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 US 

 YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
new washer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number)

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver

section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged washer...

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label 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 dealer (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 

 

 information in 

 

 

   

 to 

the risk of fire or explosion   to prevent property 

 

 

 or loss of 

 

 

 or use 

   

 

 

 your gas 

 

 a

 

 and liquids   the

neighbor’s 

 

 the gas 

vicinity of this   

 other 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 your gas 

● 

 

 

 to 

 

 

 

 fire department.

● 

 

 touch any 

 

 and 

 

 be performed

do not 

 any phone in your 

by a 

 

 

 

 or

the gas 

 

 room, 

 or area of 

All 

 instruction terms in this book conform to the Care

Labeling 

 established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 

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 

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 Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North 

 Drive

write all 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 WLW5700R

Page 1: ...Soak Setting Sorting 7 8 4 13 Cycle Settings 6 7 Stains 20 Detergents Other Additives 15 19 Stain Removal Guide 21 Energy Saving Tips 12 Storage and Vacation Tips 26 Fabric Softener Dispenser 8 Super...

Page 2: ...asoline or other Q tiediately d your gas suppiier from a flammable vapom and liquids in the neighbor s phone Foflow the gas suppiier s vicinity of this or any other applianw instrudom T TO DO YOU SWLL...

Page 3: ...To minimize the possibility of injury Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar an or rust remover Mixing can produce a mw toxic gas which may cause death 4 soakedm orspottedmth...

Page 4: ...sult from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use 4 A The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment m...

Page 5: ...f clothes HANDWASH Not used for regular loads See How to Use the Handwash System If you wish to increase water level after you ve made a selection turn knob to reset and select new level Select Extra...

Page 6: ...an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin Permanent Press Cycle For loads of synthetic andor delicate fabrics A cold water cool down helps preven...

Page 7: ...reset for desired wash cycle What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Cycle Selector Heavy Normal Light Soak SUPER Knitd RAPID Permanent HAND Settings Soil CYCLE Delicates WASH Press WASH Wash...

Page 8: ...dispenser to empty too soon When using Fabric Softener Dispenser with the HANDWASH system use one 1 teaspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or one 1 tablespoon 15 ml of diluted softener Do not use the...

Page 9: ...y into place DO NOT FORCE See How to Use Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser Ress gently on AVY DUTY agitator until it is sections seated securely Close lid and set controls as vadabb wat r levels fi...

Page 10: ...hine washing is recommended Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Cottons Colorfast Medium or Light Setting deWnding on amount of soil Baby Clo...

Page 11: ...Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and she...

Page 12: ...tely 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 t...

Page 13: ...nding rips hems tears Check dl items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains See Stin Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage SUPERCYCLE Special Fabric Cycle...

Page 14: ...not wrap around the agitator Small Items like washcloths Medium Size Items like towels To Add Item After the Washer Has Stirted Turn off the washer NOTE When washing stockings Add any additional artic...

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...

Page 16: ...ldup 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 prec...

Page 17: ...oo little e first add detergent next to the 5 Wash temperature detergent is a agitator Use more detergent if you have common cause If your detergent doesn t dissolve 1 Hard water of laundry well predi...

Page 18: ...l need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener O to 3 grains per gallon 3 8 liters SO For information on water softeners s...

Page 19: ...on dry clothes 2 Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 100 cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear sik wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute blea...

Page 20: ...llon 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 garm...

Page 21: ...cool water If stain remains bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Grass Foliage Flowers Mildew Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while th...

Page 22: ...ducts ssction Pilling usually on polyester cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look Iike lint Turning clothes inside out may provide some help Static electricity caused by overdying will ca...

Page 23: ...LO S Check hem of T shirt or pillow case 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 fabr...

Page 24: ...in washer Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads no more than medium Ioads to give cIothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash program...

Page 25: ...fiits elicates Fabric Care program Refer to Garment Mmufacturer s Care Labels Garments weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Too large loads or too little wa...

Page 26: ...harmless noise To correct open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid and restart WASHER PAUSES Washer norrndly pauses between washing steps such as between wash...

Page 27: ...vidu qutified to service their own appfimces can have needed parm or accessories sent directly to their home Our parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 Genuine Renewal Parts and all are fully wa...

Page 28: ...al 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 R...

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