GE Washer Dryer WSM2700 User Manual

UseandCareGuide  
Spacemaker Laundry  
Consumer Services  
Models: WSM2700 WSM2780  
GE Quality Product  
Part No. 175D1807P280  
Pub. No. 49-90013  
7-99 JR  
P/N 131871400  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read all instructions before using this appliance.  
Do not repair or replace any  
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic  
Enforcement Act  
This act requires the governor of California to  
publish a list of substances known to the state to  
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive  
harm and requires businesses to warn customers of  
potential exposure to such substances.  
part of the appliance or attempt  
any servicing unless specifically  
recommended in this Use and Care Book or  
in published user-repair instructions that you  
understand and have the skills to carry out.  
• 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.  
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of  
these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,  
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the  
incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.  
• When disconnecting this appliance  
pull by the plug rather than the cord  
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete  
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be  
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to  
the outdoors.  
to avoid damage to the cord or junction  
of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is  
located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped  
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.  
Warning—To reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, or injury to persons when  
using your appliance, follow  
To Minimize the Possibility  
of a Fire Hazard  
basic precautions, including the following:  
• Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions.  
Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer  
to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER  
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A  
FIRE. FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED  
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT  
COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE  
RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING  
• Use this appliance only for its intended  
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.  
• This appliance must be properly  
installed and located in accordance  
with the Installation Instructions  
before it is used. If you did not receive an  
Installation Instructions sheet with your  
appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll  
free, the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.  
—Properly ground to conform with all  
governing codes and ordinances. Follow  
details in Installation Instructions.  
—Locate where the temperature is above 50°F.  
(10°C.) for satisfactory operation of the  
appliance control system. Do not install or  
store the appliance where it will be exposed to  
the weather.  
—Connect to a properly rated, protected  
and sized power supply circuit to avoid  
electrical overload.  
INSTALLATION.  
Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,  
plastic, or similar materials (such as padded  
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,  
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials  
may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials,  
when heated, can under certain circumstances  
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.  
• Do not store items that may burn or melt  
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics  
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the appliance  
during operation.  
• Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”  
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)  
must not be put in your dryer.  
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY  
RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts  
of moisture and lint from being blown into the  
room. Carefully follow the details in the  
(continued next page)  
Installation Instructions. If your appliance is not  
vented to the outside, see special instructions in  
Care and Cleaning section. If this appliance has a  
gas dryer, it must be exhausted outside.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
(continued)  
Any article on which you have used a cleaning  
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS  
is produced by the chemical action  
solvent, or which contains flammable materials  
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in  
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.)  
must not be placed in or near the dryer until all  
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and  
their fumes have been removed. There are many  
highly flammable items used in homes such as:  
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,  
some household cleaners, some spot removers,  
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products  
containing petroleum distillates.  
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  
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the  
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not  
used hot water for two weeks or more, or move  
into a residence in which the hot water system  
may not have been used for some time, turn on  
all hot water faucets and allow them to run for  
several minutes before using any electrical  
appliance which is connected to the hot water  
system. This will allow any hydrogen gas  
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not  
smoke or use an open flame or appliance  
during this process.  
• Clean the dryer lint filter before each  
load to prevent lint accumulation  
inside the dryer or in the room. DO  
NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE  
• Keep the area around and underneath  
your appliances free from the accumulation  
of combustible materials, such as lint, paper,  
rags, chemicals, etc.  
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.  
Before loading, unloading or adding clothes,  
push the Cycle Selector knob in, then wait until  
the machine has completely stopped before  
opening the lid.  
• Never reach into the dryer while the  
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading  
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has  
completely stopped.  
• The interior of the machine and the exhaust  
duct connection inside the dryer should be  
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.  
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury  
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or  
acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing  
can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.  
• Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your  
appliance. Skin irritation could result from the  
remaining glass particles that may be picked up  
by clothing during subsequent appliance uses.  
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been  
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted  
with combustible or explosive substances (such  
as paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning  
solvents, cooking oils, kerosene, etc.) which  
may ignite or explode.  
• 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 add these substances to the wash water  
and do not use or store these substances on/or  
around your washer and dryer during  
operation.  
