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w Agitator Appliance Registration 22 2 Sorting Stains Care and Cleaning Consumer Services 22 23 StainRemovalGuide Storage &Vacation Tips controls SettingGuide CycleSettings 6,7 5 . LimestoneDeposits Loading the Washer Model and SerialhTumbers Operating Instructions Pre-treating Problem Solver SafetyInstructions Soak Setting 4,8,10 14 12,22 4, 10 2 4,5 7,9, 15 18-22 3,4 8 17 22 User Maintenance Instructions 22 BackCover warranty Detergents, Other Additives 11-15 Energy-SavingTips 8 FiIter-Flo@Pan Hard Water 4,9 16 GEAnswerCentera 800.626.2000 u YouNeedseti@ :. ReadthisbookcarefulIy. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understandsomething or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 If you received a damagedwasher,., Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. Para obtener la versi6n en espafiolde este manual, name a GE Answer Center,@ servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, telgfono 800.626.2000 FORYOURSAFETY smell gas: Ifyou 1 open windowsB ❑ 2. Don’ttouch Save time and money. Before you requestSertice..e Check the Problem Solver on pages 18 through 22. It lists causes of minor operating proble[ns that you can correct yourself. W~~~~ ~OW~ ~~~ ~0~~1 To obtain a Spanish language version of t}]isbook, call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer informationservice. and seriai numbers. YoLI’lifind them on a label on the lower Ieft side near the front. These numbers :lre :IISo011the Consumer Product Ownership I?cgistration Card that ~all~ewith your washer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: electricalswitchesB* 3, Extinguish any flames open 4. ImmediatelyCall your gas Suppliera a To obtain service, see the =Consumer Services page in the back 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 all 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 Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 ‘Don’t turn electric switches on or because sparks may ignite the gas. off Model Nutmber Serial Nutnber [Jsc [hesc lllllllbCI-S in ally COrI-CSpOIldCilCC 01- service calls conccrnin: your washer. .... .—_____ .-.-,.. ———_. -....... “_-.. ._., ____ --__-_~, ,-_ —. .——.. ! of fire, @l&tic shwk~‘orhju~ to ~nom when Whg your apptimee9fouow basic hclutig the pmutiom, tm apptimce Ody for ifi @use fouow@: ktendd propose asdescribedin thisUseand CareBook. em Wmhermmt be properly kwd md Ioc.atd h accordmce tith the btiuation htmetiom before it k Usd. E youdidnotreceiveanksta.llation hstructionssheetwithyourwasher, youcanobtainoneby contacting theservicelocationnearestyou. —Wperiy gmmd to ‘cOdom %%ith m govetig codesad @tinancw. FOROW dem h @Never Nach into Wwher wMe it is meting. BeforeIOafimgy doadtig inthe or addingclothes,pmh cycle selectorknob m “STOP” position, then wait annti the maetine hascompletely stopped beforeOpetingthe tid. c~ose is Supetision k necessa~ w ttis apptiance med by or near CtildrenoDo not a~ow Chtidmnto play imide, on or Witil or my &ardd Dispose tismrded and SMppingor e ttis apptiance apptimee. of apptiancw paetig matetials properly. Before Wsmrting a Wa$her,or mmotig from sertiee9remove the washer tide * Keepalllaundryaids(suchas detergents,bleaches,fabric sofieners,etc.)outof thereachof chldren,preferablyin a locked cabinet.Observeallwarningson containerlabelsto avoidpersonal injury. ~KeeptheareaCaround and unde~neathyourappliancesfree fromtheaccumulationof combustiblematerials,suchas lint, paper,rags,chemicals,etc. ~Keeptheflooraroundyour appli~ances cleananddly to reduce thepossibilityof slipping. ~Tominimizethepossibilityof electricshock,unplugthisappliance fromthepowersupplybefore attemptinganyrnaintena~lce or cleaning(excepttheremovaland cletulingof thelintfilter). NQTE: Turing theCycleselector knobto an OW positio~~ doesIlOT disconnectthe appliancefrom the powerSupp]y. o Do ll[ot‘tarl%p6r ~$yikb. ~Q1l’~p!}~o *INeverclimbon or siand011the washertop. ((”()) i/i;ll!<’{/ Ilt’.rl l)[lgc) /-: .’ hpotint stie@ @Do not operatethis applianceif it is damaged,malfunctioning, partiallydisassembled,or has missingor brokenparts, includinga damagedcord or plug. QDo not washfiberglassa~ticles in your washer.Skin irritation couIdresult from the remaining m particlesthatmay be pickedup For washer operation *me laundryprocesscan reduce the flame retardancyof fabrics. To avoid such a result. the garmentrnanufacturer”scare instructionsshouldbe followed very carefully, wash;n~ spin actionand jrevent completio~~ of the cycle. THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAVE Howtooperate your clothes washer WARNING—TO reduce the mPoRTANT the offire, electric risk SAFETY msTRucTIoNs shock, before Water Level \ topersons, read WissMinse ~ SMALLa WARM ., ‘-Oln e‘ cOLo Colo ~ HOT Coin “ Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions on page 9. ~Remove Filter-Flo@pan. The underside of the lid is a good place I()put the pan while loading or unloading clothes. m m setting 0 Load Clo[h(!sinto wash l>askct, bcing care\’LIlnot t[>overload. ~]ol~]esshI>LI]d be below rc{aining t.illg.Scc lJ~~gcj() ff}r~]l~~r~ ](l;]<ling iii!’()[.i]l;l[ic>ll. the “.lfl~ m “. Soak C9cl@ ~0 * /11. M“.U. ! .“,! a I . Permanenf Press Cycle 1 ‘O Ill II ha—i Ill Ill ) Hoff 1I OFF 1~ ‘1 1’ e~A= oeo~ — I ~Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator. Lint will collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished. NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash basket. Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter-Flo pan. See page 15 for information on how to use bleach and fabric softener. Cycles ‘“”’-7:; 3A ~ URGE @Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open. wAdd nleasLlr-edamount of (Ic(crgent. see pa:es 1~ thrOLl~hi 5 for in~tirrnationon cietergentsand othrr Idundry additives. I s I sorting andLoading 1 Regu18r .nit”,”” .. . .... . a -. Heevy Drsty2 Speed Washer Temp. \ 5 Cyc/eExtra Large Capacity @ or injury operating this appliance. AUTO EWRARINSE ~m Clean Cycle @ SelectWashand Rinse Temperature. @ push CycleSelectorknobin and turnclockwiseto your selectedwashsetting. Regular Cycle—automatically providesNormalWashSpeedand Fast Spin Speed. Perm Press Cycl*automatically providesGentleWash Speed and Gentle Spin Speed, controls Use the Controls Setting Guideon pages 6 and 7 to help you makethe proper selections. I @ Select Water Level. SMALL:~}asheris less than oneha]f full of clothes. NIEDIUIV[: Betweenone-halfand two-thirds fLll]. ~~~~~: over two-thirds fLI~l. I @ Pull CycleSelectorknobout to start the washer.If you wish to changesettingafter washerhas started,pushCycleSelectork~~ob in to stop the washerand reset to~=’”-’ the new positio~l. \_.,.l) ,/’ .,--- (‘.< -,’., . ....—.—. .—____ —..— ............- __=______ ___ PermanentPress cyeIe— For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Two soil level settingsare provided, but you can sei the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automaticallyprovides for Normal Speed, Fast Spin. OFF Regu$ar cycles For polyester knits, delicates and permanent press. An extended cool-down spray rinse is provicied to minimize the setting of wrinkles. Selection of these settings automaticallyprovides for Gentle Speed Wash, Slow Spin. OFF I l-~ s e Soak Cycle ~ 0 START Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains. See page 8. Soak C’~c!e ~ o NORMAL SOIL @ Permanent Press OFF / I NORMAL SOiL @ < I o@o@ ~~F AUTO EXTRA RINSE OFF For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. A second rinse is provided to help remove the additional detergent that is required for these soils. -.. o Regular Cycfes cycle Selector Settings g , / Extra Clean IVash 19 15 11 15 Spin 3’/2 3’/z 3’/2 7 2’/2 3’/2 3’/2 3 4’/2 3 3 7 7 soak 3’/z 7 — spin I j Permanent Press Nc)rmai Rinse 1 : Special Cycle Heavy Rinse Spin : Permanent Press —Toiai‘irma ‘>;()-~fjs: ~-—- 35 , 11 31 24 , “..-. . . Permanent Press @ 42 -.. .- ,,.:.. —. “ . { .———,— —.—..—... .— - —. -— —.. —. . . — —.—” -=,. —.——— ,. ..- ,/ . . . ControlSettingGdde forWerent fabtiesandloads ———— I Load — wash water Temperature cycle Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast WorkClothes, Dungarees,etc. Heavy Soil Average Soil Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Hot Hot or Warm Extra Cleaning Cycle Regular Cycles Set at Start Normal Setting Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soiI Average or light soil warm Hot Extra Cleaning Cycle Permanent Press Cycle Set at Stml Permanent Press Setting ————— Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon, Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics Sturdy Delicates warm Warm Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Setting Permanent Press Setting Silks, Wools;Blends of Silk and Wool warm Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Setting Rayon and Acetate warm Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Setting Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended Warm Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Setting Baby Clothes—Sturdy,such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets. Receiving Blankets, Coveralls Hot Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Babj?Clcthes—Delicate Warm Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Setting Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton warm Regular Cycles 5 min. soak then Light Soil Setting Warm Regular Cycles 5 min. soak then Light Soil Setting Hot or Warm Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Setting Hot or Warm Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Setting Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal Setting Cold or Warm Regular Cycles 131ankets—Synthetic,Electric Cur(ains-DO NOT NIACHINE WASH FIBERGLASS Chenilc Bedspreads. Robcs:*:K .~. 1 ~_ - . -. / 1 Slipcovers, Draperies. Buthmars and Rugs;):* .— 9 Dcnin]s (especially Indigo BllIe Jc;lns) and o(hcr fabrics that bleed k >.” I ,+” b )<lll~bcr-coa(cditems, Laminated ~ Warm IT:lbrics,Vinyl. Plastics and i I I Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Setting ~: [~ .- Permanent Press Setting depending - 1- ‘- on amount of soil. ‘“:CIICCICsize. Sf)nle slipc{)vers.dr;ipcrics and bedspreads nl;ly be 100large for automatic home-size washer. ---- —. .--— -———.— —-.. -.—.—..._ ., ,—.-... ,! L.< ——--,-. :. -..+”... —..r..,,, m.-==-=”=”. . -,_. _. ..-. ., Refer toGarmentMmtiactirers9 careLabels ‘- [ Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorinebleach when needed. If colorfast is unusuallysoiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 13. Use maximumdetergent recommended in guide on page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type, Non-colorfast, only non-chlorinebleach when needed. Small loads reduce wrinkling.Use maximum Detergent recommended in guide on page 13. Use Extra Clean Cycle—see page 5. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If unusually soiled, use hot water, Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13. Small loads reduce wrinkling. No bleach Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully. Seldom needed. If needed, use only non-chlorine bleach. Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. No bleach Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED. White or colofidst, liquid chlorine type. Youmay prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately, Pretreat spots. Rinse diapers, nightgowns,pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand. Only non-chlorine bieach when needed. You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand. No bleach Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. - No bleach On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time: Pretreat heavily s6iled spots with liquid dete~ent. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Vacuumout loose dirt before washing. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Washonly 2 or 3 rllgs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt. White or coloti~st, liquid chlorine type, For ncw “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads with full water fill. Jeans need ample room to move to avoi(i white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it. The staine(i parts wili not discolor subse(]uent washing loads. Tllmble on FLUFF (No Heat) Pillows are made of different l~~:itel.i:]ls–dac]<oll, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and cio~vn.Many pi]]OWScan be machine wasiled. but i??a]ll{factz{rers’ care labc/s ;lzltstl~e.fbllo}t)e[l c(/)i:/i/llj:T~~}’asilin:is rcc(l’nmcnded,cilcck pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to prcverlt escape of feilthti~ or fiiling, Fiil washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes to ~iissolvcLirter:cnt. ,L4~i~i t~vopiilows at a time to balance load, use high water level. ) j’ . . . ... . . . . . .,—. ___.—__.__._-____ ._.— __________________ . ..—.-.-.— ,.- ._ ... .. ..-._.,., _____________ -—-— .- —-.——...—-— - .. . . How touse the How touse the ra-‘ soakcycle Filter=Flo@ Pan -. ‘- OFF START Regular Cycles Soak CYCIO~ 0 NORK!ALSOIL @ MEAW ~ ‘ OFF* II \ \ \ I Oe o@ AUTO EXTRARINSE ~~gS~A~ CYCLE)’ temperature will automatically be cold. eIf a hot or warmsoakis desired,set the WASH/RINSETE~EM= switchto “HOT/COLD”or ‘cWA~COLD” and turn the Cycle SelectorKnob to “Normal”in the Regular Cycles.Start the washer.After washer fillsand begins to agitate,push in the Cycle Selector Knob and turn to “SOAK CYCLE.” Pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to completethe cycle. I ~For an efiendedsoak,allow the washer to fill and agitatefor a few minutes to dissolvethe soaking agent. Then push in the CycleSelector Knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle. I The Filter-Flo pan is the lint filter. Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into tie washer. Lint is easily seen and removed after the wash is finished. 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 detergentpackets in the Filter-Flopan. — -A.. .. Energ=sating Tips If your clothesand household itemsdon’tlookcleanand fresh after washing,you will probably re-washthem...and thatmeans you’11wasteenergy,Rememberto sort your clothescarefully,and Joacfthemproperly,selectcorrect cycles,useenoughdetergentand tel)l~le~[ill{)’e \vot”}}l choose({it’ll[e)” (’)~c)i(ght{) i-c[e[{se c[iI[iget )-i[! qf ,Yoi[, .....-— .———..-. ,._,___ ~Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load. @If you mustwashsmallerloads, adjustthe amountof water.Small loadsshouldhave lowerwater levels. ~Washin off-peak hours. Your local utility can tell you which are the off-peak hours. .-”>, ,-..”,-u_A— . .._ —. —— --..-.= —= .-.. =_...” sortby soil It pays tocheck and prepare clothesforwashing. Separate ( from ~Do any necessay mending—rips, hems, tears. from ~Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. . ( LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. Kor more o Emptypockets,brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. ( information on lint e Remove stains. For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE, SEE PAGE 17. from w ( Soaking and Pre-treating— a good way to loosendeep soils and stains. sortby color Separate — “. sortby fabric — e Turn Poly Knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage. w 1 Separate ( from w ( A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains. Soaking can be either a completely separatewashing step or a preliminarystep to a completewash cycle. For detailedinformationon how to soak in your washer, see page 8. FOR Information ON soAKmG AGENTS, SEE PAGE 15. 0Pre-treatheavysoilby rubbingin from from # ( from a smallamountof liquiddete~gent or a paste madeof waterand powdereddetergentor soap.For best results,wait 1/2hourbefore washing. from from I ——. —-. .......———— —— ________________________ ______________ .—. —.—.. .-..——.. 1 , —.——=.— ------ - . . .<.-—.. _. .= _ . . . . . ..__ I ._ _ . Howtoloadyourwasher 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: @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. oUse morewaterthanyou would for a regularload.LTsea Medium WaterLevelfor a SmallLoad;a LargeWaterLevelfor a Medium Load. e Remove clothespromptlyas soonas washerstopsand hang immediately. *~: e. ~To minimizewrinkling,use the .~~; PermanentPressCycle. e -“-’ @Load clothes dry. @T~ke a properly sorted group of ciothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: LiirgcItems-1ike sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are apt to pack down which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full water fill. What is tile best size load of clothes—large, med~umy or slnail?Save tiIne9energy and small items —.