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Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pan ............................5, 10, 13,25
Preparation
Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-18
Hard
Water
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Loading the
Pretreating .........................................9, 12, 18
Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 12
Operating the
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Stains
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Stain Removal
Care and Cleaning
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Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............25
Limestone Buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,25
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................25
User Maintenance instructions ................25
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
Warranty
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WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
● If you cannot reach your gas
call the fire department.
TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
●
●
Do not try to light any appliance.
—Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
●
Clear the room, building or area of all
All washing instruction terms in this book conform the Care
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reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or to
. Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with
A
persons when using your appliance,
basic precautions, including the following:
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
●
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
cleaning
kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances
This washer must be properly
around your washer
operation.
dryer during
\
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
.
before it is used. If you did not receive an
Instructions sheet with your
WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
A
can accumulate in the water heater
water
—Properly ground to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances.
details in Installation Instructions.
pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or longer.
GAS CAN
BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
—Install or store where it will not be exposed
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not
used hot water for two weeks or more, or move
into a residence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on
hot water faucets and allow them to run for
several minutes before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
to temperatures
to the weather.
freezing or exposed
to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
to adequate plumbing and drain
facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions.
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.
off water faucets when the washer is not in
use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture.
●
Never reach into washer while it is
moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
●
When disconnecting this appliance
pull by the plug rather than the cord to
avoid damage to the cord or junction of
cord and plug, Make sure that the cord
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
●
Close supervision is necessary if
this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on, or with this
appliance or any discarded
●
Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or in
published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the
appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.
to carry out.
To minimize the possibility of injury:
(continued next page)
●
Do not mix chlorine bleach with
or acids such as vinegar
rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.
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(continued)
● Keep laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid personal injury.
●
Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
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Never climb on or stand on the washer top.
Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.
●
Keep the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the
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of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
●
The laundry process can reduce the
4’\
●
Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
flame
of fabrics. To avoid
such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully,
●
To minimize the possibility of electric
shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the
removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
For washer operation
●
Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.
This will stop the wash and spin action
and prevent completion of the cycle.
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob
.
to an
position does NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
/
Do not
controls.
SAVE
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WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Wash/Rinse
MEDIUM
COLD
.
.
.
SMALL
.
Extra
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Sorting and Loading
● Sort clothes carefully by
type, weight, color
●
into wash basket, being careful not to
soil, according instructions in
overload, Clothes
be below retaining
-
- -
to Sort Clothes section.
● Remove the pan.
The underside the lid is
place to put the while
loading unloading clothes.
See How to
Your Washer section
more information.
● Position the
to Use the
pan on
section.
agitator.
How
● See
Use Bleach Dispenser section
●
Add measured
information on
Bleach Dispenser.
detergent. See Detergents,
Additives
● For information
bleaches
softeners, see
information
Other Laundry Products section,
Close the 1 Washer but not agitate
with the lid open
detergents
laundry additives.
●
Setting the Controls
Push
Selector knob in
turn clockwise
Use the
Setting Guide to help you make
to your selected wash setting.
the proper selections.
provide
Select Water Level.
Wash Speed
Normal Spin Speed.
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/2
MEDIUM: Between l/2
clothes.
Permanent Press Cycle automatically provides
Gentle Wash Speed
Spin Speed.
LARGE: over
Select
full.
Pull Cycle Selector knob
out to start the washer.
wish to change
setting
has started, push Cycle
Selector knob in to stop
START
,
Temperature.
/
‘‘“\
washer
STOP
the washer
reset to the
new position. Setting can be changed at any time.
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TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS
Regular
For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes.
Longer wash times, plus an extra deep rinse, spray
rinse and spin provide thorough washing and
detergent removal.
Permanent Press
of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold
water
helps prevent set-in wrinkles in
permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar
apparel with normal soil.
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Extra Cleaning
For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation
with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an
automatic extra
and spin help remove any
detergent left after the first rinse and spin.
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PreWash
For use when clothes
excessively
Provides
agitated soak and soak
agitation.
by
spin.
for desired wash
Soak
activate in soaking
then the water spins out.
Soak be reset
a
turns
at
desired wash
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CONTROLS SETTING
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Wash Water
Cycle Setting
Load
Temperature
Cycle
Cottons
Linens
Normal Setting
Normal Setting
Warm
Warm or
Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles
Work Clothes
Heavy soil
soil
Extra Cleaning Cycle
Regular Cycles
Hot
Set at Start
Normal Setting
or Warm
Permanent Press. Treated Cottons.
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil
Average or light soil
Hot
Warm
Cleaning Cycle
Permanent Press Cycle
Set at Start
Set at Start
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Set at Start
Set at Start
Warm
Warm
Permanent Press Cycle
Permanent Press Cycle
Delicate
Warm
Permanent Press Cycle
Permanent Press Cycle
Permanent Press Cycle
Set at Start
Set at Start
Set at Start
Silks. Wools; Blends Silk
and Wool
Rayon
Acetate
Warm
Down-filled garments, machine
washing is recommended
Normal or Light Soil Setting,
depending on amount soil
Hot
Regular Cycles
Baby Clothes-Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns. Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets,
Coveralls
Permanent Press Cycle
Regular Cycles
Set at Start
Clothes-Delicate
Warm
Warm
5 min. soak, then Light Soil Setting
Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton
5 min. soak, then Light Soil Setting
Set at Start
Warm
Regular Cycles
Blankets—Synthetic, Electric
Hot or Warm
Permanent Press Cycle
Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS
Set at Start
Setting
Permanent Press Cycle
Regular Cycles
Hot or Warm
Hot or Warm
Chenille Bedspreads. Robes*
Slipcovers, Draperies,
and
Normal Setting
Regular Cycles
Denims (especially
Jeans) and other
Blue
that bleed
Cold or
Warm
Warm
Permanent Press Cycle
Permanent Press Cycle
Set at Start
Set at Start
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Vinyl, Plastics
Articles with Plastic Trim
Pillows
Some
draperies
bedspreads may be too
for automatic home-size washer.
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How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan
●
The Filter-Flo pan is the lint .
NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash
basket. Do not put items to be washed in the
Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent
in the Filter-Flo pan.
position the Filter-Flo
pan on the agitator after
loading clothes into the
washer. Lint is easily seen
and removed after the wash
is finished.
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How to Use the Bleach Dispenser
● Measure bleach carefully.
Here are some recommended amounts:
● Use this dispenser with
liquid bleach only.
If you prefer to
use powdered
bleach, pour it
LARGE WATER LEVEL—1 cup
ml)
SMALL WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid
into the wash
● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into
basket along with
your detergent. Do
not pour powdered bleach
into the bleach dispenser.
dispenser.
● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow.
Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause
fabric damage.
● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto
clothes or into the wash basket.
How to Use the Soak Cycle
Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to
agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to
SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to
complete the cycle.
●
SOAK CYCLE
temperature will
automatically be
● For an extended soak,
agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking
agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop
the washer (keep lid closed) and
long as desired. After desired soak period,
Cycle Selector knob to complete the
the washer to fill and
● For a hot or
warm soak, set the
Wash/Rinse Temp.
control to HOT/COLD or WARM/COLD and
turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the
Regular Cycles.
to soak for as
out the
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If your clothes and household
items don’t look clean and fresh
after washing, you will probably
rewash them.. and that means
waste energy. Remember to
sort your clothes carefully, and
load them properly, select correct
cycles, use enough detergent and
choose a water temperature warm
enough to release and get rid
of soil.
● Under normal soil conditions,
wash in water above
● Try to wash less often. Save
articles of the same type of fabric
until you have a full load.
This generally means
using the Warm Wash
temperature setting on your
washer—temperatures
approximately
● If you must wash smaller loads,
adjust the amount of water.
Small loads should have lower
water levels.
or hand
● Wash in off-peak utility hours.
Your local utility can tell you
which are the off-peak hours.
comfortable. If you notice that
soil has accumulated after several
consecutive washings, use Hot
Wash occasionally, if safe
for fabrics.
● Use Hot Wash—up to
a regular basis
when washing heavily soiled
articles-such as work and
play clothes.
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HOW TO SORT
Sort by Surface Texture
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
chenille—give up lint.
.
.
Separate
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
These must be washed separately.
Lint
Lint
%=Producers
from
For more information on lint control, see The
Problem Solver section.
