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Useand&m Guide Washer ❑ ‘: ... - ., . . . . . . .;; ,? “.:, Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .................................[...]
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~LP US mLP YOU... Read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number) Save time and money. Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists c[...]
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A WARN~G-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: . Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. a ● This washer must be properly ‘B~:b ~ instilled and located in accordance . with the Installation In[...]
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~ORTANT S~EH ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. * ● Keep the area around and underneath = your appliances free from the “* accumulation of combustib[...]
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER w WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. L WasWpin Speed w&ter Leve/ WasMinse Temp. Regular WMM Cvcles ❑ “’RMAL MEOIUM COLD n ‘EWE ‘ ,M,L,=O.WGE ,:,:@,::, F Etira C/aan[...]
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TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETT~GS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. Permanent Press Cycle— For loads, of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics, A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in perman[...]
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Quick Cycle— Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time. Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approximately 14 minutes (plus fill time). Perrrranerrt PreS arrd Knita Cycles Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wa[...]
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CONTROLS SETTING GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Speed Wash Water Load Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BrightiNoncolorfast Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy soil Average soil I Normal Hot or Warm Normal Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting N[...]
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labls I Bleach I Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chkrine type. Nonco[...]
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OPEMT~G mSTRUCTIONS (cont]nued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-Flo pan is the 1 int . filter. Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the washer. Lint is easily seen and removed after the wash is finished, a NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash .... <’ , :.>,.., ,. :,.:,.:. 6 basket. Do [...]
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If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash 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 enough to release and get rid of soil. ● Use Hot Wash[...]
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HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture Separate e cm m m Lint m Lint % Producers from = Collectors J ,~ LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy— attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint contr[...]
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This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full water fill. What is the best siz[...]
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SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Perform well in hard or soft water. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products are[...]
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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 jus[...]
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LMESTONE BmDW (continued) 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: ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. T[...]
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Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your water company. c If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon (3.8 liters)” and means [...]
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OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax bran[...]
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. these steps: It can set some stains. s Find the fabric and the finish in t[...]
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STA~ ~MOVAL G~E Stain White and Bleachable Fabr& See C-nls Sett& Gui&. Rub with ice or immerse in very cdd water. Use dull tool to carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Remova[...]
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PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). c Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one mi[...]
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of d[...]
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. PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WR~UING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back[...]
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Tm PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, NPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN WA~R LEAKS 24 POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may [...]
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PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “lo[...]
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Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis~nce from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Center a 80&626.2000 In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES A GE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a tim[...]
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY 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 washer [...]