-—..—— —like washcloths. detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. If you must wash sma]ler loads. save water, energy and detergent by acl.justingthe water level for the size of the load. See ~l;lgc:~1. To add items afterthe washer has - stitied. oTurn off the washer. ~Carefullyremovethe Filter-Flo pan. .F gAdd any additiond articles by submerging them next to the agitator. i [ ..k : eReplacetheFilter-Flopan and restartthe washer. NO~: Do notuse the Filter-Flo pan as a washbasket.Do notput any itemsto be washed.in the Filter-Hopan.Do notplace detergentpacketsin the Filter-Flo pan. NOTE:When washing stocfings, panty hose and other easily tanglegr.. items, always halqdleseparately.Tf } minimize tangling, we reco~mmenk-‘ j ~ I: Ii { I k /~i [ I, r )i ] ~ ~ Advanhges —- ...., PllosphatePowdered Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Detergen@ Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. IYon”PhosphatePowdered Detergents Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In someareasonlynon-phosphate productsare available. May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water, 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 page 12.) Liquid Detergents Perform well in soft water. Offer better performance in hard water than powdered non-phosphate types. May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water. Cleansyntheticsand fabric blendswell. Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots. Completely dissolve even in cold water. Perform well in soft water. Generally do not clean well in medium--hardor hard water. May combine with water hardness minerals to form sticl<ysoap curd. .---— ______ The resd~ ofcontinued use ofcarbonate detergents Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent,you will most probably notice 1imestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces,The hardnessof your water and your washing frequency will determinehow rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestonebuildups in just a few months. .&--. - .- Effeetson clothes Recommendedmethods to Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the following ways: reduce e Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as toweling. e Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy. ~Causes graying of fabrics. ~Leaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored items. e Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of direct contact wi[h detergent. ~Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics. e Destroys effectiveness of flameretardant finishes on cottons such as children’s sleepwear, ~Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation. Effects 011waslRer QUnsightly buildup on all washer s~irfacesexposed to the wash S()]LltiO1l. a Mat-like, crus(y f’ornlations” Iint a(.ihcring[0 the sticky limestone deposits. C:lLISCd by a Inci’case(iservice calls bCC:lLISC of lin7cs[onccicp[]sitsin the pump, rccircLllalioilwater hoses. filteI-S limestone buildups @Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area. ~Install a home water softener. This will significantlyreduce limestone buildup. ~Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener, such as Calgon brand with phosphate. practices may delay limestonedamage to clothes Good washing 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. e Use hotter wash water, for example Llpto 150”F.for cottons. This also improves oily-soil removal. ~If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more detergent to promote better washing, Also be sure to use bleach on bleachable fabrics, Use hot water whenever possible. QAdd detergent and allow washer to fil~and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes. ~Increaseuse of bleaches,presoaks, packaged water conditioners, prewash soil and stainremoversto help in removingstubbornsoils and stains. — ~Use greatercare in sortingloads. Wash very dirtyloads separately and increasedetergentto help keep dirt from redepositingon less soiled items. Washdelicateitems separatelyto preventdamage from heavy, sturdyclothes. eWash smallerloads to increase cleaning action of washer. ~Use fabric softenerto counteract stiffnessor harshnessin clothes. :~3$‘.—J&-@_: .. How to patiially restoreelot12es {--- . *-.. Once clotheshave developed deposits,they may be partially restored bv soakingin a solution of two cups ;f vineg; in one gallon of hot tap”-waterfor-l5 minute;. USE A PLAS~C CONTA~ER. Then wash clothesin the washer using detergent. o Do not use vinegar soak solutionin washer.The acidic actionof the vinegarmay damagethe porcelain. ~ Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics, ~Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics. @~n~re:lse;]~~~oun~ of detergent> Sec guide on opposite page for rcconln~cnded detergent amounts in rcla[ion t(>;~)~tit~i. hai.dness. —-., (“” i\ \_,,-. ) 4LlLflESTONE--tcctlntcall\rcalled CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the rcactlon of the calcil!m in the hard wafer with the sGdiumcarbonate in tt?edeiergent. [ F 1 1 —— — .—.——-—. , { I ( .- : .-e “ ., ‘rhe use of a sufficientamount =’.”w- r)fdetergent is one of the most ~mportantthings you can do to make sure your wash comes out . clean. — —. -— If the recommendedamount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low sudsingdetergent brand, and follow instructionson package. -Amount required varies accordingto: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have... i. Hard water 7 Large loads -. 