Laundry
Problem Solver
9-23
instructions ...................3- 5
More questions
Centerm 800.626.2000
Operating
Tips
Controls
Guide ........................10, 11
Preparation
Energy-Saving
Knits Drying
Lint
Detergents, Other Additives ..............12-16
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9,24,25
Limestone
14
Loading
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Loading the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pretreating.........................................6,16,17
Sorting Clothes ...........................................6, 7
Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OperatingtheWasher...................................8
OperatingtheDryer.......................................9
Permanent Press Drying
1
Clothes ...........................................6, 7
and
.................24, 25
Consumer Services
Appliance
Agitator . . . . . . .
. . . .
Dryer Exhaust
Exterior
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
Lint Filter
24
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .
Cover
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................24
User Maintenance Instructions ........24,25
Models
GE
Product
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US YOU...
Before using your
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
Laundry,
read this book carefully.
You’ll find them on a
inside of the door or the rating
plate on top of the
on the
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
new appliance properly.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
Registration
that
with
If you received a
damaged appliance...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the appliance.
your appliance. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your appliance.
For your safety the information in this
risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
must be followed to minimize
injury or loss of
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
●
your gas supplier from a
vapors and
the
neighbor’s phone.
instruction.
the gas
vicinity of this or any other
TO
try to
YOU
any
GAS
you
the
reach your gas supplier,
department
Do
Do
and service must be performed
●
●
switch;
by a qualified
the gas supplier.
agency or
do not use any phone your balding.
the or area
of
washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If You Need Service
if your problem
First, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.
is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
cases, this
solve the problem.
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.
20 North
Drive
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Chicago, IL 60606
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY
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Warning-To reduce the risk of
electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your
To
of
e the
A
●
basic precautions, including
Use this appliance
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
following:
Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer
to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
OR
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED USE OR
●
for its intended
●
This appliance must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Instigation Instructions
IT
before it is used. If you did not receive an
Instructions sheet with your
appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer Center
*
not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,
plastic, or similar
(such as padded
—Properly ground to conform with
governing codes and ordinances.
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
details in
Instructions.
may melt or burn.
when heated,
some rubber materials,
under certain circumstances
by spontaneous combustion.
items that may burn or melt
—Locate where the temperature is above
for satisfactory operation of the
produce
Do not
appliance control system. Do not
or
●
store the
where will be exposed to
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the appliance
during the operation.
the weather.
—Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
Garments labeled
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
Away from
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
to prevent large amounts
●
Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which contains flammable materials
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops,
must not be placed in or near the dryer
of moisture and lint
blown into the
room. Carefully follow the details in the
installation
If your appliance is
vented to the outside, see
Care and Cleaning section.
gas dryer, it must be
instructions in
appliance has a
outside.
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and
their
have been removed. There are many
flammable items used in homes such as:
●
Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the to carry
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes,
containing
removers and products
distillates.
{continued
●
Turn off water faucets when the washer is not
in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves,
and to
leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture.
●
When disconnecting this
by the plug rather than the cord
to avoid
to the cord or junction
of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress,
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●
Never reach into washer
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
●
Clean the dryer lint
before each
accumulation
load to prevent
— inside the dryer or in the room. DO
NOT
LINT
DRYER
PLACE.
●
Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, wait until drum has
completely stopped.
●
Keep the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the
of combustible materials, such as lint, paper,
rags, chemicals, etc.
Do not wash or dry
articles in your
Skin irritation could result from the
remaining glass particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent appliance uses.
●
The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a
individual.
● To M-
e
the Possibility of
bleach with ammonia or
●
flame
of
●
Do not
acids such as vinegar
rust remover. Mixing
care instructions
produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
should be followed very carefully.
●
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such
●
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near
Do not
children to play inside, on, or with this
appliance or any discarded
as, paint,
dry-cleaning
or
Dispose
kerosene, etc.) which may
of discarded appliances and shipping or
explode.
packing
an appliance, or removing from service,
remove the or door.
properly. Before discarding
Do not add these substances to the wash water
and do
use or store these substances
around your washer and dryer during
operation.
