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Spacemake(MLaundry

_ Safety Instructions ....................3-5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Operating the Washer ...........................6-13

Agitator ..........................................................7

Control Settings ...........................................6

Cycle Descriptions ......................................5

Cycle Times ..................................................7

Energy-Saving Tips .....................................7

Fabric and Cycle Settings .........................8

...........................................Lint Filter ................................................7, 18

Soak................................................................7

Washer Lid Latch ........................................6

Operating the Dryer .............................14-17

Air Fluff Drying .......................................... 15

Automatic and Timed Drying ................ 15

Control Settings ........................................ 14

Energy-Saving Tips .................................. 17

Fabric and Cycle Settings ....................... 16

Lint Filter .............................................. 14, 18

Loading ....................................................... 14

Sorting .................................................14, 17

Care and Cleaning ...............18, 19

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................21

User Maintenance Instructions ................21

Problem Solver .......................20-24

Summary of content (28 pages)

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Spacemake(MLaundry _ Safety Instructions .................... 3-5 Problem Solver More questions ....................... 20-24 ?...call GEAnswer Center® 800,628,2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Operating the Washer ...........................6-13 Agitator .......................................................... 7 Preparation Control Settings ...........................................6 Cycle Descriptions ......................................5 Detergents and Additives ...................
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HELP TM Before you request service... check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance properly. to If you don't understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Louisville, KY 40225 YOU... Save time and money. Before using your Spacemaker Laundry, read this book carefully.
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IMPORTANT Read basic SAFETY all instructions before Warning--To reduce the risk of fire. electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow precautions, including the following: • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. _. This appliance using your appliance. • When disconnecting this appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Icontinued) • Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE • Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint. paper, rags, chemicals, etc. • The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.
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• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance • Do not tamper with the controls. is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on. or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing materials properly. Before discarding • Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
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HOW TO OPERATE Features YOUR and appearances WASHER may vary slightly WARNINCr-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Cycle Times -- Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: • Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. • Total time does t_ot include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. Permanent Press 16 Sorting Delicates l Regular 12 / 16 and Loading • Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions in How to Sort Clothes section.
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SUGGESTED FABRIC AND CYCLE SETTINGS FOR YOUR WASHER Cycle Suggested For Clothes Permanent Press & Knits • Synthetics Load/Fabrics such as: • Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons • Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* Delicates • Baby clothes (delicate) • Lingerie • Cottons and linens Regular • Denims • Baby clothes (sturdy) Special Instructions *Down-filled garments Wash frequently to fluffup the down and retain the garment's warmth. WASH SEPARATELY.
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HOW Sort by Surface Separate TO SORT CLOTHES Texture ,_ LINT PRODUCERS--such as terry toweling and chenille--give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS--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, Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric see The In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.
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HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD 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. If the recommended Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent you have... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on package.
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OTHER Laundry Product and Type LAUNDRY How to Use It PRODUCTS Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Pour diluted Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent. 1) May Follow package directions for diluting softeners. 1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft. 2) Reduces static electricity. 3) Use the following manufacturer's direction. Too much may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.
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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 these steps: • Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material. • Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can set some stains. to remove any stain, take • Find the fabric in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. • Check the care label instructions that came with the garment.
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STAIN REMOVAL Stain White and Bleachable See Controls Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Antiperspirants, Deodorants Chocolate, Ice Cream Cream, and Milk Coffee and Tea Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Guide. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dzd/tool carejh//v scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. to Sponge Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER WARNINCr-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. _ _ENER_VPREFE_D _mMA_IC_mN_ Regu/ar WAeM MED PUSHTO C3© b% • COLD .... HOT WASUmNSE Temp _ SM • ;_E ° START,_DRyER Spacemaker Laundry Load Size Start 0 See How to Operate Your Washer section for the above Washer Check the Lint Timed O controls.
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Polyester Knits & Permanent • DO NOT OVERLOAD-Garments being dried or dewrinkled should tumble freely. The Difference Between Press Drying Tips • REMOVE CLOTHES PROMPTLY--To help prevent wrinkling, remove clothes from the dryer promptly at the end of the drying cycles. Automatic • PLACE ON HANGERS-Permanent press and polyester knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying. and Timed Drying Automatic Drying Timed Drying.
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SUGGESTED FABRIC AND DRYING SELECTIONS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Automatic • Cottons and linens Regular Load/Fabrics such as: • Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying is recommended Automatic Permanent Press & Knits • Permanent press fabrics with cotton Delicates • Silks and wools • Synthetics • Rayon and acetate Timed • Pillows* The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your specific fabric care label.
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Separate Texture ,_ LINT PRODUCERS--such chenille--give up lint. ,_ _ProLintcers i/ fr°m _Cel_;nttors as terry toweling and LINT COLLECTORS--such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy--attract lint. These must be dried separately.
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CARE AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS • Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish. • Keep the area around and underneath your appliance free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemical, etc. • Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at t:aucets.
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Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the dryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is more apt to accumulate in and near the dryer, which could create a fire hazard. How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted outside) is not exhausted to the outside: • Clean the lint filter before every load.
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE WASHER OR DRYER WON'T START • Make sure controls are properly START button is pushed. • Appliance CAUSE unplugged. • No power to appliance. getting current. set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or drver Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical Check fuses and circuit breakers outlet. to make sure appliance is • Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS These are sometimes called "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 veEy visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand.
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE GRAYED CLOTHES I continued) • Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important solution at the start of wash agitation. To restore CAUSE grayed that detergent be present in the wash clothes-- Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure: 1. Put clothes in washer. 2. Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers' hang tags to determine if hot water is suitable for garment. 3.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE ! continued) To correct-Allresidue except pilling can usuallybe laundry procedures_ SNAGS_ HOLES. TEARS. RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR • Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins. check pockets of all garments before putting in washer. Also check washer to see if any objects remained in wash tub. There is no solution once thi,s type of damage has occurred. • Snaps. hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers.
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WRINKLING IN PERM PRESS AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS ! continued_ • Incorrect water level. Use large level for medium • Repeated washing load: medium level for small load. in too hot water. Wash in cold or waxm water with plenty of detergent. • Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. Ifa non-phosphate detergent must be used. avoid the use of a carbonate-built detergent.
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YOUR GE SPACEMAKER TM LAUNDRY WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. 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 Spacemaker TM laundry that fails because of a manufacturing defect.