GE Washer Dryer WSM2700R User Manual

Laundry  
Problem Solver  
9-23  
instructions ...................3- 5  
More questions  
Centerm 800.626.2000  
Operating  
Tips  
Controls  
Guide ........................10, 11  
Preparation  
Energy-Saving  
Knits Drying  
Lint  
Detergents, Other Additives ..............12-16  
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
9,24,25  
Limestone  
14  
Loading  
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Loading the Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Pretreating.........................................6,16,17  
Sorting Clothes ...........................................6, 7  
Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
OperatingtheWasher...................................8  
OperatingtheDryer.......................................9  
Permanent Press Drying  
1
Clothes ...........................................6, 7  
and  
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Consumer Services  
Appliance  
Agitator . . . . . . .  
. . . .  
Dryer Exhaust  
Exterior  
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2  
Repair Service  
Lint Filter  
24  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .  
Cover  
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................24  
User Maintenance Instructions ........24,25  
Models  
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US YOU...  
Before using your  
Write down the model  
and serial numbers.  
Save time and money.  
Before you request service . . .  
check the Problem  
section. It lists causes of minor  
operating problems that you can  
correct yourself.  
Laundry,  
read this book carefully.  
You’ll find them on a  
inside of the door or the rating  
plate on top of the  
on the  
It is intended to help you  
operate and maintain your  
new appliance properly.  
These numbers are also on the  
Consumer Product Ownership  
Keep it handy for answers to  
your questions.  
Registration  
that  
with  
If you received a  
damaged appliance...  
Immediately contact the dealer (or  
builder) that sold you the appliance.  
your appliance. Before sending in  
this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
If you don’t understand something  
or need more help, write (include  
your phone number):  
Consumer Affairs  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Use these numbers in any  
correspondence or service  
calls concerning your appliance.  
For your safety the information in this  
risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,  
must be followed to minimize  
injury or loss of  
—Do not store or use gasoline or other  
your gas supplier from a  
vapors and  
the  
neighbor’s phone.  
instruction.  
the gas  
vicinity of this or any other  
TO  
try to  
YOU  
any  
GAS  
you  
the  
reach your gas supplier,  
department  
Do  
Do  
and service must be performed  
switch;  
by a qualified  
the gas supplier.  
agency or  
do not use any phone your balding.  
the or area  
of  
washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the Care  
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.  
If You Need Service  
if your problem  
First, contact the people who  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
To obtain service, see the  
Consumer Services page  
in the back of this book.  
is still not resolved, write:  
Major Appliance Consumer  
Action Panel  
cases, this  
solve the problem.  
We’re proud of our service and  
want you to be pleased. If for some  
reason you are not happy with the  
service you receive, here are three  
steps to follow for further help.  
20 North  
Drive  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write all the details—including  
your phone number—to:  
Chicago, IL 60606  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY  
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Warning-To reduce the risk of  
electric shock, or injury to persons  
when using your  
To  
of  
e the  
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basic precautions, including  
Use this appliance  
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.  
following:  
Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer  
to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER  
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A  
OR  
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A  
COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE  
RESTRICTED USE OR  
for its intended  
This appliance must be properly  
installed and located in accordance  
with the Instigation Instructions  
IT  
before it is used. If you did not receive an  
Instructions sheet with your  
appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll  
free, the GE Answer Center  
*
not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,  
plastic, or similar  
(such as padded  
—Properly ground to conform with  
governing codes and ordinances.  
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,  
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials  
details in  
Instructions.  
may melt or burn.  
when heated,  
some rubber materials,  
under certain circumstances  
by spontaneous combustion.  
items that may burn or melt  
—Locate where the temperature is above  
for satisfactory operation of the  
produce  
Do not  
appliance control system. Do not  
or  
store the  
where will be exposed to  
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics  
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the appliance  
during the operation.  
the weather.  
—Connect to a properly rated, protected  
and sized power supply circuit to avoid  
electrical overload.  
Garments labeled  
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)  
must not be put in your dryer.  
Away from  
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY  
to prevent large amounts  
Any article on which you have used a cleaning  
solvent, or which contains flammable materials  
(such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in  
beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops,  
must not be placed in or near the dryer  
of moisture and lint  
blown into the  
room. Carefully follow the details in the  
installation  
If your appliance is  
vented to the outside, see  
Care and Cleaning section.  
gas dryer, it must be  
instructions in  
appliance has a  
outside.  
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and  
their  
have been removed. There are many  
flammable items used in homes such as:  
Do not repair or replace any  
part of the appliance or attempt  
any servicing unless  
recommended in this Use and Care Book or  
in user-repair instructions that you  
understand and have the to carry  
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,  
some household cleaners, some spot removers,  
turpentines, waxes,  
containing  
removers and products  
distillates.  
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Turn off water faucets when the washer is not  
in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves,  
and to  
leakage if a hose or valve should  
break or rupture.  
