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Filter-Flo” Pan Hard Water k’ Limestone Deposits t ‘i, Loading the Washer Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions Pre-treating Problem Solver Model WWM657M WWM689M GEAppEbnces Safety Instructions Soak Setting Sorting Stains Stain Removal Guide Storage &Vacation Tips 11-15 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Warranty 4,&...
All washing instruction terms in this hook ~nfq-rn to the Care I+eling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, ~anuary 19&l. To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service. Para obtener la versibn en...
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Installation Instructions. . Turnoff water faucefi when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.
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Lint will collect in the pan for eq’ removal when the wash is finished, (continued) For washer operation o Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This wilI stop the wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle. before operating this appliance.
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Tips to Help You Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Three soil level settings are provided, but you can set the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automatically provides for Normal Speed Wash, Fast Spin. PPMESS Regular Cycles Soak Cycle .0...
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Warm Pillows **Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-sim washer. Cycle Setting Cycle Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Regular Cycles...
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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 soiled spots with liquid detergent.
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Hot Wxh occasional y, if safe for fabrics. For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the 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.
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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 8. FOR INFORMATION SOAKING AGEN’E3, SEE PAGE K 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 clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. If you must wash smaller...
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Should 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 petiorrn as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
15minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. CAUTIONS: Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain.
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How much detergent should you use? 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. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2.
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. s 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.
Rinse thoroughly. a well you arc in ventilated room when using them. No cleaningfluid Use extreme caution with flammable compounds. containing flammable materials (waxes,cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer. M~g~ or aci~ such ~ v~~ @/or mst ~m~r. Other Wuhable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
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. Wdery residue from detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer wash water. See page 13.
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See page 13. To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures: 1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with H(YTwater. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment. Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—...
This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. Tbo many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. Improper loads. Avoidlaundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work Too many clothes in washer.
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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 fhses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it.
Washer normally pauses between washing steps . ..such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse. If you need more help . . .call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ /800.626.2000/consumer Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC C~HES Save proofof originalpurchase date such WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specif Ic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary frOrnState to To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s...
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