3. Greasy or oily soils 4. Lower wash temperature 5. Low phosphate detergent How to use detergent—granular I or powered: Add detergent next to the agitator after the clothes have been loaded, If your detergentdoesn’t dissolve well, predissolve the detergent i]? hot water, then pour directly into the wash baslcet. Using too littledetergentis a common cause of laundlyproblems. Always measure detergentin a standardmeasuringcup. Comended amountofdetergentforaveragesoiIload I Water Hardness VERY HARD Higl:-Sudsing Powder ‘rype 10-20 Gr. HARD 4-10Gr. I SOFT 1cup ()-1() Gr:liils i I -> /-,,.-.%. -, \ 2cups 1>~CLIPS ()-4 Gr. (.: >-----:.,” Large CLIP I Medium Small 1z cups 1%cups 1x cups 1cup Yi cup x cup F cup ~: CLl~ 1. Use recommended amount of detergent for your load and water hardness as shown in guide. 2. Whenusingotherdetergent types-low andnormalsuds, powders,liquids,non-phosphate powders—followrecommendations on package. 3. For hard water treatment, see page 14. ——. Hard water— doyou have it? 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 you; live in a municipal area, contact your water company. ~If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this: Oto 3 grains—SOFT 4 to 10 grains—HARD 11to 19 grains—VERY HARD ZOgrains and over_ EXTREMELY HARD If your water is SOFT,you have no problem. You can use soap or Detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water. If you have HARD water—lessthan 10 grains— and you use phosphate detergent, yoLlalso have no problem. But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to soften your water with either... 1. An installedwatersoftenerin yourhome,or 2. Theuse of a packagedwater softener. For more informationon water softeners, seeguide below. Addthis muchwater softener witha full water level .—= Grains of hardness When using \vi[h detergent Wflcn using ~vithsoap o—lo 10—15 15—20 o %cup (60 ml) v cup 3 cup (160 ml) (801111) 20—25 25—30 over 30 z cup (120ml) %cup (240ml) lcup (240 ml) 1cup plus 1tablespoonfor every 5 grainsabove 30 (240 mlplus 15mlfor each extra 5 grains) %cup (180 ml) 1cup ( 160ml) 1X cups (360 ml) 1Z cups plus 1tablespoonfor every 5 grains above 30 (300 ml plus 15mlfor each extra 5 grains) ,. t ., ,,,[_-, ...-.——— —“—————..—_.-.— —-—.— .—_ --x-—> ..——.. -_..,., =,-- ._..,, ,. --, .. .. . .. . . ,,____ .. ...— . .— Laundry Product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid SUCII as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as C1orox2 brand FABRIC SOFTENEM Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach. such as Clorox brand * w How touse it special instructioKls Dilute bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved. 1) Do nut pour undiluted liquid chlorine 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 sleepwear, silk. wool, mohair, spandex, leather or non-fast colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. 3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special instructions. Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent. 1) Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics. 2) Is most effective in hot water. 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 pour directly on clothes. 5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle, such as Rain Barrel brand. follow manufacturer’s instructions exactly. Follow package directions. Add at start of wash cycle. Use in case of infection and contagious disease. See under Bleach above. Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses. WA~ER SOFTENER Non precipitating such as Calgon Brand Follow package directions. Add during wash cycle. Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping water clear. 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 Biz brand Follow package directions. I’l?E’?RE;AFING,STAIN 14NI}Sl>o’r REMOVERS Follow package directions.Treat only Such as Spray ‘n Wash heavily soiled areas. check garments’ :111(1 r<2R f)rilllds care labels for instrLlctions, ‘ollow package dircc[ions. qOTE: tinted garments may not bc :olorfiist. Wash separately. -,> ‘j 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 f~bric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by yoLlrwarranty Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go Through comp]etc cycle (5 minute wash) using hot water, 1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in ~vasher.Subsequent washings wi]] reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it. .— .Howtoremove stiins 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. Removal Hint— Using ChIorine Bleach for White and Bleaehable Fabrics. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take thesesteps: Mix 1/4cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool water—approximately80”F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer, ~ Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. s Check the care label instructions that came with the g~arment. s Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material. ~Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains. 3. FOIIOWstain removal with a thorough rinsing. 