GE WSM2420S manual

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    lUseand@reGuide[ Safe~lnstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Operating Instructions, Tips Operating the Washer...........................6-l 3 Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................7 Control SeRings..........................................6 Cycle Descriptions ........[...]

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    Before using your Spacemaker’” Laundry, read this book carefully. 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 Park Louisville, KY 40225 [...]

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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 this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. o *:,. ● This appliance must be properly ‘Q.,’;< ~ -O ,. instafled and located in accordance with[...]

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    WORTANT SAmH ~STRUC~ONS (continued) ● Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER A WAMG—HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the WITHOUT THE L~ F~TER IN PLACE. gas can accumtiate in the water hater andor ● Keep the [...]

  • Page 5

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

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    HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. ..:”AT* ,,,8,,.6, ~emake,b””dw .: :&: ramp Load Stze Stafi e o @@ See How to Operate Your Dyer sect;[...]

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    Cycle Times — Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: ● Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. ● Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. Permanent Press Delicates Regular 16 12 16 Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefull[...]

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    SUGGESTED FMWC Am CYCLE SETT~GS FOR YOUR WASHER Cycle Suggested For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: Permanent Press & hits ● Synthetics ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons ● Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* Delicates ● Baby clothes (delicate) ● Lingerie Regul~ ● Cottons and linens ● Denims ?[...]

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    Sort by Sutiace Texture ‘eparate sfrome LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—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 The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric ‘eparate ‘mf[...]

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    U HOW ~CH DETERGENT SHOmD YOU USE? 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. Ambunt of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have... 1. Hard water 2. Lar[...]

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    Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy 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 Biz brand PRE-TREATING, STAIN AND SPOT R[...]

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    HOW TO WMOW STA~S 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. these steps: It can set some stains. ● Find the fabric[...]

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    Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Antiperspirants, 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, Mildew, Scorch Ink,[...]

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    HOW TO OPEWTE YOUR DRYER WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. r = “-- :$: Temp Load Size I e Q I See How to Operate Your Washer section for the above Washer controls. , Check the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter e[...]

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    Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips ● DO NOT OVERLOAD— “ REMOVE CLOTHES ● PLACE ON HANGERS— Garments being dried or PROMPTLY—To help prevent Permanent press and polyester dewrinkled should tumble freely. wrinkling, remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed the dryer promptly at the end of on hangers after dryin[...]

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    SUGGESTED FABWC AND DRY~G SELECTIONS Cycle Suggested Automatic Regular Automatic Permanent Press & Knits Delicates Timed For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: ● Cottons and linens ● Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying is recommended ● Permanent press fabrics with cotton ● Synthetics ● Silks and wools ● Rayon and acetate ?[...]

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    Sort by Sutiace Texture Separate mm . . LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. m m Lint m % Lint m ~ Producers from ~ collectors LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and R 0 napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be dried separately. Sort by Fabric Separate In addition to sorting to [...]

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    USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS “ Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally ● Keep the area around and underneath your appliance wash it with mild soap and water and then apply free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve rags, chemical, etc. the finish. ● Keep the floor around your[...]

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    Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the dryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is more c Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the apt to accumulate in and near the[...]

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    QUESTIONS? USE T~S PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM WASHER OR DRYER WON’T START WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS WASHER WON’T SPIN AND COMPLETE CYCLE CLOTHES ARE ABNORMALLY WET -R SP~ APPLIANCE IS NOISY WATER TEMPERATURE INCORRECT WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer ST~T [...]

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    PROBLEM GMASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS GRAYED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. Th[...]

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    r PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) HEAVILY SO~ED AREAS such as collars and cuffs LINT OR RESmUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE 22 T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash solution at the start of wash agitation. To restore grayed clothes— Most grayed clothes can b[...]

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    PROBLEM ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE (continued) SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, R~S OR EXCESS~E WEAR There is no solution once this type of damage has occurred. WRIN~~G IN PERM PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE To correct— N1 residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct laundry procedures. ● Pins on garments or sha[...]

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    T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM WWN~~G IN PEW PRESS AND “NO-RON” ITEMS (continued) SHRIN~GE, GENERAL SHRINWGE, ~ITS CLOTHES TA~ TOO LONG TO DRY WASHER OR DRYER WON’T START POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Incorrect water level. Use large level for medium load; medium level for small load. ● Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm wat[...]

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    We’ll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need < itiormation or assistance horn GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! I}Home Repair Sewice 80WE$ARES(80M32-273g AGE consumer semice professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenien[...]

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    Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE SPACEMAKERTM MUNDRY here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain semice under warranty. 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 Sp[...]