Agitator

Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning

Consumer Services

Controls Setting Guide

CycleSettings

Detergents, Other Additives 11-15

Energy-SavingTips 5

Filter-Flo@Pan

Hard Water

4,& 10,22

14

Limestone Deposits

Loading the Washer

12,22

4,10

Model and Serial Numbers

Operating Instructions 4,5

2

22

2

22

23

6,7

5

Fre-Treating

Problem Solver

SafetyInstructions

Soak Setting

7,9,15

18-22

3,4

5,8

Sorting

Stains

4,9

16

Stain RemovalGuide

Storage &Vacation Tips

17

22

User Maintenance Instructions 22

Warranty Back Cover

GEAmwer C@Me@

88a62&280@

Model

WWM620M

Read

tm

book

carefu~lyo

It is intendedto help you operate and maintain your new washer properly.

Keep it handy for answersto your questions.

If you don’tunderstandsomething or need more help, write (include your phone number)

Consumer Affairs

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

If

you

-Wed Wsher...

Immediately contact the dealer

(or buflder) that sold you the washer.

save

ad

~O~~ye

Before you request Sertiee. ..

checkthe Problem Solver on pages18 through 22. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Wrik

dow~l model and

seriai

numben.

You’ll find them on a label on the lower Iefi side near the front.

These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with yourwasher.Beforesendinginthis

card, pleasewritethesenumbers here:

ModelNumber serial Nllmber

Usetl~escnumbersinany correspondenceor servicecalls

Toobtaina Spanishlanguage versionofthisbook,call

GEAnswerCenter@

800.626.2000

consumer informationservice.

Para obtenerla versionen espafiolde este manual, name a

GE Answer Center?

servicio de informacibn para el consumidor, telifono 800.626.2000.

FOR YOUR SAFEW

Toobtainservice,seethe

ConsumerServicespagein the backofthisbook,

We’reproudofour servicea~~d wantyoutobe pleased.If for some reasonyouareI]othappywiththe serviceyoureceive,herearethree stepsto followfor furtherhelp,

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain

whyyouare notpleased.In most cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.

NEXT,if youare stillnotpleased, writeallthe details-including yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations

GEAppliances

AppliancePark

Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblemis still not reso~ved,write:

MajorAppliance

ConsumerActionPanel

20 NorthWackerDrive

Chicago,Illinois60606

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.:

-:

IMPORTmT

Sm

TYINSTRUCTIONS

fire,

electric shock, Or injury

to

pmm Whenmhg

fotiow

yowappumce~

pmutiom,

the following:

@Use this applianceody

forits

intendedpurpse asdescribedin thisUseandCareBook.

@Thiswashermmt beproperly tid mldlmW k a~ortice withthehstilation htructiom

beforeit isused.If youdidnot receiveanhstiation hstructions sheetwithyourwasher,youcan obtainonebycontactingtheservice locationnearestyou.

—Roperly groud to cotiorm withall govertingcodesand ordinances,Followdetailsin

InstallationInstructions.

–Instill or store whereit ti~ not

be

exposedtotemperatures below freezingorexposedto the weather.

–Connect toaproperlyrated, protectedandsizedpowersupply circuittoavoidelectricaloverload.

–Connect toade~uate~lumbin~ a close

supervision ifthk

applianceis wed byornear

children.Do

not to

play inside, onor with tMs apptianceoranydsearded appUance.Disposeoftisearded

appliancesandshippingor pacMngmaterialsproperly.

removingfromservice,remove thewasherlid.

detergents,bleaches,fabricsofteners, etc.)outofthereachofchildren, allwarningsoncontainerlabelsto avoidpersonalinjury.

~Keeptheareaaroundand underneathyourappliancesfree materials,suchaslint,paper,rags, chemicals,etc.

@Keeptheflooraroundyour appliancescleananddrytoreduce thepossibilityofslipping.

@Tominimizethepossibility ofelectricshock,unplughis appliancefromthepowersupply beforeattemptinganymaintenance or cleaning(excepttheremovaland cleaningofthelintfilter).

N~E: TurningtheCycleSelector knobto an OFFpositiondoesN~ disconnecttheappliancefromthe powersupply.

e Do Elothmper WtihControlse

@Donot operatethisappliance ifit is damaged,malfunctioning, partially disassembled,or has missingor brokenparts, including a damagedcordor plug,

~Neverclimbon or standonthe washertop.

,-~”

Subseau.ent

,,

Stietyktruetiom

(Continual)

* The Iaundryprocesscm reduce

tie

flame retar’darlqOffabrics.

To avoidsucha result,thegment

mnuticturer’scareinstructions

Shoddbe fouowd veryCarefiuy.

FOE Qpratiom”

@Donotleavewasherlidup

dutig cycle.Ttis wdl stoptie washandSpk actionad preyent completionoftie ~cle.

SAW TmSE

msTRudTIoNs

HOW b

opemkyourclotheswasher

W~G—To

reducethe fik rad

of

fire, eIwtrEc shock, or injury

to

pemons,

SmTY mSmUCTIONS before

operating

~o

~ Sort clothes carefilly by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions on page 9.

@Remove FiIter-FIo@pan. The underside of the lid is a good place to put the pan while loading or unloading clothes.

~Addmeasuredamountof detergent.Seepages 11through15 oti~erlaundryadditives.

