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- Page 2 , ..34’ !hlstiwctkms How WI C qxmte”y(w washer ....43 bleachand fabric softenerdispensers ..$3 How to useMini-Ek3sket~~ Einergy-savingtips.....10 God sorti~gmemsbetter washin= ~.
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Page 3: Important Safety
— appliance,alwaysexercisebasic safetyprecautions, includingthe following: t his applianceonly intended purpose as describedin this tJse and Care Book. ~ This washer must be properly hlstak!d and 10M64 in accmxkmcewith the Installation before it h’lStFU&_lIIS k used. Properly ground to conform with all governingcodes and ordinances. -
Page 4: How Tooperate Your
@Neverclimb cmor stand on the washer top. For Wwher operation @Do not leavewasherlid up during cycle,This willstop the wash and spin action-and prevent ccmpktkm d the cycle. clothes w asher GE!JERAL (%$ ELECTRIC Variable Water l_evol Heavy Duty EXTRA LC.RCZ RE$ET Extra Large Capacity... - Page 5 Tips HelpYou REGULAR CYCLE— Provideslonger wash time for most cottons, linens, work and —— p!ay clothes. + * -# o Regu!w Cycle lXMT 1’ WAVY What Happens Each SWng (ApproximateMinutes) Regular Cycle Selector Heavy Normal Settings Wash Spin 31/’ “ 31/” Rinse Spin Total Time 35...
- Page 6 Cottons and Linens White/Ccdorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Workclothes} dungarees, etc. Heav--soil Averagesoil Permanent Press, TreatedCottons, Blendswith Cottons Heavyor oily soil Averageor light soil Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knitsand WovenFabrics Sturdy Delicates Silks,Wools; Blendsof Silkand Wool Rayonand Acetate Down-filledgarments, if machine washingis recommended BabyClothes—Sturdy,suchas Diapers, Nightgowns,Shirts, Pads, Sheets, ReceivingBlankets, Coveralls BabyClothes-Delicate...
- Page 7 SpecialInstructions If colorfastis unusuallysoiled,usehot water.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedon page 15. l.ic~uid chiorine type, Non-chlorinetype. Usemaximumdetergentrecommended in chart on page 5. \Vhiteor colorfast, liquid chlorinetype. Noncolorfast, non-chlorinetype. Whiteor colorfast, liquid Smallloadsreducewrinkling.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedin chart on page 15. chlorinetype, Noncolorfast, non-chlorinetype. \Vhiteor colorfast, liquid If unusuallysoiled,usehot water.Use maximumdetergentrecommendedin chart on page 15. chlorinetype.
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Page 8: How To Use
6’SOAKV Pull out the CycleSelectorKnob to complete the cycle. ~ For an extendedsoakallowthe washer to fill and agitate for a few minutesto dissolvethe soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle SelectorKnob to stop the washer (keeplid closed)and allowto soak for as long as desired.After... - Page 9 ~To use Bleachand Fabric Softener Dispensers,seepage 8. ~Closelid and set controls as follows: —Set Water Levelto “MINI- BASKET” position Variable Water Level EXTI?A LWGf %s! 1 LbJICk ygET NECWA :: WAIL —SelectdesiredWash/Spin Speed, Wash/Rinse Temperatureand Cycle.Seepage 4. —Pull out CycleSelectorKnob to start washer.
- Page 10 Ioads should have lower water levels. 5. Wash in off-peak utilityhours. Yourlocal utilitycan tell you which are the off-peak hours. 6. Use your washer’sNormal Spin. This willremovemore water during spin, whichwillshorten drying cycleto savemore energy. Youcan use the Normal Spin in...
- Page 11 Soakingcan be either a completely separate washingstep or a prelimi- nary step to a completewash cycle. For detailedinformation on how to soak in your washer,pleasesee page 8. INFOWATION ON l?Ol? SOAKINGAGENTS, SEE PAGE 1’7. @Pre-treat heavy soilby rubbing...
