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SpacemakerTMLaundry

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Controls Setting Guide ........................ 10, 1 1

Knits Drying Tips .............................................9

Lint Filter ........................................4, 9, 20, 21

Loading ............................................................. 7

Operating the Washer ...................................8

Operating the Dryer .......................................9

Permanent Press Drying Tips ..............9-1 1

Sorting Clothes ...........................................6, 7

Problem Solver .......................15-19

Summary of content (24 pages)

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SpacemakerTM Laundry Safety Instructions ................... 3- 5 Problem Solver More questions ....................... 15-19 ?...call GEAnswer Center® 800,628,2000 Operating Controls Instructions, Tips Setting Guide ........................ 10, 1 1 Knits Drying Tips ............................................. 9 Lint Filter ........................................4, 9, 20, 21 Loading ............................................................. 7 Operating the Washer ........................
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HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your Spacemaker TMLaundry, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Keep it handy for answers your questions. Save time and Before you request service... check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems correct yourself. to If you don't understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week money.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. California Sate Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide. formaldehyde and soot.
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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.
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For washer operation detergents, bleaches, fabric . aseep 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. unplugthe thispossibility appliance of from the .
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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 hems, tears. mending--rips, • Check all items for areas of Soaking and Pretreating--a good way to loosen deep soils and stains. FOR INFORMATION on SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products section.
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR DRYER Sort by Weight Separate ,_ Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing, you will have properly sorted drying loads. ,_ _u_h tsaej)s__ f re m _,_c_!ii_ 7 LOADING THE WASHER PROPERLY • Add measured amount 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. For best results, mix large items with small ones.
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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 COLD OFF *s Regular *o MED Wash Temperature Water Level PermPress PULt rO STanT-PUSR TOSVOP 0 O GO Set the controls See the Controls Setting Guide. O 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.
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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. Delicate AI_rkUrr _H_AT OFF) 10 OFF .... DnY Set the controls Auto Dry MEDIUM HEAT LOW HEAT See the Controls © OFF OFF Setting Guide. O Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle and select correct dryness level or drying time for load type. l_ Press the Start button. (Opening door during operation stops dryer.
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Load Baby Clothes Plastic-lined items Diapers Man-made Mixed fabrics** cottons Wash Wash Temperature Water Cycle Setting Warm Delicate* Set at START Air Fluff (No Heat) Hot Regular See #1 below Timed Warm Delicate* Set at START Delicate Warm Perm See #2 below Automatic Press Follow Bedspreads Blankets Electric Cycle Dry Cycle Dry (High Heat) (Low Heat) Dry (Medium Label Directions Warm Delic
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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, Washiugton, D.C. 20402. Dry Cycle Setting Special 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).
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OTHER Laundry Product and Type LAUNDRY How to Use It PRODUCTS Special Instructions BLEACH After wash action has started Chlorine liquid such as Clorox T_brand detergent is dissolved, to dispenser and flush of water (see Loading Properly section). and add bleach with one cup the Washer l) 2) 3) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes.
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HARD WATERmDO 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 area, contact 0 to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)--SOFT your • If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban contact your county agent.
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STAIN REMOVAL Stain White and Bleachable See Controls Adhesives (Chewing Setting GUIDE Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Guide. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold wateL Use dull tool to car@dly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a sat) dry cleaning fluid,* then hmnder. Same as white attd bleachable Antiperspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page.
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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. set and washer Cycle Selector is pulled out or dryer rarz Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet. _o • No power to appliance. getting current. Check fuses and circuit breakers 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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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) 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, file oily spots may pick up dirt fi'om the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing.
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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: a _Put clothes in washm: b) Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers' hang tags to determine if hot water ts suitable for garment.
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE (continued To correct-- SNAGS. HOLES. TEARS. RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR • Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins. check pockets of all gmTnents 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, bek buckles, zippers.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WRINKLING IN PERM PRESS AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS ! continued I • Incorrect water level. Use high level for medium • Repeated washing load: medium in toe hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent. • Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate carbonate-built detergent. To remove • Retumble • Rerinse stubborn detergents. Avoid the use of a wrinklesm small loads on automatic and dry on automatic • If unsuccessful, level for smM1 load.
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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, 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 off at faucets.
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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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GE Spacemakef Laundry Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Toschedule service, Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warrant}4 on-line, 24 hours a day, vis# us at ge.com, or carl 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.