@ @—

N~E: Do notusetheFilter-Flo panas a washbasket.Do notput anyitemsto be washedin the

Filter-Flopan.

~ Seepage8 forinformationon howto useBleachDispenser.For

informationon bleachesand fabric softeners,seepage15.

~ Closethe lid. Washerwillfill, but not agitateor spinwith thelid open.

setting the contro~s

Use theControlsSettingGuideon pages6 and 7 to helpyoumakethe properse~ections.

@ SelectWash/SpinSpeed.

@ SelectWaterLevel.

SMALL:Washeris lessthan 1/3 fill of clothes.

MEDNM: Between1/3and 1/2fiti.

LARGE: Between 1/2and 2/3 fill.

EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 fill.

@.@—

I

@ SelectWmh/Wse Temperature.

Coldrinsewillbe automatically providedwithuseof Permanent

PressandKnitsCycles.(An extendedcool-downsprayrinse andcoldwaterdeeprinse are providedto minimizesettingof wri~es.)

@ PushCycleSelectorhob in andturn clockwiseto yourselected washsetting.

@ ~~~lcycle Selectorhoboutto s~ the washer.Ifyouwishtochmge

settingafterwasherhas st~~d, push

CycleSelectorknobinto stopthe wmherad resetto tie newposition.

Provideslongerwash timefor mostcottons,linens and workand playclothes.

LIGHT

SOIL

NORWL ~

HSAW

@

soak

cycie—

Use with most soaking aidsto

Ioosenembedded soils and stains.

1= mn m SIW

I

Permanent and

mti

cycles—

For permanent press and knits loads such as shirts, blouses, dresses and similar wearing apparel with normal soiling.An

extendedcool-downspray rinse is provided to minimize wrinkling.

Etim clean

cye~es

with

Aub Etira Mme—

For modernfabricswithheavyor oilysoil.A secondrinseis provided to helpremovethe additional detergentthat is requiredforthese soils.Seepage 13.

I

I

what Happem

in

meh

setting

nlJTo [XTRA

Oemg

RINSE

,0 s,”,

Extra Clean Cycles

I

Enemy-sating

tips

If your clothes and householditems don’tlook clean and fresh afier washing,you will probably re-wash them ...and that meansyou’llwaste energy.Rememberto sort your clothescarefilly, and load them properly, select correct cycles,use enough detergentand choosea water temperaturewarm enough to releaseand get rid of soil,

@ UseHot Wash—upto 150°F.—on a regularbasis only when washing heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes.

* Under normal soilconditions, wash in water above80°F. (V”C.).

This.generallymeans using the

Warm Washtemperature setting on Yourwasher—temperatures ap~roximately90°F.~o1lO°F.or

hand comfortable. If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutivewashings, use

Hot Washoccasionally,if safe for fabrics.

@Alwaysrinse in Cold Water.The

temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

@ Tryto wash Iess ofien. Save articles of the same type of fabric untilyouhavea fullload.

~ If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of water. Small loads shodd have lowerwater levels.

e Wash in off-peak utility hours.

Yourlocalutilitycantell youwhich are the off-peakhours.

~ Use Normal Spin speed to remove more water and help lessen drying time. The dryer will remove any wrinMes caused by Normal

Spin.

Controk setting fortifferent

and

Ioa&

wmh/spir

sDeed

Wwh

water

TemperatMr& cycle

setting

had

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast

Bright/Non-colorfast

WorkClothes

Heavy soil

NormaI

Normal

Normal

Normal

Hot or Warm

Warmor Cold

Hot

Hot or Warm

Regular Cycles

Regular Cycles

Extra Clean Cycles with Auto Extra Rinse

Regular Cycles

Normal Setting

Normal or Light Soil Setting

Heavyor Normal Setting

Normal Setting Averagesoil

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,

Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil

Averageor light soil

Normal

Gentle

Hot

Warm

Extra Clean Cycles with Auto Extra Rinse

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

Heavyor Normal Setting

P. Press Setting

Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon,

Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics

Sturdy

Delicates

Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk and Wool

Rayonand Acetate

Down-filled garments, if machine washingis recommended

Normal

3entle

~entle lentle

Gentle

Warm

Warm

Narm

Warm

Warm

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

P. Press Setting

P. Press Setting

Knits Setting

Knits Setting

P. Press Setting

Baby Clothes—Sturdy,such as

Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,

Sheets, Receiving Blankets,

Coveralls

Baby Clothes—Delicate

Normal

3entle

Blankets-Wool, Part-Wool,

Cotton

Blat]kets-Synthetic, Electric

Curtains-DO N~ MACHINE

WASHFIBERGLASS

Chenille Bedspreads, RtJbcs*:~:

Slipcovers, Draperies, Bath Mats and Rugs*+:

Denims (espccial]y Indigo Blue

Jenns) and other fabrics that bleed

1 i min. soak then Normal

5 min. soak then Normal

Gentle

3

Gentle

.

Normal

Norma] iot

Varm

Varm

{arm

.