When disconnecting this  
by the plug rather than the cord  
to avoid  
to the cord or junction  
of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is  
located so it will not be stepped on, tripped  
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress,  
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Never reach into washer  
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  
Clean the dryer lint  
before each  
accumulation  
load to prevent  
— inside the dryer or in the room. DO  
NOT  
LINT  
DRYER  
PLACE.  
Never reach into the dryer while the  
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading  
or adding clothes, wait until drum has  
completely stopped.  
Keep the area around and underneath  
your appliances free from the  
of combustible materials, such as lint, paper,  
rags, chemicals, etc.  
Do not wash or dry  
articles in your  
Skin irritation could result from the  
remaining glass particles that may be picked up  
by clothing during subsequent appliance uses.  
The interior of the machine and the exhaust  
duct connection inside the dryer should be  
cleaned periodically by a  
individual.  
To M-  
e
the Possibility of  
bleach with ammonia or  
flame  
of  
Do not  
acids such as vinegar  
rust remover. Mixing  
care instructions  
produce a toxic gas which may cause death.  
should be followed very carefully.  
Do not wash or dry articles that have been  
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted  
with combustible or explosive substances (such  
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance  
is used by or near  
Do not  
children to play inside, on, or with this  
appliance or any discarded  
as, paint,  
dry-cleaning  
or  
Dispose  
kerosene, etc.) which may  
of discarded appliances and shipping or  
explode.  
packing  
an appliance, or removing from service,  
remove the or door.  
properly. Before discarding  
Do not add these substances to the wash water  
and do  
use or store these substances  
around your washer and dryer during  
operation.  
Keep laundry aids (such  
as detergents, bleaches, fabric  
softeners, etc.) out of the reach  
GAS  
action  
is produced by the  
within your water heater and the  
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of  
preferably in a locked cabinet.  
gas can accumulate in the water heater  
Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid  
personal injury.  
water pipes if hot water has not  
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN  
GAS CAN BE  
used for a  
Keep the floor around your appliance clean  
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.  
So to prevent the  
possibility of damage or injury,  
if you have not used hot water for two weeks  
To minimize the possibility of electric  
shock, unplug this from  
or more, or move into a  
in which  
the hot water system may not have been  
used for some time, turn on hot water  
power supply before attempting any  
maintenance or cleaning (except the removal  
and cleaning of the lint filter).  
faucets and allow them to run for several  
minutes before using any electrical appliance  
which is connected to the hot water system. This  
allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the  
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open  
flame or appliance during this process.  
NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle  
selector knob in or turning the dryer  
selector to  
NOT  
*
disconnect the appliance from the  
power supply.  
Do not tamper with the controls.  
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Do not operate this  
malfunctioning,  
missing or broken  
cord or plug.  
if it is damaged,  
disassembled, or has  
including a damaged  
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or  
Conditioners  
You may wish to soften your laundered  
fabrics or reduce the  
electricity in them.  
Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.  
We recommend you use either a fabric softener  
in the wash cycle, according to manufacturer’s  
instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added  
product for which the manufacturer gives written  
For washer operation  
assurance on the package that their product  
safely used in your dryer.  
be  
Do not leave washer  
will stop the spin action and prevent completion  
of the cycle.  
up during cycle.  
Service or performance problems caused by  
the use of these products are  
responsibility  
of manufacturers of those products and are  
not covered under warranty of this appliance.  
If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of  
water. Small loads should have lower water levels.  
If your clothes and household items don’t look  
clean and fresh after washing, you will probably  
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  
Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility can  
tell you which are the off-peak hours.  
Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above  
This generally means using the  
WARM wash temperature setting on your  
washer—temperatures approximately  
If you notice that soil has accumulated after several  
consecutive washings, use HOT wash occasionally,  
if safe for fabrics.  
enough to release and  
rid of soil.  
Use HOT  
a regular basis  
when washing heavily soiled articles-such as  
work and play clothes.  
Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type  
of fabric until you have a full load.  
rinse in COLD water. The temperature of  
the rinse does not affect cleaning.  
FOR YOUR DRYER  
To help prevent ironing, remove garments  
immediately at end of drying cycle and place  
on hangers.  
Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to  
run an extra cycle for one or two heavier,  
drying items.  
Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a  
“warm” dryer will save energy.  
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.  
Clean lint filter each time you dry.  
Clean dryer exhaust  
at least once a year. A  
Use Automatic  
Cycle whenever possible  
partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.  
to help prevent overdying and save energy.  
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HOW TO SORT  
FOR YOUR  
to check  
prepare  
FOR  
on  
Soaking and Pretreating—a  
good way to loosen deep soils  
and stains.  
A thorough soaking with  
detergent or special soaking agent  
is another way to remove heavy  
soils, embedded dirt and even  
some stains.  
clothes for washing.  
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other  
Laundry Products Guide.  
Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,  
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks  
and buttons.  
Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing  
in a amount of  
detergent or a paste made of  
water and powdered detergent  
or soap. For best results, wait  
1/2 hour before washing.  
Do any  
hems, tears.  
Check all items for areas of  
heavy soil or stain.  
mending—rips,  
For information on how to  
soak in your washer, see  
Operating Instructions.  
