GE Washer Dryer WSM2400L User Manual

Con ten ts  
Appliance Registration  
Care and Cleaning  
Repair Service  
Safety Instructions  
2
26  
3,4  
Cautions  
Controls Setting Guide  
16  
8,9  
User Maintenance Instructions 25  
Vacation Tips  
25  
Dryer  
Automatic Drying  
Warranty  
Washer  
Back Cover  
7
Controls  
Dryness Selections  
7
Agitator  
Controls  
25  
6
7
End-of-Cycle Signal  
Tips  
7
7
Other Additives  
Energy-Saving Tips  
7
Knits Drying Tips  
Lint Filter  
7
7
14  
12  
Hard Water  
Limestone Deposits  
Operating Instructions  
Press Drying Tips  
7
Lint Filter  
Loading Clothes  
6,25  
7,23  
6
Sorting  
Timed Drying  
5
7
6
5
Operating Instructions  
Sorting  
Energy-Saving Tips  
Front Access Panel  
10  
25  
Stains  
Stain Removal Guide  
17  
Model and Serial Numbers  
Problem Solver  
2
18-24  
Model  
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Before  
your  
Laundry,  
Write down the model  
and serial numbers.  
FOR  
read this book carefully.  
It intended to help you operate  
and maintain your new appliance  
properly.  
You’ll find them on a  
on the  
If you smell gas:  
1. Open windows.  
inside of the door or the rating plate  
on top of the dryer.  
These numbers are also on the  
Consumer Product Ownership  
Registration Card that came with  
your appliance. Before sending in  
this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
touch  
Keep it handy for answers to your  
questions.  
electrical  
3.  
any  
If you don’t understand something  
or need more help, write (include  
your phone number):  
Consumer Affairs  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville,  
open  
4. immediately call  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
your gas supplier.  
turn electric switches  
on or off because  
ignite gas.  
may  
Use these numbers in any  
correspondence or service calls  
concerning your appliance.  
If you received a  
appliance . . .  
FOR YOUR  
Immediately contact the dealer  
(or builder) that sold you the  
appliance.  
not store or use  
gasoline or other  
Save time and money.  
flammable vapors and  
Before you request service . . .  
check the Problem Solver on  
pages 18 through 24. It lists causes  
of minor operating problems that  
you can correct yourself.  
liquids  
vicinity  
of this or any  
appliance.  
All washing and drying instruction terms in this book conform to the  
Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read all instructions before using this appliance.  
hot water system may not have  
Make sure that the cord is located  
so that it will not be stepped on,  
tripped over or otherwise subjected  
to damage or stress,  
reduce the risk  
been used for some time,  
hot water faucets and  
on  
of fire,  
shock, or injury to  
persons when using your  
basic precautions,  
them to run for  
minutes  
before using any  
appliance which is  
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.  
including the following:  
Do not repair or replace any  
to  
part of the appliance or attempt  
any servicing unless specifically  
in this Use and Care  
Book or in published user-repair  
instructions that you understand  
and have the skills to carry out.  
Use this appliance only for its  
intended purpose as described in  
this Use and Care Book.  
This appliance must be  
properly installed and located in  
accordance with the  
Instructions before it is used. If  
you did not receive an Installation  
instructions sheet with your  
appliance, you can obtain one by  
contacting the service location  
nearest you.  
–Properly ground to conform  
with all governing codes and  
ordinances. Follow details in  
Instructions.  
it moving. Before loading,  
unloading or adding clothes, push  
To minimize the possibility  
of injury:  
the cycle  
knob in, then  
Do not mix chlorine bleach with  
wait until the machine has  
completely stopped before  
opening the lid.  
ammonia or acids such as vinegar  
and/or rust remover. Mixing can  
produce a toxic gas which may  
cause death.  
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Never reach into the dryer  
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while the drum is moving, Before  
loading, unloading or adding  
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Do not wash or dry articles  
that have been cleaned in, washed  
in, soaked in, or spotted with  
combustible or explosive substances  
(such as gasoline,  
clothes, wait  
the drum has  
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where the temperature is  
completely stopped.  
above  
for satisfactory  
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supervision is necessary  
operation of the control system.  
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if this appliance is used by or near  
children. Do not allow children  
to play inside, on or with this  
appliance or any  
appliance. Dispose of discarded  
appliances and shipping or  
packing materials properly.  
Before discarding a washer or  
dryer or removing them from  
service, remove the lid or door.  
not  
where it  
weather.  
or store the appliance  
be exposed to the  
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,  
etc.) which may give off vapors  
that could ignite or explode.  
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–Connect to a properly rated,  
protected and sized power-supply  
circuit to avoid electrical overload.  
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.  
–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  
GAS 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  
Keep laundry aids (such as  
detergents, bleaches, fabric  
etc.) out of the reach of children,  
your appliance is  
vented to the  
preferably  
Observe  
outside, see special instructions  
on page  
all warnings on container labels to  
avoid personal injury.  
Turn off water faucets when the  
CAN BE  
UNDER  
to  
Keep the floor around your  
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.  
appliances clean and dry to reduce  
the possibility of slipping.  
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  
When disconnecting this appli-  
ance pull by the plug rather than  
the cord to avoid damage to the  
cord or junction of cord and  
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wash or dry  
that have been cleaned  
in, soaked in, or spotted with  
substance  
To  
the possibility  
Keep area around and  
underneath your  
free from the accumulation of  
combustible  
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.  
of electric shock, unplug this  
washed  
appliance from the power supply  
before attempting any maintenance  
or cleaning (except the removal and  
cleaning of the dryer lint filter).  
