GE Washer Dryer WSM2700L User Manual

Appliance Registration  
Care and Cleaning  
Safety Instructions  
3,4  
2
User Maintenance Instructions 25  
25  
Cautions  
Controls Setting Guide  
Vacation Tips  
Warranty  
25  
Back Cover  
Dryer  
Washer  
Automatic Drying  
7
Agitator  
25  
6
Controls  
7
7
Controls  
Dryness Selections  
Other Additives 11-15  
End-of-Cycle Signal  
Energy-Saving Tips  
10  
14  
7
Energy-Saving Tips  
Hard Water  
10  
Knits Drying Tips  
Lint Filter  
12  
7
7
Limestone Deposits  
Lint Filter  
6,25  
Operating Instructions  
Press Drying Tips  
6
6
Loading Clothes  
Operating Instructions  
Sorting  
Timed  
5
7
5
Sorting  
Stains  
16  
17  
Front Access Panel  
25  
2
Stain Removal Guide  
Model and Serial Numbers  
Problem Solver  
Repair Service  
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Models  
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Write down the model  
and serial numbers.  
You’ll find them on a label on the  
inside of the door or the rating plate  
on top of the dryer.  
Before using your  
Laundry,  
read this book carefully.  
It is intended to help you operate  
gas:  
and  
properly.  
your new appliance  
These numbers are also on the  
Consumer Product Ownership  
Registration Card that came with  
your appliance. Before sending in  
this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
Keep it handy for answers to your  
questions.  
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any  
flares.  
If you don’t understand something  
or need more help, write (include  
your phone number):  
Consumer Affairs  
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Appliance Park  
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Model Number  
Serial Number  
Use these numbers in any  
correspondence or service calls  
concerning your appliance.  
If you received a  
appliance . . .  
Immediately contact the dealer  
(or builder) that sold you the  
appliance.  
Save time and money.  
Before you request service . . .  
check the Problem Solver on  
pages 18 through 24. It lists causes  
of minor operating problems that  
you can correct yourself.  
All washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the  
Care Labeling Rule established by the Trade Commission, January 1984.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read all instruction before using this appliance.  
hot water system  
not have  
risk  
Make  
that the cord is located  
been used for some time, turn on  
water faucets and  
so that it will not be stepped on,  
tripped over or otherwise subjected  
to damage or stress.  
of fire, electric shock, or injury  
persons when using your  
follow basic precautions,  
including the following:  
them to run for several minutes  
before using any  
not  
or  
any  
appliance which is  
to  
.
this  
for its  
part of the appliance or attempt  
the hot water system. This will  
any hydrogen gas to escape.  
intended purpose as described  
any servicing unless  
and Care Book.  
recommended in this Use and&  
Since the gas is  
smoke or use an open  
do not  
or  
this process.  
Book or  
user-repair  
understand  
must  
instructions that  
properly  
accordance with the  
in  
have the skills carry out.  
Instructions before it used.  
it is moving. Before loading,  
you  
not receive an  
push  
Instructions sheet with your  
appliance, you can  
the cycle  
wait  
then  
by  
location  
not mix chlorine bleach with  
ammonia or acids such as vinegar  
rust remover.  
produce a toxic gas which  
cause death.  
the machine  
completely stopped before  
the lid.  
you.  
to conform  
in  
“into  
governing  
the drum is moving.  
loading,  
clothes,  
or adding  
-Instigation  
have  
until  
drum has  
where the temperature is  
for  
in, soaked in, or spotted with  
completely stoppedi.s  
operation of the  
system.  
(such  
paint, gasoline,  
solvents,  
which  
used by or near  
Do not  
where it  
not  
on or  
be  
kerosene,  
or  
this  
to a properly rated,  
and  
not add these  
water,  
the  
do  
use  
or  
circuit to  
store these  
your  
properly,  
–Exhausting  
STRONGLY  
to prevent  
dryer  
a washer or  
them from  
Before  
dryer or  
service, remove the  
operation.  
amounts  
door.  
is  
and lint from being blown  
Carefully the details  
by  
your water heater and  
the water  
pipes if hot  
used  
or longer.  
laundry  
(such  
detergents, bleaches,  
softeners,  
in the  
your appliance  
see  
on  
If  
to the  
instructions  
gas  
heater  
water has not  
period  
etc.)  
of  
reach of children,  
Observe  
to  
a
warnings on container  
avoid injury.  
around  
.
the  
washer not use  
on hoses  
appliances clean and dry  
valves, and  
to prevent  
damage or  
if you have used  
possibility of slipping.  
leakage if a hose  
or rupture.  
the  
for two weeks or  
into a residence in  
or  
Men disconnecting this  
pull by  
the cord to  
or  
rather than  
to the  
of  
and  
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area around  
not wash or dry  
thepossibility  
underneath your appliance  
of electric shock, unplug this  
appliance from the power supply  
before attempting any maintenance  
or cleaning (except the removal and  
cleaning of the dryer lint  
that have been  
in, soaked in, or spotted  
combustible  
in,  
from the  
of  
combustible materials, such as  
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.  
Do not store items that may  
burn or melt (such as clothing,  
paper material, plastics or plastic  
containers, etc.) on top of the dryer  
during operation.  
as  
paint, gasoline,  
solvents,  
kerosene, etc.) which may ignite  
or Do not add these  
Pushing the washer cycle  
selector knob in or turning the  
substances to the wash water, and  
dryer  
selector to OFF does  
do not use or  
substances  
these  
around your  
disconnect the appliance  
from the power supply.  