-

Hot or Warm

Hot or Warm

Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting, depending on amount of soil

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

Regular Cycles

I Regular Cycles

Permanent Press and

Knits cycles

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

I

I Regular Cycles

Regular Cycles

P. Press Setting

Light Soil Setting

Light Soil Setting

P. Press Setting

P. Press Setting

Normal Setting

Normal Setting

PiIlows

~c~rm

Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

[

I

F

I Permanent Press and

Knits Cycles

.—

Knits Setting

P. Press or Knits Setting, depei]ding 011amount of soil

—..

\

(“~’)

;

—

—

Liquid chlorine type.

Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach whenneeded.

If colorfast is unusuallysoiled, use hot water. Use maximumdetergentrecommendedin guide on page 13.Use Extra Clean Cycles with AutoExtra Rinse, Heavyor Normal Setting.SWpage 5,

Use maximumdetergent recommended in guide on page 13.

Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13,

Use Extra Clean Cycles with Auto Extra Rinse, Heavy or Normal Setting. See page 5.

Whiteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Non-colorfast, orIlynon-chlorine bleach whenneeded.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page U. For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments, use Extra Clean Cycles with Auto Extra

Rinse, Heavy or Normal Setting. See page 5. Small loads reduce wrirdding, dobleach eldom needed. If needed, use ordy on-chlorine bleach.

[obleach

‘biteor colorfast, liquid chlorine type,

Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

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, Wash2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance, GARMENT

MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

Youmay prefer to use a mild-type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots. Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.

Ily non-chlorine bleach when needed.

——

) bleach

)bleach

Youmay prefer to use a mild-type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand.

Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from

~amage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

Vacuumout loose dirt before washing.

]ite or coior~~st,Jiquid chlorine type.

Iitcor colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

If unusually soiled, use Normal Wash/Spin Speed.

ite or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

I

Wash only

2 or

3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.

Por new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads with full water fill. Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer parts.

Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but will probably never eliminate it. The

}Icach

.-.~

‘icach

stained pafls will not discolor subsequent washing loads.’

‘-~FLuFF(NOHeat)

j Pillows are made ofdiffercnt rnaterials–dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and —

~ car<fi{lly.If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to

~ prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes to

I

:_________ ——..—.............__________

How

to

we

the

I

How

to

use

the

Fabric

Softener

Dkpemer

NOTE: Do not use the Fiber-Flo pan as a wash basket. Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets in the Filter-Flo pan.

How

tome

the soak cycle

~ Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powderedbleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser.

~ Measure bleach carefully. Here are some recommended amounts:

LARGE WATERLEVEL—1%

CUP

(310ml)liquid

SMALL WATERLEVEL–213

CUP

(170ml) liquid

~ Pour measured amount of liquid bleachdirectly into bleach dispenser.

@DonotoverfiIIorallowdispenser to overflow.

Avoidsplashing.

Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage.

@Never pour undiluted Iiquid bleachdirectiyonto clothesor intothe washbasket.

~ Position the Fabric Softener

Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan.

@Pour manufacturer’srecommended amount of fabric sofiener into a standard measuring cup.

@ Add enough water to fill the cup

1/2full.

@Pour the diluted sofiener into the dispenser.

@The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time.

~ Do not stop the washerduring the firstspin.

This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

~ Do not use the Fabricsoftener

Dispenserwith the soak Cyclee

@If the rinse dispenser gets clogged, soak it in a solution of

1 cup water and 1 cup alcohol.

Q@@a

AUTOEXTRARINSE Ext

* “SOAK~CLE” temperatureis controlledbytheRinsetemperature switch.~f a warmsoakisdesired,set theWASH/~SE TEMPEWTUM.

switch to “HOT/WARM~’)

@~ f a hot soak is desired, set the

WASH/NNSETEMPERATURE switchto “H~/WARM” and turn the CycleSelectorKnobto

“NORMAL”in the RegularCycles.

Startthe washer.Afier washerfills and beginsto agitate,pushin the

CycleSelectorKnoband turn to

“SOAK~CLE~’ Pull out the

CycleSelectorKnobto complete the cycle.

washerto fill and agitatefor a few minutesto dissolvethe soaki~lg agent.Then pushin the Cycle

SelectorKnobto stopthe washer

(keeplid closed)and allowto soak for as longas desired.Afierdesired soakperiod,pul~out thecycle

SelectorKnobto completetheqcle.

-.

How

Sort

by soil

Separa from

Collectors

LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry towelingand chenille—give up lint.

LINT COLLE~RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy

—attractlint. These must be washed separately.

For more control,

information

see page 18.

Separate

fabric

.

Cottons &

Linens

13 from

Separate from

.

M::;m.

13 from

●

H::;y m

\ Whites/ from from from j

Darks from from

.—

‘-.>

It paystocheck al?’nd clothes

for

washing.

@Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.

~ Do any necessarymending—rips, hems,tears.

Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain.

s Removestains. For STAIN

GUIDE,SEEPAGE17.

Turn Poly Knits inside-outto minimizefabric surface damage.

soaking

Pre-treating— a good wayto lmsen deep soils and stiins.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another wayto remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains.

Soakingcan 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, seepage 8.

FOR INFORMATION ON

so~m~

AGENm,

SRE

PAGE 15.

~ Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a pastemadeof waterandpowderd detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2hour before washing.

i t

L–u..,

“ -’

@Loadclothesdry.

~ Takea properlysortedgroupof clothesanddropthemlooselyin the washbasketin thisorder:

Large sheets.

wrap aroundtheagitator.

