GE Washer Dryer 175D1807P523 User Manual

UseandCareGuide  
SpacemakerLaundry  
Problem Solver.......................20–24  
More questions ?…call  
Safety Instructions....................3–5  
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2002  
Operating Instructions, Tips  
Operating the Washer ...........................6–13  
Agitator..........................................................7  
Control Settings...........................................6  
Cycle Descriptions......................................5  
Cycle Times ..................................................7  
Energy-Saving Tips .....................................7  
Fabric and Cycle Settings .........................8  
Lint Filter ................................................7, 18  
Soak................................................................6  
Washer Lid Latch ........................................6  
Operating the Dryer.............................14–17  
Air Fluff Drying ..........................................15  
Automatic and Timed Drying................15  
Control Settings........................................14  
Energy-Saving Tips ..................................17  
Fabric and Cycle Settings.......................16  
Lint Filter..............................................14, 19  
Loading .......................................................14  
Sorting .................................................14, 17  
Preparation  
Detergents and Additives...................10, 11  
Hard Water....................................................10  
Loading the Washer..................................7, 8  
Sorting Clothes...........................................7, 9  
Stains ..............................................................12  
Stain Removal Guide...................................13  
Consumer Services...................27  
Appliance Registration..................................2  
Important Phone Numbers........................27  
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2  
Repair Service..................................................2  
Warranty ........................................Back Cover  
Models: WSM2420, WSM2480  
Care and Cleaning...............18, 19  
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................18  
User Maintenance Instructions................18  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read all instructions before using your appliance.  
• When disconnecting this appliance,  
WARNING—To reduce the risk of  
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when  
using your appliance, follow basic precautions,  
including the following:  
pull by the plug rather than the cord  
to avoid damage to the cord or junction  
of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located  
so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or  
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.  
• Use this appliance only for its intended  
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.  
To Minimize the Possibility  
• This appliance must be properly  
installed and located in accordance with  
the Installation Instructions before it is  
used. If you did not receive an Installation  
Instructions sheet with your appliance, you can  
obtain one by calling, toll-free, the GE Answer  
Center® at 800.626.2002.  
of a Fire Hazard  
• Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions.  
Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer  
to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER  
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A  
FIRE. FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED  
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT  
COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE  
RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING  
—Properly ground to conform with all governing  
codes and ordinances. Follow details in  
Installation Instructions.  
INSTALLATION.  
—Locate where the temperature is above  
50°F (10°C) for satisfactory operation of  
the appliance control system. Do not install  
or store the appliance where it will be exposed  
to the weather.  
Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,  
plastic, or similar materials (such as padded bras,  
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby  
pants or plastic bags) as these materials may melt  
or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when heated,  
can under certain circumstances produce fire by  
spontaneous combustion.  
—Connect to a properly rated, protected  
and sized power supply circuit to avoid  
electrical overload.  
—Do not install against drapes or curtains.  
• Do not store items that may burn or melt  
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics  
or plastic containers) on top of the appliance  
during the operation.  
• Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”  
(such as life jackets containing kapok)  
must not be put in your dryer.  
Follow details in Installation Instructions.  
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY  
RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts  
of moisture and lint from being blown into the  
room. Carefully follow the details in the  
Installation Instructions. If your appliance is not  
vented to the outside, see special instructions in  
Care and Cleaning section. If this appliance has a  
gas dryer, it must be exhausted outside.  
Any article on which you have used a cleaning  
solvent, or which contains flammable materials  
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, or towels used in  
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops) must  
not be placed in or near the dryer until all traces of  
these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes  
have been removed. There are many highly  
flammable items used in homes such as acetone,  
denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some  
household cleaners, some spot removers,  
Do not repair or replace any  
part of the appliance or attempt  
any servicing unless specifically  
recommended in this Use and Care Book or  
in published user-repair instructions that you  
understand and have the skills to carry out.  
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products  
• Turn off water faucets when the washer is not  
in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves,  
and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should  
break or rupture.  
containing petroleum distillates.  
(continued next page)  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
(continued)  
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND  
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been  
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with  
combustible or explosive substances (such as,  
paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents  
or kerosene) which may ignite or explode.  
Do not add these substances to the wash water  
and do not use or store these substances on/or  
around your washer and dryer during  
operation.  
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is  
produced by the chemical action within your  
water heater and the gas can accumulate in the  
water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has  
not been used for a period of two weeks or longer.  
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE  
UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to  
prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you  
have not used hot water for two weeks or more,  
or move into a residence in which the hot water  
system may not have been used for some time,  
turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to  
run for several minutes before using any  
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot  
water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to  
escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke  
or use an open flame or appliance during this  
process.  
TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT  
This act requires the governor of California to  
publish a list of substances known to the state to  
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive  
harm and requires businesses to warn customers  
of potential exposure to such substances. Gas  
appliances can cause minor exposure to four of  
these substances, namely benzene, carbon  
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused  
primarily by the incomplete combustion of  
natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers  
will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure  
to these substances can be minimized further by  
properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.  
• Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to  
prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or  
in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER  
WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.  