The laundry process can reduce  
appliance during operation.  
with controls.  
the flame  
of fabrics. To  
on which  
have  
such result, the garment  
manufacturer’s care instructions  
should be followed very carefully.  
Do not operate this appliance  
used a cleaning solvent, or which  
contains flammable materials  
(such as cleaning cloths, mops,  
towels used in beauty salons,  
restaurants or barbershops, etc.)  
must not be placed in or near the  
dryer until traces of these  
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.  
if it is  
disassembled, or has  
missing or broken parts, including  
a damaged cord or plug.  
Never climb on or stand on the  
washer or dryer top.  
Do not wash or dry fiberglass  
articles in your appliance. Skin  
irritation could result from the  
remaining particles that may be  
picked up by clothing during  
subsequent use of the appliance.  
For  
operation  
Do not leave washer lid up during  
cycle. This will stop the spin action  
and prevent completion of the cycle.  
Dryer-applied  
fabric  
anti-static conditioners  
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You may wish  
laundered fabrics  
the  
To  
of a  
static electricity in them. We  
use either a  
not use heat to dry articles  
fabric softener  
Clean the dryer lint filter  
before each load to prevent lint  
inside the dryer or  
according to the manufacturer’s  
instructions for those products,  
try a dryer-added product for  
which the manufacturer gives  
written assurance on the package  
that their product can  
used in your dryer.  
containing rubber, plastic, or  
(such as  
bras,  
shoes, galoshes,  
in the room.  
mats, rugs, bibs,  
plastic bags, etc.) as  
pants,  
PLACE.  
may melt or burn.  
Also, some rubber materials,  
when heated, can under certain  
The interior of the machine  
and the exhaust duct connection  
Service  
inside the dryer  
he  
circumstances produce  
spontaneous combustion.  
by  
caused by the use of these products  
are the responsibility of the  
manufacturersofthoseproducts  
are not covered by the warranty  
of this appliance.  
periodically by a qualified  
individual.  
Garments labeled “Dry Away  
From Heat” (such as life jackets  
duct  
instructions). Use  
duct  
containing  
must not be put  
in your dryer-fire  
result.  
inside  
or for  
dryer to the outside.  
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How to  
the clothes  
Sort by surface  
Sort by color  
Normally, if you sort clothes  
correctly for washing, you will  
have  
sorted drying loads.  
Here’s an additional suggestion for  
good dryer load make up:  
Sort by weight  
from  
from  
from  
from  
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry  
toweling and chenille—give up lint.  
from  
LINT  
as  
man-made fibers and napped fabrics  
like velveteen and corduroy—attract  
lint, and must be dried separately.  
For more information about lint  
control, see page 21.  
Sort by fabric  
It pays  
before washing.  
Separate  
Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,  
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and  
buttons.  
Sort by soil  
Do any necessary  
rips, hems, tears.  
from  
from  
from  
Check all items for areas of heavy  
soil or stain and remove stains.  
For  
page 17.  
Removal Guide, see  
from  
from  
Turn  
Knits inside-out to  
minimize fabric surface damage.  
Soaking-a good way to  
loosen deep  
and  
A
thorough soaking with detergent  
or special soaking agent is another  
way to remove heavy soils,  
dirt and even some stains. For  
information on how to soak in your  
washer, see page 6.  
For information on soaking  
agents, see page  
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How to operate your clothes washer  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,  
read the IMPORTANT  
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
the washer properly  
Regular  
OFF  
Add accurately-measured  
COLD  
detergent to empty tub. See pages  
11 through 13.  
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 top of 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.  
-@-  
Wash temperature  
Water Level  
Large items  
be no more  
Set the controls  
than one-half of the total load.  
See the Controls Setting Guide on  
pages 8 and 9.  
@Push Cycle Selector in and  
turn clockwise to your selected  
wash cycle.  
Here is a typical full load:  
2 double sheets 2 long-sleeve  
Select Washing Temperature.  
2 pair trousers  
shirts  
2 standard  
pillowcases  
start  
There is a brief pause in  
Cold rinse will be automatically  
provided with all cycles.  
the  
the final spin of each cycle. This is  
normal operation for this washer.  
Select Water  
LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full  
of clothes.  
To bleach the load, measure  
liquid bleach according to directions  
on container. After washer has find  
and agitated for several minutes, add  
diluted bleach to the wash water.  
Note: If you have selected the  
Press or Regular cycle and 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  
Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.  
HIGH: Over 2/3 full of clothes.  
How to use powdered bleach,  
fabric softeners and other laundry  
is explained on page 15.  
the  
Press or Regular cycle.  
Close lid. Washer will fill and  
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  
30 seconds 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 30 seconds,  
before opening.  
Delicate cycle  
Self<leaning lint filter. The lint  
filter needs no attention from you.  
Lint collected during washing and  
rinsing of clothes is automatically  
flushed down the drain.  
OFF  
How to soak in the washer  
Set Washing 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  
For your personal safety, never  
reach into washer while parts are  
moving. Always stop washer to  
load, unload, add forgotten items  
or additional laundry aids.  
To get the full benefit of the  
Delicate Cycle, always set it at  
the beginning of the cycle. During  
wash, the Delicate Cycle alternate=  
between agitation and pauses to  
protect delicate clothes.  
Cycle  
to stop washer.  
to soak for as long as desired. After  
desired soak, turn to the last Spin.  
Pull out the Cycle Selector to  
complete the cycle.  
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How to  
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire,  
your dryer  
shock, or injury to persons,  
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
the dryer properly  
DRY  
AutoDry  
(HEAT OFF)  
.
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Load sorted clothes into dryer.  
See page 5.  
Clean lint filter before each load.  
