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Contents Agitator 26 Problem Solver 20-25 Appliance Registration 2 Safety Instructions 3,4 Bleach Dispenser 8 Sorting Clothes 4, 11 Care and Cleaning ~~ Stains 18 Consumer Services 27 Stain Removal Guide 19 Controls Setting Guicle 6, 7 Storage & Vacation Tips 26 Cycle Settings . LTser Maintenance Instructions 26 Detergents & Other Additives[...]
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Help us help you... If you need service Read this book carefuUy. his intended to help you opemte 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): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 11 you receiv[...]
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. .rNA WARNING–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 iti intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ● This washer must[...]
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Important Safety Instructions (continued) . ,. .- ● The laundry process can reduce For washer operation ‘,, ) * :<,,, “<,4, < : -X7:ff.$W&e@fie re~&&j Of fibrics. TO ‘? ~ ● Do not leave washer lid up :@*$M~PJ~~~~ a =%+%W?W . ?,+%* *.. +-. %’.”& <)..., .<2 , during cycle. This will stop the i‘ :~~~:~, [...]
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P ‘d Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes with normal soiling. ~=~+ r Cycles 7F =% Sak CYC/# ● + 0 U6HT SON ● WnmAl _ SW lmw ■ m STMI OFF ● /.$ Rewd * O* ● AumEx~RWsE o~ ● * oFF HfAW MOWxU Grim Clean Permanent Press and Knits Cycles— For polyester knits, delicates and permanent press. An extended cool[...]
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..-. ____ - —~ , ‘$’ ,. ,, Cycle Setting Normal or Light Soil Se Normal or Light Soil Se Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash/Spin Load Speed Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal Bright/Non-colorfast Normal Cycle Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Work Clothes Heavy soil I Normal Average soil No[...]
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels -4!!! Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, Iiqu id chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type[...]
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Energy-Saving Tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash 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 o[...]
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How to use the Fabric Softener Dispenser How to use the Soak cycle How to use the Filter-Flo” Pan ● Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. c Pour manufacturer’s recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup. ● Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full. ● Pour the diluted softener into the dispe[...]
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. . . . . . --- . . . .. . . . . . .. . . ____ How to use the Mini-Baske~M tub The Mini-Basket~ tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washabks, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK cycle. Typical Mini-BaskeVM tub wash loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2% pounds). ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, p[...]
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How to sort the clothes f!? Sort by surface texture I Separate m . Lint Producers from I w LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~ORS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy —attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see page 20.[...]
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How to load your washer @ Load clothes drj.. ● Take a properl)’ sorted group of clothes and drop them loose!~’ in the wash baskei k this order: o Large Items—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agi’mtor. SmaH Items—1ike washcloths. 6’) hfiedium Size Items—1ike towels. Here is a typical full load: 3 Double Sheets 6 Long Sleeve Shirts[...]
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4!!9 e Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap Products Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents 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 onl[...]
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.- The results of continued -- ‘“-7 if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few Io;ds a week, y& may phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build months. deposits on your clothes and up. If your [...]
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How much detergent 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. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have... 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3. Grea[...]
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Hard water-do you have it? Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ● 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 gall[...]
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Otherlaundrvtxoducts o WA Laundry productandtype How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Use your Bleach Dispenser according to 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into suchasClorox brand instructionson page8. washeror ondry clothes. 2) Some oftoday’s washable fabrics should not bechlorine bleached such as: [...]
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How to remove stains & 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: ● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. ● Check the care label instructions that came with the garment. ?[...]
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Stain removal guide Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Coffee and Tea Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil. Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables, or Food Coloring Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mi[...]
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Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GRE.4SY OR OILY STAINS 0!4 LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSH3LE CAUSE AND REMED17 ● 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE .AXD RENIEDY GRAYED ● Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is CLOTHES larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard. ● Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver ho[...]
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The Problem Solver ~.t,.t,..~~~ PROBLE>I POSSIBLE C,ICSE AND RE3HH3Y YELLOWED ● Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. LTse oxygen bleach (such CLOTHES us Clorox 2 brmd). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ C~re instructions. Restore color (continued) using color remover [such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package direct[...]
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0’ . PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN - ● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT’ PRESS AND “NO-IRON’ . T~ m~y clothes in &yer. Dry only one washer load at a time. DO not combine 10ds. [TEMS ● Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as wo[...]
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The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, ● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is ‘l%&S,m “- normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by OR EXCESSIVE washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Pre[...]
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I ! PROBLIGY1 WATER WON’T ~ DRAIN t ~ WATER LEAKS ~ WASHER IS NOISY I i ! I I ~ WASI-IER PAUSES ~ IN CYCLE 4 ● Make sure drain hose is not kinked. ● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above tloor. ● iMake sure hose connections are tight at faucets. @ Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain faci[...]
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Care and CIeaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. To store washer: Ask service tech[...]
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We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive [he assurance that if you ever neecl information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! hM’ome Repak Service 800-GE-CARES {800-432-27W AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s con[...]
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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. 4 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 washe[...]