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Soak 

Clothes activate in a 

 agent for a short time,

then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of

 Cycle—must 

 reset for desired wash cycle.

o

 

 

What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)

Cycle
Selector

Heavy

Soak

Permanent

Settings

Soil

Press

Wash

4

Soak

Wash

19

15

2

5

Spin

3

3

3

Spin

7

7

7

 Time

37

32

11

25

23

21

NOTES:

. Total time includes pauses 

 each phase of the 

● 

Total time does 

 include water fill times. Fill times vary depending

on household water pressure and your selected water level.

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Summary of Contents for WLW3700R

Page 1: ...ng Tips 12 Fabric Softener Dispenser 8 Handwash System 9 Hard Water 18 Limestone Deposits 16 Loading the Washer 5 14 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Washer 5 9 Pretreating 11 13 19 Problem Solver 22 26 Safety Instructions 3 4 Sorting Clothes 5 13 Stains 20 Stain Removal Guide 21 Storage and Vacation Tips 26 User Maintenance Instructions 26 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000...

Page 2: ... use gasoli e or other c tiediately M your gas supptier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOMOW the gas suppHer s vicinity of this or any other appliance instruction T TO DO E YOU S LL GAS Q E you ot h your gas supp er Do not try to light any apptiance the fii department Do not touch any electrid switch Mation and service must be performed do not use any phone in your bti...

Page 3: ...rnintie tie possibili of injury i A Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in orspottedwith combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use these substances around your washer an or dryer during operation A WARNING H ROGEN...

Page 4: ...ng the Cycle Selector knob to an OW position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tamper with controls Do not operate this appliance if 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 washer top Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Skin irritation could result from...

Page 5: ...fteners Load clothes into wash basket being careful not see Other Laundry Products section to overload See How to Load Your Washer section for more information Close the lid Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open Setting the Controls Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections Select Wash Spin Speed e Select Water Level LOW Washer is less than 1 2 full...

Page 6: ... and similm apparel with normal soil pamnent press SPIM delicates Knits elicates Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting Handwash Cycles Saves time and energy when washing small loads of lightly soiled clothes A special agitat...

Page 7: ...te Minutes Cycle Selector Heavy Norrnd Soak Permanent hits Handwash Settings Soil Press Delicates Wash 4 Soak 2 12 Wash 19 15 10 2 5 Spin 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 12 Mnse 3 2 3 11 3 12 3 2 3 3 2 Spin 7 7 7 4 2 4 2 4 2 Totil Time 37 32 11 25 23 21 NOTES Total time includes pauses ktween each phase of the cycle Total time does not include water fill times Fill times vary depending on household water pressure a...

Page 8: ...er Dispenser with the Pour manufacturer s Soak Cycle recommended amount of fabric softener into If the dispenser gets clogged soak it in a solution of 1 cup 240 d water and 1 cup 240 ml alcohol a standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time How to Use the Soak Cyc...

Page 9: ... controls as follows Set Water Level to HANDWASH v a r i a b l e watar l e v e l s position MEDIUM Select desired s LOW l HIGH WasMSpin speed and WasMRinse RESET temperature HANDWAS according to the fabrics you are washing Pull out Cycle m pemanent press Selector knob to start washer When washing f stockings panty hose and other easily tangled items always handle separately To minimize tangling we...

Page 10: ...tes or Handwash Setting Gentle Slow warm Permanent Press Setting Down filled garments if machine washing is recommended Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Baby Clothes Delicate Norma ast Hot Warm Medium Setting Gentle Slow Knits elicates or Handwash Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton 5 min soak then Normal ast Warm Medium Setting Blan...

Page 11: ...balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots ter 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 or by HANDWASH control system Fill washer add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one ...

Page 12: ... 90 F l IO F 32 C 380C or hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics Always rinse in cold water The temperature of the 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 ...

Page 13: ...uffs 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 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 another way to remove heavy soils em...

Page 14: ... in this order Large Items like sheets Do not wrap around the agitator Small Items like washcloths 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 other easily tangled items always handle separately submerging them next to the agitator To minimize tangling we recommend the use of a...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...dup 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 o...

Page 17: ...ergent brand and follow instructions on package Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent 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 doesn t dissolve well predissolve t...

Page 18: ...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 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 o 1o 10 15 15...

Page 19: ...today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 1007o 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 2 Reduces static electric...

Page 20: ...ith 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 Shin 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 ...

Page 21: ...iquid 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 vineg Ifany stain remains treatwith safe cleaning fluid or bleach accord...

Page 22: ...Dispenser See Other 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 soil...

Page 23: ... Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes above o 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 Tintex brands following package directions hon or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots 1 Use extra detergent...

Page 24: ...ys be smaller 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 wrinkling 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 with pl...

Page 25: ...anent Press Cycle Refer to Garment Manufacturer s Care Labels Garments weakend by age sun or atmosphe 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 both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure ...

Page 26: ...rect open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid d restart WASHER PAUSES Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and 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 CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The b The porcelain is self cleaning Leave...

Page 27: ...h a multipleyear con tract you re assured of future service at today s prices Pa andAccessories 80W2G2002 hdividu qudfied to service their ow appfiaces can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home Our parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 C enuine Renewal Parts and all are f ully war ranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions con...

Page 28: ... 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 Cente...

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