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Start  
HIGH  
0-”  
&
Set the  
See Controls Setting Guide on  
pages 8 and 9.  
Remove the lint filter by pulling  
straight out. Wipe all accumulated  
lint from screen. Occasionally  
wash filter using soap and warm  
water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry  
thoroughly. This will help remove  
all fabric softener buildup.  
Drying  
Do not overload—Garments  
being dried or  
tumble freely.  
should  
Selector clockwise  
to desired cycle and select correct  
drying time for load type.  
Remove clothes  
To help prevent  
remove  
not use dryer-applied fabric  
unless you follow these  
lint cleaning instructions.  
Start button.  
from the dryer immediately at the  
end of the drying cycles.  
(Opening door during operation  
stops dryer. To  
and press Push to Start button again.)  
close door  
Place on hangers-Permanent  
Press and Polyester garments  
look best if placed on hangers after  
drying.  
Do not operate dryer without lint  
filter in place.  
Close door. Door must be closed  
before dryer will operate.  
Buzzer sounds briefly to alert you  
when cycle is  
.
How  
and Automatic  
Drying Differ  
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  
Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle  
For most normal loads.  
Set  
MPoidsdilteion  
AutoDrv  
OFF  
For loads that include heavyweight fabrics.  
Set toward  
A./oDry  
MEDIUM  
If  
desire to remove more moisture.  
(when the heat is  
until it  
automatically turns dryer off.  
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.  
OFF  
For lightweight fabric loads.  
Set toward  
LESS DRY  
AutoDry  
For very small loads. (Add two or more similar  
‘EAT articles, even if dry, to assist tumbling. )  
If you desire to remove  
moisture.  
.
OFF  
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Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads  
Washer  
Dry  
Cycle  
Wash Water  
Temperature  
Wash  
Cycle  
Wash Cycle  
Setting  
Type of  
Baby Clothes  
Plastic-lined items  
Warm  
Hot  
Delicate*  
Regular  
Air Fluff (No Heat)  
Set at START.  
See #l below.  
Diapers  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Man-made fabrics**  
Mixed cottons  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Set at START.  
See #2 below.  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Perm Press  
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Label Directions.  
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Blankets  
Electric  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Set at START.  
Man-made**  
Woolen  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Setat START.  
Set at START.  
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Cottons & Linens  
Colorfast/White  
Hot  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Regular  
See #1 below.  
Warm  
Non-Colorfast  
Curtains  
Cotton  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Hot or Warm  
Warm  
Regular  
Delicate*  
Perm Press  
See #1 below.  
Setat START.  
See #2 below.  
Sheers  
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Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Permanent Press  
Warm  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Set at START.  
Set at START.  
Lingerie, Knits  
Foundation  
Warm  
Warm  
Do not  
glass fiber in the washer.  
Glass Fiber  
Permanent Press  
Curtains  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Hot  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
See #2 below.  
Automatic  
(Medium Heat)  
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Setat START.  
See #2 below.  
See #2 below.  
Set at START.  
Setat START.  
See #2 below.  
See #2 below.  
See #2 below.  
Set at START.  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
Dresses, sportswear  
Heavy slacks  
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Warm  
Warm  
Hot  
Knits, man-made**  
Lingerie  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate*  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Air Fluff (No Heat)  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
Sheets & pillowcases  
White shirts, blouses  
Work clothes  
Hot  
Hot  
Warm  
Plastic  
Follow Label Directions.  
Follow Directions.  
Delicate*  
Quilted Items  
Swimsuits  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Set at START.  
Set at START.  
Set at START.  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Sweaters, man-made fabrics**  
Synthetic Sheets  
Washable Woolens  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
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Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Hot  
Regular  
See #1 below.  
Work Clothes  
Regular Cycle:  
minutes for Heavy soil, 5-10 for Normal  
up to 5 for Light soil.  
#2 Perm Press Cycle: minutes for Heavy soil, 4-8 for Normal soil, up to 4 for Light soil.  
*Delicate  
alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.  
**Man-made  
(synthetics) such as polyester, nylon and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate  
heat)  
If  
types  
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.  
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 Manufacturers’ Care  
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE  
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,  
20402.  
Dry Cycle  
Setting  
Special Instructions  
to 20  
45-60  
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Plastic-1ined  
bibs.  
crib sheets  
be washed with regular load but should be dried  
Rinse at once, soak  
washing with a presoak  
solution of cold water and borax  
Use warm water.  
teaspoons to gallon). Soak before  
25-40  
Midpoint  
Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area and rub in detergent. Use Warm  
Soak for  
and  
cold’ for  
milk and cereal stains.  
Follow Label Directions.  
85-95  
65-95  
15  
Shake out excess dust. Remove  
small blankets at a time.  
Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one large or two  
See “Washable Woolens” instructions below.  
Full  
65-75  
Small loads 35-45  
25-35  
5-1o  
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 Drv  
30-40  
Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks.  
Do not dry glass fiber in the dryer.  
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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  
Midpoint  
Midpoint  
More Drv  
25-35  
Turn slacks and dark items inside out to  
of seams and creases.  
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20-30  
Midpoint  
Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.  
Pretreat collars and cuffs with  
More Dry  
15-20  
See “Work Clothes” instructions below.  
Place small items  
brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.  
If  
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add  
Follow Label Directions.  
Follow Label Directions.  
40-55  
15-20  
5-15  
Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.  
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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 a soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with  
Never use chlorine bleach.  
Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let  
heavily soiled, use Warm Soak for greasy and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, blood-stained garments.  
Use to 1/2 cup liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.  
