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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARMNG—To reduce the risk of lire, ciectnc shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Л ТТгЧА A.w«1wr * Udc uiid itppimiicc iniiy lui lib intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. • This appliance must be pxupcilj Ut^UUICU UlIU lUCiUCU Hi accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • To minimize the possibility \Jl MIUWiS.9 uiipiug tills appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the dryer lint filter). NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply. • Do not tamper with controls.
Washer Dryer Sort by surface texture Sort by color Separate Separate \ÍDU JO/ at Lint ual 3/ ec Producersf'o/ iyar\ lai Wl Xcc \uQ Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have properly sorted drying loads. Joy Whites §§ \oa DO/ ----- _/00/ I/áa¡ -loai -laal from Sort by weight from from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.
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. Load the washer properly • Add accurately-measured detergent to empty tub. See pages 11 IX UilAFUgii1*5 X^. • Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub. Do not put clothes on top of the agitator or wind them around it.
How to operate your dryer WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or itvjury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before oneratine this annliance. Load the dryer properly • Load sorted clothes into dryer. See page 5. • Clean lint filter before each load. X vyxj Kemove tne lint niter oy puinng straight out. Wipe all accumulated lint from screen = Occasionally wash filter using soap and warm water. Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Controls Settii^ Guide for different fabrics and loads i Washer Wash Water Temperature Wash Cycle Wash Cycle Setting Dry Cycle Plastic-lined items Diapers Warm Hot Delicate* Regular Set at START. See below. Air Fluff (No Heat) Timed Dry (High Heat) Man-made fabrics** Warm Delicate* Set at START. Delicate (Low Heat) Mixed cottons Warm Perm Press .See #2 below. Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) Set at START.
Save and refer to Garmeni 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. Governm.ent Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. uryer Dry Cycle up to zu ‘to-ou riastic-iinea pants, oms, pads, criP sneets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately. Kinse at once, soaK in aiaper pan witn solution or com water and borax washine with a nresoak oroduct. Use warm water.
Enei^-savìng tips Washer Drver If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and freish 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. • Sort clothes \iy weight so you won’t have to run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, slower-drying items. • Use HOT wash—140T. (60°C.
Factors to consider in selecting detei^ents and soap Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. Wash all types of fabrics well. cold water. Nnn-Phn«nhiit’0— Powdered Detergents c i i t i i n cr\ft or moderately hard water. hard water. In SOmS mSaS only nciì^phospììaic U., A‘._ ___ 1...^ xvia^ UC UllilUUil lU U12t£>UlVC, products are available. especially in cold water. vxvj iiv^t Virali w^ii iii A WJ.
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How much detergent should you 1 he use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most imniìrtilni' fhintTC \/r»II r'Qn Hr» tr» make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount required varies according to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, c\i/i tr»vvyaUlr^\l/ OllHctnn> OVTiVWAA *WT JTUI UC51 1C5U1U>, yul UiC UCLCigCiU brand, and follow instructions on package. Excess suds are not necessary to get clothes clean and can hamper wash action.
Hard\mter Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. Y)u can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget if 1C call cavr\/axv xxcxxvx wcaw^x* T*Pxr/%ii wax X.X jrwu xxcavw XV AOm • If you live in a municipal area, contact your water comply. • If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
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How to remove stains 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: ® Find the fabric and the finish in the guide on the next page, and use only recommended methods. • 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. • Avoid use of hot water on unknown stain. It can set some stains.
Stain removal snide Save and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructinns. Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Washing Guide, Bleach on page 15 Other Washable Fabrics AHhgeiygg 1?iiK r\r TT immArcA in VAr\/ nrAri \i/atAf TJcz» rlullTTAAVW&.kjaiiu^ A'XKAXJ AVtl IWW V,/! ikl TWA J WV^AVt A_/ij C-aotL/wiiiic auu uiCdGiiauic ictuiiGd. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Anti-perspirants, Deodofants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
WON’T START • Make sure controls are properly set and wasner cycie sciccioi is puucu oui or aryer « START hiiftnn i«niicK»i»rl . , ® Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet. • No power to appliance. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure appliance is getting current. , < ■ • Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open. ........
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AiND REMEDY WAIÜK • haucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them. TEMPERATURE INCORRECT • Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to 150°F. (60° to 66°C.). Reset it. • Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall the hoses. • Make sure selector controls are properly set. • Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets—hot to hot, cold to cold.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM BLUE OR GRAY rni np CTATMC POSSffiLE CAUSE AND REMEDY • Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; ol^vrfvcrc* OJI waja UAiuiv uvivav auuixig wj ^¥Vk . iuii№ waiCl.. XU ICIUUTC 9UUI»» UOllipcuMilUiCU tUC£l OIIU rub with undiluted liquid deteigent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for febric. GRAYED CLOTHES • Insufficient deteigent.
PROBLEM HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Pretreat with liquid detergent. • Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). • Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, use 1 minute per pound of dry clothes.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBT.EM POSSTRTE TATTSF A Vn PFlVfFlW tears'RD>S SNAGS. HOLESOR m:. EXCESSIVE WEAR • Pins on gsnnente or shnrp objects left in pockets. Remove sll pins, check poc^ts of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects remained in wash tub. ........... ” There is no solution once this type of damage has occurred. • Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Make sure all hooks, snaps and buttons are fastened.
WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” iiEMS Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Immediately after dryer stops tumbling, remove clothes and place them on hangers. • Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads, • Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more similar articles, wf»!! if nrnTv^r nimhlino^—e>* **Hrv tn insnrp ------r*“r—-------- • Improper loads.
The Problem Solver fnnntimip'.rl'i PROBLEM POSSTRT.E TATISE AND RFMPDY SHRINKAGE. GENERAL • Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturers* care instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry. ^^^^^ SHRINKAGE, • Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit &brics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.
Саге and Cleaning USm MAINTENANCE INSiRUCTIONS • Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish. Л 0diva, 1-00diwuiivi о 1 m *-» /-1 - i.'vwwpt-Kviiw aiiCl Л underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. Washer • Lint filter. The self-cleaning lint filter needs no attention from you. • Washbasket.
If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and woiit yy/u iKj uw yiy^astwim ju lUi reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. 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, ...-14.^ -11 ;___i..
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YOUR GEIÆRAL ELECTRIC SPACEMAKER" LAUNDRY 1А1Л DD V¥rtnn^l^ I I Л Kl*rw 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 iabor in your home to repair or replace any part of the Spacemaker^ laundry that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