●
Keep laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
GAS
action
is produced by the
within your water heater and the
A
of
preferably in a locked cabinet.
gas can accumulate in the water heater
Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid
personal injury.
water pipes if hot water has not
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN
GAS CAN BE
used for a
●
Keep the floor around your appliance clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury,
if you have not used hot water for two weeks
●
To minimize the possibility of electric
shock, unplug this from
or more, or move into a
in which
the hot water system may not have been
used for some time, turn on hot water
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal
and cleaning of the lint filter).
faucets and allow them to run for several
minutes before using any electrical appliance
which is connected to the hot water system. This
allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during this process.
NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle
selector knob in or turning the dryer
selector to
NOT
*
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
●
Do not tamper with the controls.
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●
Do not operate this
malfunctioning,
missing or broken
cord or plug.
if it is damaged,
disassembled, or has
including a damaged
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or
Conditioners
You may wish to soften your laundered
fabrics or reduce the
electricity in them.
●
Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
We recommend you use either a fabric softener
in the wash cycle, according to manufacturer’s
instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added
product for which the manufacturer gives written
For washer operation
assurance on the package that their product
safely used in your dryer.
be
●
Do not leave washer
will stop the spin action and prevent completion
of the cycle.
up during cycle.
Service or performance problems caused by
the use of these products are
responsibility
of manufacturers of those products and are
not covered under warranty of this appliance.
●
●
●
If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of
water. Small loads should have lower water levels.
If your clothes and household items don’t look
clean and fresh after washing, you will probably
them.. and that means you’ll waste energy.
Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load
them properly, select correct cycles, use enough
detergent and choose a water temperature warm
Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility can
tell you which are the off-peak hours.
Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above
This generally means using the
WARM wash temperature setting on your
washer—temperatures approximately
If you notice that soil has accumulated after several
consecutive washings, use HOT wash occasionally,
if safe for fabrics.
enough to release and
rid of soil.
●
Use HOT
a regular basis
when washing heavily soiled articles-such as
work and play clothes.
●
Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type
of fabric until you have a full load.
●
rinse in COLD water. The temperature of
the rinse does not affect cleaning.
FOR YOUR DRYER
●
To help prevent ironing, remove garments
immediately at end of drying cycle and place
on hangers.
●
●
Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to
run an extra cycle for one or two heavier,
drying items.
●
Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a
“warm” dryer will save energy.
Do not overload dryer. The drum 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.
Clean lint filter each time you dry.
●
Clean dryer exhaust
at least once a year. A
●
Use Automatic
Cycle whenever possible
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.
to help prevent overdying and save energy.
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HOW TO SORT
FOR YOUR
to check
prepare
FOR
on
Soaking and Pretreating—a
good way to loosen deep soils
and stains.
A thorough soaking with
detergent or special soaking agent
is another way to remove heavy
soils, embedded dirt and even
some stains.
clothes for washing.
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other
Laundry Products Guide.
●
Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
●
Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing
in a amount of
detergent or a paste made of
water and powdered detergent
or soap. For best results, wait
1/2 hour before washing.
●
●
●
●
Do any
hems, tears.
Check all items for areas of
heavy soil or stain.
mending—rips,
For information on how to
soak in your washer, see
Operating Instructions.
Remove stains. See Stain
Removal Guide.
Turn
knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Sort by
Texture
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
chenille—give up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers
and napped fabrics like velveteen and
attract lint. These must be washed separately.
For more information on lint control, see
The Problem Solver section.
Sort by Fabric
In addition to sorting
to reduce lint collection,
it is recommend
that fabrics of similar
construction be
washed together
whenever possible.
For instructions on
different fabrics and
loads, see the Controls
Setting Guide.
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Sort by Weight
.
.
Normally. if you sort clothes correctly for washing,
you will have properly sorted drying loads.
Separate
Items
m-
PROPERLY
●
Add measured amount of detergent. See
Detergents, Other Additives section for information
on detergents and other laundry additives.
●
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 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.
●
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
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.
For your personal safety, never reach into
washer while parts are moving. Always
A
stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten
●
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.
items or additional laundry aids.
