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9. Start the washer.

Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. Washer will fill and
agitate with the lid open. The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed.

To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.

To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. Turn it clockwise to the

desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer.

10.Remove items when the cycle is completed.

For your safety, the lid locks when the tub is spinning. It will remain locked for
about 1 minute after the tub stops spinning.

To open the lid during a spin, push in the cycle selector knob and wait about
1 minute for the lid lock to release. Do not force open the locked lid.

Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric
care label. Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in
the washer after the cycle has ended.

 To avoid serious personal injury, do not operate washer if safety lid

lock is missing or damaged.

Stain Removal

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

 To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property,

comply with the basic warnings listed below:

Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.

Keep products in their original labeled containers and out of children's
reach.

Thoroughly wash any utensil used.

Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine
bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.

Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable
or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.

Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home.
Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.

For successful stain removal:

Remove stains promptly.

Determine the kind of stain, then follow recommended treatment in the
stain removal chart on the next page.

To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made
from granular detergent and water.

Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.

Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.

Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.

Rinse and wash items after stain removal.

Follow fabric care label instructions.

Do not combine stain removal products.

Summary of Contents for GLET1041AS2

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Page 2: ...e wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will rel...

Page 3: ... grow teach them the proper safe use of all appliances Destroy the carton plastic bag and other packing materials after the laundry center is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers Keeplaundryproductsoutofchildren sreach Topreventpersonal injury observe all warnings on product labels Before the laundry center is...

Page 4: ...s are moving Before loading unloading or adding items push in the cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside To prevent injury do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor in the unlikely event of an overheated...

Page 5: ...ch could be damaged This also helps protect other items in the wash load Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing Placedelicateitemssuchasbras shoulderpads hosiery andbeltsinamesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil See Stain Removal pages 7 8 for details 4 Add a measured amount of detergen...

Page 6: ...ntoposition Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built in fabric softener dispenserwhenLargeLoadWaterLevelisselected Ifabuild upoffabricsoftener occurs clean with hot water DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP For models with a removable dispenser see picture below to the left 1 Attachfabricsoftenerdispensertotopofagitatorbypressingdowngently 2 Add softener to the dispenser following fabric so...

Page 7: ...r property comply with the basic warnings listed below Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products Keep products in their original labeled containers and out of children s reach Thoroughly wash any utensil used Do not combine stain removal products especially ammonia and chlorine bleach Dangerous fumes may result Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in washed in ...

Page 8: ...from fabric Pretreat Wash using hottest water safe for fabric For heavy stains and tar apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain Replace towels under stain frequently Rinse thoroughly Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Some inks may be impossible to remove Washing may set some inks Use prewash stain remover denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid Wash with chlorine ...

Page 9: ...pocket Overloading the washer Not enough detergent Undissolved detergent has left residue Static cling is attracting lint Load washed too long Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics This is due to abrasion from normal wear Undissolved detergent Some nonphosphate granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue Overloading the washer Agitation time to...

Page 10: ... clean and in place 3 Load the dryer Theaverageloadwillfillthedrum1 3to1 2full Itemsneedroomtotumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling Do not overload dryer Whendryinglargeitems dryonly2or3atatime Fillouttheloadwithsmall and medium sized items For delicate or very small loads add 2 lint free towels for better drying less wrinkling and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener shee...

Page 11: ...he Soap and Detergent Association Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumbled Greasy oily stains Lint Pilling Fibers break off ball up and cling to fabric Shrinking Wrinkling Fabric softener sheet Overloading Overdrying causes static electricity Lint screen not clean when cycle began Lint is attached to pills Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics This is due...

Page 12: ...the bottom ofthedooropening Removebypullingstraightup Removethelintandreplace the screen Occasionallyawaxybuild upmayformonthelintscreenfromusingdryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this build up wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint screen in place Ifthedryerdrumbecomesstainedfromnoncolorfastfabrics cleanthedrumwith a...

Page 13: ...s and turn items inside out Do not overload washer Stop washer and reduce load This is usually normal If sound continues washer is probably out of balance Stop washer and redistribute wash load Move laundry center so it rests firmly on solid floor Additional floor bracing may be needed Adjust leveling legs See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for details See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing shippin...

Page 14: ... and pressure increase Fully open hot and cold faucets Water pressure must be at least 30 psi 260 kPa Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling Straighten hoses Select higher water level load size Do not overload washer When control is set at highest fill level dry load level should not be higher than top row of circular holes in wash tub Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet ...

Page 15: ...erload See Drying Procedures page 10 Remove items as soon as cycle ends See Drying Procedures page 10 Follow fabric care label instructions Dryer does not start Dryer runs but won t heat Drying cycle takes too long outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot Excessive wrinkling Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Th...

Page 16: ...s 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bul...

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