4. Walshwith recommended amount of soap or detergent. Stain seenextpage for Removal Guide. stain The Case of tile 661nvisible99 Stain. Food or cooking oils on your syntheticgarmentsmay cause stains which are virtuallyinvisibleand which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer. If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. Then they will become very visible and you may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself. oncethese spotsbecome visibIe9how can you remove them? @Rubin undilutedliquiddetergent and let stand30 minutes, @Re-washusinghottestwaterthe fabriccan stand. prevent these How can J’ou “~f~~r.you-wash” stains? ~Increase the amount of detergent normally used. ~Increase water temperature where fabric will permit. gWash syntheticgarments more often. ,, ( \ —., whiteand BieachabIe Fabrics other See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Adhesives (ChewingGum, etc.) Rubwithiceorimmerse inverycoldwater.USedull tool to care~lly scrape oflas i?luchadhesive or gut?zas possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fiuid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Anti-perspirants, Deodorants 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 white and bleachable fabrics except use non-chlorine bleach, Blood Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains, bleach accordingto Stain Removal Hint on oppositepage, launder. Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder. Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid:~; Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry. Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe cleaning fluid,* Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder in warm water. Coffee and Tea Without cream: Bleach according to 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. Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fiuid.* Apply undiluted liquid ~etergent;launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal Hinton opposite page. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Then launder in warm detergent water. leak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to ;tain RemovalHint on oppositepage, launder. Spongewith warm water.Bleach remaining stain with non-chlolinebleach. Grass, Foliage, Flowers, hlildew,Scorch 4pplyundilutedliquiddetergent.Launder.(Treatmildew spots vhilethey are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric,) f either type stain remains, bleach accordingto Stain Removal Hint )noppositepage, launder.(Severe scorch cannot be removed.) Spongewith warm water. Apply u~zdiluted liquiddeterge}zt.Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorinebleach, then launder.Old mildew stains can seldom be removed. Scorch can seldom be removed. Ink,Ballpoint ‘reshstains: Place stain fi~cedown on an absorbent towel and ponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply Same as white and bleachable fabrics except launder using non-chlorine bleach. Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil — washable Fabrics esh Fuit, Fruit Juices, Vne, Vegetablesor Food ~ Coloring ndilurcdliquiddc[ergen[. Oldstains:bleachaccording toStain .emova]Hintonoppositepage. (lftenwithoil,Iurd~lrVaseline, thenspongewithturpentine or .ul~naf~j].Launder in warm water. Pililltand VJrnish Pcrspiratit}n Same as white and bleachable fabrics. pp]y Lllldi]Ll[Cd ]j(~Lljd detC~geIlt and ]2Llnd~r inwarm W[l[Cr. ]f )iorhas chan:cd you may be able to restore it by treating with atllnloniaor \’inegar.~:‘+:If any stain remains. treat with safe dry cleaninglluid’;:[)r according to Stain RCIIIOVfil Hirlt oil oppositepage, laun(lcr and dry. Launder in warm water.Rinse well. Bleach with non-chlori]lebleach. Apply111S[ l“C1lloVC~, ‘:’‘:using lllLIIILlfi.\CILII’~r’S directions.Rinse and Same as white and bleachab]ef~brics. bleach ——. Rllst I ;1 .—....—--. ..... .,---------------“.- ..L ----- .-—-.————— .—. .—---., .-..,., . .. ,__.=_... _ —...— -... -—.... ;- /’ .....-. —— ——- ..---.——. Questions? ==:: .—— ——— — :~-: ~— ~ UsetMsProblemSolver .— PROBLEM — I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 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 installedmechanical softener or a packaged water softener. @Powderyresiduefromgranulardetergentmay appearto be lint.Predissolvegranular detergentin hotwaterbeforeaddingto washer;makesuredetergentis completely dissolvedbeforeaddingclothes;switchto liquidor cold waterdetergentor warmer washwater.Seepage 13. ~Overloadingwillcauseabrasionwhichcreatesexcessivelint.Washfeweritemswith correctwaterlevel. eToomuchBleach.Use correctamountof bleachaccordingto packagedirections. @Not enoughdetergentto holdlint in suspensionduringwashcycle.Increase amountof detergent.Seepage 13. @Incorrectuse of fabricsoftener.If usedin washcycle,softenersmayreactwith detergentto createa whitedeposit.Use softenersin rinsecycleonlyunlesspackage ,=$% specifies adding to wash cycle. See page 15. Q“Y*’ ~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 y caused by overdrying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in rinse cycle. GREASYOR OILY STAINSON LAUNDERED GARMENTS These are sometimes called “InvisibleStains”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 di~~from the wash water.The spots will then be very visible.They are ?lot caused by the washer. Wash syntheticgarments as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted 1iquiddetergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using ht~ttestwater fabric can stand. GRAYEIICLOTHES ....“ . n -, (.; .,,, .: ,+, ..-—— * 1nsuff~cient detergent. YOLImay 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 [-iardto Extremely Hard. a Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water [it the w?:~sher at 140°–150°F.Do not wash when other hot water needs—such [is dishwasi~ingor Familybaths-are heavy. *Poor or infcrior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible.Follow these steps: 1. USCwater conditioner, (such as Calgon brand) q Prc-[!.e;iistains A.. I i / . . . . .’, --— —, .,. --- .