Remove stains. See Stain  
Removal Guide.  
Turn  
knits inside-out to  
minimize fabric surface damage.  
Sort by  
Texture  
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and  
chenille—give up lint.  
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers  
and napped fabrics like velveteen and  
attract lint. These must be washed separately.  
For more information on lint control, see  
The Problem Solver section.  
Sort by Fabric  
In addition to sorting  
to reduce lint collection,  
it is recommend  
that fabrics of similar  
construction be  
washed together  
whenever possible.  
For instructions on  
different fabrics and  
loads, see the Controls  
Setting Guide.  
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Sort by Weight  
.
.
Normally. if you sort clothes correctly for washing,  
you will have properly sorted drying loads.  
Separate  
Items  
m-  
PROPERLY  
Add measured amount of detergent. See  
Detergents, Other Additives section for information  
on detergents and other laundry additives.  
lid. Washer will fill and agitate but will  
not spin with lid open. This washer has a Safety  
Lid Lock. As a safety measure, the lid will be  
automatically locked during the spin portion of  
each cycle. The lid will automatically unlock  
about 30 seconds after the end of the spin cycle.  
To open lid during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector  
IN and wait for lid lock to release, about 30 seconds,  
before opening.  
Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no  
higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash  
tub. Do not put clothes on the agitator or wind them  
around it. For best results, mix large items with  
small ones. When washing a single heavy item, such  
as a shag  
or bedspread, add one or two other  
pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no  
more than one-half of the total load.  
For your personal safety, never reach into  
washer while parts are moving. Always  
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stop washer to load, unload, add forgotten  
To bleach the load, measure liquid bleach  
according to directions on container. After washer  
has filled and agitated for several minutes, add  
diluted bleach to the bleach dispenser.  
items or additional laundry aids.  
Always flush the dispenser  
with one cup of water to  
avoid bleach carry-over to  
the next wash load.  
For information on how to use bleaches and fabric  
softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.  
NOTE: Do not use powdered  
bleach in the bleach dispenser.  
Follow directions on the package  
when using powdered bleach in the wash load.  
CAUTION: Failure to follow these  
directions can cause bleach damage to the  
wash load.  
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WARNING: Do not  
use chlorine bleach  
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and ammonia in the  
same load. Poisonous gas can  
occur, resulting in serious injury  
or death.  
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER  
WARNING—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,  
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
Regular  
COLD  
-
Wash Temperature  
Water Level  
Set the controls  
See the Controls Setting  
Push Cycle Selector in  
your selected wash cycle.  
clockwise to  
Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be  
automatically provided with all cycles.  
Select Water Level.  
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.  
MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.  
LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.  
Pull Cycle Selector out to start the cycle.  
NOTE : If you wish to cycle setting after  
washer has started, push Cycle Selector in and wait  
for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position.  
Setting can be changed at any time during the  
Press or Regular cycle.  
Self-cleaning lint filter  
The lint filter needs no attention from you. Lint collected during  
washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down  
the drain.  
How to soak in the washer  
Set wash temperature control. Add detergent or soak agent. Turn Cycle Selector to  
desired cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle  
Selector to stop washer. Allow to soak, turn to the last Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.  
Delicate Cycle  
To  
the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always  
OFF  
set the Indicator at the beginning of the cycle. During  
wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between agitation  
and pause, to protect delicate clothes.  
RINS
SPIN  
-
START  
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WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,  
read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
Set the controls  
See the Controls Setting Guide.  
Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle  
and select correct drying time for load type.  
Press the Start button. (Opening door  
during operation stops dryer. Tore-start,  
close door and press the Start button again.)  
30--50-  
Timed  
HIGH  
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Load the dryer properly  
Load sorted clothes into dryer. See Loading section.  
Do not use dryer-applied fabric softeners unless  
you follow these lint cleaning instructions.  
...  
Clean lint filter before each load.  
Do not operate dryer without lint filter in place.  
Remove the lint filter by pulling  
straight up. Wipe all accumulated  
lint from screen. Properly reposition  
lint filter after cleaning. Occasionally  
wash filter using soap and warm water.  
Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This  
will help remove all fabric softener buildup.  
Close door. Door must be closed before  
will operate.  
Polyester Knits &  
Press Drying Tips  
on hangers—Permanent Press and  
Polyester garments look best if placed  
on hangers after drying.  
Do not overload—Garments being dried or  
should tumble freely.  
Remove clothes immediately—To help prevent  
remove clothes from the dryer  
immediately at the end of the drying cycles,  
Dryness Guide for the Automatic Cycle  
How Timed and Automatic Drying Differ  
.
For most  
loads.  
Automatic drying—The Automatic Dry Control  
system continually senses air temperature in dryer  
drum. Wet laundry keeps this air cool. When drum air  
is warm enough, heat turns off. When the air cools,  
heat turns back on. This on and off cycling may  
happen a number of times (depending on the fabric,  
load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle  
.
loads that include heavyweight  
fabrics.  
Set  
MORE  
Auto  
. If you desire  
remove more  
Selector advances (when the heat is  
it automatically turns dryer off.  
until  
moisture.  
