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GE Spacemaker WSM2420S Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips
Operating the Washer...........................6-l 3
Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................7
Control SeRings..........................................6
Cycle Descriptions .....................................5
Cycle Times..................................................7
Energy-Saving Tips ....................................7
Fabric and Cycle Settings .........................8
Lint Filter................................................7, 18
Soak ...............................................................7
Washer Lid Latch ........................................6
Operating the Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
Air Fluff Drying .........................................1 5
Automatic and Timed Drying ...............15
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fabric and Cycle Settings ......................1 6
Lint Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 18
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Soiling........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17
Care and Cieaning...............l8,
Storage'and Vacation Tips........................2 1
User Maintenance Instructions ...............21
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Problem Solver ......................2 O-24
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000
Preparation
Detergents and Additives ..................l O, 11
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Loading the Washer .................................6, 8
Sorting Clothes ..........................................6, 9
Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Consumer Services

Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................27
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service .................................................2
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  • Page 1: Consumer Services

    Stain Removal Guide ........13 Consumer Services Appliance Registration ...2 Important Phone Numbers ...27 Model and Serial Numbers ...2 Repair Service ...2 Warranw...Back Cover ~ Modek: WSM2480S WSM2420S ...27...
  • Page 2 (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 WAHG: For your safety the information in this manual must be fo~owed to minimtie the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of Me.
  • Page 3 If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your appliance, 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 detis in Installation Instructions.
  • Page 4 WORTANT SAmH ~STRUC~ONS Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE L~ F~TER IN PLACE. Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
  • Page 5 Close supervision is necessary if this apptiance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded apphance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding an appliance, or removing from service, remove the fid and door.

  • Page 6: Agitator

    HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR WASHER 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. ,,,8,,.6, Setting the Controls Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections.

  • Page 7: Cycle Times

    Cycle Times — Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. Permanent Press Delicates Regular...
  • Page 8 FOR YOUR WASHER Load clothes dry. Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: L~ge items—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small items—like washcloths. Medium size items—like towels.

  • Page 9: Fabric And Cycle Settings

    Sort by Sutiace Texture sfrome ‘ e p a r a t e Sort by Fabric ‘eparate ‘mfro;efrommfro:m Sort by Soil Sort by Color Separate It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing. Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, and fasten snaps, hooks and buttons.
  • Page 10 HOW ~CH DETERGENT SHOmD 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 according to: 1. Water hardness 2.
  • Page 11 Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It BLEACH Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator. Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Follow package directions. Non-chlorine such as Put bleach into washer with detergent. Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Follow package directions Downy Brand for diluting softeners.
  • Page 12 HOW TO WMOW STA~S 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 in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods.
  • Page 13 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull fool to carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge (Chewing Gum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
  • Page 14 HOW TO OPEWTE YOUR DRYER 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. to Operate Your Washer section for the above Washer controls. Check the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used.

  • Page 15: Automatic And Timed Drying

    Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips DO NOT OVERLOAD— Garments being dried or dewrinkled should tumble freely. The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying Automatic Drying When using the Automatic cycles, the Automatic DU Control system continually senses the temperature of the air in the dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps the air cool.
  • Page 16 AND DRY~G SELECTIONS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Automatic Regular Cottons and linens Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying is recommended Automatic Permanent Permanent press fabrics with cotton Press & Knits Synthetics Delicates Silks and wools Rayon and acetate Timed Pillows* The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on...
  • Page 17 Sort by Sutiace Texture Separate Lint from ~ Producers Sort by Fabric Separate Sort by Color Separate ‘h’tes ~ from g “ghts m’nrT ‘n Sort by Weight Separate Hea~ Items m ~ (such as from ~ (such as ~ towels) m’m E~RGY-SA~G TWS FOR YOUR DRYER Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to...

  • Page 18: User Maintenance Instructions

    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. For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to freezing weather.
  • Page 19 Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the dryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is more apt to accumulate in and near the dryer, which could create a fire hazard.
  • Page 20 USE T~S PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER OR DRYER Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer WON’T START ST~T button is pushed. Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet. No power to appliance.

  • Page 21: Loading

    POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM GMASY OR OILY These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before STAINS ON washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the LAUNDERED oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. GARMENTS They are not caused by the washer.
  • Page 22 T~ PROBLEM SOL~R POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM GRAYED Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash CLOTHES solution at the start of wash agitation. (continued) To restore grayed clothes— Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE To correct— ON CLOTHES residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct IN CYCLE laundry procedures. (continued) SNAGS, HOLES, Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins, check pockets TEARS, R~S OR of all g~ents before pitting in washer.
  • Page 24 WON’T START position. Make sure washer hd is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service (continued) press clothes still come out wrinkled, tie finish...
  • Page 25 NOTES...
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  • Page 27: Repair Service

    We’ll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need < itiormation or assistance horn GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! I}Home Repair Sewice 80WE$ARES(80M32-273g AGE consumer semice professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
  • Page 28 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 papec Part No.

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