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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:

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

builder) that sold you the washer.

Louisville, KY 40225

Model Number

To obtain a Spanish language

 

 la 

 en

version of this book, call

 de 

 manual, name a

GE Answer 

GE Answer 

 

 de

800.626.2000

 

   

consumer information service.

 800.626.2000.

Serial 

Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your washer.

I

 For your safety the information in this 

 must be 

 to 

 risk of 

 or explosion or to prevent property damage, 

 

 or loss of 

I

—Do not store or use 

 or other

 

 your gas supplier from a

 vapors and liquids in the

neighbor’s phone. 

 the gas 

 of 

 or any other appliance.

instructions.

 TO DO   YOU 

 GAS

● 

 you cannot reach your gas 

● 

Do not try to 

 

 

 the fire department

● 

Do 

not touch any 

 stitch;

 

 service must be performed

do not use any phone in your 

by a 

 

 service agency or

the gas 

● 

Clear the room, 

 or area of 

occupants*

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
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

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Страница 1: ...gitator 26 Limestone Buildup 16 26 Storage and Vacation Tips 26 User Maintenance instructions 26 m Problem Solver 22 26 More auestions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents Other Additives 15 19 HardWater 18 Loading the Washer 5 14 Pretreating 9 13 19 Sorting Clothes 5 13 Stains 2O Stain Removal Guide 2 1 Consumer Services 27 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 ...

Страница 2: ... be fo owed to mitize the risk of fm or explosion or to prevent property damage perso i ury or loss of We 11 I Do not store or use gasotie or other tiediately d your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOMOW the gas supptier s vichdty of M or any other appliance instructions W T TO DO YOU S LL GAS M you cannot reach your gas supplier9 Do not try to tight any ap...

Страница 3: ...o minimbe the possibtiity of inju Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can produce a w toxic gas which may cause death 1 kedln orspottedmth h Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soa combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode...

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

Страница 5: ...t any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section for information on the Bleach Dispenser See How to Use Fabric Softener Dispenser section for more information on the Fabric Softener Dispenser For information on bleaches and fabric softeners see Other Laundry Products section Close the lid Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open Setting the C...

Страница 6: ...arel with normal soil I Cycle J H PERM PREss KN s Permanent Press and Knits Cycles r ow 1 STMT PreWash F F HMW Extra Cleaning Knits Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting 1 I m m Permanentness A s and Knits Cycles I PreWash C...

Страница 7: ...ar Extra Permanent Press and PreWash Cycle Cycles Cleaning Knits Cycles SelNtor Cycle Settings Heavy Normal Light Soak Heavy Normal Perm Knits Soil Cycle Soil Press Wash 6 Soak 2 12 17 2 Wash 15 11 6 15 10 10 3 2 Spin 3 12 3 12 3 1 3 12 3 12 2 12 2 11 4 11 Rinse 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 11 2 12 Spin 7 7 7 7 3 3 4 1 4 11 2nd Rinse 2 11 2 12 2 1 3 3 Spin 7 7 7 7 7 Total 36 32 27 me 48 44 39 11 45 39 26 21 27 W...

Страница 8: ...if machine washing is recommended Gentle Gentle Warm P Press Knits Cycles Perm Press Setting Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Baby Clothes Delicate Normal Normal Hot Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Gentle Gentle Warm P Press Knits Cycles Knits Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton 5 min soak then...

Страница 9: ...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 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 covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand You may prefer to use a mild type deter...

Страница 10: ...0 ml liquid MINI BASKET tub 1 4 cup 60 ml liquid Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into bleach dispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket or Mini Basket tub How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser Position the Fabric Softener Dispense...

Страница 11: ...s carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil Use Hot Wash up to 150 F 65 C on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles such as work and play clothes Under normal soil conditions wash in water above 80 F 27 C This generally means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your...

Страница 12: ...usage instructions Close lid and set controls as follows Set Water Level to Variable Water level How Much Detergen Should You Use section MINI BASKET position E RA WRGE 4 Load clothes in the Mini Basket tub Select desired WasMSpin WRGE RES 5 Replace the Filter Flo pan It serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket tub s Speed and WasWRinse Temperature See How MEDIUM e MINl BASK to Opera...

Страница 13: ...oil or stain Remove stains See Stain Removal Guide Turn poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING Special Fabric Cycles for removable heavy and oily soils See Tips to Help You Select Settings section for instructions See Stain Removal Guide See Controls Setting Guide See The Problem Solver section Soaking and Pretreating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A tho...

Страница 14: ...hcloths To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer NOTE When washing stockings Carefully remove the panty hose and other easily tangled Filter Flo pan items always handle separately To minimize tangling we recommend Add any additional articles by the use of a net laundry bag submerging them next to the agitator Replace the Filter Flo pan and restart the washer Special Recommenda...

Страница 15: ...l 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 deposits on clothes and washe...

Страница 16: ...e Buildup 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 precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes The following recommendations will tempormily delay the effects of limest...

Страница 17: ... Load How to use detergent granular or powdered For best results add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator If your detergent doesn t dissolve well predissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket To use granular or powdered detergent in the Mini Basket tub put detergent in the bottom of Mi...

Страница 18: ...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 O to 3 grains per gallon 3 8 liters SOFT For information on water softeners see the 4 to 10 grains HARD guide below 11 to 19 grains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level When using...

Страница 19: ...ashable fabrics should not 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 May be 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 c...

Страница 20: ...iters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer Bleachable Fabrics 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 ...

Страница 21: ...on opposite page launder Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining stain with non chlorine bleach Grass Foliage Flowers Mildew Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while they are fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric If either type stain remains bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Sponge with warm...

Страница 22: ...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 in wash cycle oily spots...

Страница 23: ...ains 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 Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots 1 Use ext...

Страница 24: ... give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrin ing Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle c Incorrect water level Use Extra Large 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 detergent Q Accumulation of lime scale due to...

Страница 25: ...inevitable and is not caused by washer 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 Use Extra Cleaning cycles Heavy setting See Tips to Help You Select Settings section Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and Cyc...

Страница 26: ... is self cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers Do not store the washer where it will be exposed The Exterior Wipe off any spills of washing to the weather compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try For Long Vacations Be sure water ...

Страница 27: ...du qutified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instictions contined in this boo et cover proce dures intended to be perfomed by any user Otier servicing generdy s...

Страница 28: ...ing 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 how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used If you then have any questions for other than its intended about operating the ...

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