Spacemaker "=Laundry Safety Instructions .......... 3- 5 Problem Solver More questions ........... 15-19 ?.call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Controls Setting Tips Guide ........... Knits Drying Tips Lint Filter 10, 11 9 4, 9, 20, 21 Loading 7 Operating the Washer Operating the Dryer .................... Permanent 8 Press Drying Tips Sorting Clothes Care and Cleaning 9 9-11 6, 7 Preparation Other Laundry Products.............................
HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your Spacemaker '+'Laundry, read this book carefully. It ts mtended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Keep it handy for answers your questions to If you don't under:stand something or need more help, call GE Answer Center + 800.626.2000 24 hours a da_, 7 da_s a _eek Save time and money. Betbre you request service check the Problem Solver section.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of Cahfornia to pubhsh a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potennal exposure to such substances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Any article on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.
For washer as detergents, bleaches, fabric [_• Keep all laundry additives (such softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. • Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping. unplug the thispossibility appliance of from the • shock, o minimize electric power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR WASHER It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing. • Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. • Do any necessary hellas, mending--rips, tears. • Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. Soaking and Pretreating--a good way to loosen deep soils and stains. FOR INFORMATION on SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products section.
HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR DRYER Sort by Weight Separate Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you wilt have properly sorted drying loads. _ _2_,auVYhltaems_/ from _L_htc_eamJ/ ___towels) z_ \_cur LOADING • Add measured amount tains)_/ THE WASHER PROPERLY of detergent. • 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 the agitator or wind them around it.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Delicate p,OlA_ OFF IS Regular M'ZD HOT WARM Wash Temperature Water Level 0 Perm 0 Press OO Set the controls See the Controls O O Setting Guide. Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be automatically provided with all cycles. Select Water Level. LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Set the controls See the Controls © OFF 3O 50 O TimedDry HIGH Setting Guide. 11_ Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle and select correct dryness level or drying time for load type. O Press the Start button. (Opening door during operation stops dryer. To re-start, close door and press the Start button again.
CONTROLS Controls SETTING Setting Guide for different Load Baby Clothes Plastic-lined items Diapers Man-made Mixed fabrics** cottons GUIDE fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Wash Cycle Wash Cycle Setting Dry Cycle Warm Delicate* Set at START Air Fluff (No Heat) Hot Regular See #1 below "limed Dry (High Heat) Warm Delicate* Set at START Delicate Warm Perm Press See #2 below Automatic Follow Bedspreads Blankets Electric Label (Low Heat) Dry (Medium Directions Warm Del
Save and refer to Garment Manufacturer's 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. Dry Cycle Setting Special Instructions Up to 20 Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately. 45 -60 Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax ( 1¼ teaspoons to gallon).
OTHER Laundry Product and Type LAUNDRY How to Use It PRODUCTS Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox "_ brand After wash action has started and Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2T" brand Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent. detergent is dissolved, add bleach to dispenser and flush with one cup of water (see Loading the Washer Properly section).
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. The answer will be "you have 'so many grains' gallon (3.8 liters)" which means: • If you live in a municipal water company. 4 to 10 grains--HARD 0 to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)--SOFT area, contact your • If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban contact your county agent.
STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain White and Bleachable See Controls Adhesives (Chewing Setting Rub with ice or immerse Gum, etc.) Antiperspirants, Deodorants Blood Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Guide. in very cold water. U_e dull tool to carejidly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Sponge Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE WASHER OR DRYER WON'T START • Make sure controls are properly START button _s pushed. • Apphance SOLVER CAUSE unplugged • No .power to apphance. getting current set and washer Cycle Selector Make sure cord is firmly plugged Check fuses and c_rcult breakers _s pulled out or dryer into electrical outlet. to make sure apphance _s • Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure washer lid is closed.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER {contumcd ) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS These are sometunes called "'Invisible Stains" because you may not notice them belbre washing clothes. Howevm; 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 not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic gannents as soon as possible after \_ eanng.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) • Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is maportant that detergent solution at the start of wash agitation. To restore CAUSE grayed be present m the wash clothes-- Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure. {a) Put clothes in washer. (b)Ffll with HOT water.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER {contumed ) PROBLEM POSSIBLE LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE ( contmuedl TO correct-All residue except pilling can usually be removed laundry procedures. SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR • Pros on garments or sharp objects left m pockets. Remove all pros, check pockets of all garments before putting m washer Also check \_asher to see if any objects remained m wash tub.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WRINKLING IN PERM PRESS AND "'NO-IRON" ITEMS (contmued) • Incorrect water level. Use high level fur medmm load, medium level for small load. • Repeated washing m too hot water; Wash m cold or w,ama water w_th plenty of detergent. • Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. Avoid the use of a carbonate-built detergent. To remove stubborn wrinldes-Rerumble small loads on automatic dry setting.
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, chemicals, etc. • Keep the floor around your appliance reduce the possibility of slipping. clean and dry to For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut offat faucets.
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.
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YOUR GEwARRANTySPACEMAKEW" LAUNDRY 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 laundry that fails because of a manufacturing defect.