~\  
Timed drying—You  
the number of minutes  
you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end  
of this time period.  
. For most normal loads.  
Set  
LESS DRY  
.
For very small loads. (Add two  
more  
even if  
If you  
to remove moisture.  
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CONTROLS  
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads  
Wash Water  
Temperature  
Wash  
Cycle  
Wash Cycle  
Setting  
Dry  
Load  
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Baby Clothes  
Plastic-1ined items  
Delicate*  
Set at START  
See #1  
Air Fluff (No Heat)  
Diapers  
Hot  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Man-made fabrics**  
Mixed cottons  
warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Set at START  
See #2 below  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Perm Press  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
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Bedspreads  
Blankets  
Electric  
Follow Label Directions  
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Warm  
warm  
warm  
Delicate”  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low  
Man-made**  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Cotton & Linens  
Hot  
below  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Non-Colorfast  
warm  
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Curtains  
Cotton  
Hot or Warm  
warm  
See #l below  
Set at START  
See #2 below  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Delicate  
Man-made,** Sheers  
Permanent Press  
Delicate*  
warm  
Perm Press  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Lingerie, Knits  
Foundation  
warm  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Glass Fiber  
Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the  
Permanent Press  
Curtains  
Warm  
warm  
Warm  
warm  
warm  
warm  
Hot  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
Automatic  
(Medium Heat)  
See #2 below  
Set at START  
See #2 below  
See #2 below  
Set at START  
Set at START  
See #2 below  
See #2 below  
See #2  
Draperies  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Dresses. sportswear  
Heavy slacks  
Knits, man-made**  
Lingerie  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Sheets & pillowcases  
White shirts, blouses  
Work clothes  
Automatic  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic (Medium Heat)  
(Medium Heat)  
.
Hot  
Hot  
Plastic  
warm  
Air Fluff (No Heat)  
Set at START  
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Quilted Items  
Follow Label Directions  
Directions  
Swimsuits  
warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Sweaters, man-made fabrics**  
Synthetic Sheets  
WashableWoolens  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Set at START  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
WorkClothes  
See #1 below  
soil.  
Hot  
#l Regular  
#Z perm press  
–15 minutes for Heavy soil, 5 –10 for Normal soil, up to 5 for  
minutes for Heavy soil, 4 –8 for soil, to 4 for Light  
*Delicate  
alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.  
**Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester,  
and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate (low heat) Cycle. If  
mix various types  
remaining fabrics.  
of fabrics in your  
load, set the controls for the lightest weight fabrics and remove when dry. Then reset the control for  
foam rubber or similarly textured, rubber-like materials in the dryer except on AIR FLUFF (no heat). Fire hazard may result  
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Save and refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels  
For more information on care labeling. send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”  
For  
by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,  
20402,  
Dry  
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Plastic-1ined pants, bibs. pads. crib sheets  
be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.  
up to 20  
45+0  
Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold  
washing with a presoak product. Use warm water.  
and borax ( teaspoons to gallon). Soak before  
2540  
Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area and rub in detergent. Use Warm  
Soak for oil and juice stains. Use Cold Soak for egg, milk and cereal stains.  
Midpoint  
Follow Label Directions  
85-95  
65-95  
15  
Shake out excess dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one  
blankets at a time.  
or two  
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loads 65 –75  
Small loads 3545  
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If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause  
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.  
Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.  
5-10  
Less Dry  
Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks.  
3040  
Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the  
Laundry.  
If  
sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause  
Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.  
Less Dry  
Midpoint  
Midpoint  
More Dry  
25-35  
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.  
Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening of seams and creases.  
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Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair  
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.  
See “Work Clothes” instructions below.  
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Midpoint  
More  
15 –20  
Some plastics  
soap-streaked. add  
tear if machine washed.  
small items in mesh  
for washing. If shower curtains are  
brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.  
Follow Label Directions  
Label Directions  
Pretreat around neckline.  
manufacturer’s recommendations.  
40-55  
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As a general rule, if wool can be hand washed, it can be “washed’. by soaking in the washer. A liquid detergent is  
because it dissolves faster in soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with liquid detergent. Never  
use chlorine bleach.  
5-15  
Pretreat heavily  
soiled, use Warm Soak for  
liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.  
areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily  
65-85  
and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, garments. Use to cup  
DO  
tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. hazard may result.  
NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results  
are obtained for some of your fabrics by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.  
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DETERGENTS AND SOAP  
Products  
Advantages  
Disadvantages  
Phosphate-  
Powdered Detergents  
Perform well in hard or soft water.  
Are not available in some areas.  
Wash types of fabrics well.  
Can be used in hot, warm, or  
cold water.  
Non-Phosphate-  
Powdered Detergents  
Perform satisfactorily in soft  
or moderately hard water.  
Generally do not clean well in  
hard water.  
In some areas only non-phosphate  
products are available.  
May be difficult to dissolve,  
especially in cold water.  
Should  
be used in cold water.  
containing sodium  
carbonate as an ingredient may  
cause harmful limestone deposits  
on clothes and washer when  
combined with hard water.  
