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a .-= 4 .- .-.— _ ~’w-- . i How tO get the best from Setting the controls p4 Energy-saving p5 using the Mini-BasketTM tub p$ sorting and loading p9 Choosing detergents Use and Care of model mA5800G SUin removal p16 Questions? USC the Problem Solver pl$ Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE hW~~ C~~t~P 800.626.2000 ———[...]
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Help us help -you. e e write down the En’ode] Wld !SErid ~U~’b~~Se You’ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product CMnership Registration Card that came with your washer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: %lf&y inimmiom ....... ...3.4- It is inte[...]
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— a }VWNING–TO reduce the rkk of ‘ai%e electric shock, or injury to ks?iim~ persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: * ~7&3 thi$ appliance only for i@ intended pwpose as described in this Use and Care Book. @ I%is washer nnust be properly kwed and !Wted in accortice with the Im@llation hstructi[...]
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Safety Imtructiom (Continuei) @ Do 130$ wash fiberglass articles in @ The latmd~y process can reduce l%%.’ washer operation your washer. skin irritation could the flame retardancy of fabrics. TO ~ Do rmt leave washer M up ~e~~~t f~om the remaining particles avoid such a result, the garment during cycle. This will stop th~ that may be picked up by[...]
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- Reguiar $QJck— ~ mvides longer wash time for ost cottons, linens, work and play clothes. — — Regular O:F cycle z’ Q & -1$ [ lffiHT / SC+L 1’ ?owM MAW soak se@g- Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains. Rmml Press cyck- For permanent press and delicates. An extended cooldown spray rinse is provided to minimize [...]
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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics a~ld lea* wall water ‘Ikmpmatme .- Cyde setting .A?s - Cycle L@td Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Hot Hot or Warm Regular Cycle Regular Cycle Normal Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Bright/Noncolorfast Workclothes Heavy soi~ Normal for small loads; Heavy for all other lo[...]
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— — — Bkxach 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, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach[...]
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How to we the soak setting * 66$OAK99 setting temperature will automatically be cold. ~ Ha hot or warm soak is desired, set the WASHRINSE TEMPERATURE switch to Hot/Cold or Warm/Cold and turn the Cycle Selector knob to ‘6N0RNlAIY in the Regular Cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and t[...]
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Good sorting meam better washing sort by surface texture ~PrJiK?rs/ from LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT CX3LLIXIDRS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy —attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more M’rnwhm on lint controls see page 18. sort by fabric Se[...]
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How to load yOU~ washer * Load clothes dry. s Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: o Large Items—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small hems-like washcloths, Medium Size Items—like towels. Here is a typical fill load: 3 “Double Sheets 4 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Shorts 6[...]
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Factom to comider Pow&%’di Detergents Nm#k@Rate- I?cwdered Deterg%?ln%s . - Liquid Detergents s$Mps in selecting detewenti and 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[...]
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The resu~b Ofeontinued we Of carbonate IS your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how most txobably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build dete%enb (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loa[...]
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— The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most impcwtant things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount required varies according to: L 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. Greasy or oily soi[...]
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Hard water—do you Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if yoti 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” and [...]
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IAmMiry product and type How to we it Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand (0.96 liter) water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes. action has started and detergent is 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should no[...]
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How $0 remove shim L Trytoremove stain sassoonas possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: * l?ind 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. ~ Test stain remo[...]
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Shin removal guide white and BIeachable Fabrics Eke Control Setting Guide, EHeach on Page 7 Other Wmhable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carejhlly scrape ofias much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launde[...]
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- .+ >- C >. Questions? :- ‘:~~ Use Thk Problem Solver v— —— ——- PROBLIHW UNIT OR RESIDUE ON CL0TH13S GREASY OR OILY STAJNS ON LAL.JNDERED GARMENT’S POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY I @Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, cord[...]
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Y!Mmdm POSSBLE CAUSE AND ItEmDY GRAYED @ Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing CLQTHES gray appearance; Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. (continued) @ Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a W-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soile[...]
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TllN2 Problem SOIV~~ (continued) PROBLEM SHMNKAGE, Hwrs TvRmTKLING m PEwAmNT’PREss AND “NCHRON” m.mm s Possum mum imm mmm ~ ~~]=~ion shrinkage can occur in hit 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. * ~ogrewive or de[...]
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PROBLEM WATER THvIPERATURE Is nwmRma WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS W.4SHER Is NOISY’ WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY @ Make sure temperature selector switches are correctly set. ~ @ Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and regulated correctly. @ Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets ... hot to hot, cold to co[...]
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care and Cleatiw The W. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after wmhing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterkm. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. ‘h store washer: Ask service technician to remove water from drain[...]
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YOUR GENERAL ELEmRBC AUTOMATIC CLOTH= WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. — WHAT Is COVERED FULL ONEYEAR 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[...]