30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are  
65-85  
DO NOT tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. Fire hazard may result  
The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are  
the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.  
for some of your fabrics by  
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tips  
If your clothes and household items  
don’t look clean and fresh after  
washing, you will probably  
Sort clothes by weight so you won’t  
have to run an extra cycle for one or  
two heavier, slower-drying items.  
them...  
and that means you’ll waste  
Do not overload dryer. The drum  
energy. Remember to sort your  
clothes 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.  
should be no more than half full of  
wet articles. For efficient drying,  
clothes need to tumble freely.  
Overloading prolongs drying time  
and produces uneven drying.  
Use Automatic Drying Cycle  
Use  
whenever possible to help prevent  
overdying and save energy.  
on a  
basis only when washing  
heavily soiled articles-such as  
work and play clothes.  
To help prevent ironing, remove  
garments immediately at end of  
drying cycle and place on hangers.  
Under normal soil conditions,  
wash in water above  
This generally means using the  
WARM wash temperature setting  
on your washer—temperatures  
Dry your clothes inconsecutive  
loads. Using a “warm” dryer will  
save energy.  
approximately  
). If you  
Clean lint falter each time you dry.  
Clean dryer exhaust  
notice that soil has accumulated  
after several consecutive washings,  
use HOT wash occasionally, if safe  
for fabrics.  
at least once a year. A partially  
clogged exhaust can lengthen  
drying time.  
Always rinse in COLD water.  
The temperature of the rinse does  
not affect cleaning.  
Try to wash less often. Save  
articles of the same type of fabric  
until you have a full load.  
. If you must wash smaller loads,  
adjust the amount of water. Small  
loads should have lower water  
levels.  
Wash in off-peak utility hours.  
Your local utility can tell you which  
are the off-peak hours.  
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Factors to consider in selecting  
and soap  
Disadvantages  
Advantages  
Products  
Are not available in some areas.  
Perform well in hard or soft water  
Powdered Detergents  
Wash all types of fabrics well.  
Can be used in hot, warm, or  
cold water.  
Generally do not clean well in  
hard water.  
Perform satisfactorily in  
or moderately hard water.  
Powdered Detergents  
May be difficult to dissolve,  
especially in cold water.  
In some areas only non-phosphate  
products are available.  
Should  
be used in cool water.  
Those containing sodium  
carbonate as an ingredient may  
cause harmful limestone deposits  
on clothes and washer when  
combined with hard water.  
(Seepage 12.)  
May not perform as well as  
powdered phosphate products  
when diluted in wash water.  
Perform well in soft water.  
Liquid Detergents  
Offer better performance in  
hard water than powdered  
non-phosphate types.  
Cleans synthetics and fabric  
blends well.  
Are excellent as concentrates  
for removing spots.  
Completely dissolve even in  
cold water.  
Generally do not clean well in  
medium-hard or hard water.  
Perform well in  
water  
Soaps  
May combine with water  
hardness minerals to form  
sticky soap curd.  
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The  
of continued use of carbonate  
(11 or more grains) and if you wash  
just a few loads a week, you may  
see limestone buildups in just a few  
months.  
washer surfaces. The hardness  
of your water and your washing  
frequency will determine how  
the limestone will build  
Is your water hard? If it is, and  
if you use a carbonate type  
phosphate detergent, you will  
most  
notice limestone*  
clothes and  
water is VERY HARD  
on  
use of bleaches, presoaks,  
Recommended methods to  
reduce  
Effects on clothes  
packaged water conditioners, prewash  
Although limestone buildup occurs  
more rapidly on cotton, it will  
eventually affect various fabrics in  
the following ways:  
soil and  
removers to help in  
.
Use a powdered phosphate  
detergent or a liquid detergent if  
these are available in your area.  
removing stubborn soils and stains.  
. Use greater care in sorting loads.  
Wash very dirty loads separately  
and increase detergent to help keep  
dirt from redepositing on less  
soiled items. Wash delicate items  
separately to prevent damage from  
heavy, sturdy clothes.  
Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to  
Install a home water softener.  
fabrics such as toweling.  
This will significantly reduce  
limestone buildup.  
Causes colors to fade and become  
dull and dingy.  
Use a packaged non-precipitating  
water softener, such as  
brand with phosphate.  
Causes graying of fabrics.  
. Wash smaller loads to increase  
cleaning action of washer.  
. Leaves a white, powdery residue  
on dark-colored items.  
. Use fabric softener to counteract  
stiffness or harshness in clothes.  
Causes spot-fading of bright  
may delay  
to  
colors as a result of direct contact  
with detergent.  
The following recommendations  
will temporarily delay the effects  
of limestone on your clothes.  
These are generally good washing  
practices and will give better soil  
removal whether or not you have  
hard water or use carbonate  
detergent.  
How to partially restore clothes  
. Reduces  
permanent press fabrics.  
of  
Once clothes have developed  
deposits, they may be partially  
restored by soaking in a solution  
of two cups of vinegar in one gallon  
of hot tap water for 15 minutes.  
USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER.  
Then wash clothes in the washer  
using detergent.  
. Destroys effectiveness of  
retardant finishes on cottons such  
as children’s  
Increases fabric wear because  
of the scrubbing action between  
limestone deposits on the fabrics  
during washer  
Use hotter wash water, for  
example up to for cottons.  
This also improves oily-soil  
removal.  
CAUTIONS:  
.
Vinegar soak solution may  
reduce the wrinkle-resistance  
of permanent press fabrics.  
Effects on-her  
If you wash in cooler water to  
Unsightly buildup on all washer  
surfaces exposed to the wash  
solution.  
save energy, use more detergent to  
promote better washing. Also be  
sure to use bleach on  
fabrics. Use hot water whenever  
possible.  
