Страница 1: ...Filter Flo Pan 4 5 11 Mini Basketw Tub l2 Operatingthe Washer 4 5 careandcleaning LimestoneDeposits 16 26 Storage Vacation Tips 26 Preparation Detergents Other Additives 15 19 Hard Water 18 Loadingthe Washer 4 14 SortingClothes 13 Stains 20 Stain RemovalGuide 21 O SU F W G S 27 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 RepairService 2 Warranty BackCover Model W 8810M e ...
Страница 2: ... numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer To obtain a Spanish language version of this book call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Para obtener la versi6n en espafiolde este manual name a GE Answer Center servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor telefono 800 626 2000 L All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling r ...
Страница 3: ...nction of cord and plug Make sure that the cord is lLIc I cd so that it will not be stepped on tripped ir or oti crwisc subjected to damage or stress eDonot wash or dryarticlesthat havebeenCiealled in washedin soaked in or spottedwith combustible or explosive Substances suchaswax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaningsolvem 9 keroseme9 etc whichmay ignite or explode Donot add thesesubstancesto the...
Страница 4: ...l ydisassembled orhas missing orbroken parts including adamaged cord orplug Neverclimbonorstandonthewasher top sDonot wash fiberglass articles inyourwasher Skinirritation couldresultfromtheremaining particles thatmaybepickedupbyclothing duringsubsequent washer use Thelaundry process canreducethe flameretardancy offabrics Toavoid sucharesult thegarment manufacturer s careinstructions should befollo...
Страница 5: ...Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections Select Wash SpinSpeed Select Water Level ALL Washeris less than one third full of clothes r DIUM Betweenone thirdandone halffull LARGE Between one half and two thirdsfull EXTRA LARGE Over two thirdsfull kfINI BASKET See How to Use the Mini Basketn Tubsection If OUwant to increase level after you ve made a selection turn knob to RESET and select ...
Страница 6: ...t require EXTRA DIRT REMOVALbefore going through a regular wash I Hea DutyExtraI ergsCapacity s rcy s mkcv I AlilOE RW Om SIAAl I Extra Cleaning Cycle Extra clean cycles For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil A second rinse is provided to help remove the additional detergent that is required for these soils See Detergent Guide i 1 I If kgularCycles H Ucnr SOILa No fluAl E MfAw AUfO RINSE 1 Hea...
Страница 7: ...nn ngCycle I Wut xaro in W IW Use with most soakingaidsto loosenembedded soils and stains HeeW DutyExtraLarge Capaci RegularCycles Pam7af70nt Press so CFI o UGlilSCiLB MOSMUu Extf8 Cleaning Cycle I what Happens inEachsetting Approximate Minutes I I I Cycle I Regular CycIes I Extra Permanent Press and I I Clean I Knits Cycles 1Pre Wash ISelector Settings Heavy I Normal I Ijight Soak P Press Soil Kn...
Страница 8: ...Gentle Gentle warm P Press Knits Cycles Down filled garments if machine washing is recommenced Gentle Gentle Warm P Press Knits Cycles Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Baby Clothes Delicate Yormal Normal Hot Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Gentle Gentle Warm P Press Knits Cycles Light soil setting...
Страница 9: ...areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and granular detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED Youmay 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 Youmay prefe...
Страница 10: ...l loads It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washer You will also save on detergent and energy Ho v tousetheBIeach Dispenser Use this dispenser LARGE WATERLEVEL 1 cup 310 ml liqui with liquid bleach only SMALL WATERLEVEL 2 3 cup 170 ml liquid If you prefer to use powdered bleach pour MINI 13 4SKET tub 1 4 cup 60 ml liquid it into the wash basket Pour measured amount...
Страница 11: ...or Knob to stop o Be sure Extra Rinse controlis turned 0 tfiewasher keep lid close d and allow to soak for as long as desired After desired soak period pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle Do not we the Rabric softener Dispemer or the Mini Bmket tub tith the soak Cycle Howto usetheFilter FIO Pan The Filter Flo pan has two finctions LID FOR T M I BASKET After loading NT FILTER tio...
Страница 12: ...e pan serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Baskettub 6 Add bleach if desired Measure carefullyanti pour recommended amount of liquid l leach 1 4CUP 6 ml direct1y into the bleach dispenser See I I Flowto Use the Bleach Dispenser sectionfor dispenser usage instructions 7 Add fabric softener if desired Placethe fabric softenerdispenseron the Filter Hopan Pour 1 teaspoon 5 d of concentrated...