Do not

SmallItems–1ikewashcloths.

forw=-

if you do

prmanent not

IRave a d~er.

If you are machine-washing

Permanent Press cIothesthat you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimizewrin~ing in the wash process:

@Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent

Press load is the largest that should be washed.

@Use more water than you would for a regular load. Use a Medium

Water Level for a Small Load; an

Extra Large Water Level for a

Medium Load.

@Removeclothes promptly as soon as washer stops and hang immediately.

@

TO minimize wrin~ing, use

Gentle Wash/SpinSpeed.

@

.*

$.

Thisillustration,withclothesjust reachingthe ClothesRetaining

Ring,showsa properload. Clothes haveampleroomto movebecause theyare notpackeddown,nor wrappedaroundthe agititor.

Clothesare loadeddry sincewet itemsare aptto packdownwhich encouragesoverloading.Thissize

loadrequiresa fullwaterfill.

Wilat is the best sizeload of

Smail?save time,ene~y and

dete~en$ byavoidingextrause of the washer.Try to washa fi~llload of clothes.If youcan it is betterto saveclothesuntilyouhavea fill load. If youmustwashsmaller loads, savewate;,energyand detergentby adjustingthe water levelfor tilesizeof the load. See page~.

To add stirted.

items

the washer has

~ Turnoffthe washer.

~ Carefullyremovetie Filter-Flo pan.

~ Addanyadditiondarticlesby submergingnextto the agi~tor.

QReplacethe Filter-Flopan and restartthe washer.

N~E: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a washbasket.Do not put anyitemsto be washedin the

Filter-FlopaneDo not place detergentpacketsin the Filter-Flo pan.

NmE: when washingStoctings, pantyhose andother easilyWngled items,alwayshandleseparately.To

minimize~ngling, we recommend the use of a net la~lndrybag.

~<-+

Factors

to eomider

Non-Phosphate—

PowderedDete~en@

in selecting detewenband

soap

Advantages

Perform well in hard or softwater

Washall types of fabricswell.

Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water.

Disadvanhges

Are not availablein some areas.

Perform satisfactorilyin soft or moderately hard water.

In some areas only non-phosphate products are available.

Generally do not clean well in hard water.

Maybe difficultto dissolve, especiallyin cold water.

Should not beused in cold water.

Those containingsodium carbonate as an ingredientmay cause harmful limestonedeposits on clothesand washerwhen combined with hard water.

(Seepage 12.)

Maynotperformas wellas powderedphosphateproducts whendilutedinwashwater.

Perform well in sofi water.

Offer better performance in hard water than powdered non-phosphate types.

Cleans syntheticsand fabric blends well.

Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots.

Completely dissolve even in cold water.

n softwater.

Generallydonotcleanwellin medium-hardorhardwater.

Maycombinewithwater hardnessmineralsto form stic~ soapcurd.

Is your water hard? Ifit is, and if you use a carbonatetype nonphosphatedetergent,youwill mostprobablynoticelimestone* depositson your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequencywilldeterminehow rapidlythelimestonewillbuild up. If your water is VERY HARD

(11or more grains) and if you wash just a fewloads a week, you may see limestonebuildupsinjust a few months.

EHwk on c~othes

Althoughlimestonebuildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventuallyaffect various fabrics in the followingways:

* Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as toweling.

~ Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy.

@Causes graying of fabrics.

~ Leavesa white, powdery residue on dark-colored items.

@Causes spot-fadingof bright colors as a result of direct contact with detergent.

~ Reduces wrinkIe-resistanceof permanent press fabrics.

@Destroys effectivenessof flameretardant finishes on cottons such as children’ssleepwear.

~ Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation.

Efrats on Wmher

~ Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash solution.

~ Ma[-like,crusty formationscaused by lint adhering to the sticky limestone deposits.

~ Increased service calls because of limestone deposits in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other washer-parts.

QReducedusefullii.eof washer.

Rwomendd reduce bane methw @ bwdu~

@ Usea powderedphosphate detergentor a liquid detergentif these are availablein your area.

~ Install a home water sofiener.

This will significantlyreduce limestonebuildup.

@Use a packaged non-precipitating water sofiener, such as Calgon brand with phosphate.

-w @ “ pmcticm may dehy hmtine ti~e h Clotia

The followingrecommendations 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.

‘

@Use hotter wash water, for example up to 150°F.for cottons.

This also improves oily-soil removal.

@If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more detergent to promote better washing. Also be sure to use bleach on bleachable fabrics. Use hot water whenever possible.

@Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes.

QIr]creaseamount of detergent.

See guide 011opposite page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness.

@Increaseuse of bleaches,presoaks, packagedwaterconditioners,prewash soil and stain removersto help in removingstubborn soils and stains.

@Use greater care in sorting loads.

Washvery dirty loads separately and increase detergentto help keep dirt from redepositingon less soiled items. Washdeiicate items separatelyto preventdamage from heavy, sturdy clothes.

~ Washsmaller loads to increase cleaning action of washer.

@Use fabric sofiener 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.

~ Do not use vix~egarsoak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain.

@Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinUe-resistance of permanent press fabrics.

@Vinegar seal<may damage the dves in some fabrics.

‘LlkfESTONE—tectonicallycalled CALCIUM CARBONATE—iscaused by the reaction of the calcium in the hard wiaterv~iththe sodium carbonate in the detergent.

t

‘\._,>;’

.