NOTE: Pushing the washer  
selector knob in or turning the  
dryer cycle selector to OFF does  
disconnect the appliance  
such as  
(such as gasoline,  
solvents, kerosene,  
etc.) which may give off vapors  
that ignite or explode.  
not add these substances to the  
wash water, and do not use or  
store these substances on/or  
around your appliance during  
operation.  
Do not store items that may  
burn or melt (such as clothing,  
paper material, plastics or plastic  
containers, etc.) on top of the dryer  
during operation.  
from the power supply,  
The laundry process can reduce  
not  
with controls.  
the flame of fabrics. To  
avoid such a result, the garment  
manufacturer’s care instructions  
should be followed very carefully.  
Do not operate this appliance  
Any article on which you have  
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,  
partially disassembled, or has  
missing or broken parts, including  
a damaged cord or plug.  
used a cleaning solvent, or which  
contains flammable materials  
(such as cleaning cloths, mops,  
towels used in beauty salons,  
restaurants or barber shops, etc. )  
must not be placed in or near the  
dryer until 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,  
turpentines, waxes, wax removers  
and products containing petroleum  
distillates.  
operation  
Do not leave washer lid up during  
Never climb on or stand on the  
washer or dryer top.  
cycle, This will stop the spin action  
and prevent completion of the cycle.  
Do not wash or dry fiberglass  
articles in your appliance. Skin  
irritation could result from the  
remaining particles that may be  
picked up by clothing during  
subsequent use of the appliance.  
Dryer-applied  
fabric softeners or  
conditioners  
may wish  
laundered fabrics or reduce the  
static electricity in them. We  
you use either a  
fabric softener in the wash cycle,  
according to the manufacturer’s  
instructions for those  
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.  
e the  
To  
of a fire  
heat to dry articles  
containing rubber, plastic, or  
(such as padded  
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath  
mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants,  
Clean the dryer lint  
before each load to prevent lint  
accumulation inside the dryer or  
in the room. DO  
THE DRYER WITHOUT THE  
LINT FILTER PLACE.  
OPERATE  
plastic bags,  
these  
materials may melt or burn.  
Also, some rubber materials,  
when heated, can under certain  
circumstances produce fire by  
spontaneous combustion.  
. The interior of the machine  
and the exhaust duct connection  
inside the dryer  
periodically by a qualified  
individual.  
Service or performance problems  
caused by the use of these products  
are the responsibility of the  
manufacturers of those products  
and are not covered by the warranty  
of this appliance.  
cleaned  
Garments labeled “Dry Away  
From Heat” (such as life jackets  
Exhaust duct (see installation  
containing  
in your dryer-fire  
result.  
must not be put  
could  
instructions). Use only metal duct  
inside dryer or for exhausting  
dryer to the outside.  
SAVE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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How to sort the clothes  
Sort by surface  
Sort by color  
Normally, if you sort clothes  
correctly for washing, you will  
have properly sorted drying loads.  
Here’s an additional suggestion for  
good dryer load make up:  
Sort by weight  
from  
from  
from  
from  
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry  
toweling and chenille—give up lint.  
from  
LINT  
as  
man-made fibers and napped fabrics  
like velveteen and corduroy—attract  
lint, and must be dried separately.  
For more information about lint  
control, see page 21.  
Sort by fabric  
It pays  
before washing.  
Separate  
. Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,  
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and  
buttons.  
Do any necessary  
rips, hems, tears.  
from  
from  
. Check all items for areas of heavy  
soil or stain and remove stains.  
For Stain Removal Guide, see  
page 17.  
Turn  
Knits inside-out to  
minimize fabric surface damage.  
Soaking-a good way to  
loosen deep  
and  
A thorough soaking with detergent  
or special soaking agent is another  
way to remove heavy soils,  
from  
dirt and even some stains. For  
information on how to soak in your  
washer, see page 6.  
For information on soaking  
agents, see page 15.  
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to operate your clothes washer  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,  
read the IMPORTANT  
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
the washer properly  
Add accurately-measured  
detergent to empty tub. See pages  
11 through 13.  
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 top of 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  
rug 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.  
Set the controls  
See the Controls Setting Guide on  
pages 8 and 9.  
@Push Cycle Selector in and  
turn clockwise to your selected  
wash cycle.  
Here is a typical  
load:  
2 double sheets 2 long-sleeve  
Washing Temperature.  
2 pair trousers  
shirts  
2 standard  
pillowcases  
start  
Cold rinse will be automatically  
provided with all cycles.  
the cycle.  
Note: If you have selected the  
Press or Regular cycle and wish to  
change cycle setting after washer  
Water Level.  
. To bleach the load, measure  
liquid bleach according to directions  
on container. After washer has  
and agitated for several minutes, add  
diluted bleach to the wash water.  
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3  
of clothes.  
has started, push  
Selector in  
and wait for washer to stop. Then  
reset to the new position. Setting  
can be changed at any time during  
MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.  
LARGE: Over 2/3 full of clothes.  
How to use powdered bleach,  
fabric softeners and other laundry  
products is explained on page 15.  
the  
or Regular cycle  
Close lid. Washer will fill and  
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.  
Delicate cycle  
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.  
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How to soak in the washer  
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Set Washing 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 for as long as desired. After  
desired soak, turn to the last Spin.  