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance  
is used by or near children. Do not allow  
children to play inside, on, or with this  
appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose  
of discarded appliances and shipping or  
packing materials properly. Before discarding  
an appliance, or removing from service,  
remove the lid or door.  
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in  
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking  
oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that  
could cause a clothes load to catch fire.  
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• Keep all laundry additives (such  
as detergents, bleaches, fabric  
For washer operation  
Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This  
will stop the spin action and prevent completion  
of the cycle.  
softeners, etc.) out of the reach  
of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.  
Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid  
personal injury.  
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or  
Anti-static Conditioners  
• Keep the floor around your appliance clean  
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.  
You may wish to soften your laundered  
fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.  
We recommend you use either a fabric softener  
in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s  
instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added  
product for which the manufacturer gives written  
assurance on the package that their product can be  
safely used in your dryer.  
To minimize the possibility of electric  
shock, unplug this appliance from the  
power supply before attempting any  
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal  
and cleaning of the lint filter).  
Service or performance problems caused by  
the use of these products are the responsibility  
of the manufacturers of those products and are  
not covered under the warranty of this appliance.  
NOTE: Pushing the washer Cycle  
Selector knob in or turning the dryer  
Cycle Selector to OFF does NOT  
disconnect the appliance from the  
power supply.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
• Do not tamper with the 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.  
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.  
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR WASHER  
It pays to check and prepare  
clothes for washing.  
good way to loosen deep soils  
and stains.  
FOR INFORMATION on  
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other  
Laundry Products section.  
• Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,  
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks  
and buttons.  
A thorough soaking with  
detergent or special soaking agent  
is another way to remove heavy  
soils, embedded dirt and even  
some stains.  
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.  
• Do any necessary mending—rips,  
hems, tears.  
• Check all items for areas of  
heavy soil or stain.  
For information on how to  
soak in your washer, see  
Operating Instructions.  
• Remove stains. See Stain  
Removal Guide.  
• Turn poly knits inside-out to  
minimize fabric surface damage.  
Sort by Surface Texture  
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and  
chenille—give up lint.  
Separate  
Lint  
Collectors  
Lint  
Producers  
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers  
and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—  
attract lint. These must be washed separately.  
from  
For more information on lint control, see  
The Problem Solver section.  
Sort by Fabric  
In addition to sorting  
to reduce lint collection,  
it is recommended  
that fabrics of similar  
construction be  
washed together  
whenever possible.  
Separate  
Cottons &  
Linens  
Perm Press  
Cottons &  
Blends  
Synthetics &  
Poly Knits  
Delicates  
from  
from  
from  
Sort by Soil  
Separate  
Lightly  
Soiled  
Medium  
Soil  
Heavy  
Soil  
from  
from  
Sort by Color  
For instructions on  
different fabrics and  
loads, see the Controls  
Setting Guide.  
Separate  
Whites  
Lights  
Non-  
Colorfast  
Darks  
from  
from  
from  
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR DRYER  
Sort by Weight  
Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing,  
you will have properly sorted drying loads.  
Separate  
Light Items  
(such as  
curtains)  
Heavy Items  
(such as  
towels)  
from  
LOADING THE WASHER PROPERLY  
• Add measured amount of detergent.  
For your personal safety, never reach into  
washer while parts are moving. Always stop  
washer to load, unload, add forgotten items  
or additional laundry additives.  
Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no  
higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash  
tub. Do not put clothes on the agitator or wind them  
around it. For best results, mix large items with  
small ones. When washing a single heavy item, such  
as a shag rug or bedspread, add one or two other  
pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no  
more than one-half of the total load.  
• Always flush the dispenser  
with one cup of water to  
avoid bleach carry-over to  
the next wash load.  
NOTE: Do not use powdered  
bleach in the bleach dispenser.  
Follow directions on the package  
when using powdered bleach in the wash load.  
To bleach the load, measure liquid bleach  
according to directions on container. After washer  
has filled and agitated for several minutes, add  
diluted bleach to the bleach dispenser.  
CAUTION: Failure to follow these  
directions can cause bleach damage to the  
wash load.  
For information on how to use bleaches and fabric  
softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.  
