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Page 2: For Your Safety
It willhelp you operate and maintain your newwasher properly. Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help...CaH,toHfree: ‘cmterTM The GE Answer 800.626.2000 information service’ coITmmm!r or write (includeyour phone number): ConsumerAffairs General ElectricCompany... - Page 3 ~ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as describedin thisUse and Care Book. @ This washer must be properly installedandhated in ammhmce withthe Instahtion Instructions beforeit is used. If y~~did not receivean Installation Instructionssheet with your...
- Page 4 U I?uUCycleSelectorKnob out to start the washer.If you wish to change settingafter washer has started, push CycleSelectorKnob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position. Settingcan be changed at any time.
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Page 5: Select Settings
setting chide Someadjustment to these recommendationsmaybe desirabledependingon your particular washingconditions. Cottons & Linens Workclothes, Workclothes, dungarees, e tc. Fabric dungarees, e tc. with heavysoil with normalsoil Normal Normal Wash & Spin Speed Hot/Coldor Wash/Rinse Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Temperature Regular Regular Cycle Normal-for Selector Normal... -
Page 6: How To Use The Soak Setting
“SOAIC’ Pull out the Cycle SelectorKnob to completethe cycle. @ For an extended soak aIlowthe washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolvethe soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle SelectorKnob to stop the washer (keep lid closed)and allow to soak for as long as desired.After... - Page 7 Mini-Basket t ub to washsmall,lightly-soiled l oadsof clothesthat you needin a hurry. Followall the stepsgivenabove exceptfor CycleSelection. e Push the CycleSelectorKnob in and turn clockwiseto “MIN!I- QUICK” Cycle. ~ Pull CycleSelectorKnob to start washer. cycle willbe completed automatically.
- Page 8 Small loads should havelower water levels. 5. Wash in off-peak utilityhours. Yourlocalutilitycan tell you which are the off-peak hours. 6. Use your washer’sNormal SpeedSpin. This willremovemore water during spin, whichwill shorten dryingcycleto savemore energy.The dryingwillremoveany wrinkleswhichmay result from the Normal Spin.
- Page 9 Soakingcan be eithera completely separate washingstep or a prelimi- nary step to a completewash cycle. For detailedinformation on how to soak in your washer,pleasesee page 6. Toll Information SOAKING AGENTS, SEE PAGE 15. ~ Pre-treat heavy soilby rubbing...
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Page 10: How To Load Yourwasher
Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. If you must wash smaller loads, save water, energyand detergent by adjusting the water levelfor the sizeof the load. - Page 11 Should water. Those containingsodium carbonate as an ingredientmay cause harmful limestone depositson.clothesand washer when combined with hard water. (SeePage 14.) May not perform as wellas powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water. Generally do not clean wellin medium-hard or hard water.
- Page 12 @tJse of hotter wash water, for example 125 ‘1? to 135 ‘F (52°Cto 57°C)for cottons. This also improvesoily-soilremoval. @Adding detergentand allowing washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes. * LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the reaction of lhe calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.
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Page 13: How Much Detergent
much detergent The use of a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most import- ant thingsyou can do to make sure your wash comesout clean. Amount I’equnh!dl varies Wording to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Sizeof load 4. - Page 14 Beforeyou can decidewhat to do about hard water, you need to knowif’you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ~ If you livein a municipalarea, contact your water company. ~ If you livein a rural area, or in somesuburban areas, contact your county agent.
- Page 15 Damage to your washer caused by pre-treatment products is not covered by your warranty. Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through complete cycle(5-rein.wash)using hot water, Yicup (120ml) detergent, 1cup (240ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer.Subsequentwashingswill...
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Page 16: How To Removestains
\vhich are virtually invisible and \vhich you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer. If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash \vater. - Page 17 ‘white arid Bleachable Fabrics Bleachon Page SeeWashhIg Guide, Rub \vithiceor immersein verycold water. Usedull tool to carefully scrupe adhesiveorgum aspossible. Spongewitha safe ojjf[7s much dry cleaningfluid~thenlaunder. Applyundiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach accordingto Stain RemovalHint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restoreit by spongingwith ammonia?* Rinsethoroughly.
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Page 18: Washing Guide
washingguide differentfabrics imd. l oads Load Co[tons Linens Knits— Polyester,Nylon, Acrylic l\osen Fabrics— Polyester,Nylon, Acrylic Permanent Press, Biends Rayonand .4cetate BabyClothes— Sturdy,such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, ReceivingBlankets, Coveralls BabyClothes— Delicate Blankets— W’ool, P art-Wool, Cotton Blanket.s— Synthetic,Electric Curtains, Slipcovers,Draperies,DO .hTO T MA CHINE WASH FIBERGLA SS?* ChenilleBedspreads,Robes** 13athmats and Rugs... - Page 19 If there are no instructions on the pillow, do noi machine wash. If machinewashingis recommended,check piliowsfor holes or weakseamsand mend to prevent escapeof feathers or filling.Fill washer, add detergent and allowwasherto agitate for severalminutesto dissolvedetergent. Washtwo pillowsat a time to balance load, use Extra Large water level.Check manufacturer’s tag for specialinstructions.
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Page 20: The Problem Solver
~powdery r-esid~e from granular deter-gent may Predissolvegranular detergentin hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergentis completelydissolvedbefore adding clothes; switchto liquid or cold water detergentor use warmer wash water. Seepage 13. - Page 21 Hard to ExtremelyHard. Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliverhot water at the washer at 140°-1500E Do not wash when other hot water needs—suchas dishwashingor familybaths—areheavy.
- Page 22 Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. S1310KAGE, GENERAL Some fabrics willshrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be safely washed but willshrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions exactly.If in doubt, do not machinewash or dry.
- Page 23 Ar’w REMEDY POSSIBLE Leavingclothesin dryer after tumblingstops. Removeand hang clothesimmediately. Too many clothesin dryer.Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combineloads. Improper loads. Avoid launderingheavyPermanent Press items, such as work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry.
- Page 24 ~Garments weakenedby age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not causedby washer.Slowprocessby washingon Gentle Wash Speed. e Too largeloads, or too littlewater. Load washer only with number of itemsthat willmovefreely.Selectcorrect water level. Pretreat with liquid detergent ~Make sure cord is pluggedinto outlet.
- Page 25 “locks in’t This sound is normal. @ Heavilyunbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and may causeit to move from its original position. In extremecases, (usuallyoccurs when washinga single,...
- Page 26 To store washer: Ask servicetechnicianto remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store the washer whereit willbe exposedto the weather. For long vacations: Be sure water supplyis shut off at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weatherwillbe below freezing.
- Page 27 For troubie=free service beyond the written warranty period. repairexpenditu If you preferto budgetyour insteadof being surprisedby them, GE offe servicecontracts for varying lengths of tim all GE major appliances.With a contract, we’ll Fix@ The Quick System and time MM cm save money by doing it yourself.
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Page 28: What Is Not Covered
-. . Saveproof of original purchasedate such as your sales slip or cancelledcheck to establish warrantyperiod. WHATIs COVERED Xi@Il WHATIs NOTCOVERED Somestatesdo not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequential d amages,so the abovelimitation or exclusion may not applyto you.This warrantygivesyou specific legalrights, andyou mayalso haveother rights which vary from state to state. Toknowwhat your legal rights are in your state, consultyour local or state consumeraffairs office or your state’s AttorneyGeneral.