Gibson GTF1040FS3, GTF1040FS2 Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Washing Procedures ................................................................................................................................................. 4-6

Stain Removal......................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Common Washing Problems ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Avoid Service Checklist ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Francais.............................................................................................................................................................. 12-22

Assistance or Service

The symbol _,on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Formore detailed information about recycling of this product, pleasecontact your local city office, your household waste disposal serviceor the shop where you purchased the product.

This Useand Care Guide provides general operating

instructions for your washer. Italso contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included here.

Usethe washer only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide and the Operating Instructions included with your washer.

Read and Save These Instructions

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer serial plate located at the top, inside of the door opening. Record and retain these numbers.

Readall instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about

Model Number

• Operation Care

Serial Number

Service

Keep it in a safe place.

Purchase Date

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important,

We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages

will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING ". These words mean:

_ You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

important Safety instructions SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:

oTo reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or

explode. Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.

Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.

Important Safety Instructions (Con't)

Avoid fire hazard or

electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor

plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical

power cord. Failure to follow this

warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do Not under -_ any circumstances |

cut, remove, | or bypass | the grounding prong I

_from this plug J

Power _t

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

CORRECT

Use this way ONLY

Do not use or mix fiquid

chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce

dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period,

before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas isflammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. o Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/

or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.

Protect Children

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

Prevent Injury

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed

and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer

must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third

grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.

Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label. Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:

All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless

specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.

Do not tamper with controls. Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before

attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading,

unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

This washer isequipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes

overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.

Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover

every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution

must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.

Printed in U.S.A.

Washing Procedures

Sort laundry into loads that can be

washed together.

Empty pockets.

• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. Readthe Operating lnstructions cardfor operating your specific model.

Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.

_To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, orinjury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions, page 2, before operating this washer.

Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.

Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.

Separatewhite, light, and colorfast itemsfrom dark and noncolorfast items.

Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent press,synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint

from towels, rugs and chenille bedspreads.

Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items. Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.

Prepare items for washing.

Empty pockets. Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels. Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove

nonwashable trims and ornaments. Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects

which could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load,

Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing. Placedelicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.

Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.

Place delicate items in a mesh bag.

Add laundry loadto washer.

Pretreat stains and heavy soil.

SeeStain Removal, page 5, for details.

Add laundry load to washer.

Combine large and smallitems in a load. Load large items first. Large

items should not be more than half the total wash load.

Do not wash single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans. This

may causean out-of-balance load. Add 1or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.

The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not betightly

packed. The door should close easily.

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