Vinegar soak may damage  
the dyes in some fabrics.  
. Mat-like, crusty formations caused  
by lint adhering to the sticky  
limestone deposits.  
Add detergent and allow washer  
to fill and for three or four  
Increased service calls because  
minutes to dissolve detergent  
before adding clothes.  
of limestone deposits in the pump,  
recirculation water hoses, filters  
and other washer parts.  
Increase amount of detergent.  
See guide on opposite page for  
recommended detergent amounts  
in relation to water hardness.  
Reduced useful life of washer.  
*LIMESTONE-technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused by the  
reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.  
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How much  
should you use?  
usc  
sufficient amount  
How to use granular or powdered  
detergent.  
For best results, put the detergent  
in the washer before the clothes  
have been loaded.  
the recommended  
of detergent is  
important things you  
make sure your wash comes out  
the most  
do to  
detergent produces too many suds,  
switch to  
brand,  
detergent  
follow instructions on  
package. Excess suds are  
necessary to clothes clean  
hamper wash action.  
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve  
well, pre-dissolve the detergent in  
hot water and put it in the washer  
before clothes are added.  
Amount  
according to:  
varies  
Using too little detergent is common  
cause laundry problems. Always  
measure detergent in standard  
measuring cup.  
1.  
hardness  
2. Amount soil  
load  
4. Type  
5. Wash temperature  
Use more detergent  
you have. . .  
1.  
water  
loads  
Greasy or oily soils  
4. Lower wash temperature  
5. Low phosphate detergent.  
Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load  
1. Use recommended amount of  
detergent for your load and water  
hardness as shown in guide.  
Setting  
MEDIUM  
cups  
1 cup  
Water  
SMALL  
cup  
Hardness  
VERY  
HARD  
Gr.  
2. When using other detergent  
types-low and normal suds, powders,  
liquids, non-phosphate  
I
1
I
‘/ 2 cups  
HARD  
4-1o Gr.  
cup  
cups  
l) ET.  
follow recommendations on package.  
SOFT  
cup  
()-4 Gr.  
3. For hard water treatment, see  
page 14.  
(:  
LIQUIDS  
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Hard  
If your water is SOFT, you have  
no problem. You can use soap or  
detergent as you prefer and forget  
all about hard water. If you have  
HARD water—less than 10  
grains—and you use phosphate  
detergent, you also have no  
problem.  
Before you can decide what to do  
about hard water, you need to  
if you have it and, if so, how hard  
it is.  
If you live in a municipal area,  
contact your water company.  
If you live in a rural area, or in  
some suburban areas, contact your  
county agent.  
But, if you have more than 10  
grains, you will need to soften your  
water with either.. .  
The answer will be “you have ‘so  
many grains’ per gallon” and  
means this:  
O to 3 grains per gallon–SOFT  
4 to 10 grains–HARD  
1. An installed water softener in  
your home, or  
2. The use of a  
softener.  
water  
11 to 19 grains–VERY HARD  
For information on water  
softeners, see chart below.  
20 grains and  
EXTREMELY HARD  
much water  
a
water level  
Grains of  
25–30  
20–25  
over 30  
1 cup  
above 30 (240 ml  
extra 5 grains)  
15–20  
o–lo  
10–15  
hardness  
1 tablespoon for  
5 grains  
for each  
1 cup  
(240 ml)  
cup  
(160  
~/ 2 c up  
cup  
(60 ml)  
When using  
15  
o
(120 ml)  
detergent  
1 tablespoon for  
above 30 (300 ml plus 15 ml for each  
extra 5 grains)  
5 grains  
cup  
(240 ml)  
cups  
(360 ml)  
cup  
(80  
cup  
(160  
cup  
(180  
When using  
with soap  
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laundry  
Other  
Laundry  
Product &  
How to use it  
Special  
BLEACH  
Chlorine liquid  
such  
Dilute one cup bleach with at least one  
quart (0.96 liter) water and add after  
wash action has started and detergent  
is dissolved.  
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly  
into washer or on dry clothes.  
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine  
brand  
bleached such as: 100% cotton  
silk, wool, mohair,  
children’s  
leather, or non-fast  
colors. Dilute  
before using on any fabric.  
3) Check manufacturer’s hang tags for special instructions.  
Non-chlorine such as  
2’” brand  
Follow package directions,  
Put bleach into washer with detergent.  
1) May be used on  
2) Is most effective in hot water.  
kinds of fabrics.  
FABRIC SOFTENERS  
Rinse additive such  
as Downy’rn brand  
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  
electricity.  
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on some  
clothes.  
4) Do not use with other laundry additives.  
5) Do not pour directly on the clothes.  
Wash additive  
such as Rain  
brand  
Follow package directions.  
Add during wash cycle.  
Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on some  
clothes.  
Use in case of infection and  
contagious disease.  
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria  
and viruses.  
SANITIZER  
Chlorine bleach, such  
See under 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  
brand  
Follow package directions.  
Use with detergent or soap in  
washcycle.  
Combines with water hardness minerals to form  
precipitate which g ive s c loud y or m ilky a p p e a ra nc e  
to wa te r.  
Precipitating such as  
brand  
Do not use with chlorine bleach as chlorine stops the stain  
removal action of enzyme soak agents.  
Follow package directions for grass,  
perspiration, egg, baby formula,  
blood, mud and other stains.  
SOAK AGENT  
Suc h as  
brand  
Follow package directions. Treat  
only heavily soiled areas. Check  
garment’s hang tag for instructions.  
