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Contents
Agitator 26 Problem Solver 20-25
Appliance Registration
2 Safety Instructions 3,4
Bleach Dispenser 8 Sorting Clothes 4, 11
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Care and Cleaning Stains
18
Consumer Services 27 Stain Removal Guide 19
26
Controls Setting Guicle
6, 7 Storage & Vacation Tips
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Cycle Settings LTserMaintenance Instructions 26
Detergents & Other Additives 13-1;
Warranty Back Cover
Energy-Saving Tips
8
Fabric Softener Dispenser 9
Filter-Flo@ Pan
4,9,26
Hard Water 16
Limestone Deposits
14, 26
Loading
4, 12
Mini-B
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Helpushelpyou... If you need service Read this book carefuUy. To obtain service, see the To obtain a Spanish language Consumer Services page in the his intended to help you opemte version of this book, call back of this book. and maintain your new washer GE Answer Center” We’re proud of our service and properly. 800.626.2000 want you to be pleased. If for some consumer information service. reason you are not happy with the Keep it handy for answers to your service you receive, here are three que
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. .rNA WARNING–TO reduce the To minimize the possibility of ● Close supervision is necessary if I risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: this appliance is used by or near injury to persons when using your children. Do not allow children to ~ c Do not mix chlorine bleach with appliance, follow basic precautions, play inside, on or with this ammonia or acids such as vinegar including the following: appiiance or any di
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Important Safety Instructions (continued) .\ ,. .- “6) “<,4, < ‘,, )*:<,,, ● Thelaundryprocesscan reduce For washer operation 2. : -X7:ff.$W&e@fie re~&&j Offibrics. TO SAW THESE ‘?~ ● Do not leavewasherlid up :@*$M~PJ~~~~ ?,+%* *.. +-. %’.”& <)..., a =%+%W?W .<2 , . duringcycle.Thiswill stopthe mSTRUCTIONS.,+ ~~ i‘:~~~:~, rn~*rers care instructions .~.,< ~. washand spin actionandprevent ~.~,.. “-””$.,. i$odd~ follpwedverycarefhlly. ; “.,+ ,. .- completionof the cycle. How to operate your clothes
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P ‘d Regular Cycles— Pre Wash Cycle+ Extra Clean Cycle with Auto Extra Rinse- For most cottons, linens and work For soaking clothes priJr to the and play clothes with normal wash cycle. For modern fabrics with heavy soiling. or oily soil. A second rinse is provided to help remove the additional detergent that’s required r Cycles for these soils. See page 15. 7F =% Sak CYC/# ● + 0 U6HT SON ● SW WnmAl _ m STMI lmw ■ ● OFF /.$ Rewd * ~=~+ O* ● MORMA1 Ma Clew Cl&5 AumEx~RWsE o~ ●* oFF I HfAW MOWxU G
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..-. ____ - —~ , ‘$’ ,. ,, Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash/Spin Load Speed Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normalor LightSoilSe Bright/Non-colorfast Normal Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normalor LightSoilSe Work Clothes Heavy soil Normal Hot Extra Clean Cycle Heavy Setting i Average soil Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting c I Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil No
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels -4!!! Bleach Spe.cial Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15. Use Extra Clean Cycle with Auto Extra Rinse, Heavy or Normal Soil Setting. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. See page 5. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, Iiqu id c
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Howto use the Energy-Saving Tips Bleach Dispenser ? - If your clothes and household items c Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above 80*F. (27”C. ). don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash This generally means using the them . . .and that means you’ll waste JWrm Wash temperature setting energy. Remember to sort your on your washer—temperatures clothes carefully, and load them approximately 90° to 110*F.or properly, select correct cycles, use hand comfortable.
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Howto use the Howto use the How to use the Fabric Softener Soak cycle Filter-Flo” Pan Dispenser F P PRESS Regular Cycles ■ . . KNITS Soak Cycle . r - ● I “0 LIGHT SOIL 8 9 NORMAL , HEAvY —w < “&l- \ ●● HEA: Q, NORMAL r==” ● Position the Fabric Softener ● “SOAK CYCLE” temperature is The Filter-Flo pan has two Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. controlled by the WASH/RINSE functions: TEMPERATURE switch. (If a c Pour manufacturer’s recommended ● LINT FILTER—Position the warm soak is desired, set the
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... . . . --- . .. ... . .. . .. . . ____ How to use the Mini-Baske~Mtub The Mini-Basket~ tub, designed 4. Load clothes into the Mini-Basket & Close lid and set controls as for small loads of regular fabrics tub. See page 11 for sorting help. follows: or delicate hand-washabks, can be used with any cycle except the EXTRAIARGE SOAKcycle. ~RGE /‘ ● RESET , MINt- Typical Mini-BaskeVMtub ( BASKET MEDIUM 9 wash loads e \ SMALL”* ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2% pounds). –Set Water Level to
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How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Sort by soil f!? It pays to check and prepare I Separate clothes for washing. Separate . ● Empty pockets. brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks Lint and buttons. Producers ● Do any necessary mending—rips, m w hems, tears. from I from Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. ● Remove stains. For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE, SEE PAGE 19. w w Turn Poly Knits inside-out to LINT PRODUCERS— Such as from minimize fabric surface damage. terry to
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Howto load your washer Special recommendations ‘ for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process: ● Be carefhl not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed. . Use more water than you would for a regular load. Use a Medium Water Level
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Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap 4!!9 Disadvantages Products Advantages Phosphate— Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. PowderedDetergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Generally do not clean well in Non-Phosphate— Perform satisfactorily in soft PowderedDetergents hard water. or moderately hard water. May be difficult to dissolve, In some areas only non-phosphate especially in cold water. products are a
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.- -- ‘“-7 The results of continued use of carbonate dete~ents Is your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness (11or more Erains) and if vou wash if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few Io;ds a week, y& may phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build months. deposits on your clothes and up. If your water is VERY HARD Effects on cl
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Howmuch detergent shouldyouuse? The use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of How to use detergent—granular or powdered: of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent For best results, add detergent make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructions on to the wash basket before loading clean. package. clothes. If you load your clothes first, add detergent next to the Amount required varie
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Hard water-do you have it? Before you can decide what to do If your water is SOFT, you have about hard water, you need to know no problem. You can use soap or if you have it and, if so, how hard detergent as you prefer and forget it is. all about hard water. If you have HARD water-less than 10grains– ● If you live in a municipal area, and you use phosphate detergent, contact your water company. you also have no problem. ● If you live in a rural area, or in But, if you have more than 10 some subu
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Otherlaundrvtxoducts WA o Laundry productandtype How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Use your Bleach Dispenser according to 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine Liquid instructionson page8. suchasClorox brand washeror ondry clothes. 2) Some oftoday’s washable fabrics should not bechlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. 3)
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How to remove stains & 1. Try to remove stains as soon as StainRemovalHint– possible. The fresher the stain, the UsingChlorineBleach for See n= page for White and Bleachable Fabrics. Stain Removal Guide. easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of any stain, take these steps: cool water-approximately 80”F. ● Find the fabric and the finish in (27°C.)-in a sink or pan. Soak the chart on the next page, and use stained are
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Stain removal guide White and Bleachable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Other Wwhable Fabrics Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same A white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Anti-perspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics according to Stain Remov
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Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSH3LE CAUSEAND REMED17 LINT OR RESIDUE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ON CLOTHES ● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes. . Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine w ith hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a ph