• Keep the area around and underneath  
your appliances free from the accumulation  
of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags  
or chemicals.  
• The interior of the machine and the exhaust  
duct connection inside the dryer should be  
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.  
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury:  
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.  
Before loading, unloading or adding clothes,  
push the Cycle Selector knob in, then wait until  
the machine has completely stopped before  
opening the lid.  
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids  
such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can  
produce a toxic gas which may cause death.  
• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is  
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding  
clothes, wait until the drum has completely  
stopped.  
WARNING—Fire and  
Spontaneous Combustion Hazard  
Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with  
vegetable or cooking oil. These items may  
contain some oil after laundering. Due to the  
remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch  
fire by itself causing fire or a spontaneous  
combustion hazard.  
• Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your  
appliance. Skin irritation could result from the  
remaining glass particles that may be picked up by  
clothing during subsequent appliance uses.  
• The laundry process can reduce the flame  
retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,  
the garment manufacturer’s care instructions  
should be followed very carefully.  
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• 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 from service,  
remove the lid and door.  
• Do not tamper with the controls.  
• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,  
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has  
missing or broken parts, including a damaged  
cord or plug.  
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.  
For Washer Operation  
Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This  
will stop the spin action and prevent completion  
of the cycle.  
• Keep all laundry aids (such as  
detergents, bleaches or fabric  
softeners) out of the reach of  
children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Always  
read and follow instructions on packages of  
detergent and laundry aids. Observe all warnings  
on container labels to avoid personal injury.  
Dryer-Applied Fabric Softeners or  
Antistatic Conditioners  
• Keep the floor around your appliance clean  
You may wish to soften your laundered  
fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.  
We recommend you use either a fabric softener  
in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s  
instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added  
product for which the manufacturer gives written  
assurance on the package that their product can be  
safely used in your dryer.  
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.  
To minimize the possibility of electric  
shock, unplug this appliance from the  
power supply before attempting any  
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal  
and cleaning of the lint filter).  
Service or performance problems caused by  
the use of these products are the responsibility  
of the manufacturers of those products and are  
not covered under the warranty of this appliance.  
NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle  
selector knob in or turning the dryer  
cycle selector to OFF does NOT  
disconnect the appliance from the  
power supply.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
TIPS TO HELP YOU SELECT WASHER SETTINGS  
Regular Cycle—  
Permanent Press Cycle—  
Delicates Cycle—  
For most cottons, linens, work and  
play clothes. Longer wash times  
plus an extra deep rinse, spray  
rinse and spin provide thorough  
washing and detergent removal.  
For loads of synthetic and/or  
delicate fabrics. A cool-down  
spray helps prevent set-in wrinkles  
in permanent press shirts, blouses,  
dresses and similar apparel.  
For lingerie and gently used  
fabrics, this cycle has a gentle  
wash and a slow spin.  
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER  
Features and appearances may vary slightly.  
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.  
OFF  
ENERGY PREFERRED  
10 MIN  
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OFF  
MORE  
=
AUTOMATIC SETTING  
LESS  
DRY  
DRY  
*
Auto -  
NORMAL  
*
Auto-  
Regular  
Permanent  
Press  
Regular  
LESS  
DRY  
Perm Press  
WARM  
COLD  
NORMAL  
PUSH TO  
START DRYER  
MED  
*
HOT  
COLD  
LARGE  
COLD  
COLD  
SMALL  
COOL  
DOWN  
MORE  
DRY  
LIGHT SOIL - 8  
NORMAL - 10  
HEAVY - 12 MIN  
OFF  
OFF  
COOL DOWN  
RINSE  
Spacemaker Laundry  
50 MIN  
10 MIN  
NORMAL  
OFF  
6 MIN  
20  
40  
PULL KNOB TO START  
PUSH TO STOP  
WASH  
RINSE  
Air  
Fluff  
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Temp  
Load Size  
Start  
Timed  
= RINSE  
= SPIN  
30  
DE-WRINKLE  
Delicates  
OFF  
20  
10  
2
1
3
4
See How to Operate Your Dryer section for the above Dryer controls  
Setting the Controls  
Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide  
to help you make the proper selections.  
2 Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.  
Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise  
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1
Select Water Level.  
to your selected wash setting.  
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.  
MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.  
LARGE: Over 2/3 full.  
START  
Pull Cycle Selector knob  
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out to start the washer. If  
you wish to change a setting  
after the washer has started,  
STOP  
For best cleaning results, the load must be able to move  
freely in the water. Too big a load or too little water can  
cause wear or tear of load items.  
push in the Cycle Selector  
knob to stop the washer and reset to the new  
position. Setting can be changed at any time.  
Washer Lid Latch  
To Add Items After Washer Has Started  
For easier loading convenience,  
use the washer lid latch.  
To hold the washer lid  
up, lift the lid until it  
Turn off the washer.  
Latch the washer lid.  
Add any additional articles by submerging them  
next to the agitator.  
snaps past the latch  
under the control panel.  
NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and  
other easily tangled items, always handle separately.  
To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net  
laundry bag.  
To release the lid, push  
the lid latch up.  
LID LATCH  
How to Soak in Your Washer  
Allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the  
soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer  
(keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.  
