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Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
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GE Appliances
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If you received a damaged washer...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the washer.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on pages 16-21.It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’llfind them on a label on the lower left side near the front.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with your washer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer.
Toobtain a Spanish language version of this book, call
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service.
Para obtener la versibn en espaiiol de este manual, name a
GE Answer Center?
servicio de information para el consumidor, telefono 800.626.2000.
All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling
Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
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FORYOURSAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open window,
2. Don’t touch electrical switches:
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier,
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IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
How to operate your clothes washer
WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Sorting and Loading
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Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil according to instructions on page 5.
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Add measured amount of detergent. See pages 9 through 13 for information on detergents and other laundry additives.
. Load clothes into the wash basket, being carefhlnot to overload.
Clothes should be below the retaking ring. See page 8 for more loading information.
For information on bleaches and fabric softeners, see page 13.
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Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open.
Wash WaterTemperature
Selection
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For hot water wash, set cycle selector to “H~ WASH”
(11min.) or “1OV
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For warm water wash, set cycle selector to “WARM WASH”
(8 min.), “6;’ “4:’ or “2:’
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For cold water wash, set cycle selector for warm wash as explained above and TURN OFF
THE H(YI’WATERFAUCET.
RINSE WA~ TEMPERATURE
WILL ALWAYSBE COLD.
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Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to start the cycle.
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If you wish to change cycle setting after washer has started, push
Cycle Selector Knob into stop washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time during the cycle.
How to soak in your washer.
Allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the
Cycle Selector Knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.
After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle.
How to sort the clothes
Sort by surface texture
Separate
Sort
by soil
Separate w from w from w
LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.
LINT COLLE~RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy
—attract lint. These must be washed separately.
For more information on lint control, see page 16.
Sort by fabric
Separate w from
Sort by color
Separate w from from from from from from w
In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
DIFFERENT FWRICS AND
LOADS, SEE PAGES 6 and 7.
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It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.
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Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.
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Do any necessary mending—rips, hems, tears.
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Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain.
. Remove stains. For STAIN
REMOVALGUIDE, SEE PAGE lS.
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Turn Poly Knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage.
Soaking and Pre-treating— a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.
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 separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle.
For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see page 4.
FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGEN’IX,SEE
PAGE 13.
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Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of waterand powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2 hour before washing.
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Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Load
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfast
Bright/Noncolorfast
Workclothes
Heavy soil
Average soil
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil
Average or light soil
Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic
Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicates
Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk and Wool
Rayon and Acetate
Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended
Wmh WaterTemperature
Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold
Hot
Hot or Warm
Hot
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton
Blankets-Synthetic, Electric
Hot
Warm
Warm
Warm
Curtains-DO NCYI’MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes**
Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats and Rugs**
Denims (especially indigo blue jeans) and other fibrics that bleed
Rubber-coated items, laminated fabrics, vinyl, plastics and articles with plastic trin
Pillows
Hot or Warm
Hot or Warm
Hot or Warm
Cold or Warm
Warm
Warm
Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach
Seldom needed. If needed, use non-chlorine bleach.
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach
No bleach
No bleach
*~heck she. Some slipcovem, draperies and b~spreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer.
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Special Instructions
If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 11.
Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11.
Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. Small loads reduce wrinkling.
Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Agitate 2 to 4 minutes.
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet down gives off an odor which maybe 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.
You may 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.
You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand.
Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. Use 5-minute soak then agitate 2 minutes.
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 soiled spots with liquid detergent. Use 5-minute soak, then agitate 2 minutes.
Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads. Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases.
May discolor plastic washer parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it. The stained par& will not discolor subse@ent washing loads.
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Agitate 2 to 4 minutes. Tumble dry on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different materials-dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but manufacturers’ care labels must be followed carefilly. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to prevent escape of feathers or falling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Agitate 4 to 10 minutes, depending on amount of soil.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS:’
For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
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How to load your washer
Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer,
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:
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Be carefid not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent
Press load is the largest that should be washed.
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Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops and hang immediately.
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Load clothes dry.
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T&e a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: o
Large Items—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator.
Small Items—like washcloths.
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Medium Size Items—like towels.
Here is a typical full load:
3 Double Sheets
4 Long Sleeve Shirts
3 Boxer Shorts
6 Standard Pillow Cases
5 T-shirts
2 Pair Trousers
3 Handkerchiefs
This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Filter 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 the best size load of clothes—large, medium, or small? Save time, energy and
detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load.
To add items after the washer has started.
. Turn off the washer.
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Add any additional articles by submerging next to the agitator.
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Restart the washer.
N~E: When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately. To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag.
