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See the Controls Setting Guide.

Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle 

and select correct dryness level or drying time for 
load type.

Press the Start button. (Opening door 

during operation stops dryer. To re-start, 
close door and press the Start button again.)

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our Spacemaker Appliance

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, 
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Timed Dry

Start

Auto Dry

Delicate

LOW
HEAT

AIR FLUFF

(HEAT OFF)

OFF

MEDIUM HEAT

OFF

OFF

MORE

DRY

LESS

DRY

HIGH HEAT

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10

30

50

10

30

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70

90

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Set the controls

Load the dryer properly

• Load sorted clothes into dryer. See Loading section.

• Clean lint filter before each load.

Remove the lint filter by pulling 
straight up. Wipe all accumulated
lint from screen. Properly reposition
lint filter after cleaning. Occasionally
wash filter using soap and warm water.
Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This 
will help remove all fabric softener buildup.

Do not use dryer-applied fabric softeners unless 
you follow these lint cleaning instructions.

Do not operate dryer without lint filter in place.

• Close door. Door must be closed before dryer will

operate.

Polyester Knits & Perm Press Drying Tips

• Do not overload—Garments being dried or

dewrinkled should tumble freely.

• Remove clothes immediately—To help prevent

wrinkling, remove clothes from the dryer
immediately at the end of the drying cycles.

• Place on hangers—Permanent Press and 

Polyester Knit garments look best if placed 
on hangers after drying.

How Timed and Automatic Drying Differ

Dryness Guide for the Automatic Cycle

Automatic drying—The Automatic Dry Control
system continually senses air temperature in dryer
drum. Wet laundry keeps this air cool. When drum air
is warm enough, heat turns off. When the air cools,
heat turns back on. This on and off cycling may
happen a number of times (depending on the fabric,
load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle
Selector advances (when the heat is off) until
it automatically turns dryer off.

Timed drying—You select the number of minutes
you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end 
of this time period.

Set to
Middle 
Position

Set toward
MORE DRY

Set toward
LESS DRY

Auto Dry

OFF

MEDIUM HEAT

MORE

DRY

LESS

DRY

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S

Auto Dry

OFF

MEDIUM HEAT

OFF

MORE

DRY

LESS

DRY

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Auto Dry

OFF

MEDIUM HEAT

OFF

MORE

DRY

LESS

DRY

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• For most normal loads.

• For loads that include heavyweight

fabrics.

• If you desire to remove more

moisture.

• For most normal loads.

• For very small loads. (Add two or

more similar articles, even if dry, to
assist tumbling.)

• If you desire to remove less moisture.

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker WSM2700

Page 1: ...nd Cleaning 20 21 Dryer Exhaust 21 Exterior 20 Lint Filter 8 9 20 21 Storage and Vacation Tips 20 User Maintenance Instructions 20 21 Problem Solver 15 19 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Other Laundry Products 12 Hard Water 13 Loading the Washer 7 Pretreating 6 12 13 Sorting Clothes 6 7 Stains 13 Stain Removal Guide 14 Consumer Services Appliance Registration 2 Model ...

Page 2: ... the Federal Trade Commission January 1984 If You Need Service We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are steps to follow for further 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 ...

Page 3: ...Y RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room Carefully follow the details in the Installation Instructions If your appliance is not vented to the outside see special instructions in Care and Cleaning section If this appliance has a gas dryer it must be exhausted outside Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless ...

Page 4: ...ng oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire WARNING HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES So to prevent the possibility of damag...

Page 5: ... it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Never climb on or stand on the dryer top For washer operation Do not leave washer lid up during cycle This will stop the spin action and prevent completion of the cycle Dryer applied Fabric Softeners or Anti static Conditioners You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce...

Page 6: ...int Collectors from Lightly Soiled Medium Soil Heavy Soil from from from Non Colorfast Whites Lights Darks from It pays to check and prepare clothes for 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 Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize f...