— —- — —— ———..... 1 — ....—... -____ ——-—-. —--.....- ......—— .——. -----,.,—. _________ —.———. , ; ........ — POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ~Washer overloaded.Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and.remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. QImproper soaking with insufficientdetergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended so~aksfor 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 the bottom of page 18. @Washingtoo long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads. e Detergent dis~olvestoo slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation. See page 13. @To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures: 1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment. e Add a non-precipitatingtype of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate— use 2i/t times as much as you need for normal water softening. ~Do not use detergent or soap. o A11owclothes to go through complete cycle. @Repeat, if necessary. 2. If you prefer to use the Soak Cycle, see page 8. Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes. —_ — ——” YELLOWED CLOTHES ~Incompleteremovalof bodysoildueto constantuse of insufficientdetergent.Check hem of T-shirtor pillowcase.If theyare whiteand centeris yellow,it containsbody oil. Restorewhitenessfollowingprocedureson “GrayedClothes,”above. ~Chlorinebleachmay yellowsomefabricswithresin finishes.Use oxygenbleach [suchas C1orox2 brand).Refer to GarmentManufacturer’sCareInstructions.Restore uolorusingcolorremover(suchas Rit or Tintexbrands),followingpackageinstructions. $Iron or manganesein watermay causeoverallyellowingor yellowspots. 1.Use extradetergentplus a non-precipitatingwatersoftenerdissolvedin waterbefore addingclothes.Use non-chlorinebleach. 2. Havea specialfilteror chemicalfeederinstalledin you hometo removeiron and manganesefrom water. 3. Run hot waterfor a fcw minutesto cleaniron residuebuildupin lines;drainwater heateroccasionally, ‘I.Toremovespots:spreadstainedportionoverpan of boilingwaterand squeeze lemonjuice throughstain.Toremoveoverallyellow,use a commerciallyavailabler~~st scale removet-,following package instructions. 1f porcelaindamagecan occur,do not use in the washer;use a plasticcontainer. —.— ——-..— .-..-.-.—... ........ .. .....______________ ———————. .__— —=*= POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHRINKAGE, ~NITS ---- * Relaxationshrinkage can occLlrin knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.When this occLlrs,garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. * Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage.Treat as for Relaxation shrinkage above. ~ ~hri~~kagecaused by overheatingoccurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heatshaped. 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 and drying on Low or Delicate heat. ~Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. WRINKLING 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 with regular laundry. ~Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regul~ loads...no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely. ~Incorrectwashand dry cycles.Use PermanentPressWashcyclewhichprovidesa co downrinse to minimizewrinkling.Alsouse PermanentPressDry cycle. ~Incorrect water level. Use LargeWaterLevelfor MediumLoad)MediunlLevelfox _—[. _- SmallLoad. ~Repeatedwashingin too hot water.Washin coldor warmwaterwithplentyof detergent. e Accumulationof lime scaledue to use of carbonatedetergents.If you mustuse a nonphosphatedetergent,avoidthe use of high-carbonate-builtdetergent. ~FailLlreto use fabric softener. Proper Llsewill minimize wrinkling. To remove Ivrinkles: * Rctumble on “Permanent Press” setting. ~Rerinse and dry on “Pcrn~anentPress” setting. s If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately. Qsend to dry cleaners i’orpressing. i ~ Some w~inkles may remain which cannot be removed. i ,.. .....__ —..— - .. ..--—---............. . ........=.“.”, .—— ——— -—.. ,-=. P. ,. .,.’ ,, d ———--—.—--. —.. —.— .—-.....—. .. ..—.—————.———-..— - —-—— . —— .——. .—. —..-——. -.....?. ............ .....—.——.— POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ~EME~y . L, — _-=_ -: SXAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) ~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. g Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge du~ingwashing 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. eRoughness 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. QGments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused by washer. Slow process by washing on Permanent Press Cycle. 0Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will move freely. Select correct water level. EAVILYSOILED ——— AREASsuch aS Pretreatwith liquiddetergent, ---—- o- 1 @ Makersure cord is pluggedinto outlet. Make sure both hot and cold faucetsare turnedon. Make sLlrecontrols are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position. Make sure lifl is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with liclopen. Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical utiet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet, Make sure ien]~]erat~!reselector switches are correct]y set. oMiakesure hot and cold Fducetsare turned on and I“egulafe(!correct~y. .—. ., ,,--- [=” \, .: -c.— --‘\ ,\ -- ————.—.......— - .- —— .--——. —.._..- —-— ———.—--..-—.-. .- -. .