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Appliance Registration
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SafetyInstructions
Sorting Clothes
Care and Cleaning
Consumer Services
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Stains
Stain RemovalGuide
Controls Setting Guide
CycleSettings
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5
Detergents, Other Additives 11-15
Energy-SavingTips
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Filter-Flo” Pan
Hard Water
Limestone Deposits
Loading
Model and Serial hTumbers
Operating the Washer
Pre-Treating
Problem Solver
Models WWM636M
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Storage &Vacation Tips
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User Maintenance Instructions 22
Warranty
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versionofthisbook,call
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800.626.2000
consumerinformationservice.
It is intendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewwasher
properly.
Keepit handyfor answerstoyour
questions.
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or needmorehelp,write(include
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checktheProblemSolveron
pages18through22. It listscauses
of minoroperatingproblemsthat
youcan correctyourself.
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You’llfindthemona labelonthe
lowerleftsidenearthefront.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourwasher.Beforesendinginthis
card, pleasewritethesenumbers
here:
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ignitethe gas.
Model Number
Serial Number
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Usethesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourwasher.
All washinginstructionterms in thisbookconformto the Care Labelin~
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Ruleestablishedby the FederalTradeCommission,January 1984.
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Toobtainservice,seethe
ConsumerServicespageinthe
backofthisbook.
We’reproudofourserviceand
wantyouto bepleased.If forsome
reasonyouarenothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,herearethree
stepsto followfor furtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased.Inmost
cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.
NEXT,if youare stillnotpleased,
writeallthedetails-including
yourphonenumber—to:
Manager,ConsumerRelations
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis still
notresolved,write:
MajorAppliance
ConsumerActionPanel
20 NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606
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Instructions
beforeitisused. Ifyoudidnot
receiveanInstallationInstructions
sheetwithyourwasher,youcan
obtainonebycontactingtheservice
Iocationnearestyou.
–Properlygroundtoconfom
withallgoverningcodesand
ordinances.Followdetailsin
Instructions.
–Ins&@orstorewhereit willnot
beexposedtoteruperatures
below
Eeezingorexposedtothevwather.
–Connect to a properlyrated,
protectedandsfiedpowersupply
circuitto avoidelectricaloverload.
–Connect toadequateplumbing
anddrainfacilitiesasdescribedin
theInstallationInstructions.
@Turnoffwaterfaucetswhen
thewasheris notinuseto relieve
pressureon hosesandvalves,andto
minimizeIeakageifa hoseor valve
shouldbreakor rupture.
s Whendisconnecting
appliancepull bytheplugrather
thanthecord toavoiddamagetothe
cordorjunctionofcordandplug.
Makesure thatthecord is locatedso
IIYN
itwill-notbesteppedon, tripped
m’eror otherwisesubjectedto
damageor stress.
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produceatoxicgaswhich~ay
causedeath.
thathaveb~encleafiedh,washed
in9soakedin, orspottedwith
combtibleorql~ivesubs~cw
(suchaswax,paint,gastiline,
‘degreasers,dry=cleaningsoknis,
kerosene,etc.)whichmayignite
orexplode.
Donotaddthesesubstancestothe
washwater9anddonotusethese
substancesaroundyourwasher
and/ordryerduringoperation.
GASis
producedbythechemicalaction
withinyourwaterheaterandthe
gascanaccumdatein thewater
heaterand/orwaterpipesif hot
waterhasnotbeenusedfora
periodoftwoweeksorlonger.
GASCANBE
EXPLOSIVEUNDERTHESE
prevent
thepossibilityofdamageorinjury,
if youhavenotusedhotwaterfor
twoweeksormore,ormoveintoa
residencein whichthehotwater
systemmaynothavebeenusedfor
som time,turnonallhotwater
torunfor
several
beforeusingany
whichis
tothe hotwatersystem.
Thiswill
Sincethegasis
donot
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an
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this process.
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supervisionis
applianceisusedbyornear
children.DoInot
topkiykside,onorwiththis
ap~iianceoranydiscarded
appliance.Disposeofdiscarded
appiiancesandshippingor ‘
packingma~riakproperly.
Beforediscardingawasher,or
removingfromservice,remove
thewasherlid.
* K a laundryaids(such
detergents,
bleaches,fhbricsoftqners,
etc.)outofthereachofchildren,
preferably
inakwkedcabinet,
Observe
allwarningson containerlabelsto
avoidpersonalinjury.
~K t areaaroundand
underneathyourappliancesfree
fromtheaccumulation
ofcombustible
materials,suchaslint,paper,rags,
chemicals,etc.
~ K t flooraroundyour
appliancescleananddry toreduce
thepossibilityofslipping.
~Tofinimize thepossibility
ofelectricshock,unplugthis
appliancefromthepowersupply
beforeattemptinganymaintenance
or cleaning(excepttheremovaland
cleaningofthelintfilter).
NOTE:TurningtheCycleSelector
knobtoanOFFpositiondoesNOT
disconnecttheappliancefromthe
powersupply.
~Donot tamper with
~
thisappliance
ifit isdamaged,malfunctioning,
partiallydisassembled,or has
missingor brokenparts, including
a damagedcordor plug.
@Neverc]imbonor standonthe
washertop.
~DOnotwashfiberglassarticlesin
yourwasher.SkinirritationCOW
resultfromthe remainingparticles
thatmaybepickedupbyclothing
duringsubsequentwasheruse.
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before operating this appliance.
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~Sortclothescarefullybyfabric
type, weight,colorand amountof
soilaccordingto instructionson
page9.
=RemoveFilter-Flo@pan. The
undersideof the lid is a goodplace
to put thepan whileloadingor
unloadingclothes.
~Positionthe Filter-Flopanon the
agitator.Lintwillcollectin the pan
for easyremovalwhenthe washis
finished.
NOTE:Do notusethe Filter-Flo
pan as a washbasket.Do notput
anyitemsto be washedin the
Filter-Flopan.
For informationon howto use
bleachand”fabricsofteners,see
page 15.
SelectWash/RinseTemperature.
PushCycleSelectorKnobin
and turn clockwiseto yourselected
washsetting.
~Closethe lid. Washerwillfill but
not agitateor spinwith the lid open.
@ Pull CycleSelectorKnobout
to startthe washer.If youwishto
changesettingafterwasherhas
started,pushCycleSelectorKnob
in to stopthe washerand resetto
the newposition.Settingcan be
changedat anytime.
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Use the ControlsSettingGuideon
pages6 and 7 to helpyoumake t
proper selections.
@J Sele~tWaterLevel
SMALL: FVasheris less than 1/2
full .ofclothes.