After desired soak period, pull out Cycle Selector knob to complete cycle.  
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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 carefully by fabric type, weight, color  
and amount of soil, according to instructions in How  
to Sort Clothes section.  
• Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not  
to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section.  
• For information on how to use bleaches and fabric  
• Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents  
section for information on detergents and other  
laundry additives.  
softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.  
• Close the lid. Washer will fill but not spin with  
the lid open.  
Manual-Clean Lint Filter  
Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after  
2. Wash or wipe the filter  
clean in the bottom of the  
agitator barrel. The filter  
is not removable.  
every load for the best filtering results.  
NOTE: The load type will vary  
the amount of lint buildup.  
3. Replace the agitator barrel  
To clean:  
and snap it in to place.  
1. Lift off the agitator barrel.  
MANUAL-CLEAN  
LINT FILTER  
AGITATOR BARREL  
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR WASHER  
If your clothes and household items don’t look  
Always rinse in cold water. The temperature  
clean and fresh after washing, you will probably  
rewash them…and that means you’ll waste energy.  
Remember to sort your clothes carefully, load them  
properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent  
and choose a water temperature warm enough to  
release and get rid of soil.  
of the rinse does not affect cleaning.  
Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility  
can tell you which are the off-peak hours.  
Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove  
more water during spin, which will shorten the  
drying cycle to save more energy.  
Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same  
type of fabric until you have a full load.  
If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount  
of water. Small loads should have lower water levels.  
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SUGGESTED FABRIC AND CYCLE SETTINGS  
FOR YOUR WASHER  
Cycle Suggested  
Permanent Press and Knits  
For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as:  
• Synthetics  
• Permanent press, treated cottons,  
blends with cottons  
• Down-filled garments, if machine  
washing is recommended*  
Delicates  
Regular  
• Baby clothes (delicate)  
• Lingerie  
• Cottons and linens  
• Denims  
• Baby clothes (sturdy)  
Special Instructions  
*Down-Filled Garments  
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. WASH  
SEPARATELY. Wet down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments.  
Odor disappears when garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent  
or a paste made of water and powdered detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 garments  
at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE-DRIED.  
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER  
This illustration, with clothes just  
• Load clothes dry.  
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.  
• Take a properly sorted group of  
clothes and drop them loosely in  
the wash basket in this order:  
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Large items—like sheets. Do  
not wrap around the agitator.  
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1
Small items—like  
washcloths.  
Medium size items—like  
towels.  
What is the best size load of  
DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR  
WASHER.  
clothes—large, medium or  
small? Save time, energy and  
detergent by avoiding extra use of  
the washer. Try to wash a full load  
of clothes. If you can, it is better to  
save clothes until you have a full  
load. If you must wash smaller  
loads, save water, energy and  
detergent by adjusting the water  
level for the size of the load.  
See Operating the Washer.  
• Try to mix large and small items  
in each machine load for better  
washing action.  
• Wash large items (blankets, bed  
spreads, mattress pads, etc.)  
separately.  
• If machine is overloaded, you  
may experience oversudsing or  
out-of-balance conditions.  
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES  
Sort by Surface Texture  
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and  
chenille—give up lint.  
Separate  
LINT COLLECTORS—such as manmade 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  
Separate  
In addition to sorting to  
reduce lint collection,  
it is recommended  
that fabrics of similar  
construction be  
washed together  
whenever possible.  
Sort by Soil  
Separate  
Sort by Color  
Separate  
For instructions  
on different fabrics  
and loads, see the  
Fabric and Cycle  
Settings guide.  
It pays to check and prepare  
clothes for washing.  
EXTRA CLEANING  
Soaking can be either a completely  
separate washing step or a  
(See Tips to Help You Select  
Washer Settings section for  
instructions.)  
preliminary step to a complete wash  
cycle. For detailed information on  
how to soak in your washer, see  
How to Soak in Your Washer.  
Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,  
zip zippers, and fasten snaps,  
hooks and buttons.  
See Stain Removal Guide.  
Do any necessary mending—rips,  
See Fabric and Cycle Settings guide.  
See the Problem Solver section.  
FOR INFORMATION ON  
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other  
Laundry Products guide.  
hems, tears.  
Check all items for areas of heavy  
Soaking and Pretreating—a good  
soil or stain.  
Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing  
in a small amount of liquid  
detergent or a paste made of water  
and powdered detergent or soap.  
For best results, wait 1/2 hour  
before washing.  
way to loosen deep soils and stains.  
Remove stains. See Stain  
A thorough soaking with detergent  
or special soaking agent is another  
way to remove heavy soils,  
Removal Guide.  
Turn poly knits inside out to  
minimize fabric surface damage.  
embedded dirt and even some stains.  
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HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD 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  
If the recommended amount of  
detergent produces too many suds,  
switch to a lower sudsing detergent  
brand, and follow instructions  
on package.  
How to use detergent—  
according to:  
granular, powdered or liquid:  
1. Water hardness  
2. Amount of soil  
3. Size of load  
For best results, add detergent to  
the wash basket before loading  
clothes. If you load your clothes  
first, add detergent next to the  
agitator.  
