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Washer
Safe~lnstructions ....................3,4 Problem Solver.......................22-26
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center”80~626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Detergents, Other Additives ..............15 -19
Cycle Settings ...........,.................................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . .
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HELP US HELP YOU... Write down the model Read this book care~ Ully. Save time and money. and serial numbers. It is intended to help you Before you request service .,. operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on section. It lists causes of minor new washer properly. the lower left side near the front. operating problems that you can Keep it handy for answers o These numbers are also on the correct yourself. your questions. Consumer Product Ownership Registrat
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WARNING-TO reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that J, of fire, electric shock, or injury to \ have been cleaned in, washed in, A persons when using your appliance, I / soaked in, spotted with or follow basic precautions, including the following: A combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- . Use this appliance only for ib intended purpose cleaning solvenb, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do
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WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet. cord or plug. Observe all warnings on container ● Never climb on or stand on the washer top. labels to avoid personal injury. ● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Ke
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER w WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. V8r;ab/e Wafer Leve/ WasMp;n Speed Extra R;nse CVcle WasM;nse hmp, ) — - ..) Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric ● Add measured amount of Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a type, weight, color and amount of detergent. See Detergents, Other wash basket. Do not put any item
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TIPS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETT~GS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. Permanent Press Cycle— For loads, of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. Knits Cycle— A combination of agitation and soak provides efiective polyester kn
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Extra Cleaning Cycle— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin. Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, KNlrs Permane then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Extra Cleaning Permanent Press and Regular Cy
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CONTROLS SETT~G GUmE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Wash Water Load Speed Temperature~ Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colotiast Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting BrightiNoncolorfast Normal~ormal Regular Cycles Warm or Cold Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes, etc, Heavy soil Normal/Normal Hot Extra Cleaning Cycle Set at Start Average soil Normal~ormal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Permanent Press
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach Special Instmctions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed, Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section. Use Extra Rinse if desired. I White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorf
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OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash ● The Filter-Flo pan is the lint - filter. Position the Filter-Flo basket. Do not put items to be washed in the .<::$;:::$’&:,:.<;::::.. .:;~:,;;:. ‘tij+$;;\j:,,, Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets pan on the agitator after . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . ... . . ......... . .. . ... . . ... +------- in the Filter-Flo pan. loading clothes into the ij~~~jj{l~-~ .::!::;!!:~!:,
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How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak Cycle temperature ● Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to is controlled by the agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn WasWRinse Temp. to SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob selection. to complete the cycle. ● For a warm soak, set ● For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and the WasMRinse Temp. agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking control to HOTNARM. agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washe
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HOW TO USE THE MINI-BAS~T TUB ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2Y2 pounds) ● Stuffed toys. (1 .125 kg). ● Tennis shoes. ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small. delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-washables 1. Remove the Filter-Flo pan, 6. Add bleach, if desired. Measure carefully and \/ 2. Place Mini-Basket pour recommended tub
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Sort by Sutiace Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 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. Sort by Fabric . In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, $ Separate % Cottons & % Perm Press % Synthetics & n ~ Delicates a it is recommended from ~ cottons& from from ‘~ Linens %mPoly Kni
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R This illustration, with clothes just ● Load clothes dry. reaching the Clothes Retaining ● Take a properly sorted group Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes of clothes and drop them loosely have ample room to move because in the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor ~ Large Items–like sheets. Do wrapped around the agitator. not wrap around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which ~ Small Items–like encourages overlo
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Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate- Perform well in hard or soft water, Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft Non-Phosphate- Generally do not clean well in or moderately hard water. hard water. Powdered Detergents In some areas only non-phosphate May be difficult to dissolve, products are available. especially in cold water. Should not be used in cold water. Those conta
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T~ RES~TS OF CONT~ED USE OF CAWONATE DETERGENTS Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months. Effects on Clothes Although
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How to Partially Restore Clothes CAUTIONS: Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two The acidic action of the vinegar may damage cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot the porcelain. tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CO~A~ER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. s Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
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~RD WATER—DO YOU ~~ IT? Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You water, you need to know if you have it and, if can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget so, how hard it is. all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than 10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your you also have no problem. water company. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need ● If you live in a rural are
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Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach washer or on dry clothes. Dispenser section. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleacbed such as: IOOYO cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. 3) Check
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HOW TO mMOVE STA~S 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It these steps: can set some stains. 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. ● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended
