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
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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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.
■
m
●
Never reach into the dryer
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while the drum is moving, Before
loading, unloading or adding
1
,
,
●
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
i
where the temperature is
completely stopped.
above
for satisfactory
i
●
supervision is necessary
operation of the control system.
m
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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i
–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.
mm.
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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.
STAR
USHSTOP
o
/.
How to soak in the washer
-
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
o
... NO HEAT
temperature
push to start dryer
Q
&
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
-
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
--
F
● 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.
a
●
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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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
I
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
A
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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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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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
I
special cold water detergent.
detergent in hot water,
completely in wash water before adding clothes.
(c)
is dissolved
I
(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.
.
i
.
i
. 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
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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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