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Starting Washer
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Add detergent.
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Страница 1: ...r Other Washer Features Preparing to Wash Care of Product 12 Helpful Information Specialized Fabric Guide Stain Removal Guide Removing Specific Stains 16 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service RCA Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover Washer Owner s Manual Model YLXR1020T ...
Страница 2: ...rial numbers here They are behind the top edge of the control panel Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before using your washer Need Help Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your washer properly Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong be...
Страница 3: ...ollow the gas supplier s instructions 5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Important Safety Information 3 Water Heater Safety Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the poss...
Страница 4: ... and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Manual or in published user repair instructions ...
Страница 5: ...e substances to the wash water Do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment manufacturer s care instructions should be followed very carefully Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may c...
Страница 6: ...ns The controls on your washer 6 Use this chart as a general guide 1 Wash Temperature Push in the Cycle knob and select the wash tem perature Always follow Fabric Manufacturer s Care Label or instructions when laundering COTTONS WHITE COTTONS COLORS PERM PRESS WHITE PERM PRESS DELICATES ...
Страница 7: ...7 2 See next page for other washer features Starting Washer Add detergent Add clothes and close lid Pull out the Cycle knob to start washer COLD WASH WARM WASH OFF 1 2 ...
Страница 8: ...itator 2 Pour liquid fabric softener into dispenser using amount recommended on package 3 Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill line NOTE Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes It will leave spots on clothes Only use dispenser for liquid fabric softeners If dispenser gets clogged...
Страница 9: ...soak both the dispenser cup and the dispenser cover in the following solution 1 US gallon 3 8 liters warm water 1 4 cup 60ml heavy duty liquid detergent 1 cup 240 ml bleach 4 If necessary loosen build up with a clean soft cloth after soak ing Do not use a stiff brush you may roughen the surface of the dispenser 5 Rinse and reassemble dispenser Place dispenser back on the agitator 9 Cleaning Fabric...
Страница 10: ...s and blends Synthetic and poly knits Delicates Separate lint producers from lint collectors Lint producers terry cloth and chenille Lint collectors velveteen and corduroy Sort by soil Light Medium Heavy Non colorfast fabrics may bleed or fade Sort by individual color Sort Always add detergent before adding clothes so that the deter gent can work effectively Using the correct amount of detergent i...
Страница 11: ...r washer Load Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate The wash basket is practically care free If you want to clean the basket use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent then rinse Do not use harsh or gritty cleaners To rinse 1 Turn the Cycle knob to any wash setting 2 Start washer Fill Hoses Hoses connecting wash er to faucet should be replaced every five years ...
Страница 12: ... with water and add detergent Let the washer agitate for several minutes and then add pillows in pairs This will keep the load balanced Blankets Let the washer fill with water add detergent allow detergent to dissolve then add blanket Wash only one blanket at a time Electric Blankets Sew a strong piece of cloth over the plug to protect the blanket and washer from damage Wash according to pillow in...
Страница 13: ... allow to soak Don t leave your laundry soaking in the washer longer than a few hours After the soak period pull out the Cycle knob to complete the cycle Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap For best results wait 1 2 hour before washing To remove stains on white or bleachable fabrics try soaking the stained are...
Страница 14: ...Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water Same as white and bleachable Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much fabrics adhesive or gum as possible Rub the stain with undiluted liquid detergent Rinse well then wash as usual Adhesives Chewing Gum etc Apply undiluted liquid detergent Rinse Same as white and bleachable If stain remains u...
Страница 15: ...h non chlorine bleach Juices Wine Food Coloring Without cream Use the Bleach Solution Sponge with warm water If launder stain remains apply warm glycerine available at drug With cream Soak in cold water then use stores let stand 30 minutes the Bleach Solution launder and rinse well Wash as usual Coffee and Tea Fresh stains Place stain face down on an Same as white and bleachable absorbent towel an...
Страница 16: ...se is Make sure hose connections are tightatfaucets improperly connected and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility Household drain may Check household plumbing You may need be clogged to call a plumber Water Leaks Control is not set properly Check water temperature control and adjust Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and...
Страница 17: ...cle selected matches the selected load you are washing This is normal for some fabrics Clothes too Wet Incorrect sorting Separate lint producers from lint collectors Washing too long Wash small loads for a shorter time than larger loads Detergent not dissolving For best performance always add detergent before adding clothes If you use powdered detergent pre dissolve detergent in hot water before a...
Страница 18: ...in zippers and sharp objects pockets and sharp buttons left in pockets Turn knits which snag easily inside out Undiluted chlorine bleach Check bleach package instructions for proper amount Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to come in contact with undiluted bleach Small tears or holes Repair tears and holes before washing present before wash Chemicals like hair bleach Rinse items ...
Страница 19: ...clothes have enough room to move freely Soak time is too short Soak at least 30 minutes Soaking with too little detergent Use more detergent especially with heavy soil Detergent is not dissolving Add detergent as wash basket fills with water before you load clothes To restore Grayed Clothes Put clothes through a wash cycle using warm try one of the following water Check the garment s manufacturing...
Страница 20: ...o remove spots spread stain area over a pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through the stain Yellowed Clothes Incorrect use of fabric softener Check fabric softener package for instructions see Fabric Softener Dispenser section To remove spots dampen the spots and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Rewash using chlorine bleach if it is safe for the fabric Blue or Gray Spots Type of dete...
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Страница 23: ...s still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 23 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Care and...
Страница 24: ...ible for providing adequate elec trical exhausting and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God What is Not Covered WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES C Printed in ...