Close lid. Washer will fill and agitate but will  
not spin with lid open. This washer has a Safety  
Lid Lock. As a safety measure, the lid will be  
automatically locked during the spin portion of each  
cycle. The lid will automatically unlock about one  
minute after the end of the spin cycle. To open lid  
during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and wait  
for lid lock to release, about one minute, before  
opening.  
WARNING: Do not  
use chlorine bleach and  
ammonia in the same  
load. Poisonous gas can  
occur, resulting in  
serious injury or death.  
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER  
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,  
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
Regular  
Delicate  
15  
OFF  
10  
5
SPIN  
RINSE  
COLD  
MED  
LOW  
HIGH  
RINSE  
SPIN  
HOT  
WARM  
START  
OFF  
OFF  
SPIN  
RINSE  
12  
8
Wash Temperature  
Water Level  
Perm Press  
4
PULL TO  
START-PUSH  
TO STOP  
2
1
3
4
Set the controls  
See the Controls Setting Guide.  
3
Push Cycle Selector in and turn clockwise to  
your selected wash cycle.  
1
Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be  
automatically provided with all cycles.  
4
Pull Cycle Selector out to start the cycle.  
2
Select Water Level.  
NOTE: If you wish to change cycle setting after  
washer has started, push Cycle Selector in and wait  
for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position.  
Setting can be changed at any time during the  
Regular, Perm Press or Delicate cycles.  
LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.  
MED: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.  
HIGH: Over 2/3 full of clothes.  
Self-cleaning lint filter  
The lint filter needs no attention from you. Lint collected during  
washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down  
the drain.  
How to soak in the washer  
Set wash temperature control. Add detergent or soak agent. Turn Cycle Selector to  
desired cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle  
Selector to stop washer. Allow to soak, turn to Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.  
Delicate Cycle  
To get the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always  
Delicate  
15  
OFF  
10  
set the Cycle Selector at the beginning of the cycle.  
During wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between  
agitation and pause, to protect delicate clothes.  
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SPIN  
RINSE  
START  
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER  
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,  
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
Auto Dry  
MORE  
OFF  
Set the controls  
See the Controls Setting Guide.  
Delicate  
DRY  
LOW  
AIR FLUFF  
(HEAT OFF)  
MEDIUM HEAT  
10  
HEAT  
30  
LESS  
DRY  
1
Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle  
50  
and select correct dryness level or drying time for  
load type.  
OFF  
OFF  
2
Press the Start button. (Opening door  
during operation stops dryer. To re-start,  
close door and press the Start button again.)  
90  
10  
70  
30  
Timed Dry  
Start  
50  
HIGH HEAT  
2
1
Load the dryer properly  
• Load sorted clothes into dryer. See Loading section.  
Do not use dryer-applied fabric softeners unless  
you follow these lint cleaning instructions.  
Do not operate dryer without lint filter in place.  
Remove the lint filter by pulling  
straight up. Wipe all accumulated  
lint from screen. Properly reposition  
• Close door. Door must be closed before dryer will  
operate.  
lint filter after cleaning. Occasionally  
wash filter using soap and warm water.  
Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This  
will help remove all fabric softener buildup.  
Polyester Knits & Perm Press Drying Tips  
• Do not overload—Garments being dried or  
• Place on hangers—Permanent Press and  
Polyester Knit garments look best if placed  
on hangers after drying.  
dewrinkled should tumble freely.  
• Remove clothes immediately—To help prevent  
wrinkling, remove clothes from the dryer  
immediately at the end of the drying cycles.  
How Timed and Automatic Drying Differ  
Dryness Guide for the Automatic Cycle  
Automatic drying—The Automatic Dry Control  
system continually senses air temperature in dryer  
drum. Wet laundry keeps this air cool. When drum air  
is warm enough, heat turns off. When the air cools,  
heat turns back on. This on and off cycling may  
happen a number of times (depending on the fabric,  
load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle  
Selector advances (when the heat is off) until  
it automatically turns dryer off.  
• For most normal loads.  
Set to  
Middle  
Position  
Auto Dry  
MORE  
DRY  
OFF  
MEDIUM HEAT  
LESS  
DRY  
• For loads that include heavyweight  
fabrics.  