Pull out the Cycle Selector to  
complete the cycle.  
To get the full benefit of the  
For your personal safety, never  
reach into washer while parts are  
moving. Always stop washer to  
load, unload, add forgotten items  
or additional laundry aids.  
Delicate Cycle, always set it at  
the beginning of the cycle. During  
wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates  
between agitation and pauses to  
protect delicate clothes.  
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How to  
your dryer  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,  
read the  
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
the dryer properly  
Load sorted clothes into dryer.  
See page 5.  
timed  
dry.  
HIGH  
Clean lint filter before each load.  
delicate  
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... NO HEAT  
temperature  
push to start dryer  
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&
Set the  
See Controls Setting Guide on  
pages and 9.  
Remove the lint filter by pulling  
straight out. Wipe all accumulated  
lint from screen. Occasionally  
wash filter using soap and warm  
water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry  
Drying  
.
not overload—Garments  
being dried or  
tumble freely.  
should  
Selector clockwise  
to desired cycle and select correct  
drying time for load type.  
thoroughly. This  
help remove  
Remove  
all fabric softener buildup.  
To help prevent  
remove  
Do not use dryer-applied fabric  
softeners unless you follow these  
lint cleaning instructions.  
Start button.  
from the dryer immediately at the  
end of the drying cycles.  
(Opening door during operation  
stops dryer. To  
and press Push to Start button again. )  
close door  
Place on hangers-Permanent  
Press and Polyester garments  
look best if placed on hangers after  
drying.  
Do not operate dryer without lint  
filter in place.  
Close door. Door must be closed  
before dryer will operate.  
Buzzer sounds briefly to alert You  
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when cycle is  
How  
and Automatic  
Drying Differ  
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  
Dryness Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycle  
For most normal loads.  
to  
Middle  
.
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  
For loads that include heavyweight fabrics.  
If you desire to remove more moisture.  
Set toward  
MORE DRY  
setting).  
Cycle  
advances  
(when the heat is  
until it  
automatically turns dryer off.  
Timed drying—You select the  
number of minutes you wish the  
dryer to run and it turns off at  
the end of this time period.  
For lightweight fabric loads.  
Set toward  
LESS DRY  
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For very small loads. (Add two or more similar  
articles, even if dry, to assist tumbling. )  
If you desire to remove less moisture.  
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Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads  
Washer  
Wash Water  
Temperature  
Wash  
Cycle  
Wash Cycle  
Setting  
Dry  
Cycle  
Type of  
Baby Clothes  
Plastic-1ined items  
Warm  
Hot  
Delicate*  
Regular  
Set at START.  
See #l below.  
Air Fluff (No Heat)  
Diapers  
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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Follow Label Directions.  
Electric  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Delicate*  
Set at START.  
Set at START.  
Set at START.  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Man-made**  
Woolen  
Cottons & Linens  
Colorfast/White  
Hot  
Regular  
See #l below.  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Non-Colorfast  
Warm  
Curtains  
Cotton  
Hot or Warm  
Warm  
Timed Drv  
Heat)  
Regular  
Delicate*  
Press  
See #1 below.  
Set at START.  
See #2 below.  
Sheers  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Permanent Press  
Warm  
Automatic Dry (Medium  
Foundation  
Glass Fiber  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Set at START.  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
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Do not wash glass fiber in the washer.  
Permanent Press  
Curtains  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Hot  
Perm Press  
See #2 below.  
START.  
Automatic Drv (Medium Heat)  
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Delicate*  
Perm Press  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
Automatic  
(Medium Heat)  
Dresses, sportswear  
Heavy slacks  
See #2 below.  
See #2 below.  
Set at START.  
Set at START.  
See #2 below.  
See #2  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Delicate (Low  
Knits. man-made**  
Lingerie  
Warm  
Warm  
Hot  
Delicate*  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Sheets & pillowcases  
Perm Press  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)  
Air Fluff (No Heat)  
Work clothes  
Hot  
Perm Press  
Delicate*  
See #2 below.  
Set at START.  
Warm  
Plastic  
Quilted Items  
Follow Label Directions.  
Label Directions.  
Swimsuits  
Warm  
Warm  
Warm  
Delicate*  
Sweaters. man-made fabrics**  
Synthetic Sheets  
Washable Woolens  
Set at START.  
Set at START.  
Set at START.  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
Delicate (Low Heat)  
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Delicate*  
Delicate*  
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Work Clothes  
Timed Dry (High Heat)  
Hot  
Regular  
See below.  
Regular Cycle:  
#2 Perm Press Cycle: minutes for Heavy  
*Delicate cycle alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.  
minutes for Heavy soil, 5-10 for Normal soil, up to  
5
for Light soil.  
for Normal soil, up to 4 for Light soil.  
**Man-made  
such as polyester,  
and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate  
heat) Cycle. If you  
of  
fabrics in your drying  
set the controls for the lightest weight fabrics and remove when dry. Then reset the control for the remaining fabrics.  
dry 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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tips  
If your clothes and household items  
don’t look clean and fresh after  
washing, you will probably  
Sort clothes by weight so you won’t  
have to run an extra cycle for one or  
two heavier, slower-drying items.  
them...  
and that means you’ll waste  
. 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.  
energy. Remember to sort your  
clothes carefully, and load them  
properly, select correct cycles, use  
enough detergent and  
water temperature warm enough to  
release and get rid of soil.  
