein contactwiththese

sometoilet bowlcleaners.

chemicalsbeforeputtingthemin washer,Avoid
contaminatingitemsof clothingwith suchchemicals.

5.Small,unnoticedholes,tearsor rippedseams may 5.Checkgarmentscarefullybeforeloadingwasher.
enlargeduringwashing.Manufacturingdefects

Mendall ripsandtears.

unnoticedat purchasemayappearafterwashing.

6.Frayingof collarsandcuffs andotherwearon 6.Youcanslow thisdeteriorationbywashingsmall
PermanentPressiterns.Thisis dueto the weakeningof

PermanentPressloadswith a LargeWaterLevel.Do
thefibers bythe PermanentPressprocess.It is not notwashheavyitemssuchastowelswith Permanent
causedbythewasher. Press.Whenpossible,removecollarstays.

7.Roughnessor burrson agitatordueto damage 7. Examineagitatorfor roughnessor burrsandsmooth
incurredbyheavybeltbuckles,etc. byfiling if necessary.

8.Maybeusingwrongcyclefor delicatefabrics. 8.UseDelicateCycle.Referto GarmentManufacturer’s

CareInstructions.

,.

9.Garmentsweakenedbyaging,or bysunor

9.Thisis an inevitableprocessandis not causedby

atmosphere. thewasher.Youmayslowdownprocessbyuseof

DelicateCycle.

10.Toolittle waterin washerortoo largea load. 10.Loadwasheronlywith the numberof itemsthat will
movefreelyduringagitationandselectcorrectwater
levelfor load.

Thereis nosolutiononcethis typeof damagehas

occurred.

WRINKLINGmPERMANENTPRESS

AND “NO=IRON” rm3vls

-i-oPREVENT

1.Removeclothesimmediatelyandplace on hangers

1.Leavingclothesin dryeraftertumblingstops.

whendryerstopstumbling.

2.Toomanyitems in dryer. 2.Dry onlyonewasherloadat a time.Donotcombine
loads.

3.Toofew itemsin dryer. 3.If drying only onearticle,addtwo or moresimilar
articles,evenif dry,to insurepropertumbling.

4. Improper sorting of load. 4.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,such

asworkclothes,with lighterPermanentPressitems,
suchasshirts or blouses.Alsodo notwashPermanent
Pressitemswith ordinaryitemssuchas towels,bed
linens,etc.

5.Toomanyitems in washer,

5.Itemsmust haveroomto movefreely.Permanent
Pressloadsshouldalwaysbesmallerthan regular
Ioads...nomorethanmediumloads.

6.Useof incorrect washanddryingcycles.

6.UsePermanentPressWashCycle.Thiscycle

providesacooldownrinseto minimizewrinkling,
Also usePermanentPressDryCycle(onmodels
soequipped).

7.Incorrectwaterlevel. 7.UseLargeWaterLevelfor MediumLoad,Medium
LevelforSmallLoads.

8.Washingrepeatedlyinwaterthat istoo hot for fabric. 8.Washthesefabricsin coolorwarmwaterwith plenty

of detergent.

9.Accumulationof lime scale dueto useof carbonate 9.If a non-phosphatedetergentmustbe usedavoidthe
detergents. useof a carbonatebuilt detergent.

10.Failureto usefabric softener. 10.Properuseof fabricsoftenerwill minimizewrinkling.

TOcoRREcn

Stepsto removestubbornwrinkles:
f. Retumbleon “PermanentPress”setting(onmodels

soequipped)with small load,

Commonlaunderingproblems(co~ti~u~dk

Besuretosave and refertoGarmentManufacturer’scareinstructions

;~~o~e~wrinklesmayremain,thesewrinklescannotbe

*

.

*NOTE if you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good

quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear away
leaving only the synthetic, Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a loss or decrease of permanent
press performance will result.

GRAYEDCLOTHES

1-o

PREVEN%

1.Insufficientdetergent.

1.Youmayneedto increasetheamountof detergent
used,if the loadis largerthannormal,if soil is heavier

thanaverage(especiallyoilysoil)if waterlevelis high,

if waterhardnessisaboveaverage.

2.Wateris not hot enoughfor typeof load.

TOPREVENR

2.Makesurewaterheaterisset to deliver hot waterat
thewasher140°-1500F(60°-660C).Donotdowashing
whenotherhot waterneeds—suchasdishwashingor
familybaths—areheavy.

