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IN CYCLE
between spin and rinse.
HYOU need rnorehelp... call, tollfree: GE Amwer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ conswnerinfornmtion service
USERMAINTENANCE
U$X$TRUCTIOPJS
'Me tub. Theporcelainis self-
cleaning.Leavelid openafier
washing
to allow moisutre to
evaporate.
Do not
use
harshor
grittycleansers.
The exterior. Wipeoff anyspillsof
washingcompounds.Wipeor dust
with dampcloth. Try notto hit
surfacewithsharp objects.
'lbstore
washer:
Ask servicetechnicianto remove
waterfrom drainpump andhoses
to preventfreezing.
Do not storethe washerwhereit
wi.libe exposedto the weather.
WOE"
long vacations:
Be sure watersupplyis shutoff at
fiucets ;mddrain all waterfrom
hosesif weatherwill lx below
freezing.
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Lubricate
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with grease
or
Petroleum
Jelly.
'l'heActivator" agitator.
Remove
at
regularintervals—about 4 to 6
months—and removeanylint that
mayhaveaccumulated.No tools
are needed,simplygrasp agitator
with bothhandsandpuil straight
up sharply.The slottedsectionat
the top of the metalshafthas a light
coatingof lubricantto preventparts
stickingtogether. I f thisareaappears
to be dry,applya lightcoatof grease
or petroleum jelly aroundthe slotted
sectionof the shaftbeforereplacing
the agilator.Do notovergrease.
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Whenreplacingthe agitator,
carefullylowerstraightdownonto
the shaftso thatit fitsintothe slots.
Thenapplydownward pressure
untilagitatorsnapsintoits normal
position.
How to remove
deposits from
Filter FkB@ pan
~Seal filterpan in a preheated
160"F. ( 71"C.) solutionof half
vinegarand halfwaterfor 15
minutes.Then brusheach sideof
pan with a stiffbristlebrush while
flushingwith runningwater.
CAUTIONS:
~ Do not soak in porcelain
container.Vinegarcan damage
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