4. Type of detergent  
Using too little  
5. Wash temperature  
detergent is a  
common cause  
Use more detergent if  
you have…  
of laundry  
problems. Always  
measure detergent  
in a standard measuring cup.  
1. Hard water  
2. Large loads  
3. Greasy or oily soils  
4. Lower wash temperature  
5. Low-phosphate detergent  
HARD WATER—DO YOU HAVE IT?  
Before you can decide what to do about hard  
If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You  
can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all  
about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than  
10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, you also  
have no problem.  
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.  
But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need  
• If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,  
to soften your water with either…  
contact your county agent.  
1. An installed water softener in your home, or  
2. The use of a packaged water softener.  
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per  
gallon (3.8 liters).” This means:  
0 to 3.5 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SOFT  
3.6 to 7 grains—HARD  
For information on water softeners, see the  
manufacturer’s recommendations.  
7.1 to 10.5 grains—VERY HARD  
10.6 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD  
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OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS  
Laundry  
Product and Type  
How to Use It  
Special Instructions  
BLEACH  
Chlorine liquid  
such as Clorox brand  
Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator.  
1)Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour  
undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer  
or on dry clothes.  
2)Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine-  
bleached such as silk, wool, spandex, or nonfast colors.  
3)Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions.  
Nonchlorine such as  
Clorox 2 brand  
Follow package directions.  
1)May be used on most fabrics. Test fabric first.  
Put bleach into washer with detergent.  
FABRIC SOFTENERS  
Rinse additive such as  
Downy brand  
Follow package directions  
1)Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.  
2)Reduces static electricity.  
for diluting softeners.  
3)Use the following manufacturer’s direction. Too  
much may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.  
4)Do not pour directly on clothes.  
SANITIZER  
Chlorine bleach  
such as Clorox brand  
Use in case of infection  
and contagious disease.  
See under Bleach above.  
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.  
WATER SOFTENER  
Nonprecipitating  
Follow package directions.  
Add at start of wash cycle.  
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping  
water clear.  
such as Calgon brand  
Precipitating such as  
Borax brand  
Follow package directions.  
Add at start of wash cycle.  
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate  
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.  
SOAK AGENT  
Such as Biz brand  
Follow package directions.  
For best results, soak garments a minimum of 30 minutes.  
PRETREATING, STAIN  
AND SPOT REMOVERS  
Such as Spray ’n Wash  
and K2R brands  
Follow package directions. Treat only  
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’  
care labels for instructions.  
CAUTION:  
Washer control panels and  
finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment  
soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed  
on or havedirect contact with the washer. Apply these  
pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may  
then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused  
by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.  
TINTS AND DYES  
Powdered such as Rit  
and Tintex brands  
Follow package directions.  
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go  
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,  
1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe  
NOTE: Tinted garments may  
not be colorfast. Wash separately.  
exteriCor pAartsU. TION:  
Tinting may discolor  
plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will reduce  
discoloration but may never eliminate it.  
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HOW TO REMOVE STAINS  
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 in the chart on the next page,  
3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.  
and use only recommended methods.  
4. Wash with recommended amount of soap  
Check the care label instructions that came with  
or detergent.  
the garment.  
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics  
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool  
water—approximately 80°F (27°C)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area  
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.  
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain  
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments  
may cause stains which are virtually invisible and  
which you may not notice as you put your clothes  
into the washer.  
If these stains are not completely removed in the wash,  
the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.  
Then they will become very visible and you may think  
they were caused by the wash cycle itself.  
Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?  
Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.  
Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.  
How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?  
Increase the amount of detergent normally used.  
Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.  
Wash synthetic garments more often.  
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE  
Stain  
White and Bleachable Fabrics  
Other Washable Fabrics  
See Controls Setting Guide.  
Adhesives  
(Chewing Gum, etc.)  
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to  
carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge  
with a safe dry-cleaning fluid*; then launder.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
Antiperspirants,  
Deodorants  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed, except use nonchlorine bleach.  
you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.**  
Rinse thoroughly.  
Blood  
Soak in cold water; then launder in warm water. If stain remains,  
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.  
Sponge or soak in cool water; then  
launder.  
Chocolate, Cream,  
Ice Cream and Milk  
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry-cleaning fluid*;  
apply undiluted liquid detergent; launder; dry. Bleach according  
to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.  
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe  
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid  
detergent. Launder in warm water.  
Coffee and Tea  
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;  
launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for Cream.  
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,  
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30  
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with  
a safe dry-cleaning fluid.* Launder.  
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,  
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid  
Treat stain with safe dry-cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid  
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal  
Sponge with a safe dry-cleaning fluid.*  
Then launder in warm detergent water.  
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Hint; launder.  
Powder; Crayon; Grease,  
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil  
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,  
Wine, Vegetables or Food  
Coloring  
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to  
the Stain Removal Hint; launder.  
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining  
stain with nonchlorine bleach.  
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,  
Mildew, Scorch  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots  
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)  
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal  
Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)  
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted  
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain  
with nonchlorine bleach; then launder.  
Old mildew stains can seldom be  
removed. Scorch can seldom  
be removed.  