:

~.F&

How

much

dete~entshould

you

The use of a sufficientamount of detergent is one of the most we?

If the recommended amount of detergentproduces too many suds, importantthingsyou can do to make sure your wash comes out switch to a low sudsing detergent brand, and followinstructionson clean.

package.

Amountrequiredvaries accortingto:

1.

Waterhardness

2. Amount of soil

3. Size of load

4. Type of detergent

5. Washtemperature use mom detergent if yo~l have.. .

1. Hard water

2. Large loads

3. Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphate detergent

Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup.

How to use detergernt-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’tdissolve well, predissolvethe detergent in hot water, then pour directly into the wash basket.

mountof for

aver~e SOti

Ioad

I

~~wafer

I Water I Extra I

Hardness Large Large

~veI~etti.,

1

Medium

I

Small

VERY

HARD

10-20Gr.

I

High-Sudsing

PowderType bw-Sudsing

Concentrated

PowderType

HARD

4-10Gr.

SOFT

O-4

o-1o

Grains

2 cups

1%cups

1% cups

1k cLips

1% cups

1% cups

1Mcups

% cup

‘/2 cup k

1cup

1 cup

1cup

% cup

% cup

‘/2 cup

‘/2 cup

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I 0-10

Grains I

FOLLOW I}ACKAGE DIREC~IONS

I

I

I

1. Use recommended amount of detergent for your load and water hardness as shown in guide,

2. When using other detergent types—lowandnormalsuds, powders,liquids,non-phosphate on package.

3.

For Extra Clean Cycles witl~

Auto ExtraRinse9dotablethe amount of dete~ent rwonnnRended in guide.

4. For hard water treatment, see page 14.

Hard

water—do you haveit?

Beforeyou can decide what to do about hard water,you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is.

@If you live in a municipalarea, contactyour water company.

~ If you iive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contactyour 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 19grains–VERY HARD

20 grains and over—

EXTREMELY HARD

If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. Youcan use soap or detergentas you prefer and forget all abouthard water.If you have

HARD water—lessthan 10grainsand you use phosphatedetergent,

But, if you havemore than 10 grains,youwillneedto sofienyour waterwitheither.. .

1. An installedwater sofienerin your home, or

2.

The use of a packagedwater sofiener.

Forinformationon water softeners,seeguidebelow.

Add tws

so&ner

tith

a

Grains of hardness

When using with detergent

When using with soap

I o–lo o

1Acup

(80 ml)

I lo–15 I 15–20

‘A cup

(60 ml)

‘Acup

(120ml)

2Acup

(160ml)

% cup

(180ml)

I

20–25

I

25–30

I over 30

Zhcup

(160ml)

1 cup 1 cup plus 1tablespoon for eve~ 5 grains above

(240 ml) 30 (240 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5 grains)

1 cup

(240 ml)

1%cups

(360 ml)

1%cups plus 1 tablespoonfor every5 grains above

30 (300 ml Plus 15ml for each extra 5 grains)

I

product and type

BI.EACH

Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand

Non-chlorine such as

C1orox2 brand

FMMC SO~ENERS

Rinse additive such as

DownyBrand

WashAdditivesuch as

RainBarrel brand

S~ITIZER

Chlorine Bleach, such as Clorox brand

SO~ENER

NOn-~rccipitating

;uchasCalgonbrand

‘precipitatingsuch as

Boraxbrand

$IOAKAGENT luch as Biz brand

‘RETREATING, STAIN

LNDSP~ MMOVERS uch as Spray ‘n Wash nd K2R brands

How to useit

Use your Bleach Dispenser according to instructions on page 8.

Followpackage directions.

Put bleach into washer with detergent.

Use your Fabric Softener Dispenser accordingto instructions on page 9,

Followpackage directions.

Add during wash cycle.

1) Do not pour undilutedliquidchlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.

2) Some of today’swashablefabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardantchildren’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 effectivein hot water,

1) Helps make clothes fluffi and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

3) Use carefully. Toomuch may cause shining on some clothes.

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

5) For those recommendedfor addingto the washcycle, such as Rain Barrel brand, followmanufacturer’s instructions exactly.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.

LJsein case of infection and

:ontagiousdisease.

lee under Bleach above.

Followpackage directions.

Add at start of wash cycle.

Followpackage directions.

Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.

Followpackage directions,

Foliowpackage directions, Treat only heavilysoiled areas, Check garments’

:arc labels for instructions.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping water clear.

Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.

!NTS

ANDDYES wdcrcd such as Rit d Tintcx brands ?OTE:Tinted garme~ltsmay not be olorfast. Wash separately.

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 awayfrom 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 avoiddiscoloration of next load. Go throughcomplete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,

1/2cup (120ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe

~xteriorparts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer.Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration

)ut may never eliminate it.

How

to remove stim

1. Try to removestains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.

2e Before attemptingto remove any stain, Wke three steps:

~ Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods.

= Check the care label instructions that came with the gament.

@Test stain removalproduct on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material.

@Avoiduse of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains.

3. Follow stain removal with thorough rinsing.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap or detergent.

shin

Removal Hint— using chlorine Bleach

for

white and Bleaehable Fabrics.