Sort by Fabric .
.
In addition to sorting to
.
.
reduce lint collection,
Separate
Press
Synthetics &
it is recommended
that fabrics of similar
construction be
from
from
Knits
’n
washed together
whenever possible.
Sort by Soil
.
.
.
Separate
.
Lightly
Soiled
Medium
Soil
Soil
’n
Sort by Color
For instructions
on different fabrics
and loads, see the
Controls Setting
Guide.
Soaking can be either a completely
separate washing step or a
preliminary step to a complete wash
cycle. For detailed information on
how to soak in your washer, see
How to Use the Soak Cycle.
EXTRA CLEANING
Special Modern Fabric Cycle for
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
removable heavy and
soils.
Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
(See Tips to Help You Select
Settings section for instructions.)
See Stain Removal Guide.
See Controls Setting Guide.
See The Problem Solver section.
● Do any necessary mending—rips,
hems, tears.
FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other
Laundry Products Guide.
● Check all items for areas
soil or stain.
heavy
● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing
Soaking and Pretreating—a good
way to loosen deep soils and
● Remove stains. See Stain
Removal Guide.
in a
amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made of water
and powdered detergent or soap.
For best results, wait 1/2 hour
before washing.
A thorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is another
way to remove heavy soils,
● Turn
knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
embedded dirt and even some stains.
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This illustration, with clothes just
reaching the Clothes Retaining
Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes
● Load clothes dry.
● Take a properly sorted group of
clothes and drop them loosely in
the wash basket in this order:
have
room to move because
they are not packed down, nor
wrapped around the agitator.
Clothes are loaded dry since wet
items are likely to pack down which
encourages overloading. This size
load requires a full water fill.
Large Items–like sheets. Do
not wrap around the agitator.
Small Items–like
washcloths.
What is the best size load of
clothes—large, medium, or
small? Save time, energy and
detergent by avoiding extra use of
the washer. Try to wash a full load
of clothes. If you can it is better to
save clothes
you have a full
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, save water, energy and
detergent by adjusting the water
level for the size of the load. See
Operating Instructions.
To Add Items After the Washer Has Started
NOTE: When washing stockings,
● Turn off the washer.
panty hose and other easily tangled
items, always handle separately. To
minimize tangling, we recommend
the use of a net laundry bag.
Carefully remove the
pan.
● Add any additional articles by
submerging them next to the
agitator.
● Replace the
pan
and restart the washer.
Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press If You Do Not Have a Dryer
● Use more water than you would for a regular load.
Use a Medium Water Level for a Load; a
Large Water for a Medium Load.
If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes
that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to
minimize wrinkling in the wash process:
● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops
and hang immediately.
● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press
clothes must have ample room to move freely. A
Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that
should be washed.
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DETERGENTS AND SOAP
Advantages
Disadvantages
Products
Are not available in some areas.
Perform well in hard or soft water.
Phosphate-
Powdered Detergents
Wash all types of fabrics
Can be used in hot, warm, or
cold water.
Perform satisfactorily in soft
or moderately hard water.
Generally do not clean well in
hard water.
Non-Phosphate-
Powdered Detergents
May be difficult to dissolve,
especially in cold water.
In some areas only non-phosphate
products are available.
Should not be used in cold water.
Those containing sodium
carbonate as an ingredient may
cause harmful limestone deposits
on clothes and washer when
combined with hard water.
(See Detergents section.)
May not perform as well as
powdered phosphate products
when diluted in wash water.
Perform
in soft water.
Liquid Detergents
Offer better performance in
hard water than powdered
non-phosphate types.
Clean synthetics and fabric
blends well.
Are excellent as concentrates
for removing spots.
Completely dissolve even in
cold water.
Generally do not
well in
Perform well in soft water.
Soaps
medium-hard or hard water.
May combine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticky soap curd.
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Is your water
limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency
determine how rapidly the limestone build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if
If it is,
if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice
you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
on Clothes
● Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a
direct contact with detergent.
of
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on
cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the
following ways:
● Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent press
fabrics.
● Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as
toweling.
● Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes on
cottons such as children’s
Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy.
● Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action
between limestone deposits on the fabrics during
washer agitation.
● Causes graying of fabrics.
Leaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored
items.
Recommended Methods to Reduce
Limestone Buildup
on Washer
● Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to
the wash solution.
● Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid
detergent if these are available in your area.
● Mat-1ike, crusty formations caused by lint adhering to
the sticky limestone deposits.
● Install a home water softener. This will significantly
reduce limestone buildup.
● Increased service calls because of limestone deposits
in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and
other washer parts.
● Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,
such as
brand with phosphate.
● Reduced useful life of washer.
Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes
● Increase amount of detergent. See guide on opposite
page for recommended detergent amounts in relation
to water hardness.
The following recommendations
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.
● Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water
conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to
help in removing stubborn soils and stains.
● Use hotter wash water, for example up to
for cottons. This also improves oily-soil
removal.
Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very dirty
loads separately and increase detergent to help
keep dirt from redepositing on less soiled items.
Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage
from heavy, sturdy clothes.
●
you wash in cooler water to save energy, use
more detergent to promote better washing. Also
be sure to use bleach on
fabrics. Use
hot water whenever possible.
● Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action of
washer.
● Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate
for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before
adding clothes.
● Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or
harshness in clothes.
*LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the
re a c tion
of
the
c a lc ium
in
the hard
wa te r
with
the
sod ium
c a rb ona te
in
the
d e te rg e nt.
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How to Partially Restore Clothes
Once clothes have developed limestone deposits,
they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution
CAUTIONS:
of two cups (480 ml) of
in one
(3.8 liters)
●
Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The
acidic action of the vinegar may damage the
porcelain.
of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC
CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer
using detergent.
●
●
Vinegar soak solution may reduce the
wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics.
HOW MUCH DETERGENT
YOU USE?
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.
Amount required varies
according to:
If the recommended amount of
How to use
detergent produces too many suds,
granular or powdered:
switch to a low
detergent
For best results, add detergent
to the wash basket before loading
clothes. If you load your clothes
first, add detergent next to
the agitator.
1. Water hardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size of load
4. Type of detergent
5. Wash temperature
brand, and follow instructions
on package.
Using too little
detergent is a
common cause
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well,
hot water, then pour directly into
the wash basket.
Use more detergent if you have...
—
of laundry
problems.
the detergent in
1. Hard water
2. Large
3. Greasy or oily soils
4. Lower wash temperature
5. Low phosphate detergent
Alwa
measure detergent
in a standard measuring cup.
Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load
1. Use recommended amount
of detergent for your load
and water hardness as shown
in guide at left.
Water Level Setting
Water
Hardness
Medium
Small
I cups
VERY HARD
Grains
2 cups
ml)
cups
(420 ml)
2. When using other detergent
types—low and normal suds,
powders, liquids, non-phosphate
powders—follow directions
on package.
ml)
cup
ml)
HARD
4-10 Grains
cups
(420 ml)
cups
ml)
Powder
1 cup
cup
1 cup
(240 ml)
(240 ml)
(120 ml)
O-4 Grains
O-10 Grains
0-10 Grains
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double the amount of detergent
recommended in guide at left.
cup
(240 ml)
cup
(180 ml)
cup
(120 ml)
Concentrated
Powder
4. For hard water treatment,
see Hard Water Guide.
FOLLOW
LIQUID
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Before you can decide what to do about hard
water, you need to know if you have it and, if so,
how hard it is.
If 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 1 ive in a municipal area, contact your
water company.
But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need
to soften your water with either...
●
you 1 ive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,
contact your county agent.
1. An installed water softener in your home,
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per
gallon (3.8 liters)” and means this:
2. The use of a packaged water softener.
O to 3 grains per gallon (3.8
For information on water softeners, see the
guide below.
4 to grains—HARD
to 19 grains—VERY HARD
20 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD
Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level
Grains
hardness
o-1o
25–30
15-20
20-25
over 30
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When using
with detergent
()
l/4 cup
(60 ml)
cup
( 20 ml)
cup
ml)
cup
(240 ml)
cup plus tablespoon for every 5 grains above
(240 ml plus 15 ml
extra 5 grains)
(
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When using
with soap
cup
(80 ml)
cup
ml)
1
cups
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cups plus I tablespoon
every 5 grains
cup
cup
(240 ml)
(360 ml)
(
nil)
(
above (300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)
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PRODUCTS
Laundry
Product and
How to Use It
Special Instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine liquid
such as Clorox brand
Use your bleach dispenser.
