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–Connect to adequate plumbing and drain ticilities as described in the Installation Instructions. . Turn off~~r ~uce~ when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to ‘~leakage ifahoseorva.tve should breakofrupture. “ Wh!en&scmmecting @s “appIiti&puUby thephg rather...
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WART ‘“ Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to start the washer. If you wish to change setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector Knob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time.
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Tips to Help YouSelect Settings Regular Cyck%– For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes with normal soiling. I%rmanent Press Cycles— loads such as For Permanent Press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar wearing apparel with normal soiling. An extended cool-down spray rinse is provided to minimize wrinkling.
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows *Use Cold Rinse to save energy, **Check size. Some s]l~overs~ draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer. ——.. ,— Wash/Spin Wash Water Speed...
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Fill washer, add detergent and 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 soiled spots with liquid detergent.
Normal Spin. Use your Mini-BasketTMtub for very small loads. It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washer. You will also save on detergent and energy. ..-— How to use the...
Selector Knob out to complete the cycle. allow the For an extended soak, washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push the Cycle Selector Knob into stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.
PullKNOB T O slAnl PUSH 10 S1OP 2. Push the Cycle Selector Knob in and turn it clockwise to the MINI- QUICK cycle. 3. Pull the Cycle Selector Knob out a to start the washer. m---- ;,---- -—. .— .——...
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Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a prelim- inary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see page 9. FOR INFORMATION SOAKING AGENTS, SEE PAGE 17. Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in...
Save time, energy and detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer. Try to wash a full load of ciothes. If you can it is better m save clothes until fu~] have load. If you must ~’ash smaller loads.
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 14.) May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
Also be sure to use bleach on bleachable fabrics. Use hot water whenever possible. c Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes. Increase amount of detergent,...
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Howmuch detergentshouldyouuse? The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. required varies Amount according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3.
Hard water-do you have it? 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.
Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer. tiJjo not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
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Hard to Extremely Hard. Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water the washer at 140°- 150°F. DO not wash when other hot water needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.
Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for thbric. SHRINKAGE, Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be satkl y washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care instructions GENERAL exactly.
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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.
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Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on. Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position. Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open. Check house fuses or circuit breakers.
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Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. WASHER IS NOISY Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. long vacations: sure water supply is shut off at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.
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To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state.consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Manager—Consumer ===7 6-90 — ...-— YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original...
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