Mix 1/4cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8liter) of cool water—approximately80”F.

(~°C.)–in a sink or pan. Soak stained area for 5 minutesand launder in washer.

Food or cooking oils on your syntheticgarments may cause stains which are vitiually invisibleand 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 cycleitself.

Once these spok become visibie, howcanyouremovethem?

@ Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.

@Re-washusing hottest water the fabric can stand.

How can you prevent these

@ Increase the amount of detergent normally used.

~ Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.

~ Wash synthetic garments more ofien.

see

next page

for

Shin RemovalGuide.

.:O

Smin

Adhesives

(ChewingGum, etc.)

I white

See Control Setting Guide, Bleachon Mge

7

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Useduil tool to

carefu[lyscrape oflas muchadhesiveor gumas possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,*then launder.

other

Same as white and bleachable fabrics,

Anti-perspirants,

Deodorants

Blood

Chocolate, Cream,

Ice Cream and Milk

Coffee and Tea

Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,

Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake lflakeup, Rouge,

Powder;Crayon; Grease,

Oil. Tar, Cod Liver Oil.

Apply undilutedliquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on oppositepage. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by spongingwith ammonia.**Rinse thoroughly.

i Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains, bleachaccording to Stain RemovalHint on opposite page, launder.

Soakin cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;

Applyundiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according

:0Stain RemovalHint on oppositepage, launder and dry.

Withoutcream: Bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on

:ream.

‘rest stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.*Apply undiluted liquid etergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to Stain Removal

[int on opposite page.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics exceptuse non-chlorinebleach.

Spongeor soak in cool water, then launder.

Soak in cold water. Spongewith a safe dry cleaning fluid.*Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder in warm water.

Spongewith warm water. If stain remains, apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 minutes and rinse well, or spongewith a safe dry cleaning fluid.*Launder.

Spongewith a safe dry cleaning fluid?

Then launder in warm detergent water.

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Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,

Wine, Vegetables, or Food

Coloring oak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain emovalHint on opposite page, launder.

Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining stain with non-chlorine bleach.

Grass, Foliage, Flowers,

Mildew, Scorch

Ink, Ballpoint

Pilint

...— l<L1!;[ ilnd Varnish

I)l>rspiriltion pply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots bile they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) If either type stain remains, bleach according to Stain RemovalHint on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

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

RemovalHint on opposite page,

Sponge with warm water. Apply uttdiluted

liquid dete~ent. 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.

1

Soften with oil, lard or Vaseline, then sponge with turpentine or banana oil. Launder in ~varmwater.

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.’t:~If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning fluid’$or bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, laui]dcr and dry,

Appiy rust remover?’;:using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and latlndcr.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

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PROBLEM

LINT OR RESIDUE

ON CL~HES

GREASY OROILY

STAINSON

LAUNDERED

GARMENTS

POSSIBLECAUSE AND ~mDY

@Incorrect sortingof clothes. Separatelint-producers(such as terry towelsand chenille) from lint-receivers(such as man-made fabrics, velveteen,corduroy).

@Washingtoo long, especially for smaller Ioads. For normal soil, washone minuteper pound of dry clothes.

@Use ofnon-phosphate detergentswhich combine with hardness mineralsto form a precipitatewhich can be mistakenfor lint. Use a phosphateor liquid detergent;use warmer washwater or sofienwater wifhan installedmechanical sofieneror a packaged water softener.

~Powderyresidue from granular detergent mayappear to be lint. Predissolvegranular detergentin hot water beforeadding to washer; make sure detergentis completely dissolvedbefore adding clothes; switchto liquid or cold water detergentor use warmer washwater. Seepage 13.

~overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessivelint. Washfeweritems with correct water Ievel.

@Toomuch bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to packagedirections.

~ Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent. Seepage 13.

@Incorrectuse of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, sofienersmay react with detergentto create a white deposit. Use sofienersin rinse cycleonly unless package spwifies adding to wash cycle. Use Fabric Sofiener Dispenser. Seepage 8.

@Pilling usually on polyester-cottonblends is caused by norm,alwear and may look like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.

*Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attraction. Use fabric sofiener in rinsecycle.

Thesearesometimescalled“InvisibleStains”becauseyoumaynotnoticethembefore washingclothes.However,if oilysoilsarenotcompletelyremovedinwashcycle,the oilyspotsmaypickupdirt fromthewdshwater.Thespotswillthenbeveryvisible.They

are not causedbythewasher.Washsyntheticgarmentsas soonaspossibleafterwearing.

Usemoredetergentthannormalandhottestwaterfabriccanstand.If spotsappear,rubin undilutedliquiddetergent,letstand30 minutesandrewashwithextradetergent using hottest water fabric can stand. Use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse. See page 5.

~Insufficient detergent. Youmay need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water ~evelis Extra largeor if water is I+ardto Extremely Hard.

@Water not hotenoughfortypeof1oad.Besurewaterheateris settodeliverhotwaterat thewasherat 140°-150”F.Donot washwhenotherhotwaterneeds—suchas

(iishwashingor familybaths—areheavy.

A.. Pre-freatSiains

-~. dsc ho[;estWa;erp.g$sib]g

-,.

, $:}>:.