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Use Automatic Drying Cycle  
Use  
whenever possible to help prevent  
overdying and save energy.  
on a  
basis only when washing  
heavily soiled articles-such as  
work and play clothes.  
To help prevent ironing, remove  
garments immediately at end of  
drying cycle and place on hangers.  
Under normal soil conditions,  
wash in water above  
This generally means using the  
WARM wash temperature setting  
on your washer—temperatures  
Dry your clothes in consecutive  
loads. Using a “warm” dryer will  
save energy.  
approximately  
). If you  
Clean lint falter each time you dry.  
Clean dryer exhaust  
notice that soil has accumulated  
after several consecutive washings,  
use HOT wash occasionally, if safe  
for fabrics.  
at least once a year. A partially  
clogged exhaust can lengthen  
drying time.  
Always rinse in COLD water.  
The temperature of the rinse does  
not affect cleaning.  
Try to wash less  
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.  
. Wash in off-peak utility hours.  
Your local utility can tell you which  
are the off-peak hours.  
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Factors to consider in selecting  
and soap  
Disadvantages  
Advantages  
Are not available in some areas.  
Perform well in hard or soft water  
Powdered Detergents  
Powdered Detergents  
Wash all types of fabrics well.  
Can be used in hot, warm, or  
cold water.  
Generally do not clean well in  
hard water.  
Perform satisfactorily in soft  
or moderately hard water.  
May be difficult to dissolve,  
especially in cold water.  
In some areas only non-phosphate  
products are available.  
not be used in cool water.  
Those containing sodium  
carbonate as an ingredient may  
cause harmful limestone deposits  
on clothes and washer when  
combined with hard water.  
(Seepage 12.)  
May not perform as well as  
powdered phosphate products  
when diluted in wash water.  
Perform well in soft water.  
Liquid Detergents  
Offer better performance in  
hard water than powdered  
non-phosphate types.  
Cleans synthetics and fabric  
blends well.  
Are excellent as concentrates  
for removing spots.  
Completely dissolve even in  
cold water.  
Generally do not clean well in  
medium-hard or hard water.  
Perform well in soft water.  
Soaps  
May combine with water  
hardness minerals to form  
sticky soap curd.  
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The  
of continued use of carbonate  
Is your water hard? If it is, and  
if you use a carbonate type  
phosphate detergent, you will  
most probably notice limestone*  
on your clothes and  
washer surfaces. The hardness  
of your water and your washing  
frequency will determine how  
rapidly the limestone will build  
(11 or more grains) and if you wash  
just a few loads a week, you may  
see limestone buildups in just a few  
months.  
up. If  
water is VERY HARD  
Increase use of  
presoaks,  
on clothes  
Recommended methods to  
Use a powdered phosphate  
detergent or a liquid detergent if  
these are available in your area.  
packaged water conditioners, prewash  
soil and stain removers to help in  
removing stubborn soils and stains.  
Although limestone buildup occurs  
more rapidly on cotton, it will  
eventually affect various fabrics in  
the following ways:  
Use greater care in sorting loads.  
Wash very dirty loads separately  
and increase detergent to help keep  
dirt from redepositing on less  
soiled items. Wash delicate items  
separately to prevent damage from  
heavy, sturdy clothes.  
Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to  
. Install a home water softener.  
This will significantly reduce  
limestone buildup.  
fabrics such as toweling.  
Causes colors to fade and become  
dull and dingy.  
. Use a packaged non-precipitating  
water softener, such as  
brand with phosphate.  
. Causes graying of fabrics.  
Wash smaller loads to increase  
cleaning action of washer.  
Leaves a white, powdery residue  
on dark-colored items.  
practice  
Use fabric softener to counteract  
stiffness or harshness in clothes.  
Causes spot-fading of bright  
colors as a result of direct contact  
with detergent.  
may  
to  
The following recommendations  
will temporarily delay the effects  
of limestone on your clothes.  
These are generally good washing  
practices and will give better soil  
removal whether or not you have  
hard water or use carbonate  
detergent.  
How to partially restore clothes  
Reduces  
of  
Once clothes have developed  
deposits, they may be partially  
restored by soaking in a solution  
permanent press fabrics.  
Destroys effectiveness of  
retardant finishes on cottons such  
as children’s  
of two cups of  
in one  
of hot tap-water for-15  
USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER.  
Then wash clothes in the washer  
using detergent.  
. Increases fabric wear because  
of the scrubbing action between  
limestone deposits on the fabrics  
during washer agitation.  
Use hotter wash water, for  
example up to for cottons.  
This also improves oily-soil  
removal.  
CAUTIONS:  
Vinegar soak solution may  
reduce the  
washer  
If you wash in cooler water to  
.
Unsightly buildup on all washer  
save energy, use more detergent to  
promote better washing. Also be  
sure to use bleach on  
fabrics. Use hot water whenever  
possible.  
of permanent press fabrics.  
surfaces exposed to the wash  
solution.  
Vinegar soak may damage  
the dyes in some fabrics.  
Mat-like, crusty formations caused  
by lint to the sticky  
limestone deposits.  
. Add detergent and allow washer  
to fill and agitate for three or four  
minutes to dissolve detergent  
before adding clothes.  
. Increased service calls because  
of limestone deposits in the pump,  
recirculation water hoses, filters  
and other washer parts.  
. Increase amount of detergent.  
See guide on opposite page for  
recommended detergent amounts  
in relation to water hardness.  