Page 7: ...n on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners see Other Laundry Products section Close lid Washer will fill and agitate but will not spin with lid open This washer has a Safety Lid Lock As a safety measure the lid will be automatically locked during the spin portion of each cycle The lid will automatically unlock about one minute after the end of the spin cycle To open lid during spin cycle push C...

Page 8: ...hange cycle setting after washer has started push Cycle Selector in and wait for washer to stop Then reset to the new position Setting can be changed at any time during the Regular Perm Press or Delicate cycles 4 1 2 3 4 Self cleaning lint filter The lint filter needs no attention from you Lint collected during washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down the drain How to soak in t...

Page 9: ...nits Perm Press Drying Tips Do not overload Garments being dried or dewrinkled should tumble freely Remove clothes immediately To help prevent wrinkling remove clothes from the dryer immediately at the end of the drying cycles Place on hangers Permanent Press and Polyester Knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying How Timed and Automatic Drying Differ Dryness Guide for the Automati...

Page 10: ...t 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 Perm Press See 2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat Work clothes Hot Perm Press See 2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat Plastic Warm Delicate Set at START Air Fluff No Heat Quilted Items Swimsuits Sweaters man made fabrics Warm ...

Page 11: ...hooks and non washable trim Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled 20 30 30 40 Frequent washing lengthens life helps retain shape Remove non washable trim Close zippers fasten hooks Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the Spacemaker Laundry Less Dry If badly sun weakened even hand washing will cause tearing Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable Midpoint Remove hooks and non washable trim Use Warm ...

Page 12: ...each Use in case of infection and Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and such as Clorox brand contagious disease viruses See Bleach above WATER SOFTENER Non precipitating Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle water clear Precipitating such as Follow package directions Combines with water hardness mine...

Page 13: ... HARD 11 to 19 grains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD If your water is SOFT you 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 Once These Spots Become Visible How Can You Remove Them Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes Rewash us...

Page 14: ...the Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining Wine Vegetables or Food Stain Removal Hint on previous page launder stain with non chlorine bleach Coloring Grass Foliage Flowers Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots Sponge with warm water Apply undiluted Mildew Scorch while they are fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric liquid detergent Bleach remaining stain If either ...

Page 15: ...and NOISY may cause it to move from its original position To correct open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid and restart Metallic clicks heard as timer advances during operation are normal Uneven floor Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor WATER DOES NOT Faucets turned off Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly ENTER OR ENTERS Hoses kinke...

Page 16: ...der installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water 3 Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines drain water heater occasionally 4 To remove spots spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain To remove overall yellow use a commercially available rust scale remover following package instructions BLUE OR GRAY Improp...

Page 17: ...tergent use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be mistaken for lint a See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up complete dissolving b Use a liquid or special cold water detergent c Predissolve granular detergent in hot wat...

Page 18: ...It is not caused by the washer You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with a large water level Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press When possible remove collar stays Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt buckles etc Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary May be using wrong cycle for de...

Page 19: ...rments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat shaped When washing drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to set the shapes shrinkage may occur This cannot be corrected but it can be prevented by washing in cool or warm water drying on ...

Page 20: ...r may have to be removed See procedure at right Disconnect hoses from faucets and drain 2 Add 1 gallon 3 8 liters of non toxic RV antifreeze available from a hardware or recreational vehicle store to the washer tub 3 Push the Cycle Selector in turn the knob to the right to SPIN and pull the knob out 4 Let the washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes to let all the water drain out Some but not all of the RV ...

Page 21: ...hausted to the outside Clean the lint filter before every load See How to Operate Your Dryer section Inspect the area behind your front access panel at least once a year and clean out any lint that may have accumulated Wipe or vacuum being careful not to disturb any of the electrical mechanical connections How to remove the front access panel between the washer and dryer Remove two Phillips head s...

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Page 24: ...OT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer o...

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