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Factorsto consider in selecting detergents and soap
Products
Phosphate–
Powdered Detergents
Non-Phosphate—
Powdered Detergents
Advantages
Perform well 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 products are available.
Disadvantages
Are not available in some areas.
Liquid Detergents
Generally do not clean well in hard water.
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 harmfid limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water.
(See page 10.)
May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
Soaps
Perform well in soft water.
Offer better performance in hard water than powdered non-phosphate types.
Cleans synthetics and fabric blends well.
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-hard or hard water.
May combine with water hardness minerals to form sticky soap curd.
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The results of continued use of carbonate detergents
Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD
(11or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
Effects on clothes
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the following ways:
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Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as toweling.
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Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy.
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Causes graying of fabrics.
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Leaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored items.
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Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of direct contact with detergent.
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Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
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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 on washer
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Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash solution.
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Mat-1ike,crusty formations caused by lint adhering to the sticky limestone deposits.
. Increas~ se~ice calls because of limestone deposits in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other washer parts.
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Reduced useful life of washer.
Recommended methods to reduce limestone buildups
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Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area.
. Install a home water softener.
This will significantly reduce limestone buildup.
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Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener, such as Calgon brand with phosphate.
Good washing practices may delay limestone damage to clothes
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.
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Use hotter wash water, for example up to 150°F.for cottons.
This also improves oily-soil removal.
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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.
. Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes.
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Increase amount of detergent.
See guide on opposite page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness.
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Increaseuse of bleaches, presoaks, packagedwaterconditioners,prewash soil and stain removers to help in removing stubborn soils and stains.
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Use greater care in sorting loads.
Wash very dirty loads separately and increase detergent to help keep dirt from redepositing on less soiled items. Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage from heavy, sturdy clothes.
. Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action of washer.
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Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or harshness in clothes.
How to partially restore clothes
Once clothes have developed deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups of vinegar in one gallon of hot tap water for 15minutes.
USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER.
Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.
CA~ONS:
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Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain.
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Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
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Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics.
*LIMESI’ONE-techn ically called CALCIUM CARBONATE—is caused by the reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.
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How much detergentshould you use?
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.
Amount required
ViWkS according to:
1. Water hardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size of load
4. ~pe of detergent
5. Wash temperature
Use more detergent if you have. . .
1. Hard water
2. Large loads
3. Greasy or oily soils
4. Lower wash temperature
5. Low phosphate detergent
If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on package.
Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup.
How to use detergent—granular or powdered:
For best results, add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes. If you load your clothes first, add detergent next to the agitator.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve well, predissolve the detergent in hot water, then pour directly into the wash basket.
Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load
High Sudsing Powder Type
Low Sudsing Concentrated Powder Type
LIQUID
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Water Hardness
VERY HARD
10-20 Grains
HARD
4-10 Grains
SOFT
O-4 Grains o-1o
Grains o-1o
Grains cups
2 cups
1% cups
1 cup
1 cup
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OIRE(XIONS
1. Use recommended amount of detergent for your load and water hardness as shown in guide.
2. Other detergent types—low and normal suds, powders, liquids, non-phosphate powders—follow recommendations m package.
3. For hard water treatment, see page 12.
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Hard water-do you 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.
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conbct your water comtxuw.
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If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, conhct your county agent.
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this:
Oto 3 grains per gallon–SOFT
4 to 10grains–HARD
11to 19-grains–VERY HARD
20 grains 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-less than 10grains— and you use phosphate detergent, you also have no problem.
But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to soften your water with either. . .
1. An installed water softener in your home, or
2. The use of a packaged water softener.
For information on water softeners, see guide below.
Add this much water softener with a Ml water level
Grains of hardness
When using with detergent
When using with soap o–lo o
% cup
(80 ml) lo–15
% cup
(60 ml)
% cup
(160 ml)
15-20
‘/2 cup
(120 ml)
% cup
(180 ml)
20–25
% cup
(160 ml)
1 cup
(240 d)
25–30
1 cup
(240 ml)
1% cups
(360 ml) over 30
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above
30 (240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)
1% cups plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above
30 (300 ml r)lus 15 ml for each extra 5 ~rains)
Ene~y-Saving Tips
If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil.
. Use Hot Wash—upto 150°F.-on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes.
● under nol-m~ soil conditions, Wmh in water above 80°F. (27°C.). This generallymeansusingthe Wm Wmh temperature setting on your washer— temperatures approximately 90° to llO°F. or hand comfortable. If you notice that soil has accumulated after severalconsecutivewashings,use Hot
Wash occasionally,if safe for fabrics.
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Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load.
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Wash in off-peak utility hours.
