GE Spacemaker WSM2420 Bedienungsanleitung

Safety Instructions ....................3–5 Operating Instructions, Tips Operating the Washer ...........................6–13 Agitator ..........................................................7 Control Settings...........................................6 Cycle Descriptions ......................................5 Cycle Times ...................[...]

HELP US HELP YOU… Befor e using your Spacemaker ™ Laundry , r ead this book car efully . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance 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 Pa[...]

Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions befor e using your appliance. W arning—T o r educe 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 an[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERA TE THE DR YER WITHOUT THE LINT FIL TER IN PLACE. • Keep the area ar ound and underneath your appliances free fr om the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper , [...]

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly . Before discarding an appliance, or removing fr om service, remove the lid and door . • Keep all [...]

Spacemaker Laundry WARM COLD WASH RINSE HOT COLD COLD COLD Temp SMALL MED LARGE Load Size Start PUSH TO START DRYER Auto- Perm Press Auto - Regular NORMAL Air Fluff Timed 10 20 30 40 50 MIN OFF OFF 20 10 MIN OFF NORMAL COOL DOWN OFF DE-WRINKLE LESS DRY MORE DRY MORE DRY LESS DRY NORMAL ENERGY PREFERRED AUTO[...]

7 Sorting and Loading • Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions in How to Sort Clothes section. • Add measured amount of detergent. See Deter gents section for information on detergents and other laundry additives. • Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not to overload. See Ho[...]

SUGGESTED F ABRIC AND CYCLE SETTINGS FOR YOUR W ASHER Cycle Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits • Synthetics • Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons • Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* Delicates • Baby clothes (delicate) • Lingerie Regular • Cottons and linens ?[...]

9 It pays to check and prepar e clothes for washing. • Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, and fasten snaps, hooks and buttons. • Do any necessary mending—rips, hems, tears. • Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. • Remove stains. See Stain Removal Guide. • T urn poly knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface dama[...]

10 HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE? The use of a sufficient amount of deter gent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount requir ed varies according to: 1. W ater hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. T ype of detergent 5. W ash temperature Use more detergent if you have… 1. Hard wate[...]

11 OTHER LAUNDR Y PRODUCTS Laundry Product and T ype How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator . 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour such as Clorox brand undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’ s washable fabrics should[...]

12 HOW T O REMOVE ST AINS 1. T ry 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 in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. • Check the care label instructions that came with the garment. • T est stain [...]

Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other W ashable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water . Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) car efully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder . Antiperspirants, Ap[...]

HOW T O OPERA TE YOUR DR YER W ARNING—T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Spacemaker Laundry WARM COLD WASH RINSE HOT COLD COLD COLD Temp SMALL MED LARGE Load Size Start PUSH TO START DRYER Auto- Per[...]

15 How to Operate Y our Dryer Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying T ips • DO NOT OVERLOAD— Garments being dried or dewrinkled should tumble freely . • REMOVE CLOTHES PROMPTL Y— T o help prevent wrinkling, remove clothes from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles. • PLACE ON HANGERS— Permanent press and polyester kn[...]

SUGGESTED F ABRIC AND DR YING SELECTIONS 16 Cycle Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Automatic Regular • Cottons and linens • Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying is recommended Automatic Permanent • Permanent press fabrics with cotton Press & Knits • Synthetics Delicates • Silks and wools • Rayon and acetate[...]

17 Sort by W eight Separate For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads, see the Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide. Sort by Surface T extur e Separate LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and[...]

18 CARE AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS • W ipe 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. • Kee[...]

19 Car e and Cleaning Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting 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. How to reduce the possibili[...]

20 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE W ASHER OR DR YER • Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer WON’T ST AR T ST AR T button is pushed. • Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet. • No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is getting[...]

The Pr oblem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GREASY OR OIL Y These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before ST AINS ON washing clothes. However , if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the LAUNDERED oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water . The spots will then be very visible. GARMENT[...]

22 THE PROBLEM SOL VER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRA YED • Detergent dissolves too slowly . It is important that detergent be present in the wash CLOTHES solution at the start of wash agitation. (continued) T o restor e grayed clothes— Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure: 1. Put clothes in [...]

The Pr oblem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE T o correct— ON CLOTHES All residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct IN CYCLE laundry procedures. (continued) SNAGS, HOLES, • Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins, check pockets TEARS, RIPS OR of all garments before[...]

THE PROBLEM SOL VER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WRINKLING IN • Incorrect water level. Use large level for medium load; medium level for small load. PERM PRESS AND • Repeated washing in too hot water . W ash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent. “NO-IRON” ITEMS • Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergent[...]

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WHA T IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY 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 Spacemaker TM laundry that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR W ARRANTY For the second through fifth year from date of ori[...]