3.Useof inferioror poor detergent.

3.(a)Followthesesteps:
@Usewaterconditioner,(suchasCalgonbrand)
* Pre-treatstains.
@Usehottestwaterpossible.
~Use bleachwherepossible.
* Use pre-soakaids.
@Installwatersoftener.
(b)Changedetergent.Usephosphatedetergent,if

possible.

4.Overloadedwasher.Clothescannotmovefreelyto

4.Followcorrectloadingproceduresfor size of load.

loosenandremovesoil,causinggrayappearance.

5.Impropersoaking,with insufficientdetergent.

5.Usuallya30 min.soakissufficient. However,when
usingextendedsoaksfor heavilysoiledgarments,
youmayneedto usetwicethe recommendedamount
of detergent.

6.Useof soapin hardwater.

6.Switchto a phosphatedetergentorsee (3)(a)above.

7’.Washingtoo longmayresultin increasedsoil

7.Useshorterwashtime for smallerloads.

redeposition,

8.Detergentdissolvestooslowly.

8.It is importantthat detergentbepresentin thewash
solutionat the start of wash agitation.SeePage7.

‘TO(xxwwcR

Mostgrayedclothescan beat leastpartially restored
byone of the following procedures:

a)Adda non-precipitatingtypeof watersoftenersuch

asCalgonbrandwith phosphate—Use2% times as

muchasyouneedfor normalwatersoftening.

b)Donot addsoapor detergent.
c)Putclothes in washer.
d)Fillwith HOTwater.Checkmanufacturers’hangtags

to determineif hot wateris suitablefor garment.
e)Allowclothesto gothroughcompletecycle.
f) Repeat,if necessary.

g)If youprefer to soakclothes,usethe watersoftener
in placeof soakagentor pre-washdetergentandallow
clothesto soakfor about20 minutes.

HowtocareforYourwasher

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usermaintenance
instructions.

Portable Mode! MIWPI170C:

Tum off watet press red button on
coupler to relieve pressure, then
disconnect hose coupler from
faucet. Return hoses to cabinet.

Stationary Model VVVVPI180C2

When not in use, turn off water
faucets to prevent pressure build­up in the inlet hoses.

on both

ImXh?ls:

The

washbasket.After each use,

leavethe lid open to allow mois­ture to evaporate. Clean thoroughly
with non-abrasive household
cleanser to remove deposit left
by heavily soiled clothes. Do not
use harsh cleansers.

Lint Filter. Clean filter before
washing every load. Remove filte~
by pulling toward front, turn it over
and tap lightly on hard surface. [f
lint remains, rinse filter under wai’m
watez if lint has dried in filte~ soak
in warm water and brush out.

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hands and pull up, Wipe up any
lint or soil that ma~ have collected
underneath. At regular intervals—
about 4-to 6-months—apply a light
coat of Petroleum Jelly around the
agitator support block before replac”
ing the agitator. Do not over apply.

When replacing the agitato~ care­fully lower straight down onto the
agitator support block. Replace
cap securely.

Exterior.Wipe cabinet with a damp

Agitator At the end of each wash-

cloth. Periodically clean the cabi­day,remove and clean underneath. net with a mild soap and water
To remove agitato~ simply unscrew and occasionally apply coat of
cap, grasp agitator with both

appliance polish.

(M toKmw Yom’washer

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VariableWaterLevelSelector(Model
WWPI170C)WaterLevelSelector(WWP1180C)

WashTemperatureSelector.Letsyou select
washandrinsetemperatureson Automatic
Modelandon PortableModelif it has been
permanentlyinstalled.Washand RinseTem­peraturecontrolledat faucetfor Portable
Operation.

Cycle Selector.Letsyouselectcycleand
washtime youwant,

Agitator.Movesthe clothesto provide
mechanicalcleaning.

WashBasket.Holdsyourclothes.
Lint Filter. Removeslint from recirculating

washandrinsewater.
Lockand ReleaseLevers.Locksthe washer

in placefor operation.Releasesthewasher
for movingto yourstoragearea.

