GE WSM2480 - Manual

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allowchildren to play inside, on, or with thisappliance or any discarded appliance. Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping orpacking materials properly. Before discardingan appliance, or removing from service...

Spacemaker Laundry WARM COLD WASH RINSE HOT COLD COLDCOLD Temp SMALL MED LARGE Load Size Start PUSH TO START DRYER Auto- Perm Press Auto -Regular NORMAL AirFluff Timed 10 20 30 40 50 MIN OFF OFF 20 10 MIN OFF NORMAL COOL DOWN OFF DE-WRINKLE LESS DRY MORE DRY MORE DRY LESS DRY NORMAL ENERGY PREFERRED...

7 Sorting and Loading • Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions in Howto Sort Clothes section. • Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents section for information on detergents and otherlaundry additives. • Load clothes into wash bask...

SUGGESTED FABRIC AND CYCLE SETTINGS FOR YOUR WASHER Cycle Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits • Synthetics • Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons • Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* Delicates • Baby clothes (delicate) • Ling...

9 It pays to check and prepareclothes for washing. • Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, and fasten snaps,hooks and buttons. • Do any necessary mending—rips, hems, tears. • Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. • Remove stains. See Stain Removal Guide. • Turn poly knits inside-o...

11 OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS LaundryProduct and Type How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACHChlorine liquid Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour such as Clorox brand undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washeror on dry clothes. 2...

12 HOW TO REMOVE STAINS 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: • Find the fabric in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. • Check the care label instructions t...

Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Spongewith a safe dry clean...

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using yourappliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Spacemaker Laundry WARM COLD WASH RINSE HOT COLD COLDCOLD Temp SMALL MED LARGE Load Size Start PUSH TO ...

15 How to Operate Y our Dryer Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips • DO NOT OVERLOAD— Garments being dried ordewrinkled should tumble freely. • REMOVE CLOTHES PROMPTLY—To help preventwrinkling, remove clothes fromthe dryer promptly at the end ofthe drying cycles. • PLACE ON HANGERS— Per...

17 Sort by Weight Separate For information on tumble drying extra large items and different fabrics and loads, see the Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide. Sort by Surface Texture Separate LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling andchenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibe...

18 CARE AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS • Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish. • Keep the area around and underneath your appliance free of combustible materials such ...

19 Car e and Cleaning Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect andclean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When thedryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is moreapt to accumulate in and near the dryer, which couldcreat...

20 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER OR DRYER • Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer WON’T START START button is pushed. • Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet. • No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breake...

22 THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED • Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash CLOTHES solution at the start of wash agitation. (continued) To restore grayed clothes— Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by th...

The Pr oblem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE To correct— ON CLOTHES All residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct IN CYCLE laundry procedures. (continued) SNAGS, HOLES, • Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins, check ...

THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WRINKLING IN • Incorrect water level. Use large level for medium load; medium level for small load. PERM PRESS AND • Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent. “NO-IRON” ITEMS • Accumulation of lime sc...

Upon request, GE will provideBraille controls for a variety of GEappliances, and a brochure toassist in planning a barrier-freekitchen for persons with limitedmobility. To obtain these items,free of charge, call 800.626.2000. Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who haveaccess to a TDD or a con...

WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service laborin your home to repair or replaceany part of the Spacemaker TM laundry that fails because of amanufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONALFOUR-YEAR WARRANTY For the s...