Page 1: ...SHER Read it now refer to it later It will help you BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Look at the Trouble Shooting Guide on the back of this book It can save you time and money NOTE TO INSTALLER Be sure to leave this Use and Care Book with the Consumer ...
Page 2: ...y provide the service himself or refer you to an authorized Service Agent in your area Should any problem with our service occur we want to know about it Please write all details to MANAGER CONSUMER COUNSELLING AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES PTY LIMITED P O BOX 100 CLAYTON VICTORIA 3168 AUSTRALIA Before using your washer for the first time Locate your model and serial number on a plate on ...
Page 3: ...y pass nozzle 6 sort clothes for washing 7 load clothes in washer 7 select water levels 8 select correct water temperatures 8 set washer controls 8 use liquid bleach dispenser 9 soak cycle 9 energy conservation 10 use fabric conditioner 10 facts you should know about detergents 10 water hardness 11 whiten yellowed or grayed clothes 11 pre treat clothes for washing 12 remove stains 12 13 tint in yo...
Page 4: ...el is supplied with two 2 water inlet hoses and a separate drain hose and features a wash rinse temperature control which enables you to set for the desired wash and rinse temperatures A position for portable operation is included should you convert your washer to portable use Should you wish to convert now or at a later date contact General Electric and request the Conversion Kit The Kit includes...
Page 5: ...ally distri buted ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLI ANCE MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED Your General Electric Automatic Washing Machine requires a 240 volt 50 Hertz circuit fused with a 10 or 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker No other electrical device may be operated on the same power point when the washer is operating Important Do not under any circum...
Page 6: ...ged into a standpipe or set tub The discharge height should be be tween 760 mm and 1220 mm above the base of the washer The standpipe must be 38 mm minimum inside diameter and must be open to atmosphere INSTALLATION PROCEDURES PART I Unpacking 1 After removing carton carefully tilt the washer forward and walk it off the foamed styrene bottom This bottom packing is not attached to the washer 2 Remo...
Page 7: ...ach fill hoses with rubber washers in correct position to water supply taps Fig 4 Be sure hose from the hot side of the washer valve is connected to the hot water tap and the cold side to cold water tap These connections should be hand tight plus 1 2 to 2 3 turns with pliers 3 Attach drain hose to washer drain outlet Move hose clamp to outlet and tighten Hook drain nozzle into standpipe or set tub...
Page 8: ...erly earthed three prong receptacle See Installation Instruc tions on page 3 HOWTOUSE YOURWASHER ASAPORTABLE Getting ready for use Roll your washer into the most level position near the water source and power outlet This machine is equipped with casters for mobility The casters should be aligned to prevent rotation of the machine during operation This can be done simply by pushing the machine stra...
Page 9: ...such as pillow cases on the small items How to determine good load size There are two basic ways to decide on a proper size load a By weight All General Electric Washers have a maximum load capacity To help you determine what a by weight load would be here are some typical fabric weight loads 1 double sheet 0 8 kg 4 pillowcases 0 5 2 to 3 bath towels 0 5 4 to 5 hand towels 0 5 10 to 12 guest towel...
Page 10: ...eted re adjust the taps to provide desired rinse water temeprature No read justment is necessary if the desired rinse temperature is the same as the wash For optimum energy conservation always use cold water for rinsing PERMANENT INSTALLATION Select water level to match your cloth es load FABRIC WASH SELECTOR For average wash set to NORMAL and for delicate fabrics set to GENTLE WASH RINSE TEMPERAT...
Page 11: ...NTLE NORMAL 0 SPIN 0 0 REGULAR CYCLES 10 WASH SOAK CYCLE OFF PULL KNOB TO START PUSH KNOB TO STOP II RINSE OFFS PERMANENT POLYESTER CYCLE PINSE COOL DOWN WAS HOFF PRESS KNIT SPIN BOFF SPIN 4 RINSE SHORTCYCLE DELICATES WOOLLENS Use of a net laundry bag is recommended to minimize tangling How to use the liquid bleach dispenser NOTE The Bleach Dispenser is designed for use with liquid bleach only If ...
Page 12: ...s are less effective You may want to try one of the new all purpose non phosphate liquid detergents especially for your synthetics and synthetic blends generally consistent performance is ob tained in either soft or hard water Non phosphate Powdered Detergents Containing sodium carbonate may pre sent difficulties in hard water areas that may affect both your wash and your washer in the following m...
Page 13: ...about unsatisfactory washing results can be traced directly to hard water To determine your water hardness call your local water company You DO NOT need a water softener if 1 Your water hardness is 40 p p m or less per litre AND 2 You use detergent for washing You DO need a water softener if 1 Your water hardness is greater than 40 p p m grains per litre OR 2 You use soap for washing You can softe...
Page 14: ...s tag that comes with the garment and follow direc tions exactly In general avoid the use of any chlorine bleach unless tag says it may be used If chlorine bleaches can be used here s a stain removal hint that may work on many stubborn stains Mix 1 2 cup of liquid bleach per 4 litres of water Ap propriate water temperature for each stain is listed on the following chart Soak entire stained item in...
Page 15: ... or powdered perborate bleach Remove excess with dull knife Sponge with a safe dry cleaning Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid fluid or a full strength heavy duty detergent Launder in hot Launder in warm detergent water detergent water If stain persists bleach with hot water Washing removes some types of ballpoint ink stains but sets others Same as cottons except use hydrogen peroxide To see if...
Page 16: ...d garments are not absolutely colorfast When washing wash by them selves How to sanitize in your washer When there is illness in your family you may want to use a laundry sanitizer to provide extra protection against infection The most readily available sanitizer is liquid chlorine bleach Instructions for its uses are given in the bleaching section on page 9 We recommend using hot or warm wash wat...
Page 17: ...ntainers removed from range on washer top What to do when you want to store your washer One of the advantages of your GE washer is its storability After using it may be rolled away to a convenient out of the way spot However if it s going to be stored and not in use for a long period of time then all water should be removed from the button trap This will prevent damage from freezing When you must ...
Page 18: ...vice agent authorised to service Rank General Electric Majors products In the event that a Rank General Electric Majors product is installed outside the normal servicing area of Rank Services branch or au thorised agent the cost of sending the product to the agent or the agent s travelling cost to your home shall be met by you LIMITATIONS This warranty applies to Rank General Electric Majors produ...
Page 19: ...y Street Newcastle West 2302 Phone 26 2466 Victoria 296 Ferntree Gully Road Notting Hill 3168 Phone 541 5678 Queensland 299 Montague Street West End 4101 Phone 44 2851 South Australia 101 105 Mooringe Avenue Camden Park 5038 Phone 294 6555 Western Australia 430 Newcastle Street Perth 6000 Phone 328 3933 Authorised Service Centres Australian Capital Territory Premier Appliance Service Unit 4 30 Lye...
Page 20: ...allic clicks you hear during operation are normal You should hear them as washer changes functions Washer won t start 1 Make sure all controls are set and the control knob is pulled out 2 Make sure electric cord is firmly plugged in electrical outlet 3 Make sure taps are turned on 4 Check fuses and circuit breaker Plug lamp fan or other small appliance into electrical receptacle at washer to see i...
