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Washer ❑ ! w ❑ ,. ...., ., ;:..;2;’ . . . Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7 Energ[...]
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HELP US HELP 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[...]
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A WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use thb appliance only for iti intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book, @ ● This washer must be properly , ;;~ , t-, i installed and located in accordance with the Installatio[...]
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WORTANT SMETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) m ● Keep all laundry aids (such as m ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. ● Never climb on or stand on the washer top. detergents, blea~hes, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of ch[...]
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER k 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. 1 W8sMpin Speed D“”RMA’ ;: “:&m;’” MEDIUM . ~“”, SMALL+ ,,$,,, J @ S....leTwo SpeSdWaSherwthMintWashash ,Uu w,.,,,,, [...]
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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 andor delicate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanen[...]
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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 wash cycle. Mini-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). Extra Cluardng What H[...]
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CONTROLS SETT~G G~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasWSpin Speed Wash Water Temperature Load Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Brigh~oncolorfast Cycle Cycle Setting Normal Normal Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal Setting Normal Setting Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy soil Average soil Normal[...]
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach 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 chlorine type. Noncol[...]
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HOW TO USE T~ m-BASaT TUB ~picd Mini-Basket fib Wash Loads ● Smdl loads of regular fabrim (up to 21A pounds) ● Stuffed toys. (1.125 kg). ● Tennis shoes. ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of ReWlar Fabrim or[...]
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How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a 1. Follow steps 1 through 8 short cycle, intended to wash on opposite page except for PemaneMPmss small loads of lightly soiled cycle selection. and Kn* ~cles clothes you need in a hurry. 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob The Mini-Basket tub should in and turn it clockwise to the be used for s[...]
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ENERGY-SAV~G T~S 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 relea.ve and get rid of .Yo[...]
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Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate B’n chenille—give up lint. m m Lint m Lint LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and %~Producers from ‘~colle~t~rs napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract .4 -J lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Prob[...]
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R 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 fil[...]
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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 available. Perform well [...]
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T~ RES~TS OF CONT~ED USE OF CAmONATE DETERGENTS 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 V[...]
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How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking 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 PLAS~C CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. CAUTIONS: I ● Do not use vinegar soak solution[...]
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~RD WAmR—DO YOU WW IT? Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ● 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. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon[...]
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Laund~ fioduct and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABWC 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 brand SOAK AGENT Such as Bi[...]
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HOW TO mMOVE STAmS 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take c Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It these steps: can set some stains. ● Find the fabric [...]
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Other Washable Fabrics Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefilly 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, Deodor[...]
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PROBLEM L~T OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER 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). ● Washing too long, especially for smaller[...]
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PROBLEM GWYED CLOTHES (continued) WLLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR ST~S SH~~GE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is suficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. ● Use of soap in hard water[...]
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSI; ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape af[...]
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PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and CUffS WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPEWTU~ IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and oth[...]
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T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY ● 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. ● ● I A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the tran[...]
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Wdll Be There With tie purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assishnce from GE, we’ll be there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Center@ In-Home Repak Service 8flo-GE-cAREs AGE Consumer Service professional wfll provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s conven[...]
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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 sewice labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defec[...]