MEDIUM:Between1/2 and2/3 full.
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Provideslongerwashtimefor
ostcottons,linens,workand
— playclothes.
Forpermanentpressanddelicates.
Anextendedcool-downsprayrinse
is providedto minimizethes-etting
ofwrinkles.
Usewithmostsoakingaidsto
loosenembeddedsoilsandstains.
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~TWIItimeincludespauses betweeneach phaseof cycle.
@Totaltime does )IU1includewaterfill time. Fill times vary dependingon household
waterpressureand yourselected waterlevel.
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Temperm.lr
cycle
CottonsandLinens
White/Colorfast
13right/Noncolorfast
HotorWarm
Warmor Cold
RegularCycles
RegularCycles
NormalSoilSetting
NormalSoilor LightSetting
Workclothes
Heavysoil
Averagesoil
Hot
Hotor Warm
RegularCycles
RegularCycles
NormalSoilforsmallloads;Heavyforallotherloads
NormalSoilSetting
PermanentPress,TreatedCottons,
BlendswithCottons
Hot
Heavyor oilysoil
Warm
Averageor lightsoil
PermanentPressCycle! NormalSoilSetting
PermanentPressCycle! LightSetting
Synthetics—Polyester,
Nylon,
AcrylicKnitsandWovenFabrics
Sturdy
Delicates
Warm
Warm
PermanentPressCycle:
PermanentPressCycle:
NormalSoilSetting
LightSetting
Warm
PermanentPressCycle!
LightSetting
RayonandAcetate
1 Warm
PermanentPressCyclet
LightSetting
Down-filledgarments,if machine
washingis recommended
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Warm
PermanentPressCycle:
NormalSoilSetting
BabyClothes—Sturdy,
suchas
Diapers,Nightgowns,Shirts,Pads,
Sheets,ReceivingBlankets,
Coveralls
Hot
RegularCycles
NormalSoilor LightSetting,dependingon amount “of soil
BabyClothes—Delicate
Warm
PermanentPressCycles
LightSetting
Blankets-Wool,Part-Wool,
Cotton
Warm
RegularCycles
LightSetting
Warm
RegularCycles
Mendsof Silk
Silks,Wools;
andWool
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Blankets-Synthetic,Electric
Hotor Warm
Curtains-DO NOTMACHINE
WASHFIBERGLASS
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ChenilleBedspreads,Robes**
I Hotor Warm
PermanentPressCycles
Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats
and Rugs**
Hot or Warm
RegularCycles
NormalSoilSetting
Coldor Warm
!legularCycles
NormalSoilSetting
~ermanentPressCycles
LightSetting
‘ermanentPressCycles
Normalor LightSetting,dependingonamount
ofsoil
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Denims(especiallyIndigoBlue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed
Warm
Rubber-coatedHems,Laminated
Fabrics,Vinyl,Plasticsand
ArticleswithPlasticTrim
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Pillows
PermanentPressCycles
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size. Someslipcovers,draperiesandbedspreadsmaybe too largeforautomatichome-sizewasher.
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Liquidchlorinetype.
Onlynon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded.
If colorfastis unusuallysoiled,usehotwater,Usemaximumdetergentrecommended
on
page13.
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.
Usemaximumdetergentrecommended
inguideonpage13.
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
whenneeded.
Smallloadsreducewrinkling.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideonpage13.
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach
Whenneeded.
If unusuallysoiled,usehot water.Usemaximumdetergentrecommended
inguideon
page13.Smallloadsreducewrinkling.
qobleach
Washonlyif recommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.Followinstructionscarefhlly.
leldomneeded.If needed,useonly
on-chlorinebleach.
Washinyourwasheronlyif recommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.
[obleach
Washfrequentlytofluffupthedownandretainthegarment’swarmth.Washseparately.Wet
downgivesoffanodorwhichmaybeabsorbedbyothergarments.Odordisappearswhen
garmentisdry.Treatheavilysoiledareaswithliquiddetergentor pastemadeofwaterand
granulardetergent.Closezippers.Wash2 or 3 at a timeor addtowelsto balance.
GARMENTMUSTBETUMBLEDRIED.
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Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Youmayprefertousea mild-typedetergent.Dobabyclothesseparately.Pretreatspots.
Rinsediapers,nightgowns,padsandsheetsafteruse.Keepdiapersina coveredpailofcold
waterandconditioningagentlikeBorateembrand.
My non-chlorinebleachwhenneeded.
Youmaypreferto usea mild-typedetergent.Dohand-knitgarmentsbyhand.
Qobleach
Fillwasher,adddetergent,allowtodissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Dooneblanketat a time.
Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent.
Jobleach
on electricblanket,sewa strongpieceofclothoverplugtoprotectblanketandwasherfrom
~amage.Doone blanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent.
ihite or colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Vacuumout loosedirt beforewashing.
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Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.
Nashonly2 or 3 rugsor matsat onetime. Shakebeforewashingto removeexcessdirt.
No bleach
Jornew“indigoblue”jeans, washat least3 timesin verysmallloadswithfullwaterfill.
cansneedampleroomto movetoavoidwhitelinesat creases.Maydiscolorplasticwasher
~arts.Subsequentwashingswill reducediscolorations,but willprobablynevereliminateit.
‘hestainedpartswillnotdiscolorsubsequentwashingloads.
‘umbleon FLUFF (NoHeat).
‘illowsare madeof differentmaterials—dacron,fiber,foam,polyester,naturalfeathersand
own.Manypillowscanbe machinewashed,butmanufacturers’
carelabelsmist befollowed
arefzdlyIf washingis recommended,checkpillowsfor weakseamsor holesandmendto
reventescapeof feathersor filling.Fillwasher,adddetergentandagitateforseveralminutes
Idissolvedetergent.Addtwopillowsat a timetobalanceload.Usea highwaterlevel.
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temperature
willautomaticallybecold.
@If a hotor warmsod isdesir~, set
theW~H/R.TNSETEMPERATURE
switchto “HOT/COLD”or
“WARM/COLD”andturnthe
CycleSelectorKnobto “Normal”
in the RegularCycles.Startthe
washer.Afterwasherfillsand
beginsto agitate,push inthe Cycle
SelectorKnobandturn to “SOAK
CYCLE:’Pulloutthe Cycle
SelectorKnobto completethecycle.
If yourclothesand householditems
don’t1ookcleanand freshafter
washing,youwillprobablyre-wash
them..and thatmeansyou’llwaste
energy.Rememberto sortyour
clothescarefully,and loadthem
properly,selectcorrectcycles,use
enoughdetergentand choosea
water-temperature warm enough to
rekase and get rid of soil.
o Use Hot Wash—upto 150°F.—on
a regular basis only whenwashing
heavilysoiledarticles—suchas
workand playclothes.