Reduced useful life of washer.  
. .  
called CALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused by the  
reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent  
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How much  
should  
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.  
If the recommended amount of  
detergent produces too many suds,  
How to use granular or powdered  
detergent.  
For best results, put the detergent  
in the washer before the clothes  
have been loaded.  
switch to a low  
detergent  
brand, and follow instructions on  
package. Excess suds are not  
necessary to get clothes clean  
and can hamper wash action.  
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve  
well, pre-dissolve the detergent in  
hot water and put it in the washer  
before clothes are added.  
required varies  
according to:  
1. Water hardness  
2. Amount of soil  
3. Size of load  
Using too  
detergent is a common  
cause of laundry problems. Always  
measure detergent in a standard  
measuring cup.  
4. Type of detergent  
5. Wash temperature  
Use more detergent if  
you have. . .  
1.  
Hard water  
Large  
3.  
4.  
Greasy or oily soils  
Lower wash temperature  
‘\  
5. Low  
detergent.  
Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load  
1. Use recommended amount of  
Water  
MEDIUM  
cups  
Setting  
detergent for your load and water  
Water  
Hardness  
hardness as shown  
guide.  
SMALL  
cup  
LARGE  
VERY  
HARD  
2. When using other detergent  
types-low and normal suds, powders,  
liquids, non-phosphate  
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1
1
cups  
10-20 Gr.  
POWDERED  
HARD  
cups  
cup  
cup  
cup  
4-10 Gr.  
follow recommendations on package.  
SOFT  
O-4 Gr.  
cup  
3. For hard water treatment, see  
page 14.  
CONCENTRATES  
AND  
0-20  
Grains  
PACKAGE DIRECTIONS  
LIQUIDS  
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Hard  
Before you can decide what to do  
about hard water, you need to  
you have and, if so, how hard  
it is.  
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.  
If you live in a municipal area,  
contact your water company.  
If you live a rural area, or in  
some suburban areas, contact your  
county agent.  
But, if you have more than 10  
grains, you will need to soften your  
water with either . . .  
The answer will be “you have ‘so  
many grains’ per gallon” and  
means this:  
O to 3 grains per gallon–SOFT  
4 to 10 grains–HARD  
1. An installed water softener in  
your home, or  
2. The use of a  
softener.  
water  
to 19 grains–VERY HARD  
For information on water  
softeners, see chart below.  
20 grains and  
EXTREMELY HARD  
Add  
much water  
a
water  
Grains of  
hardness  
over 30  
15–20  
20–25  
25–30  
o–lo  
1 cup plus 1  
above 30 (240  
extra 5 grains)  
for  
5 grains  
cup  
(160  
1 cup  
(240  
cup  
cup  
(120  
When using  
with detergent  
plus 15 for each  
o
1 tablespoon for  
5 groins  
cups  
(360 ml)  
cup  
(180 ml)  
1 cup  
(240  
When using  
with soap  
cup  
(80 ml)  
cup  
(160 ml)  
above 30 (300  
extra 5 grains)  
15 for each  
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laundry  
Other  
Laundry  
&
How to use it  
Instruction  
BLEACH  
Chlorine liquid  
such as  
Dilute one cup bleach with at least one  
quart (0.96 liter) water and add after  
wash action has started and detergent  
is dissolved.  
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,  
leather, or non-fast  
colors.  
bleach before using on any fabric.  
3) Check manufacturer’s hang tags for special instructions.  
Non-chlorine such as  
brand  
Follow package directions.  
Put bleach into washer with detergent.  
1) May be used on kinds of fabrics.  
2) Is most effective in hot water.  
FABRIC SOFTENERS  
Rinse additive such  
DownyT” brand  
Mix recommended amount with one cup  
(240 ml) water and add at start of rinse  
cycle.  
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 use with other laundry additives.  
5) Do not pour directly on the clothes.  
Wash additive  
such as Rain  
brand  
Follow package directions.  
Add during wash cycle.  
Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on some  
clothes.  
SANITIZER  
Chlorine bleach, such  
Use in case of infection and  
contagious disease.  
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria  
and  
as  
brand  
See under  
above.  
WATER SOFTENER  
Non-Precipitating  
Follow package directions.  
Add at of wash cycle.  
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping  
water clear.  
such as  
brand  
Follow package directions.  
Use with detergent or soap in  
wash cycle.  
Combines with water hardness minerals to form  
precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance  
to water.  
Precipitating such as  
BoraxT” brand  
Do not use with chlorine bleach as chlorine stops the stain  
removal action of enzyme soak agents.  
Follow package directions for grass,  
perspiration, egg, baby formula,  
blood, mud and other stains.  
SOAK AGENT  
Such as  
brand  
CAUTION: Control panel 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 and/or dryer. Apply these pretreatment products  
away from the appliance. The fabric may then be washed  
normally. Damage to your appliance caused by pretreatment  
products is not covered by your warranty.  
Follow package directions. Treat  
only heavily soiled areas. Check  
garment’s hang tag for instructions.  
PRETREATING  
STAIN AND  
REMOVERS  
Such as  
Spray ‘n WashT”  
and  
brands  
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next  
through complete wash) using hot water,  
1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe  
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in  
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration  
but may never eliminate it.  
Go  
Follow package directions.  
Tinted garments may not be  
colorfast. Wash separately.  