Set toward  
MORE DRY  
Auto Dry  
MORE  
DRY  
OFF  
MEDIUM HEAT  
If you desire to remove more  
moisture.  
LESS  
DRY  
Timed drying—  
You select the number of minutes  
you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end  
of this time period.  
Set toward  
LESS DRY  
• For most normal loads.  
Auto Dry  
MORE  
DRY  
OFF  
• For very small loads. (Add two or  
more similar articles, even if dry, to  
assist tumbling.)  
MEDIUM HEAT  
LESS  
DRY  
If you desire to remove less moisture.  
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE  
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads  
Wash Water  
Temperature  
Wash  
Cycle  
Wash Cycle  
Setting  
Dry  
Cycle  
Load  
Baby Clothes  
Plastic-lined items  
Warm  
Hot  
Delicate*  
Regular  
Set at START  
See #1 below  
Air Fluff (No Heat)  
Diapers  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Man-made fabrics**  
Mixed cottons  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Set at START  
See #2 below  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Perm Press  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Bedspreads  
Follow Label Directions  
Blankets  
Electric  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Man-made**  
Woolen  
Cotton & Linens  
Colorfast/White  
Hot  
Regular  
See #1 below  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Non-Colorfast  
Cold  
Curtains  
Cotton  
Hot or Warm  
Warm  
Regular  
See #1 below  
Set at START  
See #2 below  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Man-made,** Sheers  
Permanent Press  
Delicate*  
Perm Press  
Warm  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Delicates  
Lingerie, Knits  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Foundation Garments†  
Glass Fiber  
Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the Spacemaker Laundry.  
Permanent Press  
Curtains  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Hot  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
See #2 below  
Set at START  
See #2 below  
See #2 below  
Set at START  
Set at START  
See #2 below  
See #2 below  
See #2 below  
Set at START  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Draperies  
Dresses, sportswear  
Heavy slacks  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
Knits, man-made**  
Lingerie  
Delicate*  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Sheets & pillowcases  
White shirts, blouses  
Work clothes  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Air Fluff (No Heat)  
Hot  
Hot  
Plastic  
Warm  
Quilted Items  
Follow Label Directions  
Follow Label Directions  
Set at START  
Swimsuits  
Sweaters, man-made fabrics**  
Synthetic Sheets  
Washable Woolens  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Work Clothes  
Hot  
Regular  
See #1 below  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
#1 Regular Cycle: 10 –15 minutes for Heavy soil, 5 –10 for Normal soil, up to 5 for Light soil.  
#2 Perm Press Cycle: 12 minutes for Heavy soil, 4 –8 for Normal soil, up to 4 for Light soil.  
*Delicate cycle alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.  
**Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate (low heat) Cycle. If you mix various types  
of fabrics in your drying load, set the controls for the lightest weight fabrics and remove when dry. Then reset the control for the remaining fabrics.  
1N0ever dry foam rubber or similarly textured, rubber-like materials in the dryer except on AIR FLUFF (no heat). Fire hazard may result.  
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Save and refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels  
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”  
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.  
Dry Cycle  
Setting  
Special Instructions  
Up to 20  
45 –60  
Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.  
Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax (114 teaspoons to gallon). Soak before  
washing with a presoak product. Use warm water.  
25 –40  
Midpoint  
Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area and rub in detergent. Use Warm  
Soak for oil and juice stains. Use Cold Soak for egg, milk and cereal stains.  
Follow Label Directions  
85 –95  
65 –95  
40  
Shake out excess dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one large or two  
small blankets at a time.  
See “Washable Woolens” instructions below.  
Full loads 65 –75  
Small loads 35 –45  
25 –35  
30  
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.  
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.  
Less Dry  
20 –30  
30 –40  
Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks.  
Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the Spacemaker Laundry.  
Less Dry  
Midpoint  
Midpoint  
More Dry  
25 –35  
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.  
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.  
Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening of seams and creases.  
20 –30  
Midpoint  
Midpoint  
More Dry  
15 –20  
Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.  
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.  
See “Work Clothes” instructions below.  
Some plastics will tear if machine washed. Place small items in mesh bag for washing. If shower curtains are  
soap-streaked, add Calgon brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.  