~ Under normalsoil conditions,
washin waterabove80°F,(27°C.).
This generallymeansusingthe
WarmWashtemperaturesettingon
your washer-temperatures
approximately90° to HO”F.or hand
comfortable..Ifyou noticethat soil
has accumuiateciafter several
consecutivewashings,useHotWash
occasionally,if safe for fabrics.
* For an extendedsoakqallowthe
washerto fill andagitatefora few
minutesto dissolvethe soaking
agent.Thenpushin the Cycle
SelectorKnobto stopthewasher
(keeplid closed)andallowto soak
foras longas desired.Afterdesired
soakperiod,pulloutthe Cycle
SelectorKnobto completethe
cycle.
~ Tryto washlessoften.Save
articlesof the sametypeof fabric
untilyouhavea fullload.
@If youmust washsmallerloads,
adjustthe amountof water.Small
loadsshouldhavelowerwater
levels.
@Washin off-peakutilityhours.
Yourlocalutilitycantellyouwhich
are theoff-peakhours.
TheFiker-Flopanis the lintfilter.
PositiontheFilter-Flopanonthe
agitatorafterloadingclothesinto
thewasher.Lintis easilyseenand
removedafterthewashis finished.
NOTE:Do notusethe Filter-Flo
panasa washbasket.Do notputany
itemsto be washedin theFilter-Flo
pan. Do notplacedetergentpackets
in theFilter-Flopan.
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from
from
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LINTPRODUCERS—Suchas
terrytowelingandchenille—give
uplint.
LINTCOLLECTORS—
suchas
man-madefibersand napped
fabricslikeve~veteen
and corduroy
—attractlint. Thesemustbe
washedseparately.
Formoreinformationon M
control,see pageMl
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It ~ t dwk and~N~aE%
630WSforwashing.
o Emptypockets,brushoutcuffs,
zipzippers,snapsnaps,hooks
andbuttons.
o Do any necessarYmending—rips>
hems,tears.
Checkallitemsforareasofheavy
soilor stain.
~ Removestains.ForSTAIN
REMOVAL
GUIDE,SEEPAGE17.
TurnPolyKnitsinside-outto
minimizefabricsurfacedamage.
SoakingandPre-@ating—
a goodwayto kmsendeepsoik
andstains.
A thoroughsoakingwithdetergent
or specialsoakingagentis another
wayto removeheavysoils,
embeddeddirt andevensome
stains.
Soakingcanbe eithera completely
separatewashingstepor a preliminarystepto a completewashcycle.
For detailedinformationon how
to soakin yourwasher,seepage8.
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6 and 7’.
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[n additionto sortingto reducelint
. ~wllcction,it is reco;~mendedthat
~fabricsof similarconstructionbe
washedtogetherwhenever
possible.
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@I?re-treatheavysoilbyrubbiqgin
a smallamountof liquiddetergent
orapastemadeofwaterandpowdered
detergentor soap.For bestresults,
wait 1/2hourbeforewashing.
$peckd recommendations
for washingpermanentpress
if y do
a dryer.
If youaremachine-washing
PermanentPressclothesthatyou
planto linedry or drip-dry,use
extracareto minimizewrinkling
in thewashprocess:
~Becarefulnotto overload
washer.PermanentPressclothes
musthaveampleroomto move
freely.A MediumsizePermanent
Pressloadisthelargestthatshould
be washed.
~Usemorewaterthanyouwould
for a regularload.Usea Medium
WaterLevelfora SmallLoad;a
LargeWaterLevelfor a Medium
Load.
~Removeclothespromptlyas
soonas washerstopsandhang
immediately.
e TOminimize wrinkling, usethe
GentleWash/SpinSpeed.
@Loadclothesdry.
@Takea properlysortedgroupof
clothesanddrop themlooselyin
thewashbasketin thisorder:
LargeItems—likesheets.Do not
wraparoundthe agitator.
SmallItems—likewashcloths.
MediumSizel[ems—liketowels.
Here is a typicalfullIoad:
3 DoubleSheets
4 LongSIeeveShirts
3 BoxerShorts
6 StandardPillowCases
5 T-shirts
2 Pair Trousers
3 Handkerchiefs
Thisillustration,withclothesjust
reachingthe ClothesRetaining
Ring,showsa properload. Clothes
haveampleroomto movebecause
theyare not packeddown,nor
wrappedaroundtheagitator.
Clothesare loadeddry sincewet
itemsare apt to packdownwhich
encouragesoverloading.This size
loadrequiresa fullwaterfill.
Toadditemsafterthe washerhas
started.
~ lhrn offthewasher.
@Carefullyremovethe Filter-l?lo
pan.
@Add my additionalarticlesby
submergingnextto the agitator.
@Replacethe Filter-Flopan and
restartthe washer.
‘Whatis the best sizeloadof
clothes—large,medium,or
small?Savetime, energyand
detergentby avoidingextrause of
the washer.Try to washa fullload
of clothes.If youcan it is betterto
saveclothesuntilyouhavea fill
load. If youmustwashsmaller
loads,savewater,energyand
detergentby adjustingthe water
levelforthe sizeof the load. See
page4.
I’WIZ: Do notusethe Filter-Flo
pan as a washbasket.Do notput
anyitemsto be washedin the
Filter-Flopan. Do notplace
detergentpacketsin the Filter-Flo
pan.
NOl%: Whenwashingstockings,
pantyhoseand other easilytangled
iterns,alwayshandleseparately.To
minimizetangling,we recommend
the use of a net laundrybag.
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Disadvantages
Phm@M@-Powdered Detergents
Performwellinhardor softwater
Arenotavailableinsomeareas.
Washalltypesoffabricswell.
Canbeusedinhot,warm,or
coldwater.
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r$km-Pllosphate—
Pbwdered Deterged.s
Performsatisfactorilyin soft
ormoderatelyhardwater.
In someareasonlynon-phosphate
productsareavailable.
Generallydonotcleanwellin
hardwater.
Maybedifficulttodissolve,
especiallyincoldwater.
Shouldnotbeusedincoldwater.
T-hosecontainingsodium
carbonateasaningredientmay
causeharrnfi.dlimestonedeposits
onclothesandwasherwhen
combinedwithhardwater.
(Seepage12.)
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LiquidDetergents
Performwellinsoftwater.
Offerbetterperformancein
hardwaterthanpowdered
non-phosphatetypes.
Cleanssyntheticsandfabric
blendswell.
Areexcellentasconcentrates
forremovingspots.