TINTS AND DYES  
Powdered such as  
and  
brands  
*For more information sanitizers, send for Government Bulletin  
Write to: Consumer Information Center, Colorado  
“Sanitation in Home Laundering?’  
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How to remove  
1. Try to remove stains as soon as  
possible. The fresher the stain, the  
easier it is to remove.  
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.  
See next page for  
Stain Removal Guide.  
For more complete information on  
stain removal, request government  
bulletin, “Removing Stains From  
2. Before attempting to remove  
any stain, take these steps:  
Fabrics,”  
To obtain a copy  
. Find the fabric and the finish in  
the guide on the next page, and use  
only recommended methods.  
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.  
write to: Consumer Information  
Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.  
Available at low cost.  
Check the care label instructions  
that came with the garment.  
Test stain removal product on a  
hidden inside seam or on a sample  
of the material.  
Once these  
become visible,  
how can you remove them?  
Avoid use of hot water on  
Rub in undiluted liquid detergent  
unknown stain. It can set some  
stains.  
and let stand 30 minutes.  
.
using hottest water the  
3. Follow stain removal with a  
thorough rinsing.  
fabric can stand.  
How can you prevent these  
“After-You-Wash”  
4. Wash with recommended  
amount of soap or detergent.  
Increase the amount of detergent  
Stain removal  
normally used.  
Using chlorine bleach for  
Increase water temperature where  
white and  
fabrics.  
fabric will permit.  
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine  
bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of  
cool water—approximately  
a sink or pan. Soak  
. Wash synthetic garments more  
often.  
stained area for 5 minutes and  
launder in washer.  
Do not use these substances around  
your washer and/or dryer during  
operation.  
N EVER  
SUBSTANCES LIKE GASOLINE,  
KEROSENE, OR  
PUT  
HIGHLY  
VOLATILE  
*Because cleaning fluids tend  
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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. Under no circumstances  
should fabrics containing flammable  
materials (waxes, cleaning fluids,  
etc. ) be washed in washer.  
WASHER OR DRYER.  
N EVER  
PUT  
WASHABLE  
ARTICLES  
THAT HAVE GASOLINE, KEROSENE,  
OR  
SUBSTANCES ON THEM IN A WASHER  
OR  
DRYER. FAILURE  
TO  
COMPLY  
WITH THESE WARNINGS COULD  
RESULT IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION OR  
BODILY INJURY. All items  
with volatile substances on them  
should be  
washed  
with a detergent so that no trace of  
volatile substance remains. The  
ammonia or acids such as vinegar  
and/or rust remover. Mixing can  
produce a toxic gas which may  
cause death.  
articles can  
be machine washed.  
Only after thorough hand washing  
and machine washing should the  
article be placed in the dryer.  
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removal guide  
Stain  
White and Bleachable Fabrics  
See Washing Guide, Bleach on page  
Other Washable Fabrics  
Adhesives  
(Chewing Gum, etc.)  
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool  
scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge  
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach  
according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has  
changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with  
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.  
Same as  
except use non-chlorine bleach.  
and bleachable fabrics  
Deodorants  
Blood  
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains,  
Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.  
according to  
Removal Hint on opposite page, 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 Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.  
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry  
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid  
detergent. Launder in warm water.  
Coffee and Tea  
Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on  
opposite page. 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  
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 Stain Removal  
Hint on opposite page.  
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid*  
Then launder in warm detergent water.  
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,  
Wine, Vegetables, or Food  
Coloring  
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain  
Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.  
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining  
stain with non-chlorine 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 Stain Removal Hint  
on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed. )  
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted  
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain  
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.  
Old mildew stains can seldom be removed.  
Scorch can seldom be removed.  
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and  
Ink, Ballpoint  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics  
sponge with dry cleaning  
or use spray cleaner. Apply  
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.  
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain  
Removal Hint on opposite page.  
Paint and Varnish  
Perspiration  
Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or  
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  
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach  
with non-chlorine bleach.  
cleaning fluid* or  
according to Stain Removal Hint on  
opposite page, launder and dry.  
Apply rust  
launder.  
using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and  
Rust  
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.  
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Questions?  
Use This Problem Solver  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
WASHER OR DRYER  
Make sure controls are properly set  
washer cycle selector is  
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 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 8 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  
not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure lid  
is closed. Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.  
COMPLETE CYCLE  
Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through  
ARE  
ABNORMALLY  
WET AFTER SPIN  
final spin.  
. Metallic “clicks” heard as timer advances during operation are normal.  
APPLIANCE IS  
NOISY  
Uneven  
Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor.  
Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and  
may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases, (usually occurs when  
washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water is set higher than  
necessary) the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating aloud but harmless noise.  
To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the  
lid and restart.  
WATER DOES  
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  
screen if  
necessary. When reassembling, make hand tight plus 1/3 turn with pliers.  
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.  
WATER  
TEMPERATURE  
Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to HO°F.  
(60° to  
Reset it.  
. Water valve screens may be stopped up. 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 normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from one portion of its cycle  
WASHERPAUSES  
INCYCLE  
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.  
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.  
GREASY OR OILY  
STAINS ON  
LAUNDERED  
GARMENTS  
They are  
caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after  
wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots  
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra  
detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.  
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  
Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed page 20.  
YELLOWED  
Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach  
(such as 2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions. Restore  
color using color remover (such as or brands), follow package directions.  