Ink, Ballpoint  
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and  
sponge with dry-cleaning fluid*; or use spray cleaner. Apply  
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the  
Stain Removal Hint; launder.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
except launder using nonchlorine  
bleach.  
Paint and Varnish  
Perspiration  
Soften with oil or petroleum jelly; then sponge with  
banana oil. Launder in warm water.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water.  
If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by treating  
with ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe  
dry-cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;  
launder.  
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach  
with nonchlorine bleach.  
Rust  
Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and  
launder.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
*
**Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as  
CAUTION:  
Because cleaning fluids tend to  
vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas  
be toxic, be sure you are in a well-ventilated room when using them. No  
cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations  
and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution  
with flammable compounds.  
which may cause death.  
Save and refer to garment manufacturers’ care labels.  
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials  
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in the washer.  
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER  
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ENERGY PREFERRED  
10 MIN  
6
OFF  
MORE  
DRY  
=
AUTOMATIC SETTING  
LESS  
DRY  
*
Auto -  
NORMAL  
*
Auto-  
Regular  
Permanent  
Press  
Regular  
LESS  
DRY  
Perm Press  
WARM  
COLD  
NORMAL  
PUSH TO  
START DRYER  
MED  
*
HOT  
COLD  
LARGE  
COLD  
COLD  
SMALL  
COOL  
DOWN  
MORE  
DRY  
LIGHT SOIL - 8  
NORMAL - 10  
HEAVY - 12 MIN  
OFF  
OFF  
COOL DOWN  
RINSE  
Spacemaker Laundry  
50 MIN  
10 MIN  
NORMAL  
OFF  
6 MIN  
20  
40  
PULL KNOB TO START  
PUSH TO STOP  
WASH  
RINSE  
Air  
Fluff  
4
Temp  
Load Size  
Start  
Timed  
= RINSE  
= SPIN  
30  
DE-WRINKLE  
Delicates  
OFF  
20  
10  
2
1
See How to Operate Your Washer section for the above Washer controls.  
Check the Lint Filter  
Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used.  
Always be sure the lint filter is in place.  
3. ROLL lint off the screen with  
your fingers. Do not rinse or  
wash the screen.  
WARNING—  
Do not run the dryer  
4. Replace the cover on the  
with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or  
missing. Doing so can cause overheating, damage  
fabrics and be a fire hazard.  
body of the lint screen.  
5. Before replacing the lint  
screen, remove any lint from  
the wire mesh on the back  
wall (behind the lint screen).  
The lint screen is located inside  
the dryer drum, on the back wall.  
SQUEEZE BODY;  
PULL COVER OFF  
To clean:  
6. Push the lint screen straight  
back until it snaps into place.  
1. Use the finger holes to pull  
the lint screen straight out.  
PULL STRAIGHT OUT  
2. Lightly squeeze the body,  
as shown while pulling the cover off.  
Sort and Load the Clothes  
Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer.  
Generally, if clothes are sorted right for washing,  
they’re sorted right for drying. See the How to Sort  
Clothes section.  
If you do mix various types of fabrics in your load,  
set the controls for the lighter-weight fabrics and  
remove when dry. Reset controls for the remaining  
heavier fabrics.  
Set the Controls  
See the Suggested Fabric and Drying Selections guide.  
1
Cycle Selector.  
2 Start Button.  
Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired cycle setting.  
The selector may be turned in either direction.  
Press the Start button to start the dryer. (Opening  
the door during operation stops the dryer. To  
restart, close the door and press the Start button.)  
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of heat used (electric,  
natural gas or LP gas), size of load, types of fabrics, wetness of clothes and  
condition of exhaust ducts.  
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Polyester Knits and Permanent Press Drying Tips  
• DO NOT OVERLOAD—  
Garments being dried or  
• REMOVE CLOTHES  
PROMPTLY—To help prevent  
wrinkling, remove clothes from  
the dryer promptly at the end of  
the drying cycles.  
• PLACE ON HANGERS—  
Permanent press and polyester  
knit garments look best if placed  
on hangers after drying.  
dewrinkled should tumble freely.  
The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying  
Automatic Drying  
Timed Drying. When using the Timed Cycles, you  
select the number of minutes you wish the dryer to  
run and it turns off at the end of this time period. The  
last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat. This  
helps make the load easier to handle.  
When using the Automatic cycles, the Automatic Dry  
Control system continually senses the temperature of  
the air in the dryer drum. Wet laundry keeps the air  
cool. When laundry is dry enough (and the drum air  
warm enough), the heat turns off. When the air cools,  
the heat turns back on. This off and on cycling may  
happen a number of times (depending on the fabric,  
load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle  
Selector advances (when the heat is off) until it  
automatically turns off the dryer.  
Air Fluff cycle. The dryer does not heat when the  
Cycle Control knob is set in AIR FLUFF. This cycle  
can be used to fluff or air-dry bedding, plastic  
tablecloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys,  
sneakWers, AetcR. NING—  
Do not dry plastic  
Auto Regular. Use this cycle to dry heavy- and  
medium-weight cotton items. The load tumbles  
without heat during the last 5 minutes. This helps  
make the load easier to handle.  
or rubber items with heat. Use Air Fluff setting,  
or line dry. Failure to do so could result in fire  
or damaged items.  