Maynotperformaswellas
powderedphosphateproducts
whendilutedinwashwater.
Completelydissolveevenin
coldwater.
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Performwellin softwater.
Generallydo notcleanwellin
medium-hardor hardwater.
Maycombinewithwater
hardnessmineralsto form
stickysoapcurd.
Isyourwaterhard?H it is, and
if youusea.carbonatetypenonphosphatedetergent,youwill
mostprobablynoticelimestone*
depositson yourclothesand
Effects clothes
Althoughlimestonebuildupoccurs
morerapidlyon cotton,it will
eventuallyaffectvariousfabricsin
thefollowingways:
@Givesa stiff,harsh, roughfeelto
fabricssuchas toweling.
~Causescolorsto fadeandbecome
dulland dingy.
@Causesgrayingof fabrics.
@Leavesa white,powderyresidue
on dark-coloreditems.
~Causesspot-fadingof bright
colorsas a resultof directcontact
withdetergent.
@Reduceswrinkle-resistanceof
permanentpressfabrics.
~Destroyseffectivenessof flameretardantfinisheson cottonssuch
as children’ssleepwear.
@Increasesfabricwearbecause
ofthe scrubbingactionbetween
limestonedepositson the fabrics
duringwasheragitation.
~ Unsightlybuildupon all washer
surfacesexposedto the wash
solution.
@Mat-like,crustyformationscaused
bylintadheringto the sticky
limestonedeposits.
=Increasedservicecalls because
of limestonedepositsin thepump,
recirculationwaterhoses, filters
and other washerparts.
~ Reducedusefullife of washer.
washersurfaces.Thehardness
ofyourwaterandyourwashing
frequencywilldeterminehow
rapidlythelimestonewillbuild
up.If yourwateris VERYHARD
@ orrrmregrains)andif youwash
justa fewloadsa week,youmay
seelimestonebuildupsinjust a few
months.
R3mnl’nendd methods
Ibuikhlps
~Increaseuseofbleaches,presoaks,
packaged
waterconditioners,
prewash
soilandstainremoversto helpin
removingstubbornsoilsandstains.
~Usegreatercarein sortingloads.
Washverydirtyloadsseparately
andincreasedetergentto helpkeep
dirtfromredepositingon less
soileditems.Washdelicateitems
separatelyto preventdamagefrom
heavy,sturdyclothes.
@Washsmallerloadsto increase
cleaningactionofwasher.
@Usefabricsoftenerto counteract
stiffnessor harshnessin clothes.
* Usea powderedphosphate
detergentor a liquiddetergentif
theseare availablein yourarea.
~Installa homewatersoftener.
Thiswillsignificantlyreduce
limestonebuildup.
~ Usea packagednon-precipitating
watersoftener,suchas Calgon
brandwithphosphate.
w
washingJpradice$l
maydekiylimestonedamage
to clothes
Thefollowingrecommendations
willtemporarilydelaytheeffects
of limestoneon yourclothes.
Theseare generallygoodw
practicesandwillgivebettersoil
removalwhetheror notyouhave
hard wateror usecarbonate
detergent.
@Use hotterwashwater,for
exampleup to 150°F.forcottons.
Thisalsoimprovesoily-soil
removal.
@If youwashin coolerwaterto
t
saveenergy,usemored
promotebetterwashing.Alsobe
sure to use bleachon bleachable
fabrics.Usehot waterwhenever
possible.
@Adddetergentand allowwasher
to fill andagitatefor threeor four
minutesto dissolvedetergent
beforeaddingclothes.
How t partiallyrestoreclothes
Onceclotheshavedeveloped
deposits,theymaybe partially
restoredby soakingin a solution
oftwocupsofvinegarin onegallon
ofhottap waterfor 15minutes.
USEA PLASTICCONTAINER.
Thenwashclothesin the washer
usingdetergent.
~Do notusevinegarsoak
solutionin washer.The acidic
actionof thevinegarmay
damagetheporcelain.
@Vinegarsoaksolutionmay
reducethe wrinkle-resistance
ofpermanentpressfabrics.
* Vinegarsoakmaydamage
the dyesin somefabrics.
=Increaseamountof detergent.
Seeguideon oppositepagefor
recommendeddetergentamounts
in relationto waterhardness. “
*LIMESTONE—technically called CALCIUM CAR130NATE-is caused by the
reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.
If therecommendedamountof
detergentproducestoomanysuds,
switchto a lowsudsingdetergent
brand,andfollowinstructionson
package.
Theuseofa sufficientamount
ofdetergentis oneofthemost
importantthingsyoucandoto
makesureyourwashcomesout
clean.
requh’wiv
wording
1. Waterhardness
2. Amountofsoil
3. Sizeofload
4. nPe ofdetergent
5. Washtem~erature
*
w
Usemoredetergentif
youhave...
L Hardwater
2. Largeloads
3. Greasyor oilysoils
4. Lowerwashtemperature
5. Lowphosphatedetergent
H
detergent—granular
or powdered:
Forbestresults,adddetergent
to thewashbasketbeforeloading
clothes.If youloadyourclothes
first, adddetergentnextto the
agitator.
If yourdetergentdoesn’tdissolve
well,predissolvethedetergentin
hotwater,thenpourdirectlyinto
thewashbasket.
Usingtoolittledetergentis
a commoncauseoflaundry
problems.Alwaysmeasure
detergentin a standard
measuringcup.
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High-Sudsing
PowderType
Water
Hardness
VERY
HARD
10-20Gr.
I
WaterLevelSetting
Large
Medium
Small
2 cups
1%cups
1%cups
HARD
4-10Gr.
SOFT
O-4Gr.
1%cups
1!4cups
% cup
1cup
1cup
%cup
o-1o
?4cup
% cup
Low-SwIsing
Concentrated
PowderType
Grains
I cup
LIQUID
Grains
FOLLOWPACKAGEDIRECTIONS
1. Userecommendedamountof
detergentforyourloadandwater
hardnessas shownin guide.
-—
rev-; .-
2. Whenusingotherdetergent
types-lowandnormalsuds,powders,
liquids,non-phosphatepoWderS—
followrecommendations
onpackage.
3. For hard watertreatment,see
page14.
—
it?
Beforeyoucandecidewhattodo
abouthardwater,youneedto know
if youhaveit and, if so, howhard
it is.
@If youlivein a municipalarea~
contactyourwatercompany.
@If youlivein a rural area, or in
some suburban areas, contact your
county agent.