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PROBLEM

GRAYED

CL~HES

(continued)

I

YELLOWED

CL~HES

POSSIBLECAUSE AND WMEDY

~Washeroverloaded.Clothescannotmovefreelyto loosenandremovesoil,cat~sing

* Impropersoakingwithinsufficientdetergent.Usuallya 30-minutesoakis sufficient.

However,whenusingextendedsoaksforheavilysoiledgarmentsyoumayneedto use twicetherecommendedamountofdetergent.

~ Useof soapin hardwater.Switchto a phosphatedetergent,or followsixstepsat the bottomofpage18.

~Washingtoolongmayresultin increasedsoildeposition.Useshorterwashtimesfor

smallerloads.

~Detergentdissolvestooslowly.Detergentmustbepresentin the wash solutionat the start of agitation. See page 13.

@Torestore grayedclothes, followone of these procedures:

1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with H~ water. Check Manufacturers’Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitablefor garment.

@Add a non-precipitatingtype of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate— use 2 Mtimes as much as you need for normal water sofiening.

* Do not use detergentor soap.

~ Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

@Repeat, if necessary.

2. If you prefer to use the Soak Setting, see page 8. Use the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergentand allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.

3. Use Regular Cycle with Extra Nnse. See page 5.

@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 followingprocedures on “Grayed Clothes~’above.

~Chlorine bleach may yellowsome fabrics with resin finishes. Use non-chlorinebleach

:suchas Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore

:olor using color remover (suchas Ritor Tintexbrands),followpackagedirections.

~Iron or manganesein watermaycauseoverallyellowingor yellowspots.

1.

Use extradetergentp~usa non-precipitating beforeaddingclothes.Usenon-chlorinebleach.

2. Havea specialfilteror chemicalfeederinstalledin yourhometo removeironand manganesefromwater.

3. Runhoi waterfor a fewminutesto cleaniron residuebuildupin lines;drainwater heateroccasionally.

4. ‘Tore~~ovespots: spre:~dstainedportionoverpan of boilingwaterand.squeeze

lemonjuice throughstain.Toren~oveovera~iyellow, usea commercially available do n{}tusein tilewasher;usea plasticcontainer.

—— fabricsoftene~a alv~ays addingto rinsewafer.DilutesoftenerbeforefillingyourFabricSofiener

tlndiiutc~!1

——— i~]u liftlidduringspin.This maycauseimp~opcr dampenstainedarea and rub with fab:ic.

~,~,>:tsh~d

W2=SlleF

—-.

:7L!f

.,.

~,~{ili

(,.t:.}~i;l~ 1.:.:

.—— d~:y.

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1

PROBLEM

SHNNKAGE,

KNITS

WRINKLING IN

PERMANENT PRES!

AND “NO-IRON”

ITEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND~mDY

~Relmtion shinkage can occur in knit fabricsthathavebeenimproperlystretched andelongatedbythemanufac~lrer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmaybepressedback intoshapeafiereachwashanddry cycle.

I

~fiogressive or delayedshrinkage is causedwhenstarchor sizing(insomefabrics) is graduallyremovedbylaundering.Thismayalsobe.noticedin oldergarmentsthat havebeenwashedmanytimeswithoutpreviousshrinkage.Treatas forrelaxation shrinkageabove.

~ShWge caused by overheating shaped. 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 washingin cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.

~ Leavingclothesin dryerafiertumblingstops.Removeandhangclothesimmediately.

i

@ Toomanyclothesin dryer. Dry ordy one washerload at a time. Do not combine loads.

~bproper loads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,suchas work clothes,withlighterPermanentPressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Do not wash

PermanentPressitemswithregularlaundry.

~Toomanyclothesin washer.PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthan regularloads...no morethanmediumloadsto,giveclothesroomto movefreely.

@ Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Washcycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.

@Incorrect water level. Use Extra Large Water Level for Medium Load~Medium

Level for Small Load.

~ Repeatedwashingin waterwhichis toohot. Washin coldor warmwaterusingplenty of detergent.

~ Accumulationof limescaledueto use ofcarbonatedetergents.If youmustusea

~ Failure to use fabric sofiener. Proper use will minimize wrintiing.

I Xoremovewrinkles:

{

~Retumbieon “PermanentPress” setting.

* Rerinseand dry on “PermanentPress” setting.

BIf unsuccessful,returnbleon highheatfor 10to 12minutesandhangimmediately.

~Iron carefully.

~Sendto dry cleanersfor pressing.

~Somewrin~es mayremainwhichcannotbe removed.

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PROBLEM

SNAGS,HOLES,

TEARS,

OR

EXCESSIVE WEAR

(continued)

3EAVILYSOILED

!REAS, such as ollars and cuffs

wm~y

* Chemicalssuchas hairbleach,dye,permanentwavesolutions,batteryacidsand toiletbowlcleanersmaycausefabricholes,Rinseau towelsandotherarticlesthat camein contactwiththesechemicalsbeforeputtingthemin wash.

Do not contaminate clothingarticleswiththesechemicals.

~Small,unnoticedtearsmayenlargeduringwashingprocess.Checkgarmentsbefore

washing,andmendallripsandtears.

~AsPermanentPressgments age,theymayshowfrayingat collarsandcuffs.Thisis

normal,dueto weakeningoffibersbythePermanentPressprocess.It is notcausedby washer.YoucanslowthisprocessbywashingsmallPermanentPressloadswitha

ExtraLargeWaterLevel.Do notwashheavyitemssuchas towelswithPermanent

Press.Removecollarstays,whenpossible.

