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Agitator
Appliance Registration
Bleach Dispenser
Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services
Controls Setting
Cycle Descriptions
Cycle Times
Detergents and Additives
Energy-Saving Tips
Fabric and Cycle Settings
Fabric Softener Dispenser
Hard Water
Important Phone Numbers 23
Loading the Washer
Operating Instructions
Problem Solver
Safety Instructions
Soak Cycle
Sorting Clothes
Stains
Stain Removal Guide
Storage and Vacation Tips 20
User Maintenance Instructions 20
Warranty
Back Cover
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- Page 1 Important Phone Numbers 23 Loading the Washer 7, 11 Operating Instructions 5-1o 16–20 Problem Solver Safety Instructions Soak Cycle Sorting Clothes 7, 11 Stains Stain Removal Guide Storage and Vacation Tips 20 User Maintenance Instructions 20 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000...
- Page 2 HELP US HELP YOU... Write Read this book carefully. Save time and money. down the model and serial numbers. Before you request service . . . It is intended to help you check the Problem Solver operate and maintain your You’ll find them on a label on new washer properly.
- Page 3 GE Answer Center? 800.626.2000. pipes if hot water has not been used for a period —Properly ground to conform with all of two weeks or longer.
- Page 4 Keep all laundry aids (such as malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container Never climb on or stand on the washer top. labels to avoid personal injury.
- Page 5 Cycle names and features may vary from model to model (on models so equipped) Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends and/or delicate fabrics. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles and spin provide thorough washing and detergent in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar...
- Page 6 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTmS WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. 10 cycle 2 sped washer 4 s- washer...
- Page 7 Setting the Controls — Controls and features will vary from model to model Select Was~inse Temperature. Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections. Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting.
- Page 8 SUGGESTED FABWC AND CYCLE SETTINGS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits Synthetics Normal/Slow Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons Down-filled garments, if machine Gentle/Slow washing is recommended* Pillows** Gentle/Slow Regular Cottons and linens Normal/Fast Denims Blankets*** Baby clothes (sturdy)
- Page 9 (continued) How to Use the Bleach Dispenser (on models so equipped) Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you bleach dispenser. prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do not Do not ovefllll or allow dispenser to oveflow.
- Page 10 HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate chenille—give up lint. Lint Lint LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and f r o m ‘%Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.
- Page 11 HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R Load clothes dry. This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Take a properly sorted group of Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes clothes and drop them loosely in have ample room to move because the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator.
- Page 12 HOW ~CH DETERGENT SHO~D YOU 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. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. If the recommended amount of How to use detergent;...
- Page 13 Laundry and ~Pe Product How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach or on dry clothes.
- Page 14 HOW TO ~MOVE STA~S Test stain removal product on a hidden 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. 2.
- Page 15 STAIN REMOVAL G~DE Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash as usual. Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
- Page 16 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ON CLOTHES chenille) from lint receivers Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal sofl, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
- Page 17 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYEDCLOTHES Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a30-minute soak is sufficient. (continued) However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of opposite page.
- Page 18 (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched into shape after each wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage.
- Page 19 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that TEARS, RWS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) contaminate clothing articles with these chernicds. As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs.
- Page 20 WASHER PAUSES Washer normally pauses between washing steps...such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center / 800.626.2000/consumer information service CARE Am CLEAN~G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Tub.
- Page 22 NOTES...
- Page 23 Whatever your question about any Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer question-will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center@ service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Upon request, we will provide...
- Page 24 Should your appliance need and service labor charges. Or, if service, during warranty period or you desire, we will provide a beyond, call 800-GE-CARES completely reconditioned (800-432-2737). transmission. You pay for the shop reconditioning labor, the service trip to your home and service labor charges.