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Spacemaker "=Laundry
Safety
Instructions
..........
3- 5
Operating
Instructions,
Tips
Controls Setting Guide ...........
10, 11
Knits Drying Tips
9
Lint Filter
4, 9, 20, 21
Loading
7
Operating
the Washer
8
Operating
the Dryer ....................
9
Permanent
Press Drying Tips
9-11
Sorting Clothes
6, 7
Problem
Solver ...........
15-19
More questions
?.call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Preparation
Other Laundry Products............................. 12
Hard Water ....................................................
13
Loading the Washer ...................................... 7
Pretreating .........................................
6, 12, 13
Sorting Clothes ...........................................
6, 7
Stains ..............................................................
13
Stain Removal Guide ................................... 14
Care and Cleaning
.................. 20, 21
Dryer Exhaust ................................................21
Exterior ...........................................................20
Lint Filter ........................................8, 9, 20, 21
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................20
User Maintenance
Instructions
........20, 21
Consumer
Services
Appliance Registration .................................. 2
Model and Serial Numbers .......................... 2
Repair Service ..................................................
2
Warranty ........................................
Back Cover
I Models: WSM2700 WSM2780
I
GE Quality Product
Pa_ No. 175D1807P280
Pub. No. 49-90013
7-99
JR
P/N 131871400

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  • Page 1 Spacemaker "=Laundry Problem Solver ... 15-19 Safety Instructions ..3- 5 More questions ?.call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Controls Setting Guide ... 10, 11 Preparation Knits Drying Tips Other Laundry Products......12 Lint Filter 4, 9, 20, 21 Hard Water ............
  • Page 2: What To Do If You Smell Gas

    If you don't under:stand something numbers here or need more help, call hnmedlately contact the dealer (or budder) that sold you the appliance GE Answer Center + Model Number 800.626.2000 24 hours a da_, 7 da_s a _eek Serial Number...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING apphance, you can obtain one by calling, toll INSTALLATION. free, the GE Answer Center _,800.626.2000. Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber, --Properly ground to conform with all plastic, or similar materials (such as padded governing codes and ordinances.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials is produced by the chemical action ARNING--HYDROGEN (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and/or beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until all...
  • Page 5 For washer operation as detergents, bleaches, fabric [_• Keep all laundry additives (such • Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This softeners, etc.) out of the reach wilt stop the spin action and prevent completion of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. of the cycle.
  • Page 6 HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR WASHER FOR INFORMATION It pays to check and prepare Soaking and Pretreating--a clothes for washing. good way to loosen deep soils SOAKING AGENTS, see Other and stains. Laundry Products section. • Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks A thorough soaking with...
  • Page 7 HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR DRYER Sort by Weight Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, Separate you wilt have properly sorted drying loads. _2_,auVYhltaems_/ from _L_htc_eamJ/ ___towels) z_ \_cur tains)_/ LOADING THE WASHER PROPERLY • Add measured amount of detergent.
  • Page 8 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Delicate OFF IS Regular p,OlA_ M'ZD WARM Wash Temperature Water Level Perm Press Set the controls See the Controls Setting Guide.
  • Page 9 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Set the controls See the Controls Setting Guide. Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle ©...
  • Page 10 CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Wash Wash Cycle Load Temperature Cycle Setting Cycle Baby Clothes Plastic-lined items Warm Delicate* Set at START Air Fluff (No Heat) Diapers Regular See #1 below "limed Dry (High Heat) Man-made fabrics** Warm...
  • Page 11 Save and refer to Garment Manufacturer's 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. Dry Cycle Setting Special Instructions Up to 20 Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.
  • Page 12 OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and Type How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH After wash action has started and Chlorine liquid Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox "_ brand detergent is dissolved, add bleach washer or on dry clothes.
  • Page 13 HARD WATER--DO YOU HAVE IT? Before you can decide what to do about hard The answer will be "you have 'so many grains' per water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, gallon (3.8 liters)" which means: how hard it is.
  • Page 14: Stain Removal Guide

    STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U_e dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carejidly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.
  • Page 15 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER OR DRYER • Make sure controls are properly set and washer Cycle Selector _s pulled out or dryer WON'T START START button _s pushed. • Apphance unplugged Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet.
  • Page 16: The Problem Solver

    THE PROBLEM SOLVER {contumcd ) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GREASY OR OILY These are sometunes called "'Invisible Stains" because you may not notice them belbre STAINS washing clothes. Howevm; if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the LAUNDERED oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
  • Page 17 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED • Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is maportant that detergent be present m 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.
  • Page 18 THE PROBLEM SOLVER {contumed ) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE TO correct-- ON CLOTHES All residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of COITect IN CYCLE laundry procedures. ( contmuedl • Pros on garments or sharp objects left m pockets. Remove all pros, check pockets SNAGS, HOLES, of all garments before putting m washer Also check \_asher to see if any objects...
  • Page 19 • Dryer door _sopen. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure hnt filter _s m proper WON'T START position. Make sure washer hd is closed. Washer will fill but will not spm x_ _th hd open. If)ou need more help...call, toll free: GE Ans_er Center" 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS • Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally • Keep the area around and underneath your appliance wash it with mild soap and water and then apply free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve chemicals,...
  • Page 21 Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted outside) is not exhausted to the outside: A clothes dryer produces combustible...
  • Page 22 NOTES...
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24: What Is Not Covered

    To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs of%e or your state's Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 WSM2700 WSM2780 Printed in the United States...

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