Auto Permanent Press. Use this cycle to dry  
permanent press, knits and other synthetic items. The  
load tumbles without heat during the last 10 minutes.  
This helps keep wrinkles from setting in and makes  
the load easier to handle.  
Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles  
Set to NORMAL Position  
Set toward More Dry  
Set toward Less Dry  
OFF  
MORE  
OFF  
MORE  
OFF  
MORE  
DRY  
DRY  
LESS  
DRY  
DRY  
LESS  
DRY  
Auto -  
LESS  
DRY  
Auto -  
NORMAL  
*
Auto -  
NORMAL  
*
Auto-  
NORMAL  
*
Auto-  
Auto-  
Perm Press  
Regular  
LESS  
DRY  
Regular  
LESS  
DRY  
Regular  
LESS  
DRY  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
*
NORMAL  
*
*
COOL  
DOWN  
COOL  
DOWN  
COOL  
DOWN  
MORE  
DRY  
MORE  
DRY  
MORE  
DRY  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
50 MIN  
50 MIN  
50 MIN  
10 MIN  
10 MIN  
10 MIN  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
• Energy-preferred automatic setting.  
• For most normal loads.  
• For loads that include  
heavyweight fabrics.  
• For lightweight fabric loads.  
• If you desire to remove  
• If you desire to remove  
less moisture.  
more moisture.  
• For very small loads.  
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SUGGESTED FABRIC  
AND DRYING SELECTIONS  
Cycle Suggested  
For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as:  
Automatic Regular  
• Cottons and linens  
• Down-filled garments, if machine  
washing and drying are recommended  
Automatic Permanent  
Press and Knits  
• Permanent press fabrics with cotton  
• Synthetics  
Delicates  
• Silks and wools  
• Rayon and acetate  
Timed  
• Pillows*  
The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on  
fabric care labels. For best results, follow your specific fabric care label.  
Special Instructions  
Refer to garment manufacturers’ care labels for more information.  
*Pillows  
Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape.  
DRY ONLY ONE PILLOW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop  
dryer occasionally and shake pillow to redistribute filling for more even drying.  
Check pillow at end of drying time—if not completely dry, return pillow to dryer  
and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be dried  
completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.  
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES  
Sort by Surface Texture  
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and  
chenille—give up lint.  
Separate  
LINT COLLECTORS—such as manmade fibers and  
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract  
lint. These must be dried separately.  
Sort by Fabric  
In addition to  
sorting to reduce  
Separate  
lint collection, we  
recommend that you  
wash fabrics of similar  
construction together  
whenever possible.  
Sort by Color  
Separate  
Sort by Weight  
For information on tumble drying extra-large  
items and different fabrics and loads, see the  
Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.  
Separate  
ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR DRYER  
• Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to  
run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, slower-  
drying items.  
• To help prevent ironing, remove garments  
immediately at the end of the drying cycle  
and place on hangers.  
• Do not overload dryer. The drum should be no more  
than half full of wet articles. For efficient drying,  
clothes need to tumble freely. Overloading prolongs  
drying time and produces uneven drying.  
• Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a  
“warm” dryer will save energy.  
• Clean lint filter each time you dry.  
• Clean dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A  
• Use Automatic Drying Cycle whenever possible  
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.  
to help prevent overdrying and to save energy.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  
Wipe 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 and chemicals.  
Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry  
to reduce the possibility of slipping.  
For long vacations  
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all  
water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to  
freezing weather.  
Always shut off the gas valve before leaving on  
vacation.  
Winterizing instructions for your washer:  
The washer cannot be operated in freezing  
temperatures. Before you store the appliance,  
remove water from all parts of the washer.  
1. Turn off water supply faucets. Disconnect hoses  
4. Let the washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes to let all the  
water drain out. Some but not all of the RV  
antifreeze will be expelled.  
from faucets and drain.  
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of nontoxic RV antifreeze  
(available from a hardware or recreational vehicle  
store) to the washer tub.  
5. Push in the timer knob, disconnect the electrical  
plug, dry the tub interior and close the lid.  
3. Push in the timer knob, turn the knob to the right to  
6. Store the appliance in an upright position.  
a spin cycle and pull out the knob.  
7. Before reusing the washer, after storage, run the  
washer through a cycle to rinse out the antifreeze.  
Washer  
• Wash basket. After each use, leave the lid open to  
allow moisture to evaporate. Clean thoroughly with  
nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit  
left by heavily soiled clothes. Do not use harsh,  
gritty or abrasive cleaners.  
• Lint Filter. Clean the filter at the bottom of the  
agitator after every load for the best filtering results.  
See Operating Your Washer section.  
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Dryer  
If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and  
WARNING—  
Electrical Shock and  
clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year.  
Personal Injury Hazard  
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.  
Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the  
electrical power.  
• Do not put hands inside the cabinet.  
• Make sure the dryer is cool.  
How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if  
your dryer (gas dryers must be exhausted outside)  
is not exhausted to the outside:  
• More than one person is required to lift, tilt  
or move the washer/dryer because of its weight  
and size.  