CAUTION: Control panel and finishes may be damaged by  
some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products  
PRETREATING  
STAIN AND  
REMOVERS  
Such as  
if such products are sprayed on or have direct  
with  
the washer and/or  
these pretreatment products  
away from the appliance. The fabric may then be washed  
normally. Damage to your appliance caused by pretreatment  
products is not covered by your warranty.  
Spray ‘n  
and  
brands  
Follow package directions.  
Tinted garments may not be  
colorfast. Wash separately.  
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go  
through complete cycle (5-rein. 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.  
TINTS AND DYES  
Powdered such as  
and  
brands  
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How to remove  
1. Try to remove stains as soon as  
possible. The fresher the stain, the  
easier it is to remove.  
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.  
See next page for  
Stain Removal Guide.  
2. Before attempting to remove  
any stain, take these steps:  
Find the fabric and the finish in  
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.  
the guide on the next page, and use  
only recommended methods.  
Check the care label instructions  
that came with the garment.  
Test stain removal product on a  
hidden inside seam or on a sample  
of the material.  
Once these spots become visible,  
how can you remove them?  
Avoid use of hot water on  
Rub in undiluted liquid detergent  
and let stand 30 minutes.  
using hottest water the  
unknown stain. It can set some  
stains.  
3. Follow stain removal with a  
thorough rinsing.  
fabric can stand.  
How can you prevent these  
“After-You-Wash” stains?  
4. Wash with recommended  
amount of soap or detergent.  
Increase the amount of detergent  
removal  
Using chlorine bleach for  
white and  
normally used.  
Increase water temperature where  
fabric will permit.  
fabrics.  
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine  
bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of  
cool water—approximately  
a sink or pan. Soak  
Wash synthetic garments more  
often.  
stained area for 5 minutes and  
launder in washer.  
Do not use these substances around  
your washer and/or dryer during  
operation.  
. N EVER  
PUT  
HIGHLY  
VOLATILE  
SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE,  
KEROSENE, OR NAPTHA INTO A  
WASHER OR DRYER.  
*Because cleaning fluids tend to  
be toxic, be sure 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. Under no circumstances  
N EVER  
PUT  
WASHABLE  
ARTICLES  
THAT HAVE GASOLINE, KEROSENE,  
OR  
SUBSTANCES ON THEM IN A WASHER  
OR  
DRYER. FAILURE  
TO  
COMPLY  
WITH THESE WARNINGS COULD  
RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION OR  
BODILY INJURY. All items  
with volatile substances on them  
should be  
with a detergent so that no trace of  
volatile substance remains. The  
articles can then be machine washed.  
Only after thorough hand washing  
and machine washing should the  
article be placed in the dryer.  
able  
should fabrics containing  
materials (waxes, cleaning fluids,  
etc. ) be washed in washer.  
washed  
**Do  
chlorine bleach with  
ammonia or acids such as vinegar  
and/or rust remover. Mixing can  
produce a toxic gas which may  
cause death.  
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removal guide  
Stain  
White and Bleachable Fabrics  
See Washing Guide, Bleach on page  
Other  
Fabrics  
Adhesives  
(Chewing Gum, etc.)  
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool  
scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge  
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains,  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
except use non-chlorine bleach.  
Deodorants  
Blood  
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If  
changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with  
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.  
has  
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,  
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.  
Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.  
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry  
Chocolate, Cream,  
Ice Cream and Milk  
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;  
Apply undiluted  
detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according  
cleaning fluid.*  
undiluted  
to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.  
detergent. Launder in warm water.  
Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on  
Coffee and Tea  
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.  
opposite page. Launder.  
cream.  
cream;  
guide directions for  
Cosmetics: Eye  
Lipstick, Mascara,  
or Pancake Makeup, R  
Crayon;  
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning  
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal  
Hint on opposite page.  
Apply undiluted liquid  
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*  
Then launder in warm detergent water.  
Tar, Cod Liver  
Fresh Fruit, Fruit  
Wine, Vegetables, or F  
Coloring  
Sponge with warm water.  
stain with non-chlorine bleach.  
remaining  
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain  
Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots  
they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric. ) If  
either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint  
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed. )  
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted  
remaining stain  
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.  
Grass, Foliage, Flower  
Mildew. Scorch  
liquid detergent.  
stains can  
be removed.  
Scorch can seldom be removed.  
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
Ink, Ballpoint  
sponge with  
cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply  
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.  
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain  
Removal Hint on opposite page.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
Soften with oil,  
banana oil. Launder in warm water.  
or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or  
Paint and Varnish  
Perspiration  
Launder in warm water. Rinse  
with non-chlorine bleach.  
Bleach  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If  
color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with  
ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry  
cleaning fluid* or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on  
opposite page, la und e r a nd  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and  
launder.  
Rust  
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Use This Problem Solver  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
WASHER OR DRYER  
WON’TSTART  
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  
into electrical outlet.  
No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is  
getting current.  
Dryer door is open. Dryer  
not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.  
Washer will but  
not spin with lid open.  
Make sure both hot and are turned  
WON’TDRAIN  
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  
Lid not closed. Washer  
not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure lid  
is closed. Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.  
COMPLETE  
Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through  
ABNORMALLY  
WET AFTER SPIN  
final spin.  
. Metallic “clicks” heard as timer advances during operation are normal.  
NOISY  
.
Make sure appliance is level and  
to floor.  
Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and  
may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases, (usually occurs when  
washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than  
necessary) the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating aloud but harmless noise.  
To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the  
lid and restart.  
DOES  
Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly.  
Hoses kinked. Check and correct.  
