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How 

to Use the Bleach Dispenser

Use this dispenser with

● 

Measure bleach carefully. See manufacturer’s

liquid bleach 
If you prefer to

instructions.

● 

Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly

use powdered
bleach, pour it
into the wash
basket along with
your detergent. Do

into bleach dispenser.

● 

Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow.

Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause
fabric damage.

not pour powdered bleach

● 

Never pour undiluted 

 bleach directly

into the bleach dispenser.

onto clothes or into the wash basket.

How to Use the Auto Soak Cycle

In the Auto Soak cycle the washer fills, agitates and

 Extra Cleaning with Auto Soak: Set the Cycle

soaks for the time you selected. It automatically

Selector knob for soak time desired in Extra

advances into the next cycle.

Cleaning cycle. Start the washer. The washer

will agitate, soak and automatically advance into
Extra Cleaning.

ENERGY-SAVING 

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean
and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash
them.. and that means you’ll waste energy.
Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load

them properly, select correct cycles, use enough
detergent and 

 a water temperature warm

enough 

 release and 

 rid 

 

 Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type

● 

Always rinse in cold water. The temperature of the

rinse does not affect cleaning.

● 

Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your 

 utility can

tell you which are the off-peak hours.

● 

 your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove

more water during spin, which will shorten drying
cycle to save more energy.

 until you have a full load.

 If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of

water. Small loads should have lower water levels.

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Страница 2: ...o minimim the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other bmediately ca your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone Fo ow the gas supptier s vicinity of this or any other appliance instructions WHAT TO DO YOU S LL GAS If you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not try to tight any appt...

Страница 3: ...e possibility of injury Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can produce a k toxic gas which may cause death l hav e y hedin h Q Do not wash or dry articles that soa 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 wat...

Страница 4: ...he lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an 0 position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tamper with controls 4 Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug o Never climb on or stand on the washer top s Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer Ski...

Страница 5: ...nt removal when extra detergent Provides an agitated soak and a soak without was used or where unusual skin sensitivity to agitation followed by agitation and spin Washer detergent is a concern must be reset for desired wash cycle Knits Cycle Extra Cleaning Cycle A shorter cycle specially designed for today s knits For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil Agitation An early and long spray rinse ...

Страница 6: ...the new position Setting can be changed at any time Sorting and Loading Sort clothes carefully by fabric type weight color See Bleach Dispenser section for instructions and amount of soil according to instructions in How in its use to Sort clothes section For information on how to use bleaches and fabric Add measured amount of detergent See Detergents softeners see Other Laundry Products section s...

Страница 7: ...ances into the next cycle Cleaning cycle Start the washer The washer will agitate soak and automatically advance into Extra Cleaning ENERGY SAVING TWS If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing you will probably rewash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent a...

Страница 8: ... garment is dry Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 garments at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED Pillows are made of different materials dacron foam polyester natural feather and down MANUFACTURER S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY If washing is recommended check pillows for wea...

Страница 9: ...r stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING See Tips to Help You Select Settings section for instructions See Stain Removal Guide See Fabric and Cycle Settings guide See The Problem Solver section Soaking and Pretreating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent...

Страница 10: ...x large and small items in each machine load for better washing action Wash large items blankets bed spreads mattress pads etc separately If machine is overloaded you may experience oversudsing or out of balance conditions To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and Selector knob other easily tangled items always ...

Страница 11: ...oading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator RD WATER DO YOU VE IT Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT you have no problem You water you need to know if you have it and if so can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all how hard it is about hard water If you have HARD water less than If you live in a municipal area contact...

Страница 12: ... liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes 2 Some of today s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as silk wool spandex or non fast colors 3 Check manufacturers care labels for special instructions 1 May be used on most fabrics Test fabric first 1 Helps make clothes tluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use the following manufacturer s direction Too muc...

Страница 13: ...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 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 you put your cloth...

Страница 14: ...ng fluid rinse well then wash as usual Old stains Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint launder 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 f any stain remains treat with safe dry cleaning fluid rinse well then wash as usual Apply rust remover using manufacturer s directions Rinse nd launder ...

Страница 15: ...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 soils are not completely removed...

Страница 16: ...em 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 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 tin o...

Страница 17: ...ller 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 larger water level for medium load medium level for small load Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of...

Страница 18: ...s Q Garments weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Over loading or under loading washer for selected water level Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent See Other Laundry Products section Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Q Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on M...

Страница 19: ...WASHER PAUSES Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service CAm Am CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Tub The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove open after washing to allow moisture ...

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Страница 24: ...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 800 626 ...

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