●
Always flush the dispenser
with one cup of water to
avoid bleach carry-over to
the next wash load.
For information on how to use bleaches and fabric
softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.
NOTE: Do not use powdered
bleach in the bleach dispenser.
Follow directions on the package
when using powdered bleach in the wash load.
CAUTION: Failure to follow these
directions can cause bleach damage to the
wash load.
A
WARNING: Do not
use chlorine bleach
A
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
COLD
-
Wash Temperature
Water Level
Set the controls
See the Controls Setting
Push Cycle Selector in
your selected wash cycle.
clockwise to
Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be
automatically provided with all cycles.
Select Water Level.
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.
LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.
Pull Cycle Selector out to start the cycle.
NOTE : If you wish to 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
Press or Regular cycle.
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 the last Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.
Delicate Cycle
To
the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always
OFF
set the Indicator at the beginning of the cycle. During
wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between agitation
and pause, to protect delicate clothes.
RINS
SPIN
-
START
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WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Set the controls
See the Controls Setting Guide.
Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle
and select correct drying time for load type.
Press the Start button. (Opening door
during operation stops dryer. Tore-start,
close door and press the Start button again.)
30--50-
Timed
HIGH
0
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.
...
●
Clean lint filter before each load.
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
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.
● Close door. Door must be closed before
will operate.
Polyester Knits &
Press Drying Tips
●
on hangers—Permanent Press and
Polyester garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
● Do not overload—Garments being dried or
should tumble freely.
● Remove clothes immediately—To help prevent
remove clothes from the dryer
immediately at the end of the drying cycles,
Dryness Guide for the Automatic Cycle
How Timed and Automatic Drying Differ
.
For most
loads.
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
.
loads that include heavyweight
fabrics.
Set
MORE
Auto
. If you desire
remove more
Selector advances (when the heat is
it automatically turns dryer off.
until
moisture.
~\
Timed drying—You
the number of minutes
you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end
of this time period.
. For most normal loads.
Set
LESS DRY
.
For very small loads. (Add two
more
even if
●
If you
to remove moisture.
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CONTROLS
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Wash Water
Temperature
Wash
Cycle
Wash Cycle
Setting
Dry
Load
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Baby Clothes
Plastic-1ined items
Delicate*
Set at START
See #1
Air Fluff (No Heat)
Diapers
Hot
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)
1
Bedspreads
Blankets
Electric
Follow Label Directions
I
Warm
warm
warm
Delicate”
Delicate*
Delicate*
Set at START
Set at START
Set at START
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low
Man-made**
Delicate (Low Heat)
Cotton & Linens
Hot
below
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Non-Colorfast
warm
I
I
Curtains
Cotton
Hot or Warm
warm
See #l below
Set at START
See #2 below
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Delicate
Man-made,** Sheers
Permanent Press
Delicate*
warm
Perm Press
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Lingerie, Knits
Foundation
warm
Delicate*
Delicate*
Set at START
Set at START
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Glass Fiber
Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the
Permanent Press
Curtains
Warm
warm
Warm
warm
warm
warm
Hot
Perm Press
Delicate*
Perm Press
Perm Press
Delicate*
Delicate*
Perm Press
Perm Press
Perm Press
Delicate*
Automatic
(Medium Heat)
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
Draperies
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Dresses. sportswear
Heavy slacks
Knits, man-made**
Lingerie
Delicate (Low Heat)
Sheets & pillowcases
White shirts, blouses
Work clothes
Automatic
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic (Medium Heat)
(Medium Heat)
.
Hot
Hot
Plastic
warm
Air Fluff (No Heat)
Set at START
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I
I
Quilted Items
Follow Label Directions
Directions
Swimsuits
warm
Warm
Warm
Delicate*
Delicate*
Delicate*
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Sweaters, man-made fabrics**
Synthetic Sheets
WashableWoolens
Set at START
Set at START
Set at START
Timed Dry (High Heat)
WorkClothes
See #1 below
soil.
Hot
#l Regular
#Z perm press
–15 minutes for Heavy soil, 5 –10 for Normal soil, up to 5 for
minutes for Heavy soil, 4 –8 for soil, to 4 for Light
*Delicate
alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.
**Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester,
and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate (low heat) Cycle. If
mix various types
remaining fabrics.
of fabrics in your
load, set the controls for the lightest weight fabrics and remove when dry. Then reset the control for
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
by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
20402,
Dry
I
I
Plastic-1ined pants, bibs. pads. crib sheets
be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.
up to 20
45+0
Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold
washing with a presoak product. Use warm water.
and borax ( teaspoons to gallon). Soak before
2540
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.
Midpoint
Follow Label Directions
85-95
65-95
15
Shake out excess dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one
blankets at a time.
or two
I
See “Washable Woolens” instructions
loads 65 –75
Small loads 3545
I
I
o
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.
Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.
5-10
Less Dry
Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks.
3040
Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the
Laundry.
If
sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause
Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.
Less Dry
Midpoint
Midpoint
More Dry
25-35
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.
I
20-30
Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.
See “Work Clothes” instructions below.
I
Midpoint
More
15 –20
Some plastics
soap-streaked. add
tear if machine washed.
small items in mesh
for washing. If shower curtains are
brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.
Follow Label Directions
Label Directions
Pretreat around neckline.
manufacturer’s recommendations.
40-55
15
As a general rule, if wool can be hand washed, it can be “washed’. by soaking in the washer. A liquid detergent is
because it dissolves faster in soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with liquid detergent. Never
use chlorine bleach.
5-15
Pretreat heavily
soiled, use Warm Soak for
liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.
areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily
65-85
and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, garments. Use to cup
DO
tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. 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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DETERGENTS AND SOAP
Products
Advantages
Disadvantages
Phosphate-
Powdered Detergents
Perform well in hard or soft water.
Are not available in some areas.
Wash types of fabrics well.
Can be used in hot, warm, or
cold water.
Non-Phosphate-
Powdered Detergents
Perform satisfactorily in soft
or moderately hard water.
Generally do not clean well in
hard water.
In some areas only non-phosphate
products are available.
May be difficult to dissolve,
especially in cold water.
Should
be used in cold water.
containing sodium
carbonate as an ingredient may
cause harmful limestone deposits
on clothes and washer when
combined with hard water.
Detergents section.)
May not perform as well as
powdered phosphate products
when diluted in wash water.
Liquid Detergent
Perform well in soft water.
Offer better performance in
hard water than powdered
non-phosphate types.
Clean synthetics and fabric
blends well.
Are excellent as concentrates
for removing spots.
Completely dissolve even in
cold water.
Generally do not clean
medium-hard or hard water.
in
Perform well in soft water.
Soaps
May combine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticky soap curd.
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Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice
limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency
will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you
wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildup in just a few months.
Effects on Clothes
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●
●
Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of
direct contact with detergent.
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on
cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the
following
Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent
press fabrics.
●
Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such
as toweling.
Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes
on cottons such as children’s
●
Causes colors to fade and become dull and
Causes graying of fabrics.
Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing
action between limestone deposits on the fabrics
during washer agitation.
●
Leaves a white, powdery residue on
colored items.
Recommended Methods to Reduce
Limestone Buildup
Effects on Washer
●
●
●
Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to
the wash solution.
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●
●
Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid
detergent if these are available in your area.
Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering
to the sticky limestone deposits.
Install a home water softener. This will significantly
reduce limestone buildup.
Increased service calls because of limestone
deposits in the pump, water hoses. filters and
other washer parts.
Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,
such as
brand with phosphate.
●
Reduced useful life of washer.
Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes
●
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●
Increase amount of detergent. See guide on next
page for recommended detergent amounts in relation
to water hardness.
The following recommendations will temporarily
delay the effects of limestone on your clothes. These
good washing practices and will give
better soil removal whether or not you have hard
water or use carbonate detergent.
Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water
conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to
help in removing stubborn soils and stains.
●
hotter wash water. for example up to
for cottons. This also improves
oily-soil removal.
Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very
dirty loads separately and increase detergent to help
keep dirt from redepositing on less
items.
