Page 4 - SAFETY; in a; Do not; tamper; SAVE
SAFETY (continued) ● Keep laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children,preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on containerlabels to avoid personal injury. ● Keep the area around and underneath 1 your appliances free from the accumulat...
Page 5 - HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER; WARNING—To; Sorting and Loading; Do not use the; Setting the Controls
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. WARM COLD . COLD “o, COLD WARM ““F;*L NORMAL OFF OFF Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes caref...
Page 6 - TO; HELP; YOU SELECT; Regular; Knits; Extra Cleaning
TO HELP YOU SELECT Regular For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, sprayrinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. I I . I I I I Permanent Press For loads of synthetic delicate fabrics. A cold water helps prevent set-in wri...
Page 7 - Soak; Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash; What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
Soak Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time,then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Extra Cleaning Permanent Press and Cycle Regular Cycles Cycle Knits Cycles Selector Heavy Normal...
Page 8 - CONTROLS SETTING; Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads; warm
CONTROLS SETTING Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Speed Wash Water Temperature : Load Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons Linens White/Colorfast Normal/Normal Normal/Normal or Warm Warm or Cold Regular CyclesRegular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes...
Page 9 - Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels; Bleach; Special
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach Liquid chlorine type. non-chlorine when needed. White or liquid chlorine type. only non-chlorine when needed. White or colorfast. liquid chlorine type, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. only non-chlori...
Page 10 - this dispenser with; How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser
(continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-Flo pan is the lint . filter. Position the Filter-Flopan on the agitator afterloading clothes into thewasher. Lint is easily seenand removed after the washis finished. NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash . .. basket. Do not put items t...
Page 11 - How to Use the Soak Cycle; For a warm soak, set the
How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak Cycle temperature is controlled by the Wash/Rinse Temp. selection. ● For a warm soak, set the Wash/Rinse Temp. control ● For a hot soak, set the Temp. control to and turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and...
Page 12 - HOW TO SORT; Sort by Surface Texture; Separate; Sort by Color
HOW TO SORT Sort by Surface Texture Separate Lint LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and — — chenille—give up lint. Lint LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed For more information on lint control, see The Problem ...
Page 13 - What is the best size load of; To Add Items After the Washer Has
This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move becausethey are not packed down, norwrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are to pack down which encourages overloading. This size load require...
Page 14 - DETERGENTS AND SOAP
DETERGENTS AND SOAP Products Powdered Detergents Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Perform in hard or soft water. Wash all types of fabrics well.Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate pro...
Page 17 - Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level
Before you can decide what to do about hardwater, you need to know if you have it and, ifso, 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 grain...
Page 18 - PRODUCTS; How to Use It
PRODUCTS LaundryProduct and BLEACH Chlorine liquid such brand Non-chlorine such as 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such asDowny Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZERChlorine bleach such as brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitatingsuch as brand Precipitating such asBorax brand ...
Page 19 - Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The; Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It these steps: can set some...
Page 20 - Other Washable Fabrics
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives(Chewing Gum, etc. ) Rub with ice or immerse in very Use scrape much adhesive as Sponge with safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. stain remains, according to th...
Page 21 - PROBLEM; CLOTHES; POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE ● 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. F...
Page 22 - To restore grayed clothes:; To remove; overall yellow, use; remove; Some
PROBLEM (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the reco...
Page 23 - To
PROBLEM IN PERMANENT PRESSAND “NO-IRON”ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES,TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may . be pressed back into shape after each wash an...
Page 24 - PROBLEM SOLVER; HEAVILY SOILED; Make
PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such ascollars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATUREIS INCORRECT WATER WON’TDRAIN LEAKS 24 POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery ...
Page 25 - USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; To remove limestone from
PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin as motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmissi...
Page 26 - NOTES
Page 27 - Be There; the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the; assurance that if you ever need information or; Center; will provide Braille
Be There the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or from GE, we’ll be you have to do cdl—toll-free! Center a 800.626.2008 In-Home Service 800-GE-CARES AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that...
Page 28 - YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER; WARRANTY; WHAT IS COVERED; part; WHAT IS NOT COVERED
YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, and service labor in your home to repair ...