Hose Coupler

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE

REASONS

Water won’t drain

1. Make sure drain is not kinked or pinched.

water ls?aks

1. Make sure hose coupler is tightened securely to faucet.

2. Make sure intake hoses are tightened securely to machine.

3. Make sure drain hose is fastened securely.

washer win’t

1. Make sure iicl is closed. Washer will not progress through spin cycle with iid

complete cycle

up. Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion

as a safety measure.

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Washer won’t spin

1. Make sure lid is closed. Washer wi!l not spin with lid up.

Clothes areZtmOr-

1. Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and

really wet after spin

rerun through final spin.

Washer is noisy 1. The metallic “clicks” you hear during operation are normal as the timer

advances.

2. Uneven floo~ Make sure washer is level and firm to floor on Model
WWPl180C. On Model WWPl170C (when used as Portable) reposition

machine to find level area.

3.Gurgling noise. May be noticed when pum~,is operating. ‘

Washer won’$ start

1. Make sure all controls are set and the Cycle Selector is pulled out.

2. Make sure eiectric cord is firmly plugged in electrical outlet.

3. Make sure faucets are turned on.

4. Check fuses and circuit breakers. (Plug lamp, fan or other small appliance
into electrica! receptacle at washer to see if power is availab~e.)

Water does not enter 1. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly.
or enters Slow!y

2. Make sure !..hicoupie connector is attached properly on !vlodel WWPI170C.

3. Make sure hoses are not kinked.

4. Check screen, located in water valve. (Unscrew fill hose from washer.)Clean

if necessary. When re-assembling fill hose, make hand tight plus % turn with
pliers.

5. Make sure temperature control is set to MANUAL on Model WWPl170C,
(when used as oortable).

Water fernperatk.m

1. Make sure faucets are adjusted to give desired temperature.

is incorrect

2. Check household water heater to make sure it is set to deliver correct

temperature—

140°to 150°F(60°to 66”C).

3. Make sure Wash/Rinse Temp.Switch is set correctly on Model WW/Pl180C,

check faucet setting on Model WWPl170C, (when used as Portable).

Washer pauses

1, The washer normally pauses about one-half minute in progressing from one

in cycle

portion of its cycle to the next.

IF WASHERST!LL DOES NOT OPERATE, call for Service.

To keep your washer looking good, wipe cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild
soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish.

service.
Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind.

warrantyProtection

Yournew applianceis a well designedandengineered Seethe warrantyon the backpageof this bookfor

product.Beforeit left the factory,it wentthrough

details.

rigoroustests to detect manufacturingdefects.And

youhavea written warranty to protectyou.

Fwcmptserviceatyour convenience

Whetheryourapplianceis in orout of warranty,
you’rejust a phonecall awayfrom our nationwide

networkof FactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals.

Simplycall our GEserviceorganization.You’llfind
them in theWhite Pages under“GeneralElectric
Company”or “GeneralElectricFactoryService;’
andin the YellowPagesunder“GeneralElectric
CustomerCaremService!’

Serviceis scheduledat yourconvenienceandthe
techniciandrives a fully-stockedparts servicetruck
so that, in most cases, the repaircan becompleted
in onevisit.

We’reproud of our serviceandwantyou to be
pleased,but if for somereasonyouarenot happy
with the serviceyoureceive,herearethreestepsto
follow for further help.

FIRST,contact the peoplewhoservicedyour
appliance.Explainwhyyouarenot pleased.In most
cases,this will solvethe problem.

NEXT,if youarestill not pleasedwrite all the details

includingyourphonenumberto:

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Manager,ConsumerRelations
GeneralElectricCompany
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblemis still not resolved,write:

MajorApplianceConsumerAction Panel
20NorthWacker Drive
Chicago,Illinois 60606

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GEtrainedservicetechniciansusing

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WHAT!lSCOVERED FULL CNE”WEARWARRANTY

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.
LIMITEDADDITK)NAL

FOUR-YEARWARRANTY
For the second through fifth year

from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge,

replacement parts for anypart of

thetransmissionthat 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 com-

pletely ?woncfitionedtransmission.

Youpay for the shop reconditioning
labor,the service trip to your home
and service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the
original purchaserand any succeed-

ing 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 LIMITEDbecauseyou 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@
servicers during normal working

hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
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address below, or call, toll free:

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if you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.

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on the lower left side panel near
the front.

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your washer. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers

here:

Model No.

Serial No.

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correspondence or service calls

concerning your washer.

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