- Page 12 What is the best size load d c!dm+-kuge, medhq Orsmall? Savetime, energyand detergent by avoidingextra use of the washer.Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to saveclothesuntil you have a full load, H’you must wash smaller...
- Page 13 Should be used in cold water. Those containingsodium carbonate as an ingredientmay causeharmful limestone depositson clothesand washer whencombined with hard water. (Seepage 16.) not perform as wellas powderedphosphate products when diluted in wash water. Generallydo not clean wellin medium-hard or hard water.
- Page 14 ~ Increasesfabric wear becauseof the scrubbingaction between limestonedepositson the fabrics during washeragitation. Effects on washer ~ Unsightlybuild-up on all washer surfaces exposedto the wash solution. ~ Mat-1ikecrusty formations caused by lint adhering to the stickylimestonedeposits. ~ Increasedservicecallsbecauseof...
- Page 15 Using too littledetergentis a corn- moniause of laundry problems. Alwaysmeasure detergentin a standard measuringcup. detergent had. m’w%ge soil Water Level Settina Large Medium Small 1% cups cups 1VI cups (420 ml)
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Page 16: Hard Water-Doyou Have It
Hard water—doyou have it? Beforeyou can decidewhat to do about hard water, you willneed to determineif your water is hard and, if so, how hard. Water hardness is measuredin gallon is “grains per gallon”-a 3.8 liters: e 0 to 3 grainsper gallon, or per 3.8 liters—SOFT ~4 to 10grains—HARD ~ 11to N grains-VERY HARD... - Page 17 Combineswith water hardness mineralsto form precipitate whichgivescloudy or milky appearance to water. CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre-treat- ment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the washer.Apply these pre-treatment...
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Page 18: How To Remove Stains
Food or cooking oik on your syn- theticgarments may causestains };hichare virtuallyinvisibleand ~vhich you may not noticeas you put your clothes into the washer. 1f thesestains are not completely removedin the wash, the oilyspots may pick up dirt from the wash ~~;ater. - Page 19 — -. white ad BieaeElableFdlrks — setting Guide, Bk?adl (h’mlAs Rub with ice or immersein cold water, Usedull tool to carefully scmpe off as much adhesiveor gum aspo.ssib[e, S pongewith dry cleaningfluid~then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach accordingto Stain RemovalHint on opposite page.
- Page 20 ~irtfrom the wash water. The spots willthen be very visible.They u-enot caused by the washer.Wash syntheticgarments as soon as >ossible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and ~ottestwater fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted iquid detergent, let stand 30 minutesand rewashusinghottest waterfabriccan stand withextra detergent.
- Page 21 Hard to ExtremelyHard. ~ Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliverhot water at the washer at 140 °-1500F (60*Cto 65*C).Do not wash when other hot water needs—suchas dishwashingor family baths—are heavy.
- Page 22 To remove stains: dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, usingchlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Some fabricswillshrink whetherwashedin a washer or by hand; others may be safelywashedbut willshrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’Care Labels exactly.If in doubt, do not machinewash or dry.
- Page 23 Improper loads. AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanent Press items, such as work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press itemssuch as shirts or blouses. Do not washPermanent Press with regularlaundry. Too many clothesin washer.Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe smallerthan regular loads... no more than mediumloads to give clothesroom to move freely.
- Page 24 Garments weakenedby age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not causedby washer.Slowprocessby washingon Gentle Wash/Spin Speed. Too largeloads, or too littlewater. Load washer only with number of item; that willmovefreely.Selectcorrect water level. Pre-treat with liquiddetergent. Make sure cord is pluggedinto outlet.
- Page 25 Make sure hose connectionsare tight at faucets. Make sure end of drain hose is correctlyinserted in and securedto drain facility. Make sure washer is leveland firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
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Page 26: User Maintenance
To store washer: Ask servicetechnicianto remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store the washer where it willbe exposedto the weather. vacations: lkmg Be sure water supplyis shut off at faucets and drain all water from hosesif weatherwillbebelow freezing. - Page 27 — — — —...