Clogged screen in water valve. Unscrew  
hose from washer and  
screen if  
necessary. When reassembling, make hand tight plus 1/3 turn with pliers.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
WATER  
TEMPERATURE  
Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them,  
. Household water heater not set to deliver correct  
(60° to Reset it.  
Water valve screens may be stopped up.  
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  
inlet  
from  
va lve .  
. Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from  
to the next.  
portion of  
Agitation  
WASHER PAUSES  
IN  
Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash  
resume in 1-2 minutes.  
The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is  
operation for this washer.  
These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not  
GREASY OR OILY  
STAINS ON  
LAUNDERED  
GARMENTS  
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash  
the  
oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash  
The spots will then very  
They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible  
wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water  
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with  
detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.  
stand. If spots  
Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent.  
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains  
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed page  
YELLOWED  
Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes.  
oxygen  
2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions.  
or brands), package directions.  
(such as  
color using color remover (such as  
Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.  
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved water  
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.  
2. Have a special filterer 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  
drain water  
heater occasionally.  
4. To  
spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and  
lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a  
rust scale remover, following package instructions.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
BLUE OR  
COLOR  
Improper use of fabric softener, Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;  
dilute before adding to rinse water. To  
dampen stained area and  
rub with undiluted liquid detergent.  
using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.  
Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase the amount of detergent used, if the  
load is larger than normal, if soil is heavier than average (especially oily soil), if water  
is high, or if water hardness is above average.  
Water is not hot  
for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot  
(60°- ). Do not wash when other hot water  
or family baths-are heavy.  
water at the washer 140°-  
needs—such as  
Poor or inferior detergent (or use of soap in hard water). Change to phosphate  
detergent if possible.  
Follow these steps:  
Use water conditioner (such as  
Use hottest water possible.  
brand).  
Pretreat stains.  
Use bleach where possible.  
Use presoak aids.  
water softener.  
Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing  
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.  
.
soaking, with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute  
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.  
Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash  
solution at the start of wash agitation,  
restore  
Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure:  
(a) Put clothes in washer.  
Fill with 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  
brand with  
phosphate. Use  
times as much as you need for normal water softening.  
(d) Do not add soap or detergent.  
(e) Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.  
Repeat, if necessary.  
(g)  
clothes, use water  
in place of soak agent or pre-wash  
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
Pretreat with liquid detergent,  
HEAVILY SOILED  
AREAS such as  
collars and cuffs  
LINT OR RESIDUE  
ON CLOTHES  
. Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)  
with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).  
Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 minute  
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  
mistaken for lint.  
fabrics which  
be  
(a) See page 13 for recommendations on how to add detergent to  
up complete  
dissolving.  
(b)  
(c)  
Use a liquid or special cold water detergent.  
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  
items in each Make 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. Seepage 13.  
Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners may  
with  
detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners only in rinse cycle, unless  
package specifies adding to wash 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 overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in  
rinse cycle.  
To  
All of the above causes of residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments  
through use of correct laundry procedures.  
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The Problem Solver  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE AND  
. pins on garments or sharp objects  
garments before putting in washer.  
washtub.  
in pockets. Remove  
pins, check pockets of all  
washer to see if my objects remained in  
*Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt  
zippers.  
sure  
snaps and  
buttons are fastened.  
sharp buttons and belt  
knits inside  
This is very important  
when washing knits, which snag easily.  
use  
bleach. Holes may have random  
discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole.  
(a)  
correct, measured amount of bleach.  
washer  
Never  
to come in contact with  
bleach. Do not wipe up bleach  
with clothes.  
(c} Damage from chemicals such  
solution), battery acid, some  
dye, home permanent  
thoroughly towels  
them  
bowl cleaners. Immediately  
and other articles which have come in contact with these  
in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.  
or  
enlarge during washing.  
rips and tears.  
garments carefully before loading washer and mend  
collars  
permanent press process. It not  
You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with a large  
water level. not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press. When  
possible, remove collar  
cuffs.  
due to the weakening of the  
by  
the  
or  
agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.  
Refer to garment  
On  
incurred by heavy belt  
etc.  
Maybe  
Use delicat e  
manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
atmosphere. This is inevitable process  
by the washer. You may slowdown process by use of delicate cycle.  
in or washer only with the number of  
and is  
that  
a
freely. Select correct water level.  
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
tumbling  
place  
stops  
tumbling,  
hangers.  
article,  
AND  
ITEMS  
many  
in  
a
Do  
loads.  
articles,  
Too  
items in dryer. If  
or more  
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.  
Improper loads.  
clothes,  
or dry permanent press items with  
laundering  
permanent press  
permanent press  
shirts or blouses.  
laundry.  
have  
than regular loads..  
such  
work  
do not wash  
move  
Permanent  
more than medium  
always be  
Use of incorrect wash and dry  
permanent press wash  
use automatic  
provides a  
rinse to  
cycle.  
water  
Use large level for medium load;  
level for  
water with  
or warm  
load.  
of  
Repeated washing in too  
water.  
in  
Accumulation of lime scale  
to use of carbonate detergents. If a non-phosphate  
of a carbonate-built detergent.  
detergent must be  
avoid  
to use fabric softener. Proper  
of fabric softener will  
remove  
.
on automatic dry setting with small  
dry on automatic dry setting.  
for 10-~ minutes and hang immediately.  
Send to cleaners for  
Some  
If you  
may remain which  
good  
be  
out  
may not good quality.  
in  
blends,  
cotton  
will result.  
wear away leaving  
a loss or decrease  
the  
imparts  
press  
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The  
Solver  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
washed a washer by hand; others may be  
not machine wash or dry.  
