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Contents
Appliance Registration
2
Repair Service
26
Care and Cleaning
25
Safety Instructions
3,4
Cautions
16
User Maintenance Instructions 25
Controls Setting Guide
8,9
Vacation Tips
25
Dryer
Warranty
Back Cover
Automatic Drying
7
Washer
Controls
7
Agitator
25
Dryness Selections
7
Controls
6
End-of-Cycle Signal
7
Detergents,Other Additives 11-15
Energy-Saving Tips
7
Energy-Saving Tips
7
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Knits Drying Tips
7
Hard Water
14
Lint Filter
7
Limestone Deposits
12
Operating Instructions
7
Lint Filter
6,25
Perm. Press Drying Tips
7,23
Loading Clothes
6
Sorting
5
Operating Instructions
6
TlmedDrying
7
Sorting
5
Energy-Saving Tips
10
Stains
16
FrontAccessPanel
25
StainRemovalGuide
17
ModelandSerial Numbers
2
Problem Solver
18-24
Useand Careof
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- Page 1 Hard Water Limestone Deposits Lint Filter 7,23 Loading Clothes Operating Instructions Sorting Stains StainRemovalGuide 18-24 A Quality Product of GENERAL ELECTWC COMPANY yOUr from Useand Careof model WSM2000H 6,25 YourDirect Line to General Electric The GE Answer Centef 800.626.2000 W-95X5...
- Page 2 Help us help you... Before using your Spacemaker~ Laundry, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs General Electric Company...
- Page 3 IIMPORIANT SAFETY Read all instructions before using W~G-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to pmons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: . Use this appliance only for ik intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEI’Y INSTRUCTIONS (...tied)d) To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance .’ or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the dryer lint filter). NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does NOI’...
- Page 5 How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Separate from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lin~ LINT COLLECl_ORS-such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint, and must be dried separately. For more information about lint control, see page 21.
- Page 6 How to operate your clothes washer W~G—To reduce the risk of fwe, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Load the washer properly Add accurately-measured detergent to empty tub. Seepages 11through 13. Load clothes loosely.
- Page 7 How to operate your dryer W&ING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAF’ETYINSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Load the dryer properly Load sorted clothes into dryer. See page 5. Clean lint filter before each load. Remove the lint filter by pulling straight out.
- Page 8 Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads ~pe of Load Baby Clothes Plastic-lined items Diapers Man-made fabrics~ Mixed cottons Bedspreads Blankets Electric Man-made** Woolen Cottons /k Linens Colorfast/White Non-Colorfast Curtains Cotton Man-made?* Sheers Permanent Press Delicates Lingerie, Knits Foundation Garmentst Glass Fiber %-rnanent Press Curtains...
- Page 9 Save and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS:’ For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Dryer Dry Cycle Setting Special Instructions Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.
- Page 10 Energy=sa* tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fish after washing, you will probably re-wash them... and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefblly, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a warm...
- Page 11 Factorsto consider in selecting detergentsand soap Products Phosphate- Detergents Powdered Non-Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Perform well in hard or soft water Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water.
- Page 12 The results of continued use of carbonate Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non- phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* depo;its on your clothes and Ef’kcts on clothes Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affwt various fabrics in the following ways:...
- Page 13 How much detergentshould 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. Amount required varies accordhw to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3.
- Page 14 Hard water Beforeyou can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you be it and, if so, hcw hard it is. If you live in a municipidarea, contactyourwatercompany. ~ Ifyoulive inaruralarea, or in some suburbanareas, contactyour county agent.
- Page 15 Other laundry products— Laundry Product & Type BLEACH Dilute one cup bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after Chlorine liquid such as Clorox~ brand wash action has started and detergent is dissolved. Non-chlorine such as Follow package directions.
- Page 16 How to remove stains 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: . Find the fabric and the finish in the guide on the next page, and use only recommended methods.
- Page 17 Swn remOVal g uide stain and Bleachable Fabrics White WmhingGuide,Bleachon page 15 Adhesives Rub with ice or (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefilly scmpe ofas much adhesive or gum as possible. with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Anti-perspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Deodorants according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
- Page 18 Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY WASHEROR DRYER Make sure controls are WON’T START STARTbutton is pushed. Applimce unplugged. Make sure Cordis firmly plugged into electrical outlet. NOpower to appliance. Check f&es ndiircuit getting current. . Dryer door is open. Dryer will not ~ wi~’’d~’~~pen. Make sure washer lid k+C]O&d. Washer will fill but will not spin with lid o~n::.
- Page 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY WATER Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them. TEMPERATURE Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to 150°F. INCORRECI’ (60° to 66°C.). Reset it. Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall the hoses.
- Page 20 The Problem Solver POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM BLUE 0~ GRAY Improper use of iiibric softener. Never pour fhbric softener directly cmclothes; COLOR STAINS . .. alwaysdilute before adding to rinse water.,’lonmxmme s@@ dampen-stained area and I $+. ‘ .;:,.,8%. , ;.$,4?, “.”( ,.,% : .“,.
- Page 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY HEAVILYSOILED . Pretreat with liquid detergent. AREAS such as collars and cuffs LINT OR RESIDUE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) ON CLOTHES with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). .
- Page 22 The Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, :: ~ “’ ‘*Pinson g&n&ntsor sharpobjectsleft in pockets. Removeall pins, check pock&sofall . ;? “ _befbmputtingin ‘w;msoR@&~~,L :’ “.,-q*~:: =WW’!WW%i. 17u7eis rwsokion once Snaps, buttonsarefhstened.Removesharpbuttonsandbeltbuckles. ‘IMsis very important this tjpe ofdbnwgehas “...
- Page 23 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS tumbling, remove clothes and place them on hangers. AND “NO-IRC)N” Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. ITEMS Too few items in dryer.
- Page 24 “THUMPING” thumping noise may occur when dryer is first startd. This will soon disappear. NOISE If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service (continued) caused by overheating occurs in certainknit fabricsthathave been heat-...
- Page 25 Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish. Keep the area around underneath your appliance free from...
- Page 26 If YouNeed Service To obtain service, see your ~w on the back page of this book. We’reproud of our service and you to,@ pleased. !f for some ,--., want $+?>,. reasonyou arenot happywith the service you receive, here arethree steps to follow for fhrtherhelp. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
- Page 28 If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: The GE Answer CenteF 800.626.2000 consumer information service Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.