Страница 1: ...leach Dispenser p6 Using theMini Baske tub p7 Energy satigtips I Sorting andloading p9 Choosing Detergents pll Stainremoval p16 Savetimeandmoney Before youcallforservice usetheProblem Solver p20 Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer CenteF800 626 2000 GENERAL ELECTRIC q q s ...
Страница 2: ...all toll free The GE Answer CenterTM 800 626 2000 consumer information service or write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier 2 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on ...
Страница 3: ...to the wash water Do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUM STANCES So to prevent the possibility of damage or...
Страница 4: ... when to use the Mini Basket tub on page 7 Load clothes into the wash basket being careful not to over load Clothes should be below the retaining ring See page 10for more loading information for information on detergents and other laundry additives NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan See page 6 for information on how to use Bl...
Страница 5: ...ut you can set the selector in between if desired Selection of these settings automatically provides for Normal Wash Speed Fast Spin Perm Press Knits Cycle For Polyester N MA 1 Knits deli cates and permanent f U H7 d press An extended cool down spray rinse is u provided to minimize the setting of wrinkles Selection of these settings automatically provides for Gentle Speed Wash Slow Spin What Happe...
Страница 6: ...lMAL SPEED w 24 SOAK NORMAL I HEAVY SOAK setting temperature will automaticall be cold QIf a hot or warm soak is desired set the WASH RINSE TEMPER ATURE switch to HOT COLD or WARM 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...
Страница 7: ...imize tangling the use of a net laundry bag is recommended Here s how to use the Mini Basket tub Remove Filter Flo pan I Place Mini Basket tub on agitator Pull the agitator toward the front of the machine for easier installation and removal of Mini Basket tub Load clothes in Mini Basket tub See page 9 sorting help Ss4 I Put 1Ato 1Acup 60 to 80 ml detergent in Filter Flo pan To use Bleach Softener ...
Страница 8: ...ater Small loads should have lower water levels 5 Wash in off peak utility hours Your local utility can tell you which are the off peak hours 6 Use your washer s Normal Speed Spin You can save energy on the Gentle Cycle by switching from Gentle Spin to Regular Cycle Normal Speed Spin This will remove more water during spin which will shorten drying cycle to save more energy The drying will remove ...
Страница 9: ... to check and prepare clothes for washing Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hook hooks and button buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears s Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains FOR STAIN REMOVAL CHART SEE PAGE 16 Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking Pre treating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorou...
Страница 10: ...mediately This illustration with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring shows a proper load Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down nor wrapped around the agitator Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are apt to pack down which encourages overloading This size load requires a full water fill What is the best size load of clothes large medium or small Save time ...
Страница 11: ...cs and fabric 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 depos...
Страница 12: ...mations caused by lint adhering to the sticky limestone deposits Increased service calls because of limestone deposits in the pump recirculation water hoses filters and other washer parts c Reduced useful life of washer How to reduce limestone build ups Recommended Methods Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area Install a home water softener Thi...
Страница 13: ...in the filter pan for normal condi tions but for best results put the detergent next to the agitator after the clothes have been loaded If your detergent doesn t dissolve well pre dissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load high sudsing powder 1 I I I High Sudsing Powder Type Low Sudsing Concentrated Powder Type ...
Страница 14: ... If you have 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 chart below 4 J Add this much water softener with a full water level Grains of hardness o 1o...
Страница 15: ...e fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 10007o cotton flame retardant children s sleep wear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on any fabric 3 Check manufacturer s hang tags for special instructions 1 Maybe 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 caref...
Страница 16: ... pick up dirt from the wash water Then they will become very visible and you may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself Once these spots become visible how can you remove them Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes Re wash using hottest water the fabric can stand How can you prevent these After You Wash stains Increase the amount of detergent normally used Increase wat...
Страница 17: ...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 according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder and dry Apply rust remover using manufacturer s directions Rinse and launder Other W...
Страница 18: ... aprons bibs tablecloths chair covers bowl covers curtains Pillows Cycle Selection Regular Cycle Perm Press Knits Cycle Regular Cycle Regular Cycle Perm Press Knits Cycle Delicate Setting Regular Cycle Perm Press Knits Cycle 5 min soak then Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting 5 min soak then Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting Perm Press Knits Cycle Perm Press Knits Cycle Regular Cycle Regular Cycle Per...
Страница 19: ...ter and conditioning agent like Borateem You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand or in the Mini Basket tub See page 7 Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pre treat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent On electric blanket sew a strong piece of cloth over plug Do one blanket at a time Pre treat heavily soi...
Страница 20: ...wash water See page 13 Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint Wash fewer items with correct water level Too much bleach Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle Increase amount of detergent See page 13 Incorrect use of fabric softener If used in wash cycle softeners may react with detergent ...
Страница 21: ...a 30 minute soak is sufficient However when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use 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 pres...
Страница 22: ... rust scale remover following package instructions If porcelain damage can occur do not use in the washer use a plastic container Improper use of fabric softener Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes always dilute before adding to rinse water See page 15 for use of fabric softener To remove stains dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bleach if...
Страница 23: ...r 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 Drycleaners 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 objects a...
Страница 24: ...tmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Slow process by washing on Permanent Press Knits Cycle Gentle Speed 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 D Make sure cord is plugged into outlet s Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set an...
Страница 25: ...ttheend of each spin period as the motor stops 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 ...
Страница 26: ...r Ail How to remove limestone deposits from clogged Filter Flo pan Soak filter pan in a pre heated 160 F 71 C solution of half Lubricate with grease or Petroleum Jelly vinegar and half water for 15 minutes Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water I CAUTIONS Do not soak in porcelain container Vinegar can damage porcelain l l w k Do not exceed 180 F 82...
Страница 27: ...INALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 3 Service Contracts p your appliance in good operating For trouble free service beyond condition during the contract period at the written warranty period no additional charge Service contracts let you pay today s prices for service If you prefer to budget your repa...
Страница 28: ...ontact Manager Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeed ing owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the ...
