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Contents

Appliance Registration

Repair Service

Care and Cleaning

Safety Instructions

3,4

Cautions

User Maintenance Instructions 25

Controls Setting Guide

8,9

Vacation Tips

Dryer

Warranty

Back Cover

Automatic Drying

Washer

Controls

Agitator

Dryness Selections

Controls

End-of-Cycle Signal

Other Additives

Tips

Energy-Saving Tips

Knits Drying Tips

Hard Water

Lint Filter

Limestone Deposits

Operating Instructions

Lint Filter

6,25

Press Drying Tips

7,23

Loading Clothes

Sorting

Operating Instructions

Timed Drying

Sorting

Energy-Saving Tips

Stains

Front Access Panel

Stain Removal Guide

Model and Serial Numbers

Problem Solver

18-24

Model

Summary of Contents for Spacemaker WSM2400L

Page 1: ...s Selections 7 Controls 6 End of Cycle Signal 7 Detergen Other Additives 11 15 Ener Saving Tips 7 Energy Saving Tips 7 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 Timed Drying 7 Sorting 5 Energy Saving Tips 10 Stains 16 Front Access Panel 25 Stain Rem...

Page 2: ... You ll find them on a label on the inside of the 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 service calls concerning your appliance FOR YOUR SA TY If you smell ga...

Page 3: ... or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances 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 or store these substances...

Page 4: ...ons restaurants or barber shops etc must not be placed in or near the dryer until dl traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some household cleaners some spot removers turpentines waxes wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates Clean the dry...

Page 5: ... additional suggestion for good dryer load make up Sort by weight from It pays tocheckandpre treat before washing Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons 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 fabric surface damage Soaking a ...

Page 6: ...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 w jte level Q Set the controls See the Controls Setting Guide on Push Cycle Selector in and pages 8 and 9 turn clockwise to your selected Select Washing Temperature wash cycle Cold rinse will be automatically PullCy...

Page 7: ...rt You when cycle is compl ted Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle t to Middle For most normal loads Set toward MORE DRY F For loads that include heavyweight fabrics 7 If you desire to remove more moisture 06 o J Set toward LESS DRY T For lightweight fabric loads F For very small loads Add two or more similar Ut e o e o articles even if dry to assist tumbling If you desire to remove l...

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

Page 9: ...ng Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable Midpoint Remove hooks and non washable trim Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled MidDoint 1 1 More DN Turn slacks and dark items inside out to Drevent whiteninp of seams and creases I 25 35 I 20 30 Midpoint Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil Midpoint Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent I More Dry I See Work Clothes ...

Page 10: ... not affect cleaning Try to wash less ofien 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 Sort clothes by weight so you won t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier slower drying items Do not overload dryer The drum should be no more than half full of wet articles F...

Page 11: ...nthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in 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 limestone...

Page 12: ...itating water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate M was practice may deky h ne dam e to cloth 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 example up to 150 F for cottons This a...

Page 13: ...s Greasy or oily soils Lower wash temperature Low uhos hate detergent U9 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 POWDERED DETER E...

Page 14: ...ave HARD water 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 pacbged water softener For information on water softeners see chart below Add t much water w ner tith a M water l el Grains of hardness o lo 1O B 15 20 20 25 25 30 ...

Page 15: ...s 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 May be used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective in hot water 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use carefully Too much may cause staining on some clothes 4 ...

Page 16: ...hese After You Wash shins Increase the amount of detergent normally used Increase water temperature where fabric will permit Wash synthetic garments more often bpotint Cautiom N EVER PUT HIGHLY VOLATILE SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE KEROSENE OR NA HA IN A WASHER OR DRYER N EVER PUT WASHABLE ARTICLES THAT HAVE GASOLINE KEROSENE N OR R GHLY VOLA E SUBSTANCES ON THEM IN A WASHER OR DRYER FAILURE TO COMPLY...

Page 17: ...aning fluid 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 stai...

Page 18: ...ke sure lid SPIN AND is closed Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety COMPLETE CYCLE CL HES ARE Load may have been excessively out of balance Redistribute clothes and rerun through ABNORMALLY final spin WET AFTER SPIN APPLIANCE IS Metallic clicks heard as timer advances during operation are normal NOISY Uneven floor Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor Heavily un...

Page 19: ...s as soon as possible after wearing Use more detergent than 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 Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent Check hem of T shirt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it co...

Page 20: ...ak aids Q Instil water sofiener Washer overloaded Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil causing gray appearance Follow correct loading procedures for size of load fmproper 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 Washing too lo...

Page 21: ...g clothes d Make certain clotheshave ample room tomovein washer e Usea warmer wash water s Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint Wash fewer items in each load Make sure water level is correct for size of load Too much bleach Over bleached items such as towels will shed excessive lint Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions c Not enough detergen...

Page 22: ...and other articles which have come in contact withthesechernicds before putting them in washer Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals small uMoticed holes s or p s may enlarge during washing Check garments carefully before loading washer and mend dl rips and tears As rrnanent press garments age they may show fraying at collars and cuffs This is due to the weakentig of the fibers...

Page 23: ...so use automatic dry cle Incorrect water level Use large level for medium load medium level for srndl load Rep hing in t hot water w h in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent Accumulation of lime scrde due to use of carbonate detergents If a non phosphate detergent must be used avoid the use of a carbonate butit detergent Failure to use tibric softener Proper use of fabric softener will min...

Page 24: ...et for 0 LONG DRY the load you want to dry 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 wdl cap operates easily If metal flexible ducting is used be sure it is not kinked and is instiled according to Installation Instructions Blown fuses or trippe...

Page 25: ...nsers Agitator Remove the agitator at regular intervals about 4 to 6 months and remove any lint that may have accumulated 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 sticking togethe...

Page 26: ...rther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most 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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

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Page 28: ...ng hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELE RIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS N COVERED Youhowto usethe product Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then ha...

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