Your local utility can tell you which are the off-peak hours.
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Other laundry products
Laundry product and type
BLEACH
Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand
Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2 brand
F~RIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Downy Brand
Wash Additive such as
Rain Barrel brand
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit and Tintex brands
How to use it
Dilute bleach with at least one quart
(0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved.
Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
Mix recommended amount with one cup (240 rnl)water and add at start of rinse cycle.
Follow Package directions.
Add during wash cycle.
SANITIZER
Chlorine Bleach, such as Clorox brand
Use in case of infection and contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand
Precipitating such as
Borax brand
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND
SPOTREMOVERS
Such as Spray ‘n Wash and K2R brands
Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.
Follow package directions.
Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.
Follow package directions.
Follow package directions. Treat only heavily soiled areas. Check garments’ care labels for instructions.
Follow package directions.
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be colorfast. Wash separately.
Special instructions
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s 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.
1) Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
1) Helps make clothes fluf~ and soft.
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use carefidly. 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.
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping water clear.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through complete 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 washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it.
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How to remove stains
L 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 and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods.
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Check the care label instructions that came with the garment.
. Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material.
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Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains.
3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
4. Wash with recommended amount of soap or detergent.
Stain Removal Hint—
Using Chlorine Bleach for
White and Bleachable Fabrics.
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool water—approximately 80°F.
(27°C.)-in a sink or pan. Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer.
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain.
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer.
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.
Once these spots become visible, how can you remove them?
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Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.
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Re-wash using hottest water the fabric can stand.
How can you prevent these
“After-You-Wash”stains?
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Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
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Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.
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Wash synthetic garments more often.
See next page for
Stain Removal Guide.
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Stain removal guide
Stain
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
White and Bleachable Fabrics
See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 6
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
carefilly scrape oflas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Anti-perspirants,
Deodorants
Blood
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Coffee and Tea
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.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
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.
Without cream: Bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. Launder. With cream; Follow guide directions for cream.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge,
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil.
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid? Apply undiluted liquid detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal
Hint on opposite page.
Other Washable Fabrics
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use non-chlorine bleach.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then launder.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder in warm water.
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.
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Then launder in warm detergent water.
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables, or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) If either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted liquid detegent.
Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be removed.
Scorch can seldom be removed.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Ink, Ballpoint
Paint and Varnish
Perspiration
Rust
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and sponge with dry cleaning fluid? or use spray cleaner. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains; bleach according to Stain
Removal Hint on opposite page.
Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning fluid* or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Apply rust remover~* using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach with non-chlorine bleach.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
**Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
Save and refer to garment manufacturers’ care labels.
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Questions?
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PROBLEM
LINTC)R RESIDUE
(3N CLOI’HES
GREASY OR C)ILY
STAINS 0?+?
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
*Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
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Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
*Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.
c Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve granular detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer wash water. See page 11.
*Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with correct water level.
o T~ much bleach. Use correct amo~t of bleach according to package directions.
* Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during Wash Cycle, Increase amount of detergent. See page 11.
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~comect UWof fabric s&enero If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with detergent to mate a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle. Seepage 13.
s pi~~g usually on p~lyes~~-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.
e S~tic el=tricity caus~ by Overdying will cause attraction.
Use fabric softener in rinse cycle.
These are sometimes ctdled “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They are nut caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing.
Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand,
PROBLEM
GRAYED CLOTHES
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
* Insuffkient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, or if water is Hard to
Extremely Hard.
* Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140°-1500F. Do not wash when other hot water needs-such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.
* %or or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow these steps:
1. Use water conditioner, (such as Calgon brand)
2. Pre-treat stains
3. Use hottest water possible
4. Use bleach where possible
5. Use pm-soak aids
6. Install water softener
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Washer overloaded. Ciothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
* Improper soaking with insufficient detergtmt. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
Hawever, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
* Use of soap in hard wa%er.Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps described above.
* Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaikr loads.
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Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation. Seepage 11.
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To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:
1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.
* Add a mm-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate— use 2 ?4times as much as you need for normal water softening.
* DOnot use detergent or soap.
~ Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
* Repeat, if necessary.
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PROBLEM
YELLOWED
CMXH+ES
BLUE (.IRGRAY
COLCIR STAINS
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
H%RINKAGE, mm
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
* Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’ page 17.
* Chlorine bleach may yeilow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use non-chkmine bleach color using color remover (such as Rit or Tlntex brands), follow package directions.
@km or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in wa%er before adding clothes. Use ncm-chkminebleach.
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water heater occasionally.