Theanswerwillbe “youhave‘so
manygrains’per gallon”and
meansthis:
Oto 3 grainsper gallon–SOFT
4 to 10grains—HARD
11to 19grains–VERYHARD
20 grainsandover—
EXTREMELYHARD
s
Grainsof
hardness
Whenusing
withdetergent
Whenusing
withsoap
o
‘%cup
(80ml)
If yourwateris SOFT,youhave
no problem.Youcanusesoapor
det&gentas youpreferandforget
all abouthardwater.If youhave
HARDwater-lessthan-10grains—
andyouusephosphatedetergent,
youalsohavenoproblem.
But,if youhavemorethan 10
grains,youwillneedto softenyour
waterwitheither.. .
1. An installedwatersoftenerin
yourhome,or
2. Theuseof a packagedwater
sofiener.
For informationonwater
softeners,see Guidebelow.
a
%cup
(60ml)
% cup
(160ml)
15–20
20–25
25–30
over30
%cup
(120ml)
%cup
(180ml)
*Acup
(160MI)
1cup
(240MI)
1cup
(240ml)
1%cups
(360ml)
1cupplus 1tablespoonforevery5 grainsabove
30 (240mlplus15ml foreachextra5 grains)
1%CUpS pk 1tablespoonfixevev 5 gfis above
30 (300mlplus 15mlforeachextra5 grains)
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a
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BLEACH
ChlorineLiquki
E
$ T
i
Dilutebleachwithatleastonequart
suchasCloroxbmnd
(0.96liter)waterandaddafterwash
actionhasstartedanddetergentis
dissolved.
Non-chlorinesuchas
C]OIOX 2 brand
Followpackagedirections.
Putbleachintowasherwithdetergent.
FABRIC
SmmmmRs
s
i
w
r
1)Donotpourumiiluted
liquidchlorine
Mixich
directlyinto
washeror ondryclothes.
2) Someoftoday’swashablefkbricsshouldnotbe chlorine
bleachedsuchas: 100%cottonflame-retardant
children’s
sleepwear,silk,wool,mohair,spandex,leather,or non-fast
colors.Dilutebleachbeforeusingonanyfabric.
3) CheckMrmufkcturers’
CareLabelsforspecial
instructions.
1) Maybeusedonall kindsoffabrics.
2) Is mosteffkctiveinhotwater.
Mixrecommendedamountwithone
cup(240ml)waterandaddat startof
rinsecycle.
FollowPackagedirections.
Addduringwashcycle.
1)Helpsmakeclothesfluffyandsoft.
2) Reducesstaticelectricity.
3) Usecarefidly.Toomuchmaycausestainingon
someclothes.
4) Donotpourdirectlyonclothes.
5) Forthoserecommendedforaddingtothewashcycle,
suchas RainBarrelbrand,followmanufacturer’s
instructionsexactly.
Useincaseofinfectionand
contagiousdisease.
SeeunderBleachabove.
Guardsagainstinfectionbykillingmostbacteriaand
viruses.
Followpackagedirections.
Addat startofwashcycle.
Suspendshardnessmineralsinsolution,keeping
waterclear.
Precipitatingsuchas
Boraxbrand
Followpackagedirections.
Usewithdetergentor soapinwashcycle.
Combineswithwaterhardnessmineralstofbrmprecipitate
whichgivescloudyor mil~ appearancetowater.
SOAKAGENT
Suchas Bizbrand
Followpackagedirections.
Rinseadditivesuchas
DownyBrand
WashAdditivesuchas
RainBarrelbrand
%3NITIZER
ChlorineBleach,
;uchas Cloroxbrand
!xwrENm
i’K4TER
~on-precipitating
uchas Calgonbrand
PRETREATING,
STAIN
ANDSPUI’
EmKWERS
SuchMSpray‘nWash
andKU?brands
TINTSANDDYES
Powderedsuchas Rit
andTintexbrands
Followpackagedirections.Treatonly
heavilysoiledareas.Checkgarments’
care labelsforinstructions.
CAUTION:Washercontrolpanelsandfinishesmaybe
damagedbysomelaundrypretreatmentsoilandstain
removerproductsif suchproductsaresprayedonor have
directcontactwiththewasher.Applythesepretreatment
productsawayfromwasher.The fabricmaythenbe washed
normally.Damageto yourwashercausedbypretreatment
productsis notcoveredbyyourwarranty.
Followpackagedirections.
N(YI’E:Tintedgarmentsmaynotbe
Colorfast.Washseparately.
Cleanwasherto avoiddiscolorationofnextload.Go
throughcompletecycle(5-minutewash)usinghotwater,
1/2cup (120ml)detergent,1cup (240ml)bleach.Wipe
exteriorparts.Caution:Tintingmaydiscolorplasticin
washer.Subsequentwashingswillxeducediscoloration
but maynevereliminateit.
—-—
—.
-
1. Trytoremovestainsas soonas
possible.Thefresherthestain,the
easierit is to remove.
2. Beforeattemptingto remove
a stain,take thesesteps:
@Findthefabricandthefinishin
thechartonthenextpage,anduse
onlyrecommendedmethods.
@Checkthecarelabelinstructions
thatcamewiththegarment.
@Teststainremovalproducton a
hiddeninsideseamor on a sample
ofthematerial.
@Avoiduseofhotwateron
unknownstain.It canset some
stains.
3. Followstainremovalwitha
thoroughrinsing.
4. Washwithrecommended
amountof soapor detergent.
s
Rt?mDvd
CMmim!Rm%3$i!h
md
R
Mix 1/4cup(60ml)chlorine
bleachwithonegallon(3.8liter)of
coolwater—approximately
8Q”F.
(27°C.)-in a sinkor pan. Soak
stainedareafor 5 minutesand
launderinwasher.
u
o t %
Stain.
or cookingoilson your
syntheticgarmentsmaycausestains
whichare virtuallyinvisibleand
whichyoumaynotnoticeas you
putyourclothesintothewasher.
If thesestainsare notcompletely
removedin the wash,theoilyspots
maypickup dirt fromthewash
water.Thentheywillbecomevery
visibleandyoumaythinktheywere
causedbythewashcycleitself.
F
O
thesespotsbecomevisible,
howcanyouremovethem?
~Rubin undilutedliquiddetergent
andlet stand30 minutes.
~Re-washusinghottestwaterthe
fabriccan stand.
c
y
p
these
StihS?
“After-You-Wash’9
~Increasethe amountofdetergent
normallyused.
@Increasewatertemperaturewhere
fabricwillpermit.