~Roughnessor burrson agitatormaycauseripsor tears.Checkagitatorandfilerough

spotsif necessary.

~Maybe causedbyuseofNormalWash/SpinSpeedfor delicatearticles.UseGentle

CareLabels.

~Garmenfiweakenedbyage,sunor atmosphere.Thisis inevitableandis notcaused bywasher.Slowprocessbywashingon GentleWash/SpinSpeed.

~ Toolargeloads,or toolittlewater.Loadwasherody withnumberofitemsthatwfil movefreely.Selectcorrectwaterlevel.

Pretreatwithliquiddetergent.UseRegularCyclewithExtraRinse.Seepage5.

WASHER WON’T

OPERATE

WATER

TEkfPERAruRE

Is INcoRREm

@@

~Makesurecordis pluggedintooutlet.

QMakesurebothhot and coldfaucetsareturnedon.

~ Makesurecontrolsare setandcycleselectorknobis pulledoutto ON position.

@Makesurelid is closed.Washerwillfillbut willnot spinor agitatewithlid open.

QCheckhousefusesor circuitbreakers.If anotherapplianceis sharingthe e~ectrical outlet,removeit. Washershouldhaveseparateoutlet.

QMakesuretemperatureselectorswitchesare correctlyset.

~Makesurehot and cold.faucetsare turnedon and

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I

PROBLEM

I

Dw

WATER LEAKS

WASHERIS NOISY

I WASHERPAUSES

IN CYCLE

PossmLEcAusE mmmDY

* Makesuredrainhoseis notkinked.

~Topofdrainoutletshouldbelessthan8 fi. abovefloor.

~ Makesurehoseconnectionsaretight at faucets.

@Make sure end of drain hose is correctly insetied in and secured to drain facili~.

~ Make sure washer is level and fii to the floor with rubber footpads in place and frontjam nuts tight. Sw the hstilation Instructions.

@A sharp, distinctivesound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in:’ This sound is normal.

@Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessivelyduring spin, and may cause it to move from its original position. h extreme cases (usually occurs when washing a single heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating aloud but hardess noise.

To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evedy about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

~Washernormallypausesbetweenwashingsteps...suchas betweenwashandspinor betweenspinandrinse.

If you need more help.. *caII, toll free: GE hswer center@ / 800.626.2000/ Consumer information service

USER MAINTENANCE msTRucTIoNs

The tub. Theporcelainis selfcleaning.Leavelid openafter washing to U[1OW

evaporate. Do not useharsh or gritty cleansers.

The exterior.Wipeoffany spillsof washingcompounds.Wipeor dust withdampcloth.Try not to hit surfacewithsharpobjects.

Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing,

Do not store the washerwhere it will be exposedto the weather.

g} with grease or

Petroleum

Jelly.

The Activator” agi~tor. Remove at regularintervals—about4 to 6 months—andremoveany lint that mayhaveaccumulated.No tools are needed,simplygrasp agitator with bothhandsandpull straight up sharply.The slottedsectionat

Whenreplacingthe agitator, carefullylowerstraightdownonto the shaftso thatit fitsintothe slots.

Then applydownwardpressure untilagitatorsnapsintoits normal position.

How to remove Rimestone deposik

frolmCloued miterFlo” pan

160”F.(71‘C.) solutionofhalf vinegarandhalfwaterfor 15 minutes.Thenbrusheach sideof pan with a stiff-bristlebrush while flushingwith runningwater,

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~~~iti tie. ~urc~ase

of your new GE applimce, receive tie assurance fiat if you ever need

information Or assisb~ce

from GE, we’llbe here. All you have to do is cd~—toll-free!

Whateveryour questionabout any GE major applimce, GEhswer Cente~ information serviceis availableto help. Yourcall-and your question— willbe answeredpromptlyand courteouslyAnd you can callany time. GEAnswerCenteP serviceis open 24 hours a day 7 daysa week.

A GE Consumer Service professional

~\-illprovide 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 convenience (700 a.m. to 200 p.m.

\\eekdays,9:00a.m. to 2:00pm. Saturknowyour appliance i~~sideand out— s(}most repairs can be handled injust

Youcan havethe securefeelingthat

GE Consumer Servicewillstillbe there after your warrantyexpires.Purchase a GE con~ct whileyour warranty is stillin effectand you’llreceive a substantialdiscount.With a multipleyear contract,you’reassured of fiture serviceat today’sprices.

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Consumerswiti impail-edhearing or speechwho or a ct)rlveil have accessto a T’DD

LorequestiIlformati’onor Scl-vicf:.

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WARRANW

Save proof of original purchase date such as your salesslip or canceiled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONEWEARWARRANTY

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 pafi of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any pati of

the tmnsmissionthat 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 Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for

GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY,

GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY

SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-

HC)TPOINTFACTORYSERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE@SERVICE.

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w~~T !~ ~m COVERED eservice

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Cam 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 CenteF

800.626.2000

consumer information service

~ 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,

~ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

@Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

QDamage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTORIS NOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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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 tostate.

Toknow what yollr legal rights a~siil your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

w~arrantor: G9i3@6’ai E!ectrie

Conlpany

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