— -. I PROBLEM POSSIBLE WATER CAUSE AND mMEDY -- e Make sure drain hose is not kinked. WON’T DRAIN oTop of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. WATERLEAKS’ @Make sure hose connectionsare tight at faucets. *Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secui-edto drain facilitv. WASHER IS NOISY @NIakesurewasheris levelandfirmto thefloorwithrubberfootpadsin placeand frontjam nutstight.SeeyourInstallationInstructions. *A sharp,distinctivesoundwillbe heardat the end of each spinperiodas the motor stopsandthe spinbrakeinsidethetransmission“locksin.” Thissoundis normal. *Heavilyunbalancedloadscancausethewasherto vibrateexcessivelyduringspin, andmaycauseit to movefromits originalposition.In extremecases(usuallyoccurs whenwashinga single,heavyitemor a smallload whenwaterlevelis sethigherthan necessary),the spinbasketmaystrikethe outertub,creatinga loudbut harmlessnoise. Tocorrect,openthe lid andredistributethe loadevenlyaboutthe washbasket.Close the lid andrestart. WASHER PAUSES IN C~~LE H you need more *Washernolnally pausesbetweenwashingsteps..,suchas betweenwashand spinor” betweenspin and rinse. help...cau, toll free: GE Amwer center@ / 800*626.2000/ consumer information servic careandcleating USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The ta~b.The porcelain is selfcleaning. Leave Iid open after washing tocillobi Jinoist[[t-(~ to ~JI~~Il}(Jrc~?e. D()not use harsh or gritty cicansers. Tile exterior. Wipe off any spills of washjng conlpounds.” Wipe or dLls[with danlp c]oth. Try no[ [o hit surfilcc with sharp objcc(s. Whenreplacingthe agitator, carefullylowerstraightdown onto the shaft so thatit fits into the slots.Then applydownward pressureuntilagitatorsnapsinto its normalposition. HOW ~0 ~~~OV~ limestone deposits frolm clogged Filter Ylo@ pan eSoak filterpan in a preheated I Ask scrvicc technician to remove \Y;lter from drain pLlmp ilIld hoses I ~~e AetiVatOT[sIagititoF. Remove at regular intervals-about 4 to 6 months-and remove any lint that may have accumulated. No tools are needed, simply grasp agitator with 10prcvcn(freezing, Do not store [hc washer Ivhcrc it ;~t’illbc exposed to the weather. both hands and pLIilstraight up sh:lrply. The slotted ,;ection at the top 0/’the met:li shafi has a light coating of ]uhricanl to prevent palls S[ i(:kin: together. 1( this area appears t(>be d~~~, appl)l a light coat of grease or petroleum jcl(y ar<)uilcithe slotted :;ccii(ln (j i’~ht:sh;lft before re~31acing [}lc ~j:il;i[or. Do jlot overgreasc. 160”F.(71“C.)solutionof half vinegarand half waterfor 15 minutes.Then brusheach side of pan with a stiff bristlebrush wl~ile flushingwith runningwater. cAu~~~~~: CY Do not soak in porcelain container.Vinegarca~~damage ‘<’> f,...-*’ ) porcelain. \ l-- QDo not exceed 180”F.~82°C.) or filter pan may warp. —— —. .—-., ,-? .,,?.;, ,/, f--’(L..-, ! .4. .— — .— ____ ! —— . .. . . . .. . . . _._. —.— _,... .———_ .—-. .___...,. ___,____ major apfilianc~,GE~swer Cen~e@ informationserviceis availableto help.Yourcall-and yourquestion— willbe answeredpromptlyand courteously,And you can callany time.GEAnswerCente@serviceis open 24 hours a day ‘7daysa week. . t+’dlprovideexpert repair service, scheduledat a time that’sconvenient for you. ManyGEConsumerService companyoperated locationsoffer you sel~icetodayor tomorrow,or at your convenience(700 a.m. to %00p.m. ~~.eekdays, 9:00a.m.to 2:00p.m.Satu~ da}s).Our factory-trainedtechnicians knowyour applialce insideand out— so most repairs can be handled injust one visit. J , ! You can havethe secure feeling that GE ConsumerServicewillstillbe there after yourwarrantyexpires.Purchasea GE contractwhileyourwarranty is stillin effectand you’llreceive a substantialdiscount.Witha multiple yearcontract,you’reassuredof fiture serviceat today’sprices. ~ TelecommunicationDevicefor the Deaf I ] i YOURGE AUTOMATIC CLOTHESWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of origins! purchase date such as your salesslip or cancelledcheck to establish warranty period. WHATIs COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and sewice labor in your home to repair or replace any pafi of the wasl?erthat fails because of a manufacturingdefect. LIMITED ADDITlONAL FOUR-YEARWARRANTY For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any pati of the 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. III WHATIs NOT COVERED and Care material. Read your Use II j ~Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. 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: GE Answer Center@ 800.626,2000 consumer information service @improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or i17staller, You are-responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. This warranty is extended to the original purchasera!~dany succeeding owner for products purchasedfor ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the servicetechnician’s travel costs to your home. All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service , Centers or by our authorized Customer Care” servicers during normal working hours. Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE, m ~Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. a Faiiure 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. WARRANTOR 1SNOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. :._.” J ~’. - .—.- ----i; Some slat~s do not allow the exclusicn or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not app:y to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 10 know wkat your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. ~~ ., ;, ; .,, i— /-\}i .-..-— (;(; J i [ I , , 1