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- Page 1 Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning Consumer Services controls SettingGuide CycleSettings Detergents, Other Additives 11-15 Energy-Saving Tips FiIter-Flo@ Pan Hard Water LimestoneDeposits Loading the Washer Model and SerialhTumbers Operating Instructions Pre-treating Problem Solver SafetyInstructions Soak Setting Sorting Stains StainRemovalGuide Storage &Vacation Tips...
- Page 2 COrI-CSpOIldCilCC 01- conccrnin: your washer. .—_____ .-.-,.. To obtain a Spanish language version of t}]isbook, call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer informationservice. Para obtener la versi6n en espafiolde este manual, name a GE Answer Center,@ servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, telgfono 800.626.2000...
- Page 3 SMpping or paetig matetials properly. Before Wsmrting a Wa$her,or mmotig from sertiee9remove the washer tide Keepalllaundryaids(suchas detergents, bleaches, f abric sofieners, e tc.)outof thereachof chldren,preferably in a locked cabinet. O bserveallwarningson container labelsto avoidpersonal injury. ~KeeptheareaCaround and...
- Page 4 Filter-Flo pan. See page 15 for information on how to use bleach and fabric softener. @ Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open. controls setting...
- Page 5 For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Two soil level settingsare provided, but you can sei the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automaticallyprovides for Normal Speed, Fast Spin. cycles Regu$ar Soak Cycle ~ 0 NORMAL SOiL @ < Regular Cycfes cycle Selector...
- Page 6 Rugs;):* Dcnin]s (especially Indigo BllIe Jc;lns) and o(hcr fabrics that bleed Laminated ~ )<lll~bcr-coa(cd items, IT:lbrics,Vinyl. Plastics and ‘“: CIICCIC size. Sf)nle slipc{)vers.dr;ipcrics and bedspreads nl;ly be 100large for automatic home-size washer. ---- Werent fabtiesandloads water wash cycle Temperature...
- Page 7 Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time: Pretreat heavily s6iled spots with liquid dete~ent.
- Page 8 .———..-. ,._,___ ‘ START allow the For an efiendedsoak, washer to fill and agitatefor a few minutes to dissolvethe soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle- Selector Knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.After desired...
- Page 9 Soaking can be either a completely separatewashing step or a preliminarystep to a completewash cycle. For detailedinformationon how to soak in your washer, see page 8. FOR Information AGENTS, soAKmG PAGE 1 5. Pre-treatheavysoilby rubbingin...
- Page 10 Save tiIne9energy and slnail? detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. If you must wash sma]ler loads.
- Page 11 Should not be used in cold water. Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (See page 12.) May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
- Page 12 ~Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation. Effects 011waslRer QUnsightly buildup on all washer s~irfacesexposed to the wash S()]LltiO1l. a Mat-like, crus(y f’ornlations” Iint a(.ihcring C:lLISCd by [0 the sticky limestone deposits.
- Page 13 .-e “ ., ‘rhe use of a sufficientamount =’.”w- r)fdetergent is one of the most ~mportantthings you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. — —. -— required -Amount varies accordingto: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3.
- Page 14 ——. water— Hard Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ~If you; live in a municipal area, contact your water company. ~If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
- Page 15 Apply these pretreatment products away from washer The f~bric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by yoLlrwarranty Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load.
- Page 16 Food or cooking oils on your syntheticgarmentsmay cause stains which are virtuallyinvisibleand which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer. If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
- Page 17 white See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page Rubwithiceorimmerse i nverycoldwater. U Se Adhesives care~lly scrape oflas i?luchadhesive or gut?z as possible. Sponge (ChewingGum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fiuid,* then launder. Anti-perspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Deodorants according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with...
- Page 18 Powderyresiduefromgranulardetergent m ay appearto be lint.Predissolve granular caused by the washer. Wash syntheticgarments as soon as possible after wearing. ?lot may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is not wash when other hot water needs—such [is...
- Page 19 See page 13. @ To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures: 1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment. e Add a non-precipitatingtype of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—...
- Page 20 WRINKLING IN ~Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS * Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS *Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.
- Page 21 QGments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused by washer. Slow process by washing on Permanent Press Cycle. 0Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will move freely. Select correct water level.
- Page 22 Try no[ [o hit surfilcc with sharp objcc(s. Ask scrvicc technician to remove \Y;lter from drain pLlmp ilIld hoses 10prcvcn(freezing, store [hc washer Ivhcrc it ;~t’illbc exposed to the weather. ,-? ,?- , ., .; ,/, .—...
- Page 23 You can secure feeling that GE ConsumerServicewillstillbe there after yourwarrantyexpires.Pur- chasea GE contractwhileyourwar- ranty is stillin effectand you’ll r eceive a substantial d iscount.Witha multiple yearcontract,you’reassuredof fiture serviceat today’s prices. major apfilianc~, G E~swer Cen~e@ informationserviceis availableto help.Yourcall-and yourquestion—...
- Page 24 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: GE Answer Center@ 800.626,2000 consumer information service @ improper installation. If you have an installation problem,...