@Washsyntheticgarmentsmore
H
o
s
Rwxtp
Removal Guide.
white and
control
dhesives
(ChewingGum,etc)
Fabrics
GUic.k,Bk!adlOnPage
‘7
Rubwithiceor immerseinverycoldwater.Usedull tool to
carefilly scrape offas muchadhesiveor gumaspossible. Sponge
Falmics
Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabrics.
witha safedrycleaningfluid,*thenlaunder,
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse.If stainremains,bl&ch
accordingtoStainRemovalHintcmoppositepage.If colorhas
changed,youmaybeabletorestoreit byspongingwith
ammonias Rinsethoroughly.
Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabrics
exceptusenon-chlorinebleach.
Blood
Soakincoldwater,thenlaunderinwarmwater.Ifstainremains,
bleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launder.
Spongeor soakincoolwater,thenlaunder.
Chocolate,Cream,
IceCreamandMilk
Soakincoldwater.Treatstainwitha safedrycleaningfluid*;
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent,launder,dry.Bleachaccording
toStainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launderanddry.
Soakincoldwater.Spongewitha safedry
cleaningfluid.*Applyundilutedliquid
detergent.Launderinwarmwater.
CoffeeandTea
Withoutcream:BleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHinton
~ppositepage.Launder.Withcream;Followchartdirectionsfor
cream.
Spongewithwarmwater.If stainremains,
applywarmglycerine,letstand30minutes
andrinsewell,or spongewitha safedry
cleaningfluid.*Launder.
Cosmetics:EyeShadow,
Lipstick,Mascara,Liquid
or PancakeMake-up,Rouge
Powder;Crayon;Grease,
Oil,Tar,CodLiverOil.
neat stainwithsafedrycleaningfluid.*Applyundilutedliquid
~etergent;launderanddry.BleachaccordingtoStainRemoval
Hintonoppositepage.
Spongewitha safedrycleaningfluid~
Thenlaunderin warmdetergentwater.
‘
‘-—
Eta$-.
Ez!m
FreshFruit,FruitJuices,
Wine,Vegetables,or Food
Coloring
Spongewithwarmwater.Bleachremaining _—
stainwithnon-chlorinebleach.
Grass,Foliage,Flowers,
Mildew,Scorch
~pplyundilutedliquiddetergent.Launder.(Treatmildewspots
whiletheyare fresh,beforemoldhasa chancetoweakent%bric.)If
eithertypestainremains,bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHint
onoppositepage,launder.(Severescorchcannotbe removed.)
Spongewithwarmwater.Applyundiluted
liquiddete~enf. Bleachremainingstain
withnon-chlorinebleach,thenlaunder.
Oldmildewstainscanseldombe removed.
Scorchcanseldombe removed.
Ink, Ballpoint
Freshstains:Placestainfacedownon an absorbenttoweland
;pongewithdrycleaningfIuid,*or usespraycleaner.Apply
mdilutcdliquiddetergent.Oldstains;bleachaccordingto Stain
RemovalHintonoppositepage.
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics
exceptlaunderusingnon-chlorinebleach.
Paintand Varnish
~of~en
withoil, lardor Vaseline,thenspongewithturpentineor
~ananaoil. Launderin warmwater.
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.
Pcrspiraticm
~pplyundilutedliquiddetergentandlaunderinwarmwater.If
olorhas changedyoumaybe ableto restoreit bytreatingwith
Mmoniaor vinegar.**If any stainremains,treatwithsafed~
leaningfluid*or bleachaccordingto StainRemovalHinton
ppositepage,launderanddry.
Launderin warmwater.Rinsewell.Bleach
withnon-chlorinebleach.
Rust
.=.
-....
leakstainincod water.If stainremains,bleachaccordingtoStain
~emov~Hintonoppositepage,launder.
Applyrust remover;**
usingmanufacturer’sdirections,Rinseand
launder.
‘Caution: Because ckmirw fluids tend to be toxic, k sure Youarc in a well ventilated ran
Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.
when using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is
iimiliar with the ]imitatiok and required cautions (usuall~printed on label). Useextremecaution wi~hflammabie compounds.
Undernocircumstances should fabrics containing flammab]e materials(waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.)be washedin washer.
.7+%‘:’*IM
notmixchlorinebleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
.> :
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-----=.” Saveand rckr to garment manufacture’ care labels.
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17
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use
~
IPRoBLm
IJNTC)R.RWHDUE
C)NCLCYI’HES
CAUSE AND REMEDY
e hcorrec~ sorting &clothes. %parate lint-producers(suchas te~~ towelsandchenille)
fromlint-receive=(suchasman%adefkbr~cs,velveteen,corduroy).
per
* Washingtoolong, especiallyfor smallerloads.Fornormalsoil$w o m
poundofdry clothes.
e Useofnon-phosphate
detergentswhichcombinewithhardnessmineralstoforma
precipitatewhichcanbemistakenforlint. Useaphosphateorliquidde~rgent;use
warmerwashwaterorsoftenwaterwithaninstalkdmechanicalsoftenerorq?ack%ed
watersoftener.
e powdery residue from gl-an~ar detergentmayappeartobe lint. l?redissolvegranuhir
detergentin hotwaterbeforeaddingtowasher;makesuredetergentiscompletely
di~solvedbeforeaddingclothes;switchtoliquidorcoldwaterdetergentorusewarmer
washwater.Seepage13.
0overloadingwillcauseabrasionwfichcreatesexcessivelint.Washfeweritemswith
correctwaterlevel.
s T’ muchb~each.Usecorrectamountofbleachaccordingtopackagedirections.
cycle. Increase amountof
~Notenough d~tergent to hold lint in
detergent.Seepage13.
e ~comectuseoffabricsofiener.Ifus~ in washcycle, softenersmayract with
detergentto createa whitedeposit.Usesoftenersinrinsecycleonlyunlesspackage
specifiesaddingtowashcycle.Seepage15.
~pfll~g usu~y onpolyester-cotton
blendsiscausedbynormalwear andmaylooklike
lint.‘lMningclothesinside-outmayprovidesomehelp.
~Stitic electricity caused by ov@~jing W@ cause attraction. Use fabric softenerin
rinse cycle.
GREASYOROU..+Y
S
ON
LAW’?13EIU3D
GARh4EN’IS
.
I
C.I.AYI’HES
Thesearesometimescakd “InvisibleStains”becauseyoumaynotnoticethembefore
washingc~othes.However,ifoilysoilsarenotcompletelyremovedin washcycle,the
~ilyspotsmaypickupdirtfromthewashwater.Thespotswillthenbeveryvisible.They
wenotcausedbythewasher.Washsyntheticgarmentsas soonaspossibleafterwearing.
Usemoredetergentthannormalandhottestwaterfabriccanstand.If spotsappear,rubin
mdilutedliquiddetergent,letstand30 minutesandrewashwithextradetergentusing
lottestwaterfabriccanstand.