Follow Label Directions  
Follow Label Directions  
40 –55  
30 –40  
30 –40  
Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
As a general rule, if wool can be hand washed, it can be “washed” by soaking in the washer. A liquid detergent is  
preferred because it dissolves faster in soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with liquid detergent. Never  
use chlorine bleach.  
65 –85  
Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily  
soiled, use Warm Soak for greasy and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, blood-stained garments. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup  
liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.  
DO NOT tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. Fire hazard may result.  
NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results  
are obtained for some of your fabrics by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.  
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OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS  
Laundry  
Product and Type  
How to Use It  
Special Instructions  
BLEACH  
Chlorine liquid  
After wash action has started and  
detergent is dissolved, add bleach  
to dispenser and flush with one cup  
of water (see Loading the Washer  
Properly section).  
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into  
washer or on dry clothes.  
such as Cloroxbrand  
2) Some of today’s washable 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.  
Non-chlorine such as  
Clorox 2brand  
Follow package directions.  
Put bleach into washer with detergent.  
1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics.  
2) Is most effective in hot water.  
FABRIC SOFTENERS  
Rinse additive such as  
Downybrand  
Mix recommended amount with one  
cup (240 ml) water and add at start of  
rinse cycle.  
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.  
2) Reduces static electricity.  
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on  
some clothes.  
Wash additive such as  
Rain Barrelbrand  
Follow package directions.  
Add during wash cycle.  
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.  
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,  
such as Rain Barrelbrand, follow manufacturer’s  
instructions exactly.  
SANITIZER  
Chlorine bleach  
Use in case of infection and  
contagious disease.  
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and  
viruses.  
such as Cloroxbrand  
See Bleach above.  
WATER SOFTENER  
Non-precipitating  
Follow package directions.  
Add at start of wash cycle.  
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping  
water clear.  
such as Calgonbrand  
Precipitating such as  
Boraxbrand  
Follow package directions.  
Use with detergent in wash cycle.  
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate  
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.  
SOAK AGENT  
Such as Bizbrand  
Follow package directions.  
PRETREATING, STAIN  
AND SPOT REMOVERS  
Such as Spray’n Washand Follow package directions. Treat only  
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be  
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain  
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have  
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment  
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed  
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment  
products is not covered by your warranty.  
K2Rbrands  
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’  
care labels for instructions.  
TINTS AND DYES  
Powdered such as Rit™  
and Tintexbrands  
Follow package directions.  
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be  
colorfast. Wash separately.  
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go  
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,  
1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe  
exterior parts. CAUTION: Tinting may discolor plastic in  
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration  
but may never eliminate it.  
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HARD WATER—DO YOU HAVE IT?  
Before you can decide what to do about hard  
water, you need to know if you have it and, if so,  
how hard it is.  
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per  
gallon (3.8 liters)” which means:  
0 to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SOFT  
4 to 10 grains—HARD  
• If you live in a municipal area, contact your  
water company.  
11 to 19 grains—VERY HARD  
• If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,  
contact your county agent.  
20 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD  
If your water is SOFT, you 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.  
HOW TO REMOVE STAINS  
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible.  
• Test stain removal product on a hidden  
inside seam or on a sample of the material.  
The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.  
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take  
• Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.  
It can set some stains.  
these steps:  
• Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the  
next page, and use only recommended methods.  
3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.  
4. Wash with recommended amount of detergent.  
• Check the care label instructions that came with  
the garment.  
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics  
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 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  
may cause stains which are virtually invisible and  
which you may not notice as you put your clothes  
into the washer.  
If these stains are not completely removed in the  
wash, the oily spots may 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.  
• Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.  
How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?  
• Increase the amount of detergent normally used.  
• Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.  
• Wash synthetic garments more often.  
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE  
Stain  
White and Bleachable Fabrics  
Other Washable Fabrics  
See Controls Setting Guide.  
Adhesives  
(Chewing Gum, etc.)  
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to  
carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge  
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
Antiperspirants,  
Deodorants  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach  
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. If color  
has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with  
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
except use non-chlorine bleach.  
Blood  
Soak in cold water, then launder. If stain remains, bleach  
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.  