Страница 13: ...lintcollmtion ro ro ro it is recommended thatfabricsof similar constructionbe washed togetherwhenever possible Ort bysoil Separate ro ro It laystoCileekand prepare EXTM CLEANING Soaking can be either a completely c otlnesfor FvasIliilg special Modern Pabric cycles for separate washing step or a inlpty pockets billsh out cuffs Velllovableileavy and oily soils preliminary step to a complete wash zip...
Страница 14: ...s level for the size of the load See Operating section Toadditem after thewwherhw Shrted Turn off the washer NOTE Do not use the Filter Flo NOTE When washing stockings Carefully remove the FiIter FIo pan as a wash basket Do not put panty hose and other easily tangled I pan any items to be washed in the items always handle separately To _ Filter No pan Do not place minimize tangling we recommend i ...
Страница 15: ... Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water Disadvantages Are not availablein some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be difficultto dissolve especially in cold water Should not be used in cold water Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer w...
Страница 16: ...limestone deposits k in he pump recirculation water hoses filters and other wa her parts Reduced usefuI life of washer Recommended methods toreduce limestone btildups eUse 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 precipitating water softener such as Calg...
Страница 17: ...sh temperature detergent is a Use more detergent if you common cause of have w laundry problems 1 2 3 4 5 I Hard water Large loads Greasy or oily soils Lower wash temperature Low phosphate detergent Always measure detergent in a w standard measuring cup Howtouse detergent anuIar or powdered For best results add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add ...
Страница 18: ...lessthan 10grains andyou use phosphatedetergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 0grains you will need to softenyour water with either 1 An installed water softenerin your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener Worinformation on water softeners see Guidebelow Addthkmuchwatersoftener tith afti waterlevel Grains of 0 10 10 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 over30 hardness E When using o...
Страница 19: ... swashable fabrics shouldnot be chlorine bleached such as 100 cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on any fabric 3 Check Manufacturers Care Labels 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 ...
Страница 20: ...one gallon 3 8 liter of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stainedarea for 5 minutesand launderin washer Fabricse Thecase ofthe IntisibIe stain Food or cookingoils on your syntheticgarmentsmay If these stainsare not completelyremoved in the wash cause stainswhich are virtuaflyinvisibleand which the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water you may not noticeas you put y...
Страница 21: ...r in warm detergent water waler Crayon Grease Tar Cod Liver Oil Soak staininCOOI water If stain remains bleach according to StainRemovalHinton oppositepage launder Spongewithwarmwater Bleachremaining stainwithnon chlorinebleach Fresh Fruit Fruit Juices ne Vegetablesor Food Coloring Applyundilutedliquiddetergent Launder Treat mildewspots fresh before moldhas a chance to weakenfabric If eithertype s...
Страница 22: ...ners i rinse cycle only unless package specifiesadding to wash cycle See Other Laundry Products section _ _ I pillingusually on polyester cottonblends is caused by normal wear and may look like int Turning clothes inside outmay provide some help Staticelectricitycausedbyoverdying willcauseattraction Use fabric softener in insecycle GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called InvisibleStains becausey...
Страница 23: ...rt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures on 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 followingpackage directions iron or manganese...
Страница 24: ...ium 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 Extra Large Water Level for Medium Load Medium Level Eiss for Small Load SNAGS FIOLES rEARS RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR 1 Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water ...
Страница 25: ...ads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILYSOILED AREAS suchas collarsandcuffs Pretreat with 1iquiddetergent Use Extra Cleaning cycle see Tips to Help You SelectSettings section VASHERWON T OPERATE Make surecordis pluggedintooutlet Make surebothhotandcoldfaucetsareturnedon Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector Knob ...
Страница 26: ...g to allow inoistureto evaporate Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers The exterior Wipe off any spills of washing compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects Tostore washer Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Donotstore hewasherwhereit willbeexposedto the weather For long vacations Remove at regulti intervals abo...
Страница 27: ...injust one visit I 1 I Youcanhavethesecurefeelingthat GEConsumerServicewillstillbe thereafteryourwarranty expires Pur chasea GEcontractwhileyourwar rantyisstillin efiectandyou llreceive a substantial discount With a multiple yearcontract you reassuredof future serviceat today s prices Whatever yourquestionaboutanyGE majorappliance GE Answer Cente information serviceisavafiable to help Yourcall and...
Страница 28: ...e directory for GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC I IOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE SERVICE IIWHAT S NOTCOVERED Service trips to your home to Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Carematerial If you then have any questions about operating the product please conta...
