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lUseandtire Guidel Washer Safe~lnstructions ....................3,4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7 Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . [...]
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~LP US ~LP 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) Save time and money. Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists c[...]
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A WARN~&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. 4 ● This washer must be properly ,, <c b , installed and located in accordance ‘... with the hs[...]
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! WORTANT SAFE~ ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe dl warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. * ● Keep the area around and underneath w your appliances free from the I ~ ~ccumulation of combust[...]
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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. 3 Wtiwwd Wemrlew! Wfi*/Bi”s* r.w. timnt- :;:: 8dKniews D “0’”” MEDIUM . DOEnTLE @ LARGE COLD 9 HO1 COLO . ‘~..l,,. SMALL 4 @ . COLD II II B~KE1 Exti, Cb#m% ) @ S*w”[...]
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a TWS TO ~LP YOU SELECT SETTmGS 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. PreWash Cycl~ For use when clothes are excessively soiled. Provides an agitated soak and a soak without agitation, followed by agitati[...]
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Permanent Press Cycle For loads, of synthetic andor delicate fabrics. A cold water cool-down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. -“”24 Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must[...]
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CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Wash Water Load Speed Temperature Cycle Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles BrightiNoncolorfast Normal Warm or Cold Regulm Cycles Work Clothes Heavy soil Normal Hot Extra Cleaning Cycle Average soil Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycle[...]
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. A White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast only non-chlorine bleach White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, onl[...]
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OPEMTmG ~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 and removed after the wash is finished. Q NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash :’.:’<:::’.-<. ..:... ,. . . . . . . . .[...]
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The Mini-Basket tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK and PREWASH cycles. ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, (up to 2fi pounds) (1.125 kg). panty hose, girdles, blouses, ● Stuffed toys. sweaters, [...]
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EmRGY-SAmG T~ 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. ?[...]
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Sort by Surface Texture Separate m ‘n m m Lint a % Lint u %wProducers from ‘collectors ,~ LJ 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 [...]
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASmR 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 fil[...]
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SELECTmG 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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T~ RESULTS OF CONT~UED USE OF CAMONATE DETERGENTS 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[...]
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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 vinegar 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 [...]
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WRD WATER—DO YOU ~~ 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 gallo[...]
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Laundry Product and Wpe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse addilive such as Downy Brtind 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 SOAK AGENT Such as[...]
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HOW TO mMOm STA~S 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● 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 stain. It these steps: can set some stains. ● Find the fabric [...]
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Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as reach adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Same as white and ble[...]
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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, e[...]
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PROBLEM GRAYED CLOT~S (continued) ~LLOWED CLO~S BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STA~S SHRIN~GE, GENERAL 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 detergent. ● Use of soap in hard wat[...]
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PROBLEM SHRINWGE, ~ITS WRIN~ING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND NO-IRON ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) 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 a[...]
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PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) ~AVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and CUffS WASHER WON’T OPERATE WA~R TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WA~R WON’T DRAIN POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chernicds such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and othe[...]
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T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY ● 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 transmissio[...]
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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-free! GEAnswer Centerm 800.626.2000 In-Home Repak Service Contracts Service 800-GE-CARES (800d2-273fl AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert rep[...]
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. I I 1 I II 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[...]