Detergents section.)  
May not perform as well as  
powdered phosphate products  
when diluted in wash water.  
Liquid Detergent  
Perform well in soft water.  
Offer better performance in  
hard water than powdered  
non-phosphate types.  
Clean synthetics and fabric  
blends well.  
Are excellent as concentrates  
for removing spots.  
Completely dissolve even in  
cold water.  
Generally do not clean  
medium-hard or hard water.  
in  
Perform well in soft water.  
Soaps  
May combine with water  
hardness minerals to form  
sticky soap curd.  
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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 just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildup in just a few months.  
Effects on Clothes  
Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of  
direct contact with detergent.  
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on  
cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the  
following  
Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent  
press fabrics.  
Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such  
as toweling.  
Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes  
on cottons such as children’s  
Causes colors to fade and become dull and  
Causes graying of fabrics.  
Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing  
action between limestone deposits on the fabrics  
during washer agitation.  
Leaves a white, powdery residue on  
colored items.  
Recommended Methods to Reduce  
Limestone Buildup  
Effects on Washer  
Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to  
the wash solution.  
Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid  
detergent if these are available in your area.  
Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering  
to the sticky limestone deposits.  
Install a home water softener. This will significantly  
reduce limestone buildup.  
Increased service calls because of limestone  
deposits in the pump, water hoses. filters and  
other washer parts.  
Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,  
such as  
brand with phosphate.  
Reduced useful life of washer.  
Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes  
Increase amount of detergent. See guide on next  
page for recommended detergent amounts in relation  
to water hardness.  
The following recommendations will temporarily  
delay the effects of limestone on your clothes. These  
good washing practices and will give  
better soil removal whether or not you have hard  
water or use carbonate detergent.  
Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water  
conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to  
help in removing stubborn soils and stains.  
hotter wash water. for example up to  
for cottons. This also improves  
oily-soil removal.  
Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very  
dirty loads separately and increase detergent to help  
keep dirt from redepositing on less  
items.  
If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more  
detergent to promote better washing. Also be sure to  
Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage  
from heavy, sturdy clothes.  
use bleach on  
whenever possible.  
fabrics. Use hot water  
Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action  
of washer.  
Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate  
for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before  
adding clothes.  
Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or  
harshness in clothes.  
‘LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE-is caused by the  
reaction the calcium  
the hard water with the sodium  
in the detergent.  
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How to Partially Restore Clothes That Have Developed Limestone Deposits  
Soak clothes 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:  
Vinegar soak solution may reduce the  
wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics  
Vinegar so& may damage the dyes in some fabrics.  
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HOW 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.  
How to use  
Amount required varies  
according to:  
If the recommended amount of  
granular or powdered:  
detergent produces too many suds,  
switch to a low  
detergent  
For best results, add detergent  
to the wash basket before loading  
clothes. If you load your clothes  
first, add detergent next to  
the agitator.  
1. Water hardness  
2. Amount of soil  
3. Size of load  
4. Type of detergent  
5. Wash temperature  
brand. and follow instructions  
on package.  
Using too little  
detergent is a  
common cause  
of laundry  
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve  
well,  
hot water, then pour directly into  
the wash basket.  
Use more detergent if you have...  
the detergent in  
1. Hard water  
2. Large loads  
3. Greasy or oily soils  
4. Lower wash temperature  
5. Low phosphate detergent  
problems. Alwa
measure detergent  
in a standard measuring cup.  
Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load  
1. Use recommended amount  
Water Level Setting  
Water  
of detergent for your load  
and water hardness as shown  
in guide at  
Medium  
Small  
cups  
(180 ml)  
Hardness  
1
cups  
VERY HARD  
10-20 Grains  
1
cups  
2. When using other detergent  
types—follow directions  
on package.  
(360 ml)  
(300 ml)  
cup  
(120 ml)  
1
cups  
1 cups  
(240 ml)  
HARD  
4-10 Grains  
(300 ml)  
DETERGENTS  
3. For hard water treatment,  
see Hard Water Guide.  
cup  
cup  
1/2 cup  
(120 ml)  
(60 ml)  
(180 ml)  
O-4 Grains  
CONCENTRATES  
AND  
FOLLOW  
DIRECTIONS  
0-20 Grains  
LIQUIDS  
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WATER—DO YOU IT?  
Before you can decide what to do about hard  
water, need to know if you have it and, if so,  
how hard it is.  
If your water is  
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.  
If you live in a municipal area, contact your  
water company.  
But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to  
soften your water with either...  
If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,  
contact your county agent.  
1. An installed water softener in your home, or  
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per  
gallon (3.8 liters)” which means:  
2. The use of a packaged water softener.  
For information on water softeners, see the  
guide below.  
