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Help us help you... Before using your SpacemakerTM Laundry, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintiin your new appliance properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 If you received a dam~ed appliance . . . Write down the model and serial numbers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instruction before using this appliance. W-&fi reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appke, follow basic precautions, including the following: . Use this apptiance ody for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ● TM apphance must be properly instaMed md located in accordance with the ~Mlation Instructions before it k used.
● Tomi_ the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the dryer lint fflter). N~E: Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does N~ disconnect the appliance from the power supply. ● m not tamper with controls.
How to soti the clothes Sort by surface tetiure Sort by color from from from 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, and must be dried separately. For more information about lint control, see page 21. Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have properIy sorted drying loads.
How to operate your clothes washer WM~G—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SA~TY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. had the washer properly Dehcate ● Add accurately-measured detergent to empty tub. See pages 11 through 13. bad 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 opemte your dryer WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, elwtric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. bad the dryer properly Del;cate~(, Load sorted clothes into dryer. See page 5. ● Clean lint filter before each load. Low ● FL”FF oFF DRY ‘0” (HEAT .OFF) 10 -- AutoDry E -&”Q,. I // I I )\ ~. MEoluM HEA1 -°FF ,- fi’medDrv 0 Start HIGH HEA; 0-” Remove the lint filter by pulling straight out.
Controk Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Washer Type of bad Baby Clothes Plastic-lined items Diapers Man-made fabrics** Mixed cottons Wash Water Temperature Wash Cycle Wash Cycle Setting Dry Cycle Warm Hot Delicate* Regular Set at START. See #l below. Air Fluff (No Heat) Timed Dry (High Heat) Warm Warm Delicate* Perm Press Set at START. See #2 below. Delicate (Low Heat) Automatic Dry (Medium Heat) 1 BedsDreads .
Save and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care hbels 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. Drver Dry Cycle Setting I I Special Instructions up to 20 45-60 I Plastic-1ined Pants, bibs.
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 H~ wash—140°F. (60°C.)— on a ~~ar basis only when washing heavily soiled articles-such as work and play clothes.
Factors to consider in selecting dete~enk and soap Products Advantages Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Perform well in hard or soft water — Disadvantages Are not available in some areas. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Perform satisfactorily in sofi or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available.
The resulfi of continued use of carbonate Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent, you will most Drobablv notice limestone* depos;ts on y;ur clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how raDidlv the limestone will build u;. If~our water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
How much dete~ent should you use? The usc 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 varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type ofdetergcnt 5. Wash temperature If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on package.
Hard wakr Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to how if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your water company. ● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this: O to 3 grains per gallon–SOFT 4 to 10 grains–HARD 11 to 19 grains–VERY HARD 20 grains and over— EXTREMELY HARD If your water is SOFT, you have no problem.
Other laundry produck— Laundry Product & How to use it Special Imtructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Ciorox’” brand Dilute one cup bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has started and detergent is dissolved. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.
How to remove stiim 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. 3.
Shin removal guide SaveandrefertoGarmentMan"fact"rem'CareInstructions. Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Wmhable Fabrics See Washing Guide, Bleach on page E Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
m - ~“ Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WASHER OR DRYER ● Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer START button is pushed. . Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plu~ed into electrical outlet. WON’TSTART ● 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.
PROBLEM WATER TEMPERATURE INCORRE~ POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ● Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them, . Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature-140g to 150°F. (60° to 66°C.). Reset it. ● Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. C!san 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. WASHER PAUSES IN ~CLE .
The Roblem Solver (continued) PROBLEM BLUE OR GWY COLOR STA~S GRAYED CL~HES POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ● Improper use of fabric softener, Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; Aways dilute before adding to rinse water. To ~move stibs: dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. ● Insufficient detergent.
PROBLEM HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ● Pretreat with liquid detergent, collars and cuffs LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES . 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 PROBLEM (continu~) POSS~LE CAUSE AND MMEDY . pins on garments or sharp objects Ie& in pockets. Remove dl pins, check pockets of all garments before putting in washer. Mso check washer to see if my objects remained in washtub. *Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buc~es, zippers. M* sure til hooks, snaps and buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons and belt bucMes. This is very important when washing knits, which snag easily. ~rn knits inside out. ● mproper use ofcMortie bleach.
. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WNKLING IN PERMANENTPWSS AND “NO-~ON” ITEMS ● ~ving clothes in dryer ah tumbling stops. =ia$ely after dryer stops tumbling, rernme clothm and place them on hangers. ● Too many items in dryer. Dry ody one washer load af a time. Do not combine loads. ● Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two or more sidar articles, even if dry, to insure proper tumbling. ● Improper loads.
The ~oblem Solver (continu~) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHWNWGE, GENERAL ~ Some tibrics w~ shrink wh~er washed in a washer or by hand; others may be Wely washed but wfil shrink in a dryer, FOUOW garment manutictursrs’ mm instructio~s e-y. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry. ● Rekxatiou sM~e m wcur in knit tibrics that bve been improperly stremhed and elongated by the manufacturer. men this wcurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape a~r each wash and dry cycle.
Care and Cleani~ JSERMAINTENANCE 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 from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. . Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. .
If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud 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 further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
YOUR GE WAEMAKER” LAUNDRY WARRANW Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COWRED 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 Spacemakerw laundry that fails because of a manufacturing defect.