Sponge or soak in cool water, then  
launder.  
Chocolate, Cream,  
Ice Cream and Milk  
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according  
to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry.  
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe  
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid  
detergent. Launder.  
Coffee and Tea  
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on  
previous page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for  
cream.  
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,  
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30  
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a  
safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder.  
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,  
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid  
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid  
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal  
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*  
Launder.  
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Hint on previous page.  
Powder; Crayon; Grease,  
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil  
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,  
Wine, Vegetables or Food  
Coloring  
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to the  
Stain Removal Hint on previous 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  
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted  
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain  
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.  
Hint on previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.) Old mildew stains can seldom be  
removed. Scorch can seldom  
be removed.  
Ink, Ballpoint  
Perspiration  
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and  
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply  
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the  
Stain Removal Hint on previous page.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder. 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 the Stain Removal Hint on previous  
page, launder and dry.  
Launder. Rinse well. Bleach  
with non-chlorine bleach.  
Rust  
Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and  
launder.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
*CAUTION: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure  
**Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar  
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause  
death.  
you are in a well ventilated room when using them. No  
cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the  
limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme  
caution with flammable compounds.  
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.  
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials  
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.  
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QUESTIONS?  
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
WASHER OR DRYER  
WON’T START  
• Make sure controls are properly set and washer Cycle Selector is pulled out or dryer  
START button is pushed.  
• Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet.  
• No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is  
getting current.  
• Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.  
Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open.  
• Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.  
WON’T DRAIN  
WATER LEAKS  
• Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.  
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 feet above the floor.  
• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.  
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted into and secured to drain facility.  
WASHER WON’T  
SPIN AND  
COMPLETE CYCLE  
• Lid not closed. Washer will not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure lid  
is closed. Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.  
CLOTHES ARE  
ABNORMALLY  
WET AFTER SPIN  
• Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through  
final spin.  
APPLIANCE IS  
NOISY  
• Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and  
may cause it to move from its original position. To correct, open the lid and redistribute  
the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.  
• Metallic “clicks” heard as timer advances during operation are normal.  
• Uneven floor. Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor.  
WATER DOES NOT  
ENTER OR ENTERS  
SLOWLY  
• Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly.  
• Hoses kinked. Check and correct.  
• Clogged screen in water valve. Unscrew fill hose from washer and clean screen if  
necessary. When reassembling, make hand tight plus 1/3 turn with pliers.  
WATER  
TEMPERATURE  
INCORRECT  
• Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.  
• Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to 150°F.  
(60° to 66°C.). Reset it.  
• Water valve screens may be clogged. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean  
the screens and reinstall the hoses.  
• Make sure selector controls are properly set.  
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets—hot to hot, cold to cold.  
WASHER PAUSES  
IN CYCLE  
• Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from one portion of its cycle  
to the next.  
• Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will  
resume in 1-2 minutes.  
• The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.  
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER  
(continued)  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
GREASY OR OILY  
STAINS ON  
LAUNDERED  
GARMENTS  
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, the  
oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible.  
They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after  
wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots  
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash using hottest  
water fabric can stand.  
YELLOWED  
CLOTHES  
• Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check  
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body  
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes,” in this section.  
• Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach  
(such as Clorox 2brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions. Restore  
color using color remover (such as Ritor Tintexbrands), follow package directions.  
• Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.  
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water  
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.  
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and  
manganese from water.  
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water  
heater occasionally.  
4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze  
lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available  
rust scale remover, following package instructions.  
BLUE OR GRAY  
COLOR STAINS  
• Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;  
always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: Dampen stained area and  
rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.  
GRAYED  
CLOTHES  
• Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot  
water at the washer 140°–150°F. (60°–66°C.). Do not wash when other hot water  
needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.  
• Poor or inferior detergent  
Follow these steps:  
• Use water conditioner (such as Calgonbrand).  
• Use hottest water possible.  
• Pretreat stains.  
• Use presoak aids.  
• Install water softener.  
• Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing  
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of loads.  
• Improper soaking, with insufficient detergent. Usually 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.  
• Washing too long may result in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time  
for smaller loads.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
GRAYED  
CLOTHES  
(continued)  
• Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash  
solution at the start of wash agitation.  