O to 3  
per  
(3.8  
4 to 10 grains—HARD  
11 to 19 grains-VERY HARD  
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This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level  
Grains of  
over 30  
15–20  
0-10  
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10–15  
20-25  
25-30  
hardness  
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cup plus tablespoon for  
30 (240  
5 grains above  
1/4 cup  
(60  
1/2 cup  
cup  
(240 ml)  
When using  
with detergent  
plus 15  
for each extra 5 grains)  
(160 ml)  
cups plus 1 tablespoon for  
above 30 (300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)  
5 grains  
cup  
(180  
cups  
(360 ml)  
When  
with soap  
cup  
(80 ml)  
cup  
(240 ml)  
ml)  
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PRODUCTS  
Laundry  
Product and  
to Use It  
Special Instructions  
BLEACH  
Chlorine  
such as  
After wash action has started and  
detergent is dissolved, add  
to dispenser and flush with one cup  
of water (see Loading the Washer  
Properly section).  
1) 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: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s  
brand  
silk, wool, mohair,  
colors. Dilute bleach before  
leather, or non-fast  
on any fabric.  
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special  
instructions.  
Non-chlorine such as  
package directions.  
Put bleach into washer with detergent  
1) May be used on kinds of fabrics.  
2) Is most effective in hot water.  
brand  
FABRIC SOFTENERS  
Rinse  
such as  
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.  
2) Reduces static electricity.  
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on  
some clothes.  
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.  
Mix recommended amount with one  
cup (240 ml) water and add at start  
rinse cycle.  
Downy brand  
Wash  
such as  
Follow package directions  
Add during wash cycle.  
Rain Barrel brand  
5) For those  
for adding to the wash cycle,  
such as Rain Barrel brand. follow manufacturer’s  
instructionsexactly.  
SANITIZER  
Chlorine  
Use in case of infection and  
contagious disease.  
See Bleach above.  
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and  
viruses.  
such as  
brand  
WATER SOFTENER  
Follow package directions.  
Add at start of wash cycle.  
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping  
waterclear.  
such as  
brand  
Precipitating such as  
brand  
package directions.  
Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.  
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate  
which  
cloudy or milky appearance to water.  
SOAK AGENT  
Follow package directions.  
Such as  
brand  
PRETREATING. STAIN  
AND SPOT REMOVERS  
Wash and  
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 have  
direct 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.  
brands  
TINTS AND DYES  
Powdered  
and  
as  
Follow package directions.  
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be  
colorfast. Wash separately.  
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go  
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,  
cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe  
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in  
washer. Subsequent washings  
but may never eliminate it.  
brands  
reduce discoloration  
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible.  
Test stain removal product on a hidden  
inside seam or on a sample of the material.  
The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.  
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take  
these steps:  
Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.  
It can set some stains.  
Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the  
next page, and use only recommended methods.  
3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.  
4. Wash with recommended amount of soap  
or detergent.  
Check the care label instructions that came with  
the garment.  
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and  
Fabrics  
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool  
water—approximately  
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.  
a sink or pan. Soak stained area  
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain  
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.  
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.  
Once These  
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  
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  
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  
liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
except use non-chlorine bleach.  
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. If color  
has changed. you may be able to restore it by sponging with  
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.  
Blood  
Soak in cold water. then launder. If stain remains. bleach  
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, 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*;  
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe  
cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid  
detergent. Launder.  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry,  
according  
to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry.  
Coffee and Tea  
with warm water. If stain remains,  
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on  
previous  
cream.  
Launder, With cream: Follow guide directions for  
let stand  
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a  
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.  
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.”  
Launder.  
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow.  
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid  
or Pancake Makeup. Rouge,  
Powder; Crayon: Grease,  
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil  
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid  
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal  
Hint on previous  
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining  
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,  
Wine, Vegetables or Food  
Coloring  
Soak stain in  
Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.  
water. If stain remains. bleach according to the  
stain  
non-chlorine bleach.  
water.  
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 on previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)  
detergent, Bleach remaining stain  
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.  
Old mildew stains can seldom be  
removed. Scorch can  
be removed.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.  
Ink. Ballpoint  
Perspiration  
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 on previous page.  
Launder. Rinse  
with non-chlorine bleach.  
undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If  
changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia  
or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat safe dry cleaning  
has  
fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous  
launder and dry.  
**  
manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
Rust  
Apply rust remover,  
launder.  
**Do not  
death.  
chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as  
rust remover. can produce a toxic which may cause  
Because cleaning fluids tend  
in a well ventilated room when  
fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations  
be toxic, be sure  
them. cleaning  
A
and required cautions (usually printed  
with flammable compounds.  
Use extreme caution  
Save and refer  
garment manufacturer’s care labels.  
Under  
circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials  
(waxes. cleaning fluids, etc.) be  
in washer.  
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QUESTIONS?  
USE PROBLEM SOLVER  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
WASHER OR DRYER  
WON’T START  
Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer  
START button is pushed.  
Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is  
No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is  
getting current.  
plugged into electrical outlet.  
Dryer door is open. Dryer will  
run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.  
Washer will but will not spin with lid open.  
Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.  
or pinched hose. Check and correct,  
WON’T DRAIN  
WATER LEAKS  
of drain  
should be less than feet above the floor.  
Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.  
Make sure end of drain hose is  
inserted into and secured to drain facility.  