*Insufficientd~tel-gent$you may need@ increase amountof detergentusedifloadis
largerthannormal,if soilsare oilyor heavierthanaverage,if waterlevelislargeor if
waterisHardto ExtremelyHard.
=Waternothotenoughfor typ ofload.Besurewaterheaterissettodeliverhotwaterat
thewasherat MO*-LXI*F.Do notwashwhenotherhotwaterneeds—suchas
dishwashingor familybaths—areheavy,
~PoQrorinferiordetergent.Changeto phosphatedetergent,ifpossible.FObWthesesteps:
1. Usc~~’ater
conditioner,(suchasCalgonbrand)
M
I
PROBLEM
C
ANDIREmDY
e w~he~ov~~loaded,
clothes~~n~otITKW~ f
toloosenandmmyve
grayappearance. Followcorrect loadingprocedures for size of load.
GRAYED
CLOTHES
(continued)
CW.H@j
e ~proper so~ng with insufficientdetergent. Usually a 30-mi~~tesoakis ~~fficie~t+
However,when using extendedsoaks for heavilysoi~edgarmentsyou may need to use
twice the recommended amount ofdetergtmt.
e Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphatedetergent, or followsix steps at the
bottom of page 18.
* wasting too long may rcsul~ in increased Soil deposition.Use shorterwashtimesfor
smaIIerloads.
d e
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,)
t
&NV~y.
i ~Detergentsmust
e be present
s
in ~
the washsolutionat
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the
o
l
e
v
start of agitation. See page
@
grayedclothes, followoneoftheseprocedures:
L Putclothesin washer.FillwithHOI’water.CheckManufacturers’CareLabelsto
determineif hotwateris suitablefor garment.
@Adda non-precipitatingtypeofwatersoftenersuchas Calgonwithphosphate—
use2% timesas muchas youneedfor normalwatersofkming.
@DOnot use detergentor soap.
~MOWclothesto gothroughcompletecycle.
~ Repeat,if necessary.
2. If youpreferto usethe SoakSetting,seepage8. Use thewatersoftenerin placeof
soakagentor prewashdetergentandallowclothesto soakfor about20 minutes.
YELLOWED
CLOTHES
e ~comp~eteremovalof body sofi due to COMIUIt use of insui%cientdetergent.Check
hemofT-shirtor pillowcase. If theyare whiteandcenteris yellow,it containsbody
~il.Restorewhitenessfollowingprocedureson “GrayedClothes;’above.
*Chlorinebleachmayyellowsomefabricswithresin finishes.Use oxygenbleach
~suchas Ckx-ox2 brand).Referto GarmentManufacturers’CareInstructions.Restore
mlor usingcolorremover(suchas Ritor Tintexbrands),followpackagedirections.
~Iron or manganesein watermaycauseoverallyellowingor yellowspots.
L Use extradetergentplusa non-precipitatingwatersoftenerdissolvedin water
beforeaddingclothes.Use non-chlorinebleach.
2. Havea specialfilteror chemicalfeederinstalledin yourhometo removeironand
manganesefrom water.
3. Runhot waterfor a fewminutesto cleanironresiduebuildupin lines;drainwater
heateroccasionally.
4. ‘lbremovespats: spreadstainedportionoverpan ofboilingwaterandsqueeze
lemonjuice throughstain. ‘Toremoveoverallyellow,usea commerciallyavailable
rust scaleremover,fo~lowingpackageinstructions.If porcelaindamagecan occur,
do riotuse in the washer;use a plasticcontainer.
BLUEOR
COLOR STAINS
GENERAL
use of fabricsoftener.Neverpour fabricsoflenerdirectlyon clothes;always
s&ins: dampenstainedaKM
di~~~~
befi~-eaddingto rinsewater.Seepage 15. TO
and rub withundilutedliquiddetergent.N-wash, usingchlorinebleachif safefor fhbric.
SOmefabricswil~shrink whetherwashedin a washeror by hand;othersmaybe safely
dryer. FollowGarmentManufacturers’care hstr~~tion~
exactly H in doubt, do not machinewashor dry.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
SHRINKAGE,
KNITS”
~~elaxationshrinkagecanoccurin knitfabrics thathavebeenimproperlystretched
andelongatedbythemanufacturer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmaybepressedback
intoshapeaftereachwashanddry cycle.
e ~rogres~iveor &]~yed ~~r~nkag~ is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
C2NLSE AND REMEDY
I
is gradually removedby laundering. This may also be noticed in older garmentsthat
havebeen washedmany times withoutprevious shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation
shrinkageabove.
@Shrinkagecausedbyoverheatingoccursin certain.knitfabricsthathavebeenheat-
shaped.Whenwashing,dryingor ironingtemperaturesexceedthetemperaturesused
,toshapeset, shrinkagemayoccur.Thiscannotbe corrected,but it canbe preventedby
‘washingin coolor warmwater;dryingon Lowor Delicateheat.
WRINKLINGIN
PERMANENTPRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
~AGS,HOLES,
ZARS,RIPSOR
<CESSIVEWEAR
~Leavingclothesin dryeraftertumblingstops.Removeandhangclothesimmediately.
~Toomanyclothesin dryer.Dry onlyonewasherloadat a time.Donotcombineloads.
~Improperloads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,suchas work
clothes,withlighterPermanentPressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Donotwash
PermanentPressitemswithregularlaundry.
~Toomanyclothesin washer.PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthan
regularloads. . .no morethanmediumloadsto giveclothesroomto movefreely.
@Incorrectwashanddry cycles.UsePermanentPressWashcyclewhichprovidesa
cooldownrinseto minimizewrinkling.AlsousePermanentPressDrycycle.
~Incorrectwaterlevel.UseLargeWaterLevelfor MediumLoad, MediumLevelfor
SmallLoad.
~ Repeatedwashingin waterwhichis toohot. Washin coldor warmwaterwithplenty
of detergent.
@Accumulationof limescaledue to useof carbonatedetergents.If youmustusea
non-phosphatedetergent,avoidthe useof high-carbonate-built
detergent.
@Failureto use fabricsoftener.Properusewillminimizewrinkling.
Toremovewrinkles:
~ Re-tumbleon “PermanentPress” setting.
@Re-rinseand dry on “PermanentPress” setting.
~Unsuccessful, re-tumbleon highheatfor 10to 12minutesand hangimmediately.
~Ironcarefully.
@Sendto dry cleanersfor pressing.
* Somewrinklesmayremainwhichcannotbe removed.
~ Pinson garmentsor sharp objectsleftin pockets.Checkto makesureall suchobjects
are removed.Alsocheckwashtub.
