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Page 1: ...tone Deposits 14 26 Loadingthe Washer 4 12 Mini BasketTMTub 9 Mini Quick Cycle 5 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Moving Vacation Tips 26 Operating Instructions 4 Problem Solver 20 25 Repair Service 27 Safety Instructions 3 4 SoakSetting 5 8 Sorting 4 11 Stains 18 StainRemovalGuide 19 User Maintenance Instructions 26 Warranty Back Cover UseandCareof model WWT2470G 0 Your Direct Line to General Electri...

Page 2: ...ship Registration Card that came with your washer Before sending in this card please write these numbers here ModelNumber Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer To obtain Hispanic version of this book call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information ser ice Toll free Para obtener la versi6n en espaiiol de te manual name gratis a GE Answer Center ser ...

Page 3: ...3JMSTANCEJ3 Soto preventthe possibilityofdamage or injury ifyouhavenot usedhot waterfortwoweeksormore or moveintoaresidenceinwhichthe hotwatersystemmaynothave beenusedforsometime turnon allhotwaterfaucetsandallow men disconnectingthk themtorunforseveralminutes appliancepullbytheplugrather beforeusinganyelectrical thanthecordtoavoiddamage tothe appliancewhichiscomected to ewdor junctionofcordandplu...

Page 4: ...ad Clothes sh u d be be w the retaining ring See page 12 for more loading information Position the Filter Flo pan on the agitator Lint will collect in the pan f r easy removal when the wash is finished NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wdsh basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan See page 8 for information cm how to use Bleach Dispenser For information on how to use bl...

Page 5: ...oak Setting Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains Requler Cvcle OFF What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes I Regular Perm Press I Special 1 Cycle Seleetor Heavy Nonmal Light Soak Normal Light Knits Mini Settings Soil Soil Quick Wash 4 Soak 2Y2 Wash 19 13 7 9 5 2 2 Spin 31 5 3 2 3 2 2 z 2 Rinse 3 3 3 3 31 4 3 3 3 Spin 7 7 7 7 41 j 4 4 41 Total Time 35 29 23 11 22 ...

Page 6: ...g is recommended Gentle Gentle Warm Perm Press Cycle Normal Soil Setting J Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Baby Clothes Delicate Normal Normal Hot Regular Cycle Gentle Gentle Warm Special Cycle Knits Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Blankets Synthetic Electric 5 min soak th...

Page 7: ...ay 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 or in Mini Basket tub See page 9 Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one ...

Page 8: ...M COLD and turn the Cycle Selector Knob to Normal in the Regular Cycle Start the washer After washer fills and begins to agitate push in the Cycle Selector Knob and turn to SOAK Pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle For an extended soak allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent Then push in the Cycle Selector Knob to stop the washer keep ...

Page 9: ...or dispenser instructions Special instructions for use of the Mini Baske M tub The Mini Basket tub can be used When washing stockings panty with any cycle except the SOAK hose and other easily tangled setting When using the MINI items always handle separately QUICK cycle the Mini Basket To minimize tangling the use of a tub should be used net laundry bag is recommended Do not wash clothes in the r...

Page 10: ...on your washer temperatures approximately 90 to 11O F or hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Wash occasionally if safe for fabrics QTry 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 Wash in off ...

Page 11: ... 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 For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE SEE PAGE 19 Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking and Pre treating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with det...

Page 12: ...ter ent b adiustin the water level for the size of the load See page 4 Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer k If you are machine washing Permanent Press clothes that you P plan to line dry or drip dry use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process Be careful not to overload washer Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely A Medi...

Page 13: ...pes Cleans synthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water 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 ...

Page 14: ...ith phosphate Good washing practices maydelaylimestone 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 example up to 150 F for cottons This also improves oily soil removal...

Page 15: ...uring cup How to use detergent granular or powdered Add detergent next to the agitator after the clothes have been loaded If your detergent doesn t dissolve well predissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket OR ecommended amount of detergent for average soil load Water Level Setting Water Mini Hardness Large Medium Small Basket VERY HARD 2 cups 1 cups 1M cups Y3 cu...

Page 16: ...EMELY HARD HARD water less than 10grains 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 sofiener For information on water softeners see guide below Add this much water softener with a W water level Grains of o lo 10 15 15 20 20 25 ...

Page 17: ...etardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using cmany fabric 3 Check lManufacturers 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 electricity 3 Use carefully Too much may cause staining on some clothes 4 Do not pour directl...

Page 18: ...n washer The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer If these stains are not completely removed in the wash the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water Then they will become very visible and you may think they were caused by the wash cycle ...

Page 19: ...uted liquid detergent Old stains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Soften with oil lard or Vaseline 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 may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar If any stain remains treat with safe dry cleaning fluid or bleach ac...

Page 20: ...rect amount of bleach according to package directions Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase amount of detergent See page 15 Incorrect use of fabric softener f used in wash cycle softeners may react with detergent to create a white deposit Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle Seepage 17for hbric softener instructions c ...

Page 21: ...e twice the recommended amount of detergent Use of soap in hard water Switch to a phosphate detergent or follow six steps described above Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition Use shorter wash times for smaller loads Detergent dissolves too slowly Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation See page 15 To restore grayed clothes follow one of these pr...

Page 22: ...ic softener Never pour fabric softener directly cmclothes COLOR STAINS alwaysdilute before adding to rinse water To remove stains dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric SHRINKAGE Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand others may be GENERAL safe y washed but will shrink in a dryer Follow Garment Manufactur...

Page 23: ... Proper use will minimize wrinkling To remove wrinkles 1 2 3 4 5 6 Retumble on Permanent Press setting Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12minutes and hang immediately Iron carefully Send to dry cleaners for pressing Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets Check to make sure all such ob...

Page 24: ... speed Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as Pretreat with liquid detergent collars and cuffs WASHER WON T c Make sure cord is plugged into outlet OPERATE Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position M...

Page 25: ... and the spin brake inside the transmission locks in This sound is normal Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin and may cause it to move from its original position In extreme cases usually occurs when washing a single heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than necessary the spin basket may strike the outer tub creating a loud but harml...

Page 26: ... No tools are needed simply grasp agitator with both hands and pull straight up sharply The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts sticking together If this area appears to be dry apply a light coat of grease or petroleum jelly around the slotted section of the shaft before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease Excess grease may get into ...

Page 27: ...urther 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 ZO...

Page 28: ...ERAL ELECTRIC transrnksion You pay for the HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or shop reconditioning labor the GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER service trip to your home and CARE SERVICE service labor charges WHAT 1SNOT COVERED SeWiCetrips tOyour hOfTIe tO Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions Fail...

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