WASHER WON’T  
SPIN AND  
Lid not closed. Washer will not progress through spin  
with lid up. Make sure lid  
is closed, Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.  
COMPLETE CYCLE  
CLOTHES ARE  
ABNORMALLY  
Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through  
spin.  
WET  
SPIN  
APPLIANCE IS  
NOISY  
Heavily  
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.  
heard as timer advances during operation are normal.  
Uneven floor.  
sure appliance is level and  
to floor.  
WATER DOES NOT  
ENTER OR ENTERS  
SLOWLY  
Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and  
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  
correctly.  
WATER  
TEMPERATURE  
INCORRECT  
Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.  
Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature-140°  
to Reset it.  
Water valve screens may be clogged. Remove  
the screens and the hoses.  
hoses from water valve. Clean  
Make sure selector controls properly set.  
Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets-hot 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  
Alternate pauses in the agitation are  
in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will  
resume in 1-2 minutes.  
The brief pause the  
spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.  
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PROBLEM  
(continued)  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
GREASY OR OILY  
STAINS ON  
LAUNDERED  
GARMENTS  
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. 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  
and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots  
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash using hottest  
water fabric can stand.  
YELLOWED  
CLOTHES  
Incomplete removal of body  
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. they are white and center is yellow, it contains body  
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes,” in this section.  
due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check  
Chlorine bleach may  
some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach  
brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care Restore  
brands), follow package directions.  
(such as  
color using color remover  
or manganese in water  
as  
or  
cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.  
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water  
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.  
2. Have a special filter or  
manganese from water.  
feeder installed in your home to remove iron and  
3. Run hot water for a  
heater  
minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water  
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.  
BLUE OR GRAY  
COLOR STAINS  
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener  
always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and  
rub with undiluted liquid detergent. using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.  
on clothes;  
Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot  
GRAYED  
CLOTHES  
water at the washer 140°  
needs—such as  
(60°  
not wash when other hot water  
heavy.  
or family  
Poor or inferior detergent  
detergent if possible.  
use of soap in hard water). Change to phosphate  
Follow these steps:  
Use water conditioner (such as  
Use hottest water  
brand).  
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.  
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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POSSIBLE CAUSE  
PROBLEM  
Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in  
solution at the start of wash agitation.  
To restore grayed  
wash  
GRAYED  
CLOTHES  
(continued)  
Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure:  
(a) Put clothes in washer.  
with  
water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water  
is suitable for garment.  
(c) Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as  
brand with  
water softening.  
phosphate. Use  
times as much as you need for  
not add soap or detergent.  
(e) A11ow clothes to go through complete cycle.  
Repeat, if necessary.  
YOU  
to  
clothes, use water softener in place of soak  
or pre-wash  
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.  
HEAVILY SOILED  
AREAS such as  
collars and cuffs  
Pretreat with detergent.  
.
sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)  
with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).  
Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 minute per  
pound of dry clothes.  
LINT OR RESIDUE  
ON CLOTHES  
IN CYCLE  
Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness  
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.  
in water to  
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  
mistaken for lint.  
leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be  
See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up  
complete dissolving.  
(b) Use a  
(c)  
or special cold water detergent,  
granular detergent hot water, or make sure detergent is  
completely in wash water before adding clothes.  
certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.  
Use a warmer wash water.  
Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer  
items in each load.  
sure water level is correct for size of load.  
Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels, will shed excessive lint. Use  
correct amount of bleach to package directions.  
Not enough detergent, Enough detergent must be used 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  
a white deposit. Use fabric softeners  
in rinse cycle.  
wear and may  
Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by  
like lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.  
Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in  
rinse  
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PROBLEM  
(continued)  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
LINT OR RESIDUE  
ON CLOTHES  
IN CYCLE  
To  
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  
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  
zippers. Make sure  
hooks, snaps and  
There is no solution  
buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons  
belt buckles. This is very important  
once this  
of  
when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.  
damage has occurred.  
.
Improper use of  
bleach. Holes may have random square shape; yellow  
discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole.  
(a) Use only  
measured  
of bleach.  
Never add undiluted  
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  
(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  
As  
before loading washer and mend  
and tears.  
press garments age, they may show fraying 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  
press When  
Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent.  
remove  
stays.  
Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt  
Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.  
etc.  
May be using  
cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment  
manufacturer’s care instructions.  
Garments weakened by aging, sun atmosphere. This is an inevitable process  
and is  
by the washer. You may slow down process by use of  
cycle.  
Too  
water in washer or too large a  
Load washer only with the number of  
items that will move freely. Select correct water level.  
IN  
PRESS AND  
“NO-IRON” ITEMS  
Leaving clothes dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops  
tumbling, remove clothes and place them  
hangers.  
Too many items in dryer. Dry  
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 insure 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.  
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use  
more than medium loads.  
press wash cycle which  
provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
Incorrect water  
. Repeated washing in  
WRINKLING IN  
PRESS AND  
“NO-IRON” ITEMS  
(continued)  
Use large level for medium  
medium level for  
load.  
hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent.  
Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If a non-phosphate  
detergent must be used, avoid the use of a carbonate-built detergent.  
To remove stubborn  
loads on automatic dry setting.  
and dry on automatic dry setting.  
If unsuccessful,  
carefully.  
on high heat for  
minutes and hang immediately.  
Send to cleaners for pressing.  
Some  
may remain which cannot be  
If  
laundry  
and permanent press clothes still  
the  
may not be good  
wear away leaving  
permanent press  
in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton  
synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a  
result.  
of  
fabric can eventuality  
or decrease of  
SHRINKAGE,  
GENERAL  
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be  
washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care  
instructions  
If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.  
can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched  
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back  
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.  
SHRINKAGE,  
KNITS  
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is  
is removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been  
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.  
when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)  
Shrinkage  
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; drying on low or delicate heat.  
CLOTHES TAKE  
TOO LONG TO DRY  
Controls improperly set. Check  
the load you want to dry.  
controls to make sure they are correctly set for  
ducting. Make sure dryer is  
Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make  
in accordance with  
ducting clean and free of obstruction,  
Instructions.  
make sure damper in outside  
cap operates easily. If ducting is used,  
be sure it is not kinked and it is installed according to  
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.  
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 insure proper tumbling.  
If your dryer is operating  
Clothes were excessively wet when they were  
Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open, Make sure  
position. Make sure washer  
a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.  
into the dryer.  
filter is in proper  
is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with open.  
WASHER OR DRYER  
WON’T START  
If  
need more  
toll free: GE Answer  
800.626.2000 consumer information service  
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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,  
chemical, etc.  
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.  
Winterizing instructions:  
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. (The front access  
panel between washer and dryer may have to be  
removed. See procedure at right.) Disconnect hoses  
from faucets and drain.  
4. Let the washer spin for or 2 minutes to let all the  
water drain out. Some but not all of the  
antifreeze will be expelled.  
5. Push in the timer knob, disconnect the electrical  
the tub interior, close the lid.  
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic  
antifreeze  
(available from a hardware or recreational vehicle  
store) to the washer tub.  
6. Store the appliance in an upright position.  
7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer  
through a cycle to rinse out the antifreeze.  
3. Push the timer knob in, turn the knob to the  
SPIN and pull the knob out.  
to  
Washer  
The self-cleaning lint filter needs no attention from  
you. See How to Operate Your Washer section.  
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.  
Remove the agitator at regular  
intervals-about 4 to 6 months—and remove  
any lint that may have accumulated. Unscrew the  
both hands, and  
pull wash basket forward and pull agitator up and  
out of the wash basket.  
When replacing the agitator, carefully lower it  
straight down onto the agitator support block and  
replace the cap securely.  
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Dryer  
If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and  
How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if  
your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted  
is not exhausted to the outside:  
clean the dryer exhaust  
at least once a year.  
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.  
Clean the lint filter before every load. See How to  
Operate Your Dryer section.  
Inspect the area behind your front access  
panel at least once a year and clean out any lint  
that may have accumulated. Wipe or vacuum,  
being careful not to disturb any of the electrical  
mechanical connections.  
How to remove the front access panel between the washer and dryer  
Lift access panel up until tabs at sides of  
out of slots at sides of dryer.  
slip  
Remove two Phillips-head screws at top of panel.  
To replace access panel, fit tabs on panel into  
slots at sides of dryer, push panel back in place  
and replace screws.  
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Staple sales slip or  
check  
YOUR GE  
here. Proof of original purchase date  
is needed to obtain service  
under  
WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended to  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
WHAT IS COVERED  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
purchased for ordinary home use  
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge, parts and service labor  
in your home  
repair or replace  
and Washington,  
In Alaska the  
any part of the  
warranty is the same except that it  
is LIMITED because you must pay  
to ship the product to the  
shop or for the sewice technician’s  
travel costs to your home.  
laundry that fails because of a  
manufacturing defect.  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY  
For the second through fifth year  
from date of original purchase, we  
will provide, free of charge,  
All warranty service will be  
provided by our  
Service  
Centers or by our authorized  
replacement parts for any part  
Customer  
servicers during  
the washer  
that fails  
normal working hours.  
because of a manufacturing defect.  
You pay for the sewice trip to your  
home and service labor charges.  
Or, if you desire, we will provide  
Should your appliance need  
service, during warranty period or  
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737).  
a
completely reconditioned  
pay for the  
shop reconditioning labor, the  
service trip to your home and  
sewice labor charges.  
Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
Sewice trips to your home to teach  
you how to use the product.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
Read your Use and Care material.  
If you then have any questions  
about operating the product,  
please contact your dealer or our  
Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call, toll free:  
Damage to product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
WARRANTOR IS NOT  
RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
GE Answer  
800.626.2000  
consumer information  
Improper installation.  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer.  
You are responsible for providing  
adequate electrical, plumbing,  
exhausting and other connecting  
facilities.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which from state to state.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
book is printed on recycled  
Part No. 175  
Pub.  
49-9783  
Printed in the United  
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