GE WLW1500R Use And Care Manual Download Page 2

 US 

 YOU...

Read this book carefully.

Save time and money.

It is intended to help you

Before you request service . . .

operate and maintain your

check the Problem Solver

new washer properly.

section. It lists causes of minor

Keep it handy for answers to

operating problems that you can

your questions.

correct yourself.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include

If you received a

your phone number)

damaged washer...

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a 

 on

the lower left side near the front.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your washer. Before sending in
this card, please write these

Consumer Affairs

Immediately contact the 

 (or

numbers here:

builder) that sold you the washer.

Appliance Park

Model Number

Louisville, KY 40225

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your washer.

 For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize

the risk of 

 or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

● 

 call your gas supplier from a

flammable vapors and liquids in the

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

instructions,

 TO DO   YOU 

 GAS

● 

 you 

 reach your gas supplier,

● 

Do not 

 to light any 

call the fire department.

● 

Do not touch any 

 stitch;

—Insolation and service must be performed

do not use any phone in your building.

by a qualified 

 service agency or

the gas supplier.

● 

Clear the room, building or area of 

occupants.

All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.

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 three
steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action 

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North 

 Drive

write 

 the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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Summary of Contents for WLW1500R

Page 1: ...8 Hard Water 14 Limestone Deposits 12 Loading the Washer 5 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Washer 4 8 Pretreating 7 9 15 Problem Solver 18 22 Stiety Instructions 3 4 Soak Cycle 5 8 Sorting Clothes 4 9 Stains 16 Stain Removal Guide 17 Storage and Vacation Tips 22 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Use and Care of Model W1500R ...

Page 2: ...ne or other ediately call your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other appliance instructions W T TO DO E YOU S LL GAS E you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not try to light any apptiance call the fire department Do not touch any elwtricd stitch Insolation and service must be performed do not use any phone i...

Page 3: ...e the possibility of injury Do not mix chlorine bleach with x ammonia or acids such as vinegar an or rust remover Mixing can produce a g toxic gas which may cause death J t A Do not wash or dry articles that I 4 have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or ex...

Page 4: ...kin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use 4 h The laundry process can reduce the I 4 flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed ve carefully For washer operation Do not leave washer lid up during cycIe This will stop the wash and spin action and prev...

Page 5: ...nd work and play clothes Longer s OFF SPI 8 CYC18 RINSE wash times plus an extra helps prevent set in wrinkles in out Washer turns off at end of deep rinse spray rinse and spin permanent press shirts blouses Soak Cycle must be reset for provide thorough washing and dresses and similar apparel with desired wash cycle d e t e r g e n t remo al normal soil What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Min...

Page 6: ...illed garments if machine washing is recommended Warm Permanent Press Setting Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Baby Clothes Delicate Blankets Woo Pafi Wool Cotton Hot Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Warm Warm Knits Delicates Light Soil Setting Blankets Synthetic Electric Warm Light Soil Setting Curtains DO NOT M...

Page 7: ...BLE DRIED You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time ...

Page 8: ...fter washing you will probably rewash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil Use Hot Wash up to 150 F 65 C on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles such as work and play clothes ENERGY sAv G TWS Unde...

Page 9: ...hing Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons Q 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 fabric surface damage Soaking and Pretreating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is anot...

Page 10: ...in this order Large Items like sheets Do not wrap around the agitator Small Items like washcloths o Medium Size Items like towels To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and Add any additional articles by submerging them other easily tangled items always handle separately next to the agitator To minimize tangling we recommend the use of ...

Page 11: ...bric 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 cold water Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on cl...

Page 12: ...p Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce limestone buildup Use a packaged 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 ...

Page 13: ...h to a low sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Always m e a s u r e d e t e r g e n t in a standard measuring cup How to use detergent granular or powdered For best results add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator If your detergent...

Page 14: ...ARD 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 packaged water softener For information on water softeners see the guide below Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level Grains of hardness I o 1o I IO 15 I 1...

Page 15: ...r on dry clothes 2 Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached 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 Manufacturers Care Labels 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 ...

Page 16: ...h one gallon 3 8 liters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments If these stains are not completely removed in the wash may cause stains which are virtually invisible and the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water which you may not notice as y...

Page 17: ...d liquid detergent Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Soften with oil lard or petroleum jelly then sponge with turpentine or banana oil Launder in warm water Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has changed you maybe able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegm If any stain remains treat with safe d cleaning fluid or bleac...

Page 18: ...See tier Laundry Products section Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction Use fabric softener in rinse cycle These are sometimes called Invisible Stains because you may not notice them before washing clothes However if oily soils are not c...

Page 19: ...ase If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes above Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use oxygen bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Instructions Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tlntex brands following package directions Iron or manganese in water may...

Page 20: ...uld always be smrdler than regular loads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinUing Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect water level Use High Water Level for Medium Load Medium Level for Small Load Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water ...

Page 21: ... Regular Cycles for delicate articles Use Permanent Press Cycle Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Labels Garments weakend by age sun or atmosphem This is inevitable and is not caused by washe Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Make sure bot...

Page 22: ... steps such as between wash and IN CYCLE spin or between spin and rinse Hyou need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service CARE Am CLEANmG USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The b The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate water from drain pump and hoses to prevent...

Page 23: ...al discount With a multiple year con tract you re assured of future service at today s prices Pa andAccessories bdividd qutified to service their ow appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home Our parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 Genuine Renewal Parts and all are fully war ranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructio...

Page 24: ...ormal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT 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 ...

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