UseandCareGuide
™
Spacemaker Laundry
Consumer Services
Models: WSM2700 WSM2780
GE Quality Product
Part No. 175D1807P280
Pub. No. 49-90013
7-99 JR
P/N 131871400
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Do not repair or replace any
California Safe 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.
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
• Turn off water faucets when the washer is not
in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves,
and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of
these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the
incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
• When disconnecting this appliance
pull by the plug rather than the cord
Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to
the outdoors.
to avoid damage to the cord or junction
of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
Warning—To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your appliance, follow
To Minimize the Possibility
of a Fire Hazard
basic precautions, including the following:
• Exhaust Duct—See Installation Instructions.
Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer
to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A
FIRE. FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED
DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT
COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE
RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
• This appliance must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an
Installation Instructions sheet with your
appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.
—Properly ground to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Installation Instructions.
—Locate where the temperature is above 50°F.
(10°C.) for satisfactory operation of the
appliance control system. Do not install or
store the appliance where it will be exposed to
the weather.
—Connect to a properly rated, protected
and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
INSTALLATION.
•
Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,
plastic, or similar materials (such as padded
bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs,
baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials
may melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials,
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
• Do not store items that may burn or melt
(such as clothing, paper material, plastics
or plastic containers, etc.) on top of the appliance
during operation.
• Garments labeled “Dry Away from Heat”
(such as life jackets containing Kapok)
must not be put in your dryer.
—Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts
of moisture and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the details in the
(continued next page)
Installation Instructions. If your appliance is not
vented to the outside, see special instructions in
Care and Cleaning section. If this appliance has a
gas dryer, it must be exhausted outside.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Any article on which you have used a cleaning
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
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. There are many
highly flammable items used in homes such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,
some household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products
containing petroleum distillates.
within your water heater and the gas
can accumulate in the water heater and/or
water pipes if hot water has not been used for
a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN
GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not
used hot water for two weeks or more, or move
into a residence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on
all hot water faucets and allow them to run for
several minutes before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
• 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
• Keep the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the accumulation
of combustible materials, such as lint, paper,
rags, chemicals, etc.
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Before loading, unloading or adding clothes,
push the Cycle Selector knob in, then wait until
the machine has completely stopped before
opening the lid.
• Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
• The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing
can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
• Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your
appliance. Skin irritation could result from the
remaining glass particles that may be picked up
by clothing during subsequent appliance uses.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such
as paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, cooking oils, kerosene, etc.) which
may ignite or explode.
• The laundry process can reduce
the flame retardancy of fabrics.
To avoid such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
Do not add these substances to the wash water
and do not use or store these substances on/or
around your washer and dryer during
operation.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
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
an appliance, or removing from service,
remove the lid or door.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking
oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that
could cause a clothes load to catch fire.
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• Keep all laundry additives (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
For washer operation
• Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This
will stop the spin action and prevent completion
of the cycle.
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid
personal injury.
Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or
Anti-static Conditioners
• Keep the floor around your appliance clean
and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
You may wish to soften your laundered
fabrics or reduce the static electricity in them.
We recommend you use either a fabric softener
in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s
instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added
product for which the manufacturer gives written
assurance on the package that their product can be
safely used in your dryer.
• To minimize 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 lint filter).
Service or performance problems caused by
the use of these products are the responsibility
of the manufacturers of those products and are
not covered under the warranty of this appliance.
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR WASHER
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
good way to loosen deep soils
and stains.
FOR INFORMATION on
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other
Laundry Products section.
• Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
A thorough soaking with
detergent or special soaking agent
is another way to remove heavy
soils, embedded dirt and even
some stains.
Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing
in a small amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made of water
and powdered detergent
or soap. For best results, wait
1/2 hour before washing.
• Do any necessary mending—rips,
hems, tears.
• Check all items for areas of
heavy soil or stain.
For information on how to
soak in your washer, see
Operating Instructions.
• Remove stains. See Stain
Removal Guide.
• Turn poly knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
Sort by Surface Texture
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
chenille—give up lint.
Separate
Lint
Collectors
Lint
Producers
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers
and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—
attract lint. These must be washed separately.
from
For more information on lint control, see
The Problem Solver section.
Sort by Fabric
In addition to sorting
to reduce lint collection,
it is recommended
that fabrics of similar
construction be
washed together
whenever possible.
Separate
Cottons &
Linens
Perm Press
Cottons &
Blends
Synthetics &
Poly Knits
Delicates
from
from
from
Sort by Soil
Separate
Lightly
Soiled
Medium
Soil
Heavy
Soil
from
from
Sort by Color
For instructions on
different fabrics and
loads, see the Controls
Setting Guide.
Separate
Whites
Lights
Non-
Colorfast
Darks
from
from
from
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HOW TO SORT CLOTHES FOR YOUR DRYER
Sort by Weight
Normally, if you sort clothes correctly for washing,
you will have properly sorted drying loads.
Separate
Light Items
(such as
curtains)
Heavy Items
(such as
towels)
from
LOADING THE WASHER PROPERLY
• Add measured amount of detergent.
For your personal safety, never reach into
washer while parts are moving. Always stop
washer to load, unload, add forgotten items
or additional laundry additives.
• 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. When washing a single heavy item, such
as a shag rug or bedspread, add one or two other
pieces to balance the load. Large items should be no
more than one-half of the total load.
• Always flush the dispenser
with one cup of water to
avoid bleach carry-over to
the next wash load.
NOTE: Do not use powdered
bleach in the bleach dispenser.
Follow directions on the package
when using powdered bleach in the wash load.
• To bleach the load, measure liquid bleach
according to directions on container. After washer
has filled and agitated for several minutes, add
diluted bleach to the bleach dispenser.
CAUTION: Failure to follow these
directions can cause bleach damage to the
wash load.
For information on how