• Clean the lint filter before every load. See Operating  
Your Dryer section.  
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock,  
Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a Fire  
Hazard. This lint should be removed at least every  
2 or 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer  
usage.  
injury or damage.  
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified  
person.  
1. Unplug unit from electrical supply or turn off  
electrical power.  
2. Remove back panel from dryer. (See Installation  
Instructions.)  
3. Avoid touching wires and thermostats.  
4. Remove lint from boxed-in area with a soft brush  
or vacuum cleaner.  
5. Replace back panel, reconnect and level the  
appliance.  
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QUESTIONS?  
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
WASHER OR DRYER  
• Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer  
WON’T START  
Start 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 current.  
• Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.  
Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open.  
• Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.  
WON’T DRAIN  
WATER LEAKS  
• Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.  
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 6 feet above the floor.  
• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.  
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted into and secured to drain facility.  
WASHER WON’T  
SPIN AND  
• Lid not closed. Washer will not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure  
lid is closed.  
COMPLETE CYCLE  
CLOTHES ARE  
ABNORMALLY  
WET AFTER SPIN  
• Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through  
final spin.  
APPLIANCE IS  
• Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and  
may cause it to move from its original position. To correct, open the lid and redistribute  
the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.  
NOISY  
• Metallic “clicks” heard as timer advances during operation are normal.  
• Uneven floor. Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor.  
WATER DOES NOT  
ENTER OR ENTERS  
SLOWLY  
• Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly.  
• Hoses kinked. Check and correct.  
• Clogged screen in water valve. Unscrew fill hose from washer and clean screen if  
necessary. When reassembling, make hand-tight plus 1/3 turn with pliers.  
WATER  
• Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.  
TEMPERATURE  
INCORRECT  
• Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to 150°F  
(60° to 66°C). Reset it.  
• Water valve screens may be clogged. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean  
the screens and reinstall the hoses.  
• Make sure selector controls are properly set.  
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets—hot to hot, cold to cold.  
WASHER PAUSES  
IN CYCLE  
• Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from one portion of its cycle  
to the next.  
• Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will  
resume in 1–2 minutes.  
• The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
GREASY OR OILY  
These are sometimes called “invisible stains” because you may not notice them before  
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in the wash cycle,  
the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible.  
They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after  
wearing. Use more detergent than normal and the hottest water the fabric can stand.  
If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash using  
hottest water fabric can stand.  
STAINS ON  
LAUNDERED  
GARMENTS  
YELLOWED  
CLOTHES  
• Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check  
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body  
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes” in this section.  
• Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach  
(such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions. Restore  
color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands); follow package directions.  
• Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.  
1. Use extra detergent plus a nonprecipitating water softener dissolved in water  
before adding clothes. Use nonchlorine bleach.  
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and  
manganese from water.  
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water  
heater occasionally.  
4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze  
lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available  
rust scale remover, following package instructions.  
• Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;  
always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and  
rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.  
BLUE OR GRAY  
COLOR STAINS  
GRAYED  
• Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot  
water at the washer 140°–150°F (60°–66°C). Do not wash when other hot water  
needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.  
CLOTHES  
• Poor or inferior detergent (or use of soap in hard water). Change to phosphate  
detergent if possible.  
Follow these steps:  
• Use water conditioner (such as Calgon brand).  
• Use hottest water possible.  
• Pretreat stains.  
• Use presoak aids.  
• Install water softener.  
• Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing  
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of loads.  
• 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.  
• Washing too long may result in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time  
for smaller loads.  
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER  
(continued)  
PROBLEM  
GRAYED  
CLOTHES  
(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 be at least partially restored by the following procedure:  
1. Put clothes in washer.  
2. Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers’ tags to determine if hot water  
is suitable for garment.  
3. Add a nonprecipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand with  
1
phosphate. Use 2 ⁄  
2
times as much as you need for normal water softening.  
4. Do not add soap or detergent.  
5. Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.  
6. Repeat, if necessary.  
7. If you prefer to soak clothes, use water softener in place of soak agent or prewash  
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.  
HEAVILY SOILED  
AREAS such as  
collars and cuffs  
LINT OR RESIDUE  
ON CLOTHES  
IN CYCLE  
• Pretreat with liquid detergent.  
• Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)  
with lint-receivers (such as manmade fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).  
• Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 minute per  
pound of dry clothes.  
• Use of nonphosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in water to  
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.  
• Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water  
with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.  
• Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be  
mistaken for lint.  
(a) See detergent guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up  
complete dissolving.  
(b) Use a liquid or special cold water detergent.  
(c) Predissolve granular detergent in hot water, or make sure detergent is dissolved  
completely in wash water before adding clothes.  
(d)Make certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.  
(e) Use a warmer wash water.  
• Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer  
items in each load. Make sure water level is correct for size of load.  
• Too much bleach. Overbleached items, such as towels, will shed excessive lint. Use  
correct amount of bleach according to package directions.  
• Not enough detergent. Enough detergent must be used to hold lint in suspension  
during wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by  
water hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. See detergent guide.  
• Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners may react with  
detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners only in rinse cycle.  
• Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may look  
like lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.  
• Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in  
rinse cycle.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
LINT OR RESIDUE  
ON CLOTHES  
IN CYCLE  
To correct—  
All residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct  
laundry procedures.  
(continued)  
SNAGS, HOLES,  
TEARS, RIPS OR  
EXCESSIVE WEAR  
• Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins, check pockets  
of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects  
remained in wash tub.  
• Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Make sure all hooks, snaps and  
buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is very important  
when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.  
There is no solution  
once this type of  
damage has occurred.  
• Improper use of chlorine bleach. Holes may have random square shape, yellow  
discoloration; fabric will be weak at edges of hole.  
(a) Use only correct, measured amount of bleach.  
(b) Never add undiluted bleach to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in  
contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.  
(c) Damage from chemicals such as hair preparations (bleach, dye, home permanent  
solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately rinse towels and  
other articles thoroughly which have come in contact with these chemicals before  
putting them in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.  
• Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing.  
Check garments carefully before loading washer and mend all rips and tears.  
• As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This  
is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused  
by the washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads  
with a large water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent  
press. When possible, remove collar stays.  
• Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt buckles, etc.  
Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.  
• May be using wrong cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment  
manufacturers’ care instructions.  
• Garments weakened by aging, sun or atmosphere. This is an inevitable process  
and is not caused by the washer. You may slow down process by use of delicate cycle.  
• Too little water in washer or too large a load. Load washer only with the number of  
items that will move freely. Select correct water level.  
WRINKLING IN  
• Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops  
PERM PRESS AND  
“NO-IRON” ITEMS  
tumbling, remove clothes and place them on hangers.  
• Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.  
• Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles,  
even if dry, to ensure proper tumbling.  
• Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work  
clothes, with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Also do not  
wash or dry permanent press items with regular laundry.  
• Too many items in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent press  
loads should always be smaller than regular loads…no more than medium loads.  
• Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use permanent press wash cycle which  
provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.  
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER  
(continued)  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
WRINKLING IN  
PERM PRESS AND  
“NO-IRON” ITEMS  
(continued)  
• 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 water with plenty of detergent.  
• Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If a nonphosphate  
detergent must be used, avoid the use of a carbonate-built detergent.  
To remove stubborn wrinkles—  
• Retumble small loads on automatic dry setting.  
• Rerinse and dry on automatic dry setting.  
• If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10–12 minutes and hang immediately.  
• Iron carefully.  
• Send to cleaners for pressing.  
• Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.*  
*NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent press clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish  
may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can  
eventually wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since the cotton has a resin finish that imparts the memory, a loss  
or decrease of permanent press performance will result.  
SHRINKAGE,  
GENERAL  
• Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be  
safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care  
instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.  
SHRINKAGE,  
KNITS  
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.  
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)  
is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been  
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.  
Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been  
heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures  
used to set the shapes, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be  
prevented by washing in cool or warm water and drying on low or delicate heat.  
CLOTHES TAKE  
• Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for  
TOO LONG TO DRY  
the load you want to dry.  
Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions.  
• Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction, and  
make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If metal flexible ducting is used,  
be sure it is not kinked and that it is installed according to Installation Instructions.  
• Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.  
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped and the  
dryer to still tumble without heat.  
• Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.  
• Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.  
• Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles  
even if dry, to ensure proper tumbling.  
• If your dryer is operating on a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.  
• Clothes were excessively wet when they were put into the dryer.  
WASHER OR DRYER  
WON’T START  
Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure lint filter is in proper  
position. Make sure washer lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open.  
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We’ll Be There  
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever  
need information or assistance from GE, well be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!  
In-Home Repair Service  
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)  
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,  
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. To schedule service, call Monday  
to Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many  
GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or  
tomorrow, or at your convenience. Our factory-trained technicians know your  
appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.  
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GE Answer Center  
800.626.2002  
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center®  
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will  
be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE  
Answer Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
For Customers With Special Needs…  
800.626.2002  
Upon request, GE will provide  
Braille controls for a variety of  
GE appliances, and a brochure to  
assist in planning a barrier-free  
kitchen for persons with limited  
mobility. To obtain these items,  
free of charge, call 800.626.2002.  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have  
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may  
call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322) to request  
information or service.  
Service Contracts  
800.626.2224  
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there  
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still  
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,  
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.  
Parts and Accessories  
800.626.2002  
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances  
can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to  
their home. The GE parts system provides access to over  
47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are  
fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards  
are accepted.  
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.  
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified  
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since  
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.  
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GE Spacemaker Laundry  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,  
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service,  
visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES  
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number  
available when calling for service.  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service  
under the warranty.  
For The Period Of:  
We Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the GE Spacemaker Laundry which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this limited one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service  
to replace the defective part.  
What Is Not Covered:  
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use  
the product.  
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of  
God.  
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.  
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects  
with this appliance.  
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or  
used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. Defects or damage due to operation in freezing temperatures.  
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.  
Damage caused after delivery.  
Products which are not defective or broken, or which are  
Product not accessible to provide required service.  
working as described in the Owner’s Manual.  
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied  
warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest  
period allowed by law.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located  
in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product  
to an Authorized GE Service location. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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Printed in the United States  
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