General Electric WSM2700T User Manual

Use and Care Guide

Spacemaker™Laundry

GE Quality Product

Models: WSM2700 WSM2780

Safety Instructions ...................3– 5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Controls Setting Guide........................10, 11

Knits Drying Tips.............................................9

Lint Filter........................................4, 9, 20, 21

Loading .............................................................7

Operating the Washer...................................8

Operating the Dryer .......................................9

Permanent Press Drying Tips ..............9–11

Sorting Clothes...........................................6, 7

Care and Cleaning..................20, 21

Dryer Exhaust................................................21

Exterior ...........................................................20

Lint Filter........................................8, 9, 20, 21

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................20

User Maintenance Instructions ........20, 21

Problem Solver.......................15

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Preparation

Other Laundry Products.............................12

Hard Water ....................................................13

Loading the Washer...................................... 7

Pretreating.........................................6, 12, 13

Sorting Clothes...........................................6, 7

Stains ..............................................................13

Stain Removal Guide...................................14

Consumer Services

Appliance Registration..................................2

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service..................................................2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

7-99 JR

P/N 131871400

Part No. 175D1807P280 Pub. No. 49-90013

HELP US HELP YOU…

Before using your Spacemaker™Laundry, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Save time and money.

Before you request service… check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you received a damaged appliance…

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the appliance.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the inside of the dryer door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your appliance. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

All washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If You Need Service

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are steps to follow for further help.

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, KY 40225

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

—Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent pr operty damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Important Safety Instructions

IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

Warning—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.

• This appliance must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not receive an

Installation Instructions sheet with your appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

—Locate where the temperature is above 50°F.

(10°C.) for satisfactory operation of the appliance control system. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected

and sized power supply circuit to avoid

electrical overload.

—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY

RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts

of moisture and lint from being blown into the room. Carefully follow the details in the Installation Instructions. If your appliance is not vented to the outside, see special instructions in Care and Cleaning section. If this appliance has a gas dryer, it must be exhausted outside.

• Do not repair or replace any

part of the appliance or attempt

any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• Turn 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.

• 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.

To Minimize the Possibility of a Fire Hazard

• Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions. Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER

COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.

•

Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,

plastic, or similar materials (such as padded

bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

• Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the appliance during operation.

• Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat” (such as life jackets containing Kapok) must not be put in your dryer.

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IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.

• Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO

NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

• Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper,

rags, chemicals, etc.

• The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or

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

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, cooking oils, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode.

Do not add these substances to the wash water and do not use or store these substances on/or around your washer and dryer during operation.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action

within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

• Never reach into washer while it is moving.

Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, push the Cycle Selector knob in, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

• Never reach into the dryer while the

drum is moving. Before loading, unloading

or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.

• Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your

appliance. Skin irritation could result from the

remaining glass particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent appliance uses.

• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics.

To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding an appliance, or removing from service, remove the lid or door.

Important Safety Instructions

• Keep all laundry additives (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach

of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.

Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

• Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

• 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).

NOTE: Pushing the washer Cycle Selector knob in or turning the dryer Cycle Selector to OFF does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

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

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.

For washer operation

• Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This

will stop the spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or Anti-static Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.

We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer.

Service or performance problems caused by the use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty of this appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Sort by Fabric

Separate

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

Sort by Soil

Separate

Sort by Color

Separate

For instructions on different fabrics and loads, see the Controls Setting Guide.

HOW TO SOR T CLOTHES FOR YOUR WASHER

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

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 The Problem Solver section.

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.

• Remove stains. See Stain Removal Guide.

• Turn poly knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking and Pretreating—a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains.

For information on how to soak in your washer, see Operating Instructions.

FOR INFORMATION on SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products section.

Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2 hour before washing.

Lint

Producers

from

Lint

Collectors

Cottons &

Linens

Lightly Soiled

Whites

from

Perm Press

Cottons &

Blends

Medium

Soil

Lights

from

Synthetics &

Poly Knits

Heavy

Soil

Darks

fromfrom

from

Delicates

Non-

Colorfast

HOW TO SOR T CLOTHES FOR YOUR DRYER

Sort by Weight

Separate

Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have properly sorted drying loads.

Sorting Loading

LOADING THE WASHER PROPERLY

• Add measured amount of detergent.

• Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub. Do not put clothes on the agitator or wind them around it. For best results, mix large items with small ones. When washing a single heavy item, such as a shag rug or bedspread, add one or two other pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no more than one-half of the total load.

• To bleach the load, measure liquid bleach according to directions on container. After washer has filled and agitated for several minutes, add diluted bleach to the bleach dispenser.

For information on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.

• Close lid. Washer will fill and agitate but will not spin with lid open. This washer has a Safety Lid Lock. As a safety measure, the lid will be automatically locked during the spin portion of each cycle. The lid will automatically unlock about one minute after the end of the spin cycle. To open lid during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and wait for lid lock to release, about one minute, before opening.

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

• Always flush the dispenser with one cup of water to avoid bleach carry-over to the next wash load.

NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser. Follow directions on the package when using powdered bleach in the wash load.

CAUTION: Failure to follow these directions can cause bleach damage to the wash load.

WARNING: Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia in the same load. Poisonous gas can occur, resulting in serious injury or death.

Heavy Items

(such as

from

towels)

Light Items

(such as curtains)

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,

read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Set the controls

See the Controls Setting Guide.

Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be

automatically provided with all cycles.

Select Water Level.

LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes. MED: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full. HIGH: Over 2/3 full of clothes.

Push Cycle Selector in and turn clockwise to

your selected wash cycle.

Pull Cycle Selector out to start the cycle.

NOTE: 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 Regular, Perm Press or Delicate cycles.

Self-cleaning lint filter

The lint filter needs no attention from you. Lint collected during washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down the drain.

How to soak in the washer

Set wash temperature control. Add detergent or soak agent. Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle Selector to stop washer. Allow to soak, turn to Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.

Delicate Cycle

To get the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always set the Cycle Selector at the beginning of the cycle. During wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between agitation and pause, to protect delicate clothes.

MED

LOW

Water LevelWash Temperature

HOT

COLD

WARM

HIGH

Delicate

RINSE

START

OFF

Perm Press

SPIN

Regular

RINSE

SPIN

OFF

PULL TO

START-PUSH

TO STOP

RINSE

OFF

Delicate

RINSE

START

SPIN

OFF

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