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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

 

 

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

 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 

 

builder) 

 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 

   

the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, 

 

 or loss of 

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 TO DO IF YOU 

 GAS

● 

Do not try to light any 

 Do not touch any 

 switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

 Clear the room, 

 or area of

 

● 

 

 your gas 

 from a

neighbor’s 

 Follow 

 gas supplier’s

instructions.

.   you cannot 

 your gas supplier, 

the 

 department

 and service must be performed

by a 

 

 

 agency or

the gas supplier.

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 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 WW331OR

Page 1: ...etergents Other Additives 11 15 Energy Saving Tips 8 Hard Water 14 Limestone Deposits 12 Loading the Washer 4 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Instructions 68 Pretreating 7 9 15 Problem Solver...

Page 2: ...or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance W T TO DO IF YOU S LL GAS Do not try to light any app ance Q Do not touch any el trical switch do not use any phon...

Page 3: ...minimize 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 toxic gaswhichmay cause death 4 A Do not wash or dry artic...

Page 4: ...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 sucharesult the garment manufac...

Page 5: ...in provide thorough washing and detergent removal Knits elicates Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering An early and long spray rinse cools down fabric...

Page 6: ...icates Setting Permanent Press Setting Down filled garments if machine washing is recommended Warm Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Hot Me...

Page 7: ...o 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 sheets after use Keep diapers in a covere...

Page 8: ...s to dissolve the soaking agent Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer keep lid closed and allow to soak for as long as desired After desired soak period pull out the Cycle Selector k...

Page 9: ...s 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...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...ric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be d...

Page 12: ...dup Q 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 pre...

Page 13: ...1 Hard water p r o b l e m s A l w a y s 2 Large loads measure detergent 3 Greasy or oily soils 4 Lower wash temperature in a standard measuring cup 5 Low phosphate detergent How to use detergent gran...

Page 14: ...ve 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 softe...

Page 15: ...of 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...

Page 16: ...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 synthet...

Page 17: ...d 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 undilut...

Page 18: ...e 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 Q Static electricity caused...

Page 19: ...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 bleac...

Page 20: ...re 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...

Page 21: ...s 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 washer Too large loads or too little water Load...

Page 22: ...If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information sertice CARE Am CLEANmG USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Wb The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid To Store W...

Page 23: ...count With a multiple year con tract you re assured of fiture service at today s prices Pa andAccessories 80M262002 kdividu qutified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessorie...

Page 24: ...ng 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 Replacement of house fuses or you ho...

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