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Washer ❑ ! Safe~Instructions ....................3,4 ❑ Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7 Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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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) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Save time and money. Before [...]
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A WARN~G-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. Q This washer must be properly <:b . installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instru[...]
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WORTANT S~EH ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric sofieners, 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 x 1 your appliances free from the ‘ * accumulation of combus[...]
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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. w,le, Le”e/ MEDIUM SMALL . @ . LARGf Wash/Rinse TemD y:;: COLD @ HO1 COLD . . COLO E,t,ac/eanlng ,“,,””,, ,0,,”,, ,“,”,O s,,, (~ s.v..c”c/~7~oSPe.dWa$he, – He[...]
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T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times, plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in perma[...]
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PreWash Cycle— For use when clothes are excessively soiled. Provides an agitated soak and a soak without agitation. followed by agitati(>n and spin. Washer nlust he reset for desired wash cycle. Pe,ma”en(P,e*, — OFF Erf,aciean,”g Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in d soaking agent t’or a short tinle, then the water spins out. Washer turn[...]
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CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Load Cottons and Linens Whi(e/Colortas( Bright/Noncolorfast HOI or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal Setting Normal Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Average soil Hot Hot or Warm Extra Cleaning Cycle Regular Cyc[...]
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Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine” bletich when needed, White or colorfast.” liquid chlorine type. Nonco]orfast,” only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast. liquid chlorine type, Noncoiorfast. only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast,” liquid chlorine type. Noncolorf’ast,” only non-chlorine bl[...]
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OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-Flo pan is the lint . filter. position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the .,<.,,.,,,:. washer. Lint is easily seen ‘:~~’:j~:i::::,:,,::::~$::<::I: and removed after the wash is finished. o NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wa[...]
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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 CLOT~S Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate mm . . chenille—give up lint. m m Lint a m Lint a LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and %=Producers from ‘~c~llectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract LA LJ lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on li[...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 vinegm 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 i[...]
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Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all how hard it is. about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than ● If you 1 ive in a municipal area, contact your 10 grains—and you use phosphat[...]
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OT~R LA~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and npe 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 brand[...]
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The c 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 ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It these steps: can set some stains. ● Find the fabric and the finish in t[...]
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Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc. ) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dul/ too/” fo (tlr<ttillv .v(rape lIflu.s rnu(.h udhe,!i~,e or gum us po,~,sible. Sponge with a sfife dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics Antip[...]
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PROBLEM LINT 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 smalle[...]
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL 22 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 de[...]
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PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WRW~ING 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 into shape after each wash and dry cycle.[...]
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREASsuch as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may [...]
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PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY I ● 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 “locks in.” This sou[...]
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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 assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-ffee! GEAnswer Center@ In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES A GE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s conve[...]
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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 pati of the washer [...]