GENERAL  
washed  
If in doubt,  
in knit  
that  
improperly  
garment maybe pressed back  
and elongated by the manufacturer.  
this  
shape  
each wash and dry cycle.  
is  
or  
garments that have been  
Treat as for Relaxation above.  
some  
is  
removed by laundering. Maybe  
washed many  
without previous  
shaped.  
to  
washing,  
may occur. This cannot be corrected, but can be prevented by  
or warm water; drying on low heat.  
or  
temperatures used  
Controls improperly set. Cheek  
the load you want to dry.  
controls to  
is  
they are  
set for  
Instigation  
Instructions.  
of obstruction,  
is used,  
make damper in outside  
be sure it is and is  
operates  
If  
according to Insolation  
fuses or circuit breakers.  
use two. It is possible for one to be blown tripped, and the dryer  
tumble without heat.  
Most  
.
sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-redry items with lightweight articles.  
many items in  
Dry  
one washer load at a time. Do not  
loads.  
Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more  
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.  
articles, even  
.
operat in g  
a 208-volt circuit,  
be  
Clothes were excessively wet when they were put into the dryer.  
on  
DRYER  
NOISE  
rubber wheels. After extended storage and exposure to extreme temperatures, a  
thumping noise may occur when dryer is started. This disappear.  
If you need more help.. call, toll free:  
GE Answer  
consumer information service  
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Care and  
Washer  
How to reduce the possibility of  
if your dryer is not  
exhausted to the outside:  
a fire  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Lint filter. The self-cleaning lint  
filter needs no attention from you.  
. 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.  
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.  
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 cleansers.  
Keep the area around and  
Clean the lint  
before every  
underneath your appliance free from  
the accumulation of combustible  
materials such as lint, paper, rags,  
chemicals, etc.  
load. See page 7.  
Inspect the area behind the front  
access panel at least once a year  
and clean out any lint that may have  
or vacuum,  
. Keep the floor around your  
appliance clean and dry to reduce  
the possibility of slipping.  
careful not to  
any electrical  
or mechanical connections.  
. 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.  
How to remove the front  
access panel between the  
washer and dryer  
Remove the agitator at  
regular intervals-about 4 to 6  
months—and remove any lint that  
may have accumulated.  
removing the front access panel, as  
shown at right, unscrew  
cap, grasp the agitator with both  
hands, and pull it up and out of the  
Winterizing instructions:  
The washer cannot be operated in  
freezing temperatures. Before you  
the appliance, remove water  
all parts of the washer.  
agitator  
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.  
The slotted section at the top of the  
shaft has a light coating of  
lubricant to prevent parts from  
sticking together. If this area appears  
to be dry, apply a light coat of  
grease or petroleum jelly around  
the shaft before replacing the  
agitator. Do not  
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-  
Remove two Phillips-head screws  
at top of panel.  
toxic  
antifreeze (available from  
the hardware or recreational vehicle  
store) to the washer tub.  
.—  
~
When replacing the agitator,  
carefully lower it straight down  
onto the agitator support block  
and replace the cap securely.  
I
3. Push the timer knob in, turn the  
knob to the right to SPIN and pull  
the knob out.  
4. Let the washer spin for 1 or 2  
minutes to let all water drain out.  
Some but not all of the  
Dryer  
antifreeze will be expelled.  
If your dryer is exhausted to the  
outside, inspect and clean the dryer  
5. Push in the timer knob, dry  
the tub interior, disconnect the  
electrical plug, close the lid.  
exhaust  
at least once a year.  
Lift access panel up until tabs at  
bottom of panel slip out of slots at  
rear of washer.  
6. Store the appliance in an upright  
position.  
To replace access panel,  
tabs on  
7. Before reusing washer, after  
run washer through a cycle  
rinse out the antifreeze.  
panel into slots at rear of washer,  
push panel back in place and  
replace screws.  
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If You Need Service  
To obtain service, see your warranty  
on the back page 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  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details-including  
your phone number—to:  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
FINALLY, if your problem is  
not resolved, write:  
Major Appliance  
Consumer Action Panel  
20 North  
Drive  
Chicago, Illinois 60606  
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YOUR GE  
LAUNDRY  
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or  
check to establish warranty period.  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended to  
WHAT IS  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
purchased for ordinary home use  
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge, parts and service labor  
in your home to repair or replace  
any part of the  
and Washington,  
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.  
laundry that fails because of  
a manufacturing defect.  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY  
All warranty service will be provided  
by our Factory Service Centers or  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
For the second through fifth year  
from date of original purchase,  
we will provide, free of charge,  
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  
Look in the White or Yellow Pages  
of your telephone  
for  
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,  
GENERAL ELECTRIC  
SERVICE, GENERAL  
HOTPOINT  
transmission.  
SERVICE or  
You pay for the shop reconditioning  
labor, the service trip to your home  
and service labor charges.  
GENERAL  
CARE@ SERVICE.  
. Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
.
Service trips to your home to teach  
you how to use the product.  
WHAT  
Read your Use and Care material.  
If you then have any questions  
about operating the product,  
please contact your dealer or  
our Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call, toll free:  
Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
. Damage to product caused  
by accident, fire, floods or acts  
of God.  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
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 d o not a llow the e xc lusion or lim ita tion of inc id e nta l or c onse q ue ntia l d a m a g e s, so the a b ove lim ita tion or e xc lusion  
m a y not a p p ly to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you m a y a lso ha ve othe r rig hts whic h from sta te to sta te .  
To know what your le g a l rig hts a re in your state, consult your loc a l or sta te c onsum e r a ffa irs offic e or your sta te s Attorne y Ge ne ra l.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
No.  
145937-000  
Pub.  
49-9632  
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