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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker WSM2000H

Page 1: ...7 Detergents Other Additives 11 15 Energy Saving Tips 7 Energy Saving Tips 7 Q Knits Drying Tips 7 Hard Water 14 Lint Filter 7 Limestone Deposits 12 Operating Instructions 7 Lint Filter 6 25 Perm Press Drying Tips 7 23 Loading Clothes 6 Sorting 5 Operating Instructions 6 TlmedDrying 7 Sorting 5 Energy Saving Tips 10 Stains 16 FrontAccessPanel 25 StainRemovalGuide 17 ModelandSerial Numbers 2 Proble...

Page 2: ...ms that you can correct yourself Write down the model and serial numbers You llfind them on a label on the inside ofthe door or the rating plate on top of the dryer These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your appliance Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or ...

Page 3: ... which may cause death Do not wash or dry articles that havebeen cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustibleorexplosivesubstances such as gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water and do not use these substances around your washer and dryer during operation DROGEN GAS is...

Page 4: ...uld ignite or explode Do not add these anti static conditioners substances to the wash water and do not use these substances around your appliance during operation Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent or which contains flammable materials such as cleaning cloths mops towels used in beauty salons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until all trac...

Page 5: ...ng loads Here san additional suggestion for good dryer load make up Sort by weight Separate from It pays tocheckandpre treat before washing Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons c Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain and remove stains For Stain Removal Guide see page 17 Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabr...

Page 6: ...o release about 30 seconds before opening For your personal safety never reach into washer while parts are moving Always stop washer to load unload add forgotten items or additional laundry aids washing temperature o water level PULL STAR Q 00 Set the controls See the Controls Setting Guide on Push Cycle Selector in and pages 8 and 9 turn clockwise to your selected Select WmhingTempemture Cold rin...

Page 7: ...of cycle signal Buzzer sounds brieflv to alert you Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle set to For most normal loads Middle Pbsition umat 0 u Set toward f kr loads that include heavyweight fabrics MORE DRY w 33 g c If you desiretoremove moremoisture o Settoward T For lightweight fhbric loads LESS DRY k For very small loads Add two or more similar h e articles even if dry to assist tumb...

Page 8: ...low I Automatic Dry Medium Heat Heavy slacks I Hot I Perrn Press I See 2 below I Automatic Dry Medium Heat Knits man made Warm Delicate Set at START Delicate Low Heat Lingerie Warm Delicate Set at START Delicate Low Heat Sheets pillowcases Hot Perm Press See 2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat White shirts blouses Hot Perrn Press See 2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat Work clothes Hot Perm Press See ...

Page 9: ...ing Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable Midooint Remove hooks and non washable trim Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled I Midpoint I I More Dry I Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening of seams and creases I 25 35 I I 20 30 I I Midpoint I Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil I Midpoint I Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent I More DrY I...

Page 10: ...rinse does not affect cleaning Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load If you must wash smaller loads adjust the amount of water Small loads should have lower water levels Washin off peak utility hours Yourlocal utility can tell you which are the off Deskhours Sortclothesbyweightso youwon t haveto run an extra cyclefor one or two heavier slower dr...

Page 11: ...synthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve evenin cold water Perform well in soft water Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be difficult to dissolve especially in cold water Should not be used in cool water Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limeston...

Page 12: ...aged non precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate Good washing practices may delay limestone damage to clothes The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent Use hotter wash water for exampl...

Page 13: ... la Greasy or oily soils Lower wash temperature Low phosphate detergent y k I How to use granular or powdered detergent For best results put the detergent in the washer before the clothes have been loaded If your detergent doesn t dissolve well pre dissolve the detergent in hot water and put it in the washer before clothes are added Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load I I Water L...

Page 14: ...ter less than 10 grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener For information on water softeners see chart below Addthismuch watersoftenerwith a full waterlevel Grains of I hardness o lo lo 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 ov...

Page 15: ...such as 100 cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on any fabric 3 Check manufacturer s hang tags for special instructions 1 Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective in hot water 1 Helps make clothes fluf and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use carefully Tbo much may cause staining on some clothes...

Page 16: ... Wmh smim Increase the amount of detergent normally used Increase water temperature where fabric will permit Wash synthetic garments more often Important Cautions NEVER PUT HIGHLY VOLATILE SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE KEROSENE OR NAPTHA INK A WASHER OR DRYER NEVER PUT WASHABLE ARTICLES THAT HAVE GASOLINE KEROSENE NAPTHAOR YT HER HIGHLYWLATILE SUBSTANCES ON THEM IN A WASHER OR DRYER FAILURE COMPLY WITH...

Page 17: ...fluidY Apply undiluted liquid detergent launder and dry Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid Then launder in warm detergent water Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices Wine Vegetables or Food Coloring Soak stain in cool water If stain remains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining stain wit...

Page 18: ...s closed Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety COMPLETE CYCLE CL HES ARE Load may havebeen excessive y out ofbalance Redistribute clothes and rerun through ABNORMALLY final spin WET AFTER SPIN APPLIANCE IS Me llic clicks heard as timer advances during operation are normal NOISY Uneven floor Make sure appliance is level ad fkm to floor Heavi y unbalanced loads can cause th...

Page 19: ...normal and hottest water fabric can stand If spots appear rub in undiluted liquid detergent let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand YELLOWED Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent Check CL HES hem of T shirt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following ...

Page 20: ...soak aids Install water softener Washer overloaded Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil causing gray appearance Follow correct loading procedures for size of load c Improper soaking with insufficient detergent Usually a 30 minute soak is sufficient However when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent s Washing t...

Page 21: ...in washwaterbefore adding clothes d Make certain clothes haveample room to move in washer e Use a warmer wash water overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint Washfewer items in each load Make sure water level is correct for size of load Toomuch bleach Over bleached items such as towels will shed excessive lint Use correct amount ofbleach according to package directions...

Page 22: ...havecome in contact with these chemicals before putting them in washer Avoidcontaminating items ofclothing with such chemicals Small umotic holes km or fiP S S may enlarge during washing Check garments carefully before loading washer and mend all rips and tears mment press gmen age they may show fraying at COllarS ad cuffs This is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process I...

Page 23: ...inkling Also use automatic dry cycle Incorrect water level Use large level for medium load medium level for small load Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents If a non phosphate detergent must be used avoidthe use of a carbonate built detergent QFailure to use fabric sofhmer Proper use of fa...

Page 24: ...rectly set for the load you want to dry c Improper ducting Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions Obstruction in exhaust ducting Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily If metal flexible ducting is used be sure it is not kinked and is installed according to Installation Instructions Blown fuses or tripp...

Page 25: ...or Removethe agitator at regular intervals about4 to 6 months and removeany lint that may haveaccumulated After removing the front access panel as shown at right unscrew the agitator cap grasp the agitator with both hands and pull it up and out of the washbasket The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts from stickingtogether If this area ap...

Page 26: ...ST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased Inmost cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville Kentuclg 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 Nort...

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Page 28: ...ditioned tmnsmission You pay for the shop reconditioning H POINT FAClORY SERVICE or labor the service trip to your home GENERAL ELE RIC CUSlOMER and service labor charges CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NUT COVERED you how touse the rodud Setvice trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions Failure of th...

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