~Snaps,hooks,sharp buttons,beltbuckles,zippers.Fastenhooks,zippersand
buttons.Removesharp buttonsand belt buckles.This is especiallyimportantin
washingknitswhichsnag easily.Turnknitsinsideout.
@Holeswith randomsquareshapeswith yellowdiscolorationmaybe causedby
impropei”use of chlorinebleach. Use only correct amountof bleach.Seepage 15.
Neveradd undilutedbleachto washtub or allowclothesto come in contactwith
undilutedbleach.Do not wipeup bleachspillswith clothes.
@Chemicalssuch as hair bleach,dye, permanentwavesolutions,batteryacidsand
toik! bowlcleanersmaycause fabricholes. Rinseall towelsand other articlesthat
camein contact~~’ith
these chemicalsbeforeputtingthem in wash. Do not contaminate
~lothimgarticleswith thesechemicals.
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POSSIBLECAUSE
SNAGS,HOLES,
TEARS,RIPSOR
EXCESSIVEWEAR
@Small,unnoticedtearsmayenlargeduringwashingprocess.Checkgarmentsbefore
washingandmendall ripsandtears.
and cuffs. This is
g& PemanentPress garments age, ~ey may show frayingat COllarS
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AND REMEDY
normaldue to weakenkmof fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by
washer.Youcanslowthk processb~washingsmallI%mnaientPressloadswitha
LargeWaterLevel,Donotwashheavyitemssuchas towelswithPermanentPress
items.~emovecollarstays,whenpossible.
* Roughnessor burrsonagitatormaycauseripsor tears.Checkagitatorandfilerough
spotsif necessary. ,,
@Garmentsweakenedbyage,sunor atmosphere.Thisis inevitableandis notcaused
bywasher.
@Toolargeloads,or toolittlewater.Loadwasheronlywithnumberof itemsthatwill
movefreely.Selectcorrectwaterlevel.
HEAVILYSOILED
AREASsuchas
collarsandcuffs
Pretreatwithliquiddetergent.
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@Makesurecordis pluggedintooutlet.
@Makesurebothhotand coldfaucetsareturnedon.
oMakesurecontrolsare set andCycleselectorKnobis p
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* Makesurelid is closed.Washerwillfillbut willnotspinor agitatewithlid open.
~Checkhousefusesor circuitbreakers.If anotherapplianceis sharingtheelectrical
mtlet, removeit. Washershouldhaveseparateoutlet.
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s Makesuretemperatureselectorswitchesare correctlyse
s Makesurehotandcoldfaucetsare turnedon and
-egulatedcorrectly.
~Makesure hosesare connectedto correctfaucets. . .
lotto hot, C t cold.
~Watervalvescreensmaybe stoppedup. Removeinlet
)osesfrom watervalve.Cleanthe screensand reinstallhoses.
LCheckhouseholdwaterheaterto makesure it is deliveringwaterat 140°to 150°F.
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RAIN
Makesuredrainhoseis not kinked.
Topofdrain outletshoiddbe less than 8 ft. abovefloor.
iVATERLEAKS
Makesurehoseconnectionsare tightat faucets.
P&@ sureend of drainhose is correctlyinsertedin and securedto drain facility.
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withr&berfoot pada,i~‘jlace and
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fromitsorigirudposi~ioii.in extrqm~cases(usqallyoccurs
whenwashinga-single~heavy
itemor a smi!l’lbadtihe~waterk@ is&thigher th?n
necessa~).;;thqspin~~ket maystrikethe outeItub;creatingaloud.but haimlessnois6.
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IN CYCLE
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Whenreplacingtheagitator,
carefullylowerstraightdownonto
the shaftso thatit fitsintothe slots.
Thenapplydownwardpressure
untilagitatorsnapsintoitsnormal
position.
USER
EWWRUCTIONS
The tub. The porcelainis
self-cleaning.Leavelid openafter
wash@ to allow moisture to
evaporate. Do notuse harsh
or gritty cleansers.
The exterior.Wipeoffanyspillsof
washingcompounds.Wipeor dust
withdampcloth. Try notto hit
surfacewithsharp objects.
Tostorewasher:
Ask scrvicctechnicianto remove
waterfrom drainpump andhoses
to preventfreezing.
Do not storethe washerwhereit
wili be exposedto the weather.
vacations:
Besure watersuppiyis shutoff at
faucetsand drain all waterfrom
hosesif weatherwill be below
freezing.
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with grease
or
petroleum
jelly.
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at regularintervals—about
4 to 6
months—andremoveanylintthat
mayhaveaccumulated.No tools
are needed,simplygraspagitator
withbothhandsandpull straight
up sharply.The slottedsectionat
the topof the metalshafthas a light
coatingof lubricantto preventparts
from stickingtogether.If this area
appearsto be dry,applya lightcoat
of greaseor petroleumjel~yaround
the slottedsectionof the shaft
beforereplacingtheagitator.Do
not overgrease.
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~ Soakfilterpanin a preheated
160”F.(71”C.)solutionof half
vinegarand halfwaterfor 15
minutes.Thenbrush each sideof
pan witha stiffbristlebrushwhile
flushingwith runningwater.
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~ Do n soak in porcelain
container.Vinegarcan damage
porcelain.
~ Do not exceed180°F.(82‘C.)
or filterpan maywarp.
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AGE Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
Youcan havethe securefeelingthat
GE ConsumerServicewillstillbe
there after your warrantyexpires Purchasea GE contractwhileyourwarranty is stillin effectand you’llreceive
a substantialdiscount.With a multipleyear contract,you’reassuredof fiture
serviceat today’sprices.
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controlsfor a varietyof GEappliances,
and a brochureto assistin planninga
barrier-freekitchenfor personswith
limitedmobility.Toobtaintheseitems,
freeof charge,call800.626.2000.
Consumerswithimpairedhearing
or speechwhohaveaccessto a TDD
or a conventionalteletypewriter
may
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to requestinformationor service.
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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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FULL (INS-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase,we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the washer that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED ADDITlOhlAL
FOURYEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of’charge,
replacement parts for any part of
the transmissionthat fails because
of a manufacturing defect. Youpay
for the service trip-to your home
and service labor charges. Or, if
you desire, we will provide a
completely reconditioned
transrniss~on.You pay for the
shop reconditioning labor, the
service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
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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
and Washington, D.C.[n 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 service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centersor
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.
~ Replacement of house fuses or
‘Ser’icetripstoyourhometoresetting
of circuit breakers.
teach you how to use the product.
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:
GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~ Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
s Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORIS NOTRESPONSIBLE
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.
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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.
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