To restore grayed clothes—  
Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure:  
(a) Put clothes in washer.  
(b)Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water  
is suitable for garment.  
(c) Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgonbrand with  
phosphate. Use 212 times as much as you need for normal water softening.  
(d)Do not add detergent.  
(e) Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.  
(f) Repeat, if necessary.  
(g)If you prefer to soak clothes, use water softener in place of soak agent or pre-wash  
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.  
HEAVILY SOILED  
AREAS such as  
collars and cuffs  
• Pretreat with liquid detergent.  
LINT OR RESIDUE  
ON CLOTHES  
IN CYCLE  
• Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)  
from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).  
• Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 minute per  
pound of dry clothes.  
• Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in water to  
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.  
• Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water  
with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.  
• Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be  
mistaken for lint.  
(a) See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up  
complete dissolving.  
(b) Use a liquid or special cold water detergent.  
(c) Predissolve granular detergent in hot water, or make sure detergent is dissolved  
completely in wash water before adding clothes.  
(d)Make certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.  
(e) Use a warmer wash water.  
• Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer  
items in each load. Make sure water level is correct for size of load.  
• Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels, will shed excessive lint. Use  
correct amount of bleach according to package directions.  
• Not enough detergent. Enough detergent must be used to hold lint in suspension  
during wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by  
water hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. See Detergent Guide.  
• Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners may react with  
detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners only in rinse cycle.  
• Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may look  
like lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.  
• Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in  
rinse cycle.  
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER  
(continued)  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
LINT OR RESIDUE  
ON CLOTHES  
IN CYCLE  
To correct—  
All residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct  
laundry procedures.  
(continued)  
SNAGS, HOLES,  
TEARS, RIPS OR  
EXCESSIVE WEAR  
• Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins, check pockets  
of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects  
remained in wash tub.  
• Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Make sure all hooks, snaps and  
buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is very important  
when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.  
There is no solution  
once this type of  
damage has occurred.  
• Improper use of chlorine bleach. Holes may have random square shape; yellow  
discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole.  
(a) Use only correct, measured amount of bleach.  
(b) Never add undiluted bleach to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in  
contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.  
(c) Damage from chemicals such as hair preparations (bleach, dye, home permanent  
solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately rinse towels and  
other articles thoroughly which have come in contact with these chemicals before  
putting them in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.  
• Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing.  
Check garments carefully before loading washer and mend all rips and tears.  
• As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This  
is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused  
by the washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads  
with a large water level. Do not wash heavy items, such as towels, with permanent  
press. When possible, remove collar stays.  
• Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt buckles, etc.  
Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.  
• May be using wrong cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment  
manufacturer’s care instructions.  
• Garments weakened by aging, sun or atmosphere. This is an inevitable process  
and is not caused by the washer. You may slow down process by use of delicate cycle.  
• Too little water in washer or too large a load. Load washer only with the number of  
items that will move freely. Select correct water level.  
WRINKLING IN  
PERM PRESS AND  
“NO-IRON” ITEMS  
• Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops  
tumbling, remove clothes and place them on hangers.  
• Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.  
• Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles,  
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.  
• Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work  
clothes, with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Also do not  
wash or dry permanent press items with regular laundry.  
• Too many items in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent press  
loads should always be smaller than regular loads…no more than medium loads.  
• Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press wash cycle which  
provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
WRINKLING IN  
PERM PRESS AND  
“NO-IRON” ITEMS  
(continued)  
• Incorrect water level. Use high 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.  
• Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. Avoid the use of a  
carbonate-built detergent.  
To remove stubborn wrinkles—  
• Retumble small loads on automatic dry setting.  
• Rerinse and dry on automatic dry setting.  
• If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately.  
• Iron carefully.  
• Send to cleaners for pressing.  
• Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed*.  
*NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent press clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish  
may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually  
wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a loss or decrease of  
permanent press performance will result.  
SHRINKAGE,  
GENERAL  
• Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be  
safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care  
instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.  
SHRINKAGE,  
KNITS  
Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched  
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back  
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.  
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)  
is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been  
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.  
Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been  
heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures  
used to set the shapes, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be  
prevented by washing in cool or warm water; drying on low or delicate heat.  
