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Operating Instructions, Tips
Auto Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bleach Dispenser ...........................................7
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cycle Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......5
Cycle Times .....................................................6
Energy-Saving Tips ..............,.........................7
Operating the Washer .............................6-7
Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings .......8
Care and Cleaning
Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storage and Vacation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
User
Maintenance
GE Appliances
Instructions
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Washer
Problem Solver.......................l
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000
Preparation
Detergents and Additives ..................11, 12
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loading the Washer...............................6,
Sorting Clothes ..........................................6, 9
Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Consumer Services ..................24
Appliance
Registration
Important Phone Numbers .......................24
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........Back Cover
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Page 1: Consumer Services
Washer Problem Solver...l More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives ...11, 12 Hard Water ........... . 11 Loading the Washer...6,... - Page 2 Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center@, servicio de information para el consumidor, te16fono 800.626.2000. . bmediately ca~ your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
- Page 3 If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center; 800,626.2000. —Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.
- Page 4 Never climb on or stand on the washer top. s Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.
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Page 5: Auto Soak
Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. Delicate Cycle—... -
Page 6: Bleach Dispenser
For information on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners, see Other Laundry Products section. Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open. Regular the auto soak cycle You have chosen. - Page 7 How to Use the Auto Soak Cycle In the Auto Soak cycle the washer fills, agitates and soaks for the time you selected. It automatically advances into the next cycle. ENERGY-SAVING TWS If your clothes and household items don’t look clean...
- Page 8 MANUFACTURER’S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend, to prevent escape of the filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes. Add two pillows at a time to balance load.
- Page 9 Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see How to Use the Auto Soak Cycle. FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.
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Page 10: Agitator
See Operating Instructions. Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob. Add any additional articles by submerging them next to the agitator. - Page 11 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. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2.
- Page 12 Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally, Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.
- Page 13 Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool water—approximately 80°F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer. The Case of the “Invisible” Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments...
- Page 14 Iimi[ations and required cautinns (usually printed (m lahel). U cautio[l with flammable compounds. Under m) circumstances shcluld Iabrics cnn[iining flmnmahlc rnatcritils (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc. ) bc washed in washer. rinse well, *x~o n“t mix Chlori”e bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
- Page 15 The spots will then be very visible. GAMENTS They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.
- Page 16 Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. SHR~~GE, Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care instructions GENERAL exactly.
- Page 17 Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes,...
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Page 18: The Problem Solver
Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position. Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open. Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it. -
Page 19: User Maintenance Instructions
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 CAm Am CLEAN~G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Tub. - Page 20 NOTES...
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Page 23: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There With tie purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be here. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lmHome Repair Semice 80MEXARES(80M32-273~ consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. - Page 24 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.