If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more
detergent to promote better washing. Also be sure to
Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage
from heavy, sturdy clothes.
use bleach on
whenever possible.
fabrics. Use hot water
●
●
Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action
of washer.
●
Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate
for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before
adding clothes.
Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or
harshness in clothes.
‘LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE-is caused by the
reaction the calcium
the hard water with the sodium
in the detergent.
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How to Partially Restore Clothes That Have Developed Limestone Deposits
Soak clothes in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of
vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for
15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then
wash clothes in the washer using detergent.
CAUTIONS:
●
Vinegar soak solution may reduce the
wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics
● Vinegar so& may damage the dyes in some fabrics.
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HOW DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE?
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.
How to use
Amount required varies
according to:
If the recommended amount of
granular or powdered:
detergent produces too many suds,
switch to a low
detergent
For best results, add detergent
to the wash basket before loading
clothes. If you load your clothes
first, add detergent next to
the agitator.
1. Water hardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size of load
4. Type of detergent
5. Wash temperature
brand. and follow instructions
on package.
Using too little
detergent is a
common cause
of laundry
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well,
hot water, then pour directly into
the wash basket.
Use more detergent if you have...
the detergent in
1. Hard water
2. Large loads
3. Greasy or oily soils
4. Lower wash temperature
5. Low phosphate detergent
problems. Alwa
—
measure detergent
in a standard measuring cup.
Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load
1. Use recommended amount
Water Level Setting
Water
of detergent for your load
and water hardness as shown
in guide at
Medium
Small
cups
(180 ml)
Hardness
1
cups
VERY HARD
10-20 Grains
1
cups
2. When using other detergent
types—follow directions
on package.
(360 ml)
(300 ml)
cup
(120 ml)
1
cups
1 cups
(240 ml)
HARD
4-10 Grains
(300 ml)
DETERGENTS
3. For hard water treatment,
see Hard Water Guide.
cup
cup
1/2 cup
(120 ml)
(60 ml)
(180 ml)
O-4 Grains
CONCENTRATES
AND
FOLLOW
DIRECTIONS
0-20 Grains
LIQUIDS
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WATER—DO YOU IT?
Before you can decide what to do about hard
water, need to know if you have it and, if so,
how hard it is.
If your water is
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.
●
If you live in a municipal area, contact your
water company.
But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to
soften your water with either...
●
If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,
contact your county agent.
1. An installed water softener in your home, or
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per
gallon (3.8 liters)” which means:
2. The use of a packaged water softener.
For information on water softeners, see the
guide below.
O to 3
per
(3.8
4 to 10 grains—HARD
11 to 19 grains-VERY HARD
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This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level
Grains of
over 30
15–20
0-10
o
10–15
20-25
25-30
hardness
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cup plus tablespoon for
30 (240
5 grains above
1/4 cup
(60
1/2 cup
cup
(240 ml)
When using
with detergent
plus 15
for each extra 5 grains)
(160 ml)
cups plus 1 tablespoon for
above 30 (300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)
5 grains
cup
(180
cups
(360 ml)
When
with soap
cup
(80 ml)
cup
(240 ml)
ml)
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PRODUCTS
Laundry
Product and
to Use It
Special Instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine
such as
After wash action has started and
detergent is dissolved, add
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.
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s
brand
silk, wool, mohair,
colors. Dilute bleach before
leather, or non-fast
on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
Non-chlorine such as
package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent
1) May be used on kinds of fabrics.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
brand
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse
such as
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
some clothes.
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
Mix recommended amount with one
cup (240 ml) water and add at start
rinse cycle.
Downy brand
Wash
such as
Follow package directions
Add during wash cycle.
Rain Barrel brand
5) For those
for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel brand. follow manufacturer’s
instructionsexactly.
SANITIZER
Chlorine
Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
See Bleach above.
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
viruses.
such as
brand
WATER SOFTENER
Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
waterclear.
such as
brand
Precipitating such as
brand
package directions.
Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
which
cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Follow package directions.
Such as
brand
PRETREATING. STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS
Wash and
Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
care labels for instructions.
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.
brands
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered
and
as
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,
cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings
but may never eliminate it.
brands
reduce discoloration
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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
these steps:
Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
It can set some stains.