4. To remove spots; spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
Improper use of’fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clo$hes; always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
* ~~la~~i~~ ~hr~~ge ~~n OCCUrin knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the rnanufkturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back in%oshape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive
or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
@Shtidulge caused by overheating occurs 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; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
‘W~NKuNG IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRCX4’9
ITEMS
* LWWirIgcloti~s in dryer aflm tumbling stops. Remove and hang c1othes immediately.
* Tw many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time, Do riot combine loads.
* Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Pemanent Press items such as shirts or blouses, Do not wash
Permanent Press with regular laundry.
* Tm m~y clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smtdkx thm regular loads.. .no more than medium loads to give clothes mm to move freely.
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Rxxwrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a coddowri rime to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
* ~corr=t water leva~+use Full wa~~ ~eve~for M&ium bad, 3/4 Fu~iLevei for
Small Load.
* Rqxa@ washing in too hot water. Wash in cold m warm water with plenty
of detqymt.
* Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
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Failure to use fab~icsoftener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
I * Retumble on “Permanent Press” setting.
* Rerinse and dry on “Permanent press” setting.
* If unsuc~e~~fi~,ret~mbie on ~~gh heat for 10to Q minutes and hang imrnediatel~.
*km carefuliy,
* Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
* Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
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* pins on gmmen~ or sharp ~~jects left in pockets. Check to make WE all such objects
are removed. Also check wash tub.
* Snaps, ho&s, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons. Remove sharp buttuns and belt buckles. This is especially important in washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
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* Hales with random square shapes with yellow discoloraticm may be caused by improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. Seepage H.
Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or ailow clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with ehhes.
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* c~fie~s such as hair b~ea~h, dye, per+maent Wave solutions, battery acid$ atid toilet bowl dinners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash, Do@ contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
I e sm~~, un~~ti~ed tears may enlarge during washing process,
~heCk garments be~~f~ washing and mend ail rips and tears.
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The Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, IUPS C)R
EXCESSIVE WEAR
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuf& This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possible.
* Roughness or burrs cmagitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough spots if necessary.
. G~ent~ we~ened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused by washer.
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* TOO large loads, Load washer only with number of it~ms that will move freely.
Pretreat with liquid detergent.
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HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as dam and cUffS
WASHER WON’T
CWERATE
WATER
TEMPERATURE
Is INCKXR.Ecr
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* Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
. M&e sure both hot and cold faucets are tu~ed on.
~ Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
o M&e sure lid is ~los~+ Washer will fill but will not spin or agkate with lid open.
* Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it. Washer shoukl have separate outlet.
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* Make sure hot and cold faucets are &.med on and regulated correctly.
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Make sure hoses me ~on~ected to correct faucets. .hot to hot, cold to cold.
Water valve screens maybe stopped up. Renwve inlet hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.
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Check household water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140°to 150°F.
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I PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
WA~WON’T
DRAIN
@M& sure dr~~ h~s~ is not kink~.
* Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor.
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* M&e ~m end of&&~ h~~ j~ c,orre@y inserted in and WXWd ta dti~ f!!fi&.
WASIW3RIS NOISY
* Mae sure ~asb~r is jeve}ad firm to tic floor with rubber fiot pads h ph~ ~d frontjam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
g A ~hq di~tin~tive ~~und~il~ be h~d at be end of each Wh pd3d M th# m&Q~ stops and the sgin brake inside the *transmission“kxks id’ This sound is nQrmaL
* Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and may Gauseit to move from its original position. In extreme cases, @swdly oawrs when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water Iewl is set
higherthan mxmary) the spin
basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise,
To tmrrect, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly abuut the wash basket. Cl@e the lid and restart.
WASHER PAUSES
IN
CYCLE
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Wa~her~Qfiy pauses ~tw~n w~hing steps . . .
such as betwtx%lWW#% Q1’ between spin and rinse.
If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Care and Cleaning
INSTRUCHONS
The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate.
Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.
The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. W@e or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.
To store washer:
Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.
Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
For long vacations:
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.
Lubricate with grease or
Petroleum
Jelly.
The Activator” agitator. 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 both hands and pull straight up sharply. The slotted section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts sticking together. If this area appears to be dry, apply a light coat of grease or petroleum jelly around the slotted section of the shaft before replacing the agitator. Do not overgrease.
When replacing the agitator, carefully lower straight down onto the shaft so that it fits into the slots.
Then apply downward pressure until agitator snaps into its normal position.
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If YouNeed Service
Toobtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.
We’reproud 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 fi.mtherhelp.
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
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled 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, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any part 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.
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. 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 service technician’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 Yeliow Pages of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECXRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELE~RIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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SeWiCe triPs tO Your home tO 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 Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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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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Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
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Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.
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Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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