Iron or manganese in water may 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  
manganese from water.  
or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and  
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.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
BLUE OR  
COLOR  
.
use of fabric  
Never pour fabric  
directly on clothes;  
dampen stained area and  
dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove  
rub with undiluted liquid detergent.  
using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.  
Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase the amount of detergent used, if the  
load is larger than normal, if soil is heavier than average (especially oily soil), if water  
level is high, or if water hardness is above average.  
Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot  
water at the washer 140°-  
needs-such as  
(60°-  
Do not wash when other hot water  
or  
baths—are heavy.  
. 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  
Use hottest water possible.  
Pretreat  
brand).  
Use bleach where possible.  
Use presoak aids.  
water  
Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing  
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.  
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  
in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time for  
smaller loads.  
Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash  
solution at the start of wash agitation.  
To  
Most grayed clothes can beat least partially restored by the following procedure:  
(a) Put clothes in washer.  
Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water is  
suitable for garment.  
(c) Add anon-precipitating type of water  
such as  
brand with  
water softening.  
phosphate. Use  
times as much as you need for  
(d) Do not add soap or detergent.  
(e) Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.  
Repeat, if necessary.  
If you  
soak clothes, use water  
in place of soak agent or pre-wash  
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.  
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
Pretreat with liquid detergent,  
PROBLEM  
HEAVILY SOILED  
AREAS such as  
collars and cuffs  
Incorrect  
Separate lint-producers  
as  
towels  
chenille)  
LINT OR RESIDUE  
ON CLOTHES  
with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).  
Washing too long, especially for smaller loads.  
normal soil, use 1 minute per  
pound of dry clothes.  
Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in  
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.  
Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water  
with an mechanical softener or a packaged water  
Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which  
mistaken for lint.  
be  
(a) Seepage 13  
dissolving.  
up complete  
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special cold water detergent.  
detergent in hot water,  
completely in wash water before adding clothes.  
(c)  
is dissolved  
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(d) Make certain  
(e) warmer wash water.  
Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer  
items in each Make sure water level is correct for size of  
ample room  
washer.  
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. Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels,  
correct amount of bleach according to package directions.  
shed excessive lint. Use  
Not enough detergent. Enough detergent must be used to  
lint in suspension  
wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by  
hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. Seepage 13.  
.
Incorrect use of fabric  
If used in wash cycle, many  
may react with  
in rinse cycle, unless  
detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners  
package specifies adding to wash  
Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may  
like  
lint. Turning clothes inside out may  
Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in  
rinse cycle.  
To  
All of the above causes of residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments  
through use of correct laundry procedures.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND  
.
on garments or sharp objects left in pockets,  
SNAGS, HOLES,  
WEAR  
is no solution  
this  
occurred.  
garments before putting in washer.  
check washer to see  
objects remained  
.
sharp buttons, belt  
zippers. Make  
buttons are fastened,  
when washing knits,  
sharp buttons and belt  
This is very  
inside  
random square shape;  
discoloration,  
be weak edges of hole.  
(a) Use only correct, measured amount of  
Never  
washer  
bleach  
to come  
with  
undiluted bleach. Do not wipe  
with clothes.  
(c) Damage  
dye, home permanent  
solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners.  
rinse  
towels  
and other articles which have  
in contact  
before putting them  
in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.  
or during washing.  
garments carefully before loading washer and mend rips and tears.  
As  
press garments age,  
of the by  
may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is  
permanent press process. It is not caused by the  
due to the  
washer. You can slow this process by washing  
press loads with a large  
water level. Do  
possible, remove  
wash heavy items such towels with permanent press. When  
stays.  
heavy  
if necessary.  
etc.  
Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by  
delicate cycle. Refer to garment  
manufacturer’s care instructions.  
This  
the washer. You may slowdown process by use of delicate cycle.  
in Load washer with the number of  
inevitable process  
and is not  
items that will move freely. Select correct water level.  
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
.
Leaving clothes dryer after tumbling stops.  
after dryer stops  
tumbling, remove and place on hangers.  
PERMANENT PRESS  
AND “NO-IRON”  
ITEMS  
many items in dryer. Dry only one load at a time. Do  
combine loads.  
articles,  
. Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more  
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.  
Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy  
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  
loads always be than regular loads..  
to move freely. Permanent press  
more than  
Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles, Use permanent press wash  
provides a cool-down rinse to  
use automatic dry  
medium for  
water with plenty of  
Incorrect water level. Use large level for medium  
or  
detergent.  
. Accumulation of lime  
due to use of carbonate detergents. If a non-phosphate  
detergent.  
detergent must be used, avoid the use of a  
Failure to use  
softener. Proper use of fabric softener will  
To remove  
on automatic dry setting with small load.  
.
and dry on automatic dry setting.  
. If unsuccessful,  
on high heat for  
and hang immediately.  
Iron carefully,  
. Send cleaners far pressing.  
Some  
may remain which cannot be removed?  
If you  
may  
good laundry  
be good quality. Also, in permanent press  
and permanent press  
come  
blends,  
the  
-on portion  
resin  
performance will result.  
can eventually wear away leaving  
synthetic. Since  
imparts  
memory, a loss or decrease of permanent  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be  
GENERAL  
safely  
will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers’ care  
instructions exactly, If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.  
Relaxation shrinkage 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.  
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)  
is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been  
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above,  
caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been  
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used  
to shape set, 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.  
Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for  
the load you want to dry.  
LONG  
DRY  
Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is  
in accordance with Installation  
Instructions.  
Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction,  
make sure damper in outside  
be sure it is not kinked and is  
cap operates easily. If metal flexible ducting is used,  
according to Installation Instructions.  
Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or  
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  
one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.  
Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles, even  
if dry, to insure proper tumbling.  
If Your is on 208-volt  
Clothes were excessively wet when they were put into the dryer.  
drying times can  
expected.  
. Temporary start-up sound. Dryer drum is mounted on four specially compounded  
rubber wheels. extended storage and exposure to extreme temperatures, a  
thumping noise may occur when dryer is first started. This will soon disappear.  
DRYER MAKES  
“THUMPING”  
NOISE  
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GE  
Center”  
800.6262000  
consumer information service  
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Care and Cleaning  
USER MAINTENANCE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Washer  
. Clean the lint filter before every  
load. See page 7.  
Lint  
The self-cleaning lint  
filter needs no attention from you.  
Inspect the area behind the front  
access at least once a year  
and clean out any lint that may have  
accumulated. Wipe or being  
Wipe  
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.  
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 cleansers.  
careful not to disturb any electrical  
or mechanical connections.  
Keep the area around and  
underneath your appliance free from  
the accumulation of combustible  
materials such as lint, paper, rags,  
chemicals, etc.  
How to remove the front  
access panel between the  
washer and dryer  
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.  
Agitator. Remove the agitator at  
regular intervals—about 4 to 6  
months—and remove any lint that  
may have accumulated. After  
removing the front access panel, as  
shown at right, unscrew the agitator  
cap, grasp the agitator with both  
hands, and pull it up and out of the  
Winterizing instructions:  
The washer cannot be operated in  
freezing temperatures. Before you  
store the appliance, remove water  
from all parts of the washer.  
Take out 2 screws holding the  
magnet assembly and remove  
the magnet assembly.  
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.  
Then take out 2 screws at top  
corners of access panel and lift  
access panel up until tabs at  
of panel slip out of slots at rear of  
washer.  
The slotted section at the top of the  
metal shaft has a light coating of  
lubricant to prevent parts from  
sticking together. If this area appears  
to be dry, apply a  
coat of  
2. Add 1 gallon of non-toxic  
antifreeze (available from the  
hardware or recreational vehicle  
store) to the washer tub.  
grease or petroleum jelly around  
the shaft before replacing the  
agitator. Do not  
Excess  
grease may get into the clothes  
3. Push the timer knob in, turn the  
knob to the right to SPIN and pull  
the knob out.  
When replacing the agitator,  
carefully lower it straight down  
onto the agitator support block and  
replace the cap securely.  
4. Let the washer spin for or 2  
minutes to let all water drain out.  
Some but not all of the  
Dryer  
antifreeze will be expelled.  
The washer lid can now be  
enough to allow you to remove  
agitator, and the dryer exhaust  
is accessible for  
If your dryer is exhausted to the  
outside, inspect and clean the dryer  
5. Push in the timer knob, dry  
the tub interior, disconnect the  
electrical plug, close the lid.  
exhaust  
year.  
at least once a  
6. Store the appliance in an upright  
position.  
and cleaning.  
How to reduce the possibility of  
a fire hazard, if your dryer is not  
exhausted to the outside:  
To replace the front access panel,  
fit tabs on panel into slots at rear  
washer, push panel back in place  
and replace screws and magnet  
assembly.  
7. Before reusing washer, after  
storage, run washer through a cycle  
to rinse out the antifreeze.  
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.  
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If You Need Service  
To  
service, see your warranty  
on the back page of this book.  
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.  
FIRST, contact the people who  
serviced your appliance. Explain  
why you are not pleased. In most  
cases, this will solve the problem.  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,  
write  
the details-including  
your phone number—to:  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
FINALLY, if your problem is still  
not resolved, write:  
Major Appliance  
Consumer Action Panel  
20 North  
Drive  
Chicago, Illinois 60606  
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YOUR GENERAL  
LAUNDRY  
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or  
check to establish warranty period.  
FULL ONEWEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended to  
the original purchaser and any  
succeeding owner for products  
WHAT IS COVERED  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge, parts and service labor  
in your home to repair or replace  
any part of the  
laundry that fails because of  
a manufacturing defect.  
purchased for  
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii  
and Washington, In Alaska the  
home use  
warranty is the same except that it is  
LIMITED because you must pay to ship  
the product to the service shop or for  
the service technician’s travel costs to  
your home.  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY  
All warranty service will be provided  
by our Factory Service Centers or  
by our authorized Customer  
servicers during normal working  
hours.  
For the second through fifth year  
from date of original purchase,  
we will provide, free of charge,  
replacement parts for any part  
of the washer transmission that  
fails because of a manufacturing  
Look in the White or Yellow Pages  
of your telephone directory for  
defect. You pay for the  
trip  
to your home and service labor  
charges. Or, if you desire, we  
will provide a  
GENERAL  
COMPANY,  
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY  
SERVICE, GENERAL  
transmission.  
FACTORY SERVICE or  
You pay for the shop reconditioning  
labor, the service trip to your home  
and service labor charges.  
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER  
CARE@ SERVICE,  
. Replacement of house fuses or  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
.
Service trips to your home to teach  
product  
WHAT IS  
COVERED  
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:  
. Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
Damage to product caused  
by accident, fire, floods or acts  
of God.  
GE Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
IS  
RESPONSIBLE  
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
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 vary 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  
help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
I
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
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