●
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 soap
or detergent.
Check the care label instructions that came with
the garment.
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and
Fabrics
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool
water—approximately
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.
a sink or pan. Soak stained area
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain
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.
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.
Once These
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
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
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
liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine 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.
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*;
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry,
according
to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry.
Coffee and Tea
with warm water. If stain remains,
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
previous
cream.
Launder, With cream: Follow guide directions for
let stand
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.”
Launder.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow.
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup. Rouge,
Powder; Crayon: Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on previous
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in
Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
water. If stain remains. bleach according to the
stain
non-chlorine bleach.
water.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
detergent, Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can
be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
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.
Launder. Rinse
with non-chlorine bleach.
undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If
changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia
or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat safe dry cleaning
has
fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous
launder and dry.
**
manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Rust
Apply rust remover,
launder.
**Do not
death.
chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as
rust remover. can produce a toxic which may cause
Because cleaning fluids tend
in a well ventilated room when
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations
be toxic, be sure
them. cleaning
A
and required cautions (usually printed
with flammable compounds.
Use extreme caution
Save and refer
garment manufacturer’s care labels.
Under
circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes. cleaning fluids, etc.) be
in washer.
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QUESTIONS?
●
USE 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
No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is
getting current.
plugged into electrical outlet.
●
●
Dryer door is open. Dryer will
run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.
Washer will but will not spin with lid open.
Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
or pinched hose. Check and correct,
WON’T DRAIN
WATER LEAKS
●
●
of drain
should be less than feet above the floor.
●
●
Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
Make sure end of drain hose is
inserted into and secured to drain facility.
WASHER WON’T
SPIN AND
●
●
●
Lid not closed. Washer will not progress through spin
with lid up. Make sure lid
is closed, Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.
COMPLETE CYCLE
CLOTHES ARE
ABNORMALLY
Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through
spin.
WET
SPIN
APPLIANCE IS
NOISY
Heavily
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.
●
●
heard as timer advances during operation are normal.
Uneven floor.
sure appliance is level and
to floor.
WATER DOES NOT
ENTER OR ENTERS
SLOWLY
●
Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and
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
correctly.
●
●
WATER
TEMPERATURE
INCORRECT
Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.
● Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature-140°
to Reset it.
●
Water valve screens may be clogged. Remove
the screens and the hoses.
hoses from water valve. Clean
●
Make sure selector controls properly set.
Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot 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
Alternate pauses in the agitation are
in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will
resume in 1-2 minutes.
The brief pause the
spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.
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PROBLEM
(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
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
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. they are white and center is yellow, it contains body
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes,” in this section.
due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
● Chlorine bleach may
some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach
brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care Restore
brands), follow package directions.
(such as
color using color remover
or manganese in water
as
or
●
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
manganese from water.
feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
3. Run hot water for a
heater
minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
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
always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and
rub with undiluted liquid detergent. using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
on clothes;
●
Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot
GRAYED
CLOTHES
water at the washer 140°
needs—such as
(60°
not wash when other hot water
heavy.
or family
●
Poor or inferior detergent
detergent if possible.
use of soap in hard water). Change to phosphate
Follow these steps:
● Use water conditioner (such as
Use hottest water
brand).
●
● 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.
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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POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in
solution at the start of wash agitation.
To restore grayed
wash
GRAYED
CLOTHES
(continued)
Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure:
(a) Put clothes in washer.
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
water softening.
phosphate. Use
times as much as you need for
not add soap or detergent.
(e) A11ow clothes to go through complete cycle.
Repeat, if necessary.
YOU
to
clothes, use water softener in place of soak
or pre-wash
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
● Pretreat with detergent.
.
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 per
pound of dry clothes.
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
IN CYCLE
●
● Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
in water to
●
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
mistaken for lint.
leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be
See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up
complete dissolving.
(b) Use a
(c)
or special cold water detergent,
granular detergent hot water, or make sure detergent is
completely in wash water before adding clothes.
certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.
Use a warmer wash water.
●
Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer
items in each load.
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 to package directions.