CLOTHES TAKE  
TOO LONG TO DRY  
• Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for  
the load you want to dry.  
Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions.  
• Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction;  
make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If metal flexible ducting is used,  
be sure it is not kinked and it is installed according to Installation Instructions.  
• Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.  
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped, and the  
dryer to still tumble without heat.  
• Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.  
• Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.  
• Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles  
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.  
• If your dryer is operating on a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.  
• Clothes were excessively wet when they were put into the dryer.  
WASHER OR DRYER  
WON’T START  
Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure lint filter is in proper  
position. Make sure washer lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open.  
If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 consumer information service  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  
• Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally  
wash it with mild soap and water and then apply  
a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve  
the finish.  
• Keep the area around and underneath your appliance  
free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags,  
chemicals, etc.  
• Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to  
reduce the possibility of slipping.  
For long vacations  
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all  
water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to  
freezing weather.  
Winterizing instructions:  
The washer cannot be operated in freezing  
temperatures. Before you store the appliance,  
remove water from all parts of the washer.  
1. Turn off water supply faucets. (The front access  
panel between washer and dryer may have to be  
removed. See procedure at right.) Disconnect hoses  
from faucets and drain.  
4. Let the washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes to let all  
the water drain out. Some but not all of the RV  
antifreeze will be expelled.  
5. Push in the Cycle Selector, disconnect the electrical  
plug, dry the tub interior, close the lid.  
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic RV antifreeze  
(available from a hardware or recreational vehicle  
store) to the washer tub.  
6. Store the appliance in an upright position.  
7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer  
through a cycle to rinse out the antifreeze.  
3. Push the Cycle Selector in, turn the knob to the  
right to SPIN and pull the knob out.  
Washer  
The self-cleaning lint filter needs no attention from you. See How to  
Operate Your Washer section.  
Wash tub. After each use, leave the lid open to allow moisture to evaporate.  
Clean thoroughly with nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit  
left by heavily soiled clothes. Do not use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleaners.  
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Dryer  
If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and  
clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year.  
How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if  
your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted outside)  
is not exhausted to the outside:  
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the  
dryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is more  
apt to accumulate in and near the dryer, which could  
create a fire hazard.  
• Clean the lint filter before every load. See How to  
Operate Your Dryer section.  
• Inspect the area behind your front access  
panel at least once a year and clean out any lint  
that may have accumulated. Wipe or vacuum,  
being careful not to disturb any of the electrical  
mechanical connections.  
How to remove the front access panel between the washer and dryer  
Remove two Phillips-head screws at top of panel.  
Lift access panel up until tabs at sides of panel slip  
out of slots at sides of dryer.  
To replace access panel, fit tabs on panel into  
slots at sides of dryer, push panel back in place  
and replace screws.  
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check  
here. Proof of original purchase date  
is needed to obtain service  
under warranty.  
YOUR GE SPACEMAKERLAUNDRY  
WARRANTY  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
For one year from date of original  
This warranty is extended to  
WHAT IS COVERED  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding 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 service technician’s  
travel costs to your home.  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge, parts and service labor  
in your home to repair or replace  
TM  
any part of the Spacemaker  
laundry that fails because of a  
manufacturing defect.  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY  
For the second through fifth year  
from date of original purchase, we  
will provide, free of charge,  
All warranty service will be  
provided by our Factory Service  
Centers or by our authorized  
Customer Care® servicers during  
normal working hours.  
replacement parts for any part of  
the washer transmission that fails  
because of a manufacturing defect.  
You pay for the service trip to your  
home and service labor charges.  
Or, if you desire, we will provide  
a completely reconditioned  
transmission. You pay for the  
shop reconditioning labor, the  
service trip to your home and  
service labor charges.  
Should your appliance need  
service, during warranty period or  
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737).  
Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or  
you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
Read your Use and Care material. Failure of the product if it is used  
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 Center®  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
for other than its intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
Damage to product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
WARRANTOR IS NOT  
RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Improper installation.  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer.  
You are responsible for providing  
adequate electrical, plumbing,  
exhausting and other connecting  
facilities.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
WSM2700  
WSM2780  
Printed in the United States  
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