See How to Use Your Bleach
Dispenser section.
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
washer or on dry clothes.
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s
silk, wool, mohair,
leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2 brand
Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
1) May be used on
2) Is most effective in hot water.
kinds of fabrics.
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Downy 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.
Wash additive such as
Rain Barrel brand
Follow package directions.
Add during wash cycle.
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain
brand, follow manufacturer’s
instructions exactly.
SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach
such as Clorox brand
Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
viruses.
See under Bleach above.
WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating
Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.
such as
brand
Precipitating such as
Borax 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.
SOAK AGENT
Such as
brand
Follow package directions.
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS
Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
care labels for instructions.
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
Such as
Wash
and
brands
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
cup ( 120 ml) detergent, I cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.
Follow package directions.
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be
colorfast. Wash separately.
and
brands
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The
Test stain removal product on a hidden inside
seam or on a sample of the material.
fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take
● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It
can set some stains.
these steps:
● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the
3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
next page, and use only recommended methods.
4. Wash with recommended amount of soap or
detergent.
● Check the care label instructions that came with
the garment.
Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and
Fabrics
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool
water—approximately
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.
a sink or pan. Soak stained area
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain
If these stains are not completely removed in the wash,
the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
Then they will become very visible and you may think
they were caused by the wash cycle itself.
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments
may cause stains which are virtually invisible and
which you may not notice as you put your clothes
into the washer.
Once These
Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?
● Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.
● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.
How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash”
● Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
● Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.
● Wash synthetic garments more often.
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Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guid e .
Other Washable Fabrics
Adhesives
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use
too/”
Same white and bleachable fabrics
(Chewing Gum, etc. )
or gum
Sponge
with
dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Antiperspirants.
Deodorants
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse, stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. If color
changed. you may be able to restore it by sponging
Rinse thoroughly,
as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood
Soak in cold water.
according the
launder.
Removal Hint
remains, bleach
previous page, launder,
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Chocolate.
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry, according
to the Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder.
C’ream
Milk
Coffee
Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
previous page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream.
Sponge with warm water. If
warm glycerine, let stand
remains,
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Cosmetics:
Shadow,
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Hint on previous page.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning
Then launder in detergent water.
*
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. stain remains, bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous 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 the Stain Removal
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Hint on previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.) Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Ink, Ballpoint
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning fluid, * or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Soften with oil, lard or petroleum jelly, then sponge with
turpentine or banana oil. Launder.
Launder. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If color has
changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia
or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning
fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous
page, launder and dry.
**
manufacturer’s directions.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Rust
Apply rust remover,
launder.
with ammonia acids such as
rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause
*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend
in a well ventilated room when using them.
fluid should used unless user is familiar with the limitations
toxic, be sure you
cleaning
A
death.
and required cautions (usually printed label). Use extreme caution
with flammable compounds.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
Under circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
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USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and
chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one
minute per pound of dry clothes.
Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid
detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical
softener or a packaged water softener.
● Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint.
granular detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is
completely dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water
detergent or use warmer wash water. See Detergent Guide.
● Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items
with correct water level.
● Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
● Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase
amount of detergent. See Detergent Guide.
● Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless
package specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.
● Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may
look like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.
● Static electricity caused by overdying
in rinse cycle.
cause attraction. Use fabric softener
These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them
before washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in
wash cycle, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will
then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments
as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than 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.
GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
●
Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load
is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is
large or if water is Hard to Extremely
GRAYED CLOTHES
●
Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot
water to the washer at
). Do not wash when other
or family baths—are heavy.
hot water needs—such as
Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow
these steps:
1. Use water conditioner (such as
2. Pretreat stains.
brand).
3. Use the hottest water possible.
4. Use bleach where possible.
5. Use presoak aids.
6. Install water softener.
● Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil,
causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
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(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
GRAYED CLOTHES
(continued)
Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is
sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments,
you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps
at bottom of previous page.
Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash
times for smaller loads.
Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution
at the start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section.
To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care
Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
● Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as
brand with
phosphate—use times as much as you need for normal water softening.
● Do not use detergent or soap.
● Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
● Repeat, if necessary.
2. If you prefer to use the Soak Cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section.
Use water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow
clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
3. Use Extra Cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.
YELLOWED
CLOTHES
Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent.
Check hem T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it
contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed
Clothes, above.
● Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen
bleach (such as
Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as
following package directions.
2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care
or
brands),
● 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
bleach.
2.
3.
Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron
and manganese from water.
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 juice-through To remove overall use a
commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If
porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;
always dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section.
BLUE OR GRAY
COLOR STAINS
To remove
Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent.
Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be
safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care
Instructions exactly. in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
●
Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may
be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
●
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some
fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older
garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat
as for relaxation shrinkage above.
●
Shrinkage caused
been
overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have
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 and drying on Low
or Delicate heat.
●
clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
● Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine
loads.
● Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash Permanent Press items with regular laundry.
● Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller
than regular loads.
freely.
more than medium loads to give clothes room to move
● Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides
rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
a
● Incorrect water level. Use Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level
for Small Load.
● Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty
of detergent.
● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. you must use
a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
●
●
●
on Permanent Press setting.
and dry on Permanent Press setting.
If unsuccessful,
on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
● Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
● Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
Pins on garments or
objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
objects are removed. Also check wash tub.
● Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important in
washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
● Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use
correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow
clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach
spills with clothes.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids
and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other
articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash.
Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
SNAGS, HOLES
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
(continued)
● Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments
before washing and mend all rips and tears.
● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs.
This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is
not caused by washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent
Press loads with a Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels
with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possible.
● Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file
rough spots if necessary.
● May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent
Press Cycle. Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels.
● Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not
caused by washer.
● Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that
will move freely. Select correct water level.
Pretreat with liquid detergent. Use Extra Cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You
Select Settings section.
HEAVILY SOILED
as collars
and cuffs
WASHER WON’T
OPERATE
● Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
● Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
● Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
●
Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
● Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the
electrical outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
● Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.
● Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and
regulated correctly.
WATER
TEMPERATURE
IS INCORRECT
●
Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets . . .
hot to hot, cold to cold.
o
● Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet
hoses from water valve. the screens and reinstall hoses.
● Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at
● Make sure drain hose is not kinked.
WATER WON’T
DRAIN
● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above
● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
WATER LEAKS
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PROBLEM
WASHER IS NOISY
●
Make sure washer is level and
to the floor with rubber foot pads in place
and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the
motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound
is normal.
● 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
level is set higher than necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub,
creating a loud but harmless noise. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the
load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.
● Washer normally pauses between washing steps... such as between wash and
WASHER PAUSES
IN CYCLE
or between
and rinse.
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need more
toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
To Store Washer. Ask service technician to remove
The Tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid
open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate.
Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.
water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.
Do not store the washer where it
to the weather.
be exposed
The Exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try
not to hit surface with sharp objects.
For Long Vacations. Be sure water supply is shut off
at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather
will be
freezing.
To remove limestone from
pan
How to remove the agitator
● Soak
pan in a preheated
(71 ‘C.)
To remove the agitator,
snap the cap off and remove
the screw. Then remove
— Cap
solution of half vinegar and half water for 15
minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff
bristle brush while flushing with running water.
—
—
Screw
Agitator
the
extender (on
so equipped)
Extender
(on some models)
and the agitator.
—
Agitator
To replace the agitator,
CAUTIONS:
● Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar
can damage porcelain.
carefully lower it straight
A
down onto the shaft so
that it fits snugly into
place. Replace the agitator
● Do not exceed
may warp.
) or filter pan
—
extender (on
equipped), the screw
the cap.
so
(Appearance may vary)
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exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
to request information or service.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
check to establish warranty period.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
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
and Washington,
In Alaska the
of
washer that fails
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.
because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge,
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
replacement parts for
part
transmission that fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges. Or, if
you desire, we will provide a
completely reconditioned
transmission. You pay for the
shop reconditioning labor, the
service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
Customer
normal working hours.
servicers during
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
●
Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
●
Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR
NOT
GE Answer Center’
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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 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 further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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on recycled paper.
Part No. 113
Pub 49-9766
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