Not enough detergent, Enough detergent must be used 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
a white deposit. Use fabric softeners
in rinse cycle.
wear and may
● Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by
like lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.
● Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse
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PROBLEM
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
IN CYCLE
To
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
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
zippers. Make sure
hooks, snaps and
There is no solution
buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons
belt buckles. This is very important
once this
of
when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
damage has occurred.
.
● Improper use of
bleach. Holes may have random square shape; yellow
discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole.
(a) Use only
measured
of bleach.
Never add undiluted
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
(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
As
before loading washer and mend
and tears.
press garments age, they may show fraying 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
press When
Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent.
remove
stays.
● Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt
Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.
etc.
● May be using
cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment
manufacturer’s care instructions.
●
Garments weakened by aging, sun atmosphere. This is an inevitable process
and is
by the washer. You may slow down process by use of
cycle.
● Too
water in washer or too large a
Load washer only with the number of
items that will move freely. Select correct water level.
IN
PRESS AND
“NO-IRON” ITEMS
●
Leaving clothes dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops
tumbling, remove clothes and place them
hangers.
● Too many items in dryer. Dry
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.
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use
more than medium loads.
press wash cycle which
provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Incorrect water
. Repeated washing in
WRINKLING IN
PRESS AND
“NO-IRON” ITEMS
(continued)
●
Use large level for medium
medium level for
load.
hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent.
Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If a non-phosphate
detergent must be used, avoid the use of a carbonate-built detergent.
To remove stubborn
●
●
●
●
loads on automatic dry setting.
and dry on automatic dry setting.
If unsuccessful,
carefully.
on high heat for
minutes and hang immediately.
● Send to cleaners for pressing.
● Some
may remain which cannot be
If
laundry
and permanent press clothes still
the
may not be good
wear away leaving
permanent press
in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton
synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a
result.
of
fabric can eventuality
or decrease of
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
●
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be
washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care
instructions
If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS
● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is
is removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
●
Shrinkage
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
the load you want to dry.
controls to make sure they are correctly set for
●
●
ducting. Make sure dryer is
Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make
in accordance with
ducting clean and free of obstruction,
Instructions.
make sure damper in outside
cap operates easily. If ducting is used,
be sure it is not kinked and it is installed according to
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.
●
●
●
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
Clothes were excessively wet when they were
Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open, Make sure
position. Make sure washer
a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.
into the dryer.
filter is in proper
is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with open.
WASHER OR DRYER
WON’T START
If
need more
toll free: GE Answer
800.626.2000 consumer information service
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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,
chemical, 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 or 2 minutes to let all the
water drain out. Some but not all of the
antifreeze will be expelled.
5. Push in the timer knob, disconnect the electrical
the tub interior, close the lid.
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic
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 timer knob in, turn the knob to the
SPIN and pull the knob out.
to
Washer
● The self-cleaning lint filter needs no attention from
you. See How to Operate Your Washer section.
● Wash basket. 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.
●
Remove the agitator at regular
intervals-about 4 to 6 months—and remove
any lint that may have accumulated. Unscrew the
both hands, and
pull wash basket forward and pull agitator up and
out of the wash basket.
When replacing the agitator, carefully lower it
straight down onto the agitator support block and
replace the cap securely.
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Dryer
If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and
How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if
your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted
is not exhausted to the outside:
clean the dryer exhaust
at least once a year.
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
Lift access panel up until tabs at sides of
out of slots at sides of dryer.
slip
Remove two Phillips-head screws at top of panel.
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
check
YOUR GE
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under
WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
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
repair or replace
and Washington,
In Alaska the
any part of the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the
shop or for the sewice technician’s
travel costs to your home.
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
Service
Centers or by our authorized
replacement parts for any part
Customer
servicers during
the washer
that fails
normal working hours.
because of a manufacturing defect.
You pay for the sewice trip to your
home and service labor charges.
Or, if you desire, we will provide
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
a
completely reconditioned
pay for the
shop reconditioning labor, the
service trip to your home and
sewice labor charges.
●
●
Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
●
Sewice trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
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:
●
Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
GE Answer
800.626.2000
consumer information
●
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 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:
Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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