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Washer Problem solver .......17-21 ....3,4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 , Operating Instructions, Tips Controls Setting Guide ......6, 7 Preparation Energy-Saving Tips .........5 Detergents, Other Additives ....l O-l4 Operating the Washer ......4, 5 Hard Water ........... . 13 Loading the Washer ........4, 9...
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Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an is produced by the chemical action you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE within your water heater and the gas Answer Cented 800.626.2000.
(continued) . Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, part~a~ly disassembled, oihas missing or broken parts, including a damaged etc.) out of the reach of children, cord or plug. preferably in a locked cabinet, Observe all warnings on container Never climb on or stand on the washer top.
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Wash Water Temperature Selection For hot water wash, set Cycle Selector RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE WILL to HOT WASH. ALWAYS COLD. For cold water wash, set Cycle Selector to COLD WASH . Starting or Choosing the Cycle Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start the cycle. START If you wish to change cycle setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector knob in to stop washer...
CONTROLS SETTING GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Wash Water Bleach Temperature Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast” Liquid chlorine type. Cold Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Work Clothes Heavy soil White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
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Special Instructions If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. Small loads reduce wrinkling. Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
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HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy— attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.
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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.
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Advantages Products Disadvantages Phosphate- Are not available in some areas. Perform well in hard or soft water. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in hard water.
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Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildup in just a few months.
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2. When using other detergent types—low and normal suds, O-4 Grains (240 ml) powders, liquids, non-phosphate powders—follow directions I cup 0-10 Grains Concentrated on package. (240 ml) Powder ~De 3. For hard water treatment, see FOLLOW PAC~GE LIQUID O-10 Grains Hard Water Guide.
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If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water.
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Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand (0.96 liters) water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes.
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take It can set some stains.
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Other Washable Fabrics Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives very cold water. Use dull tool to Rub with ice or immerse in Same as white and bleachable fabrics. carefully scrape qff as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge (Chewing Gum.
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and ON CLOTHES chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
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(continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is (continued) sufficient. 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 previous page.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly Relaxation shrinkage can stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
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(continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments TEARS, WPS OR before washing and mend all rips and tears. EXCESSIVE WEAR As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and (continued) cuffs.
Washer normally pauses between washing steps . . . such as between wash and IN CYCLE spin or between spin and rinse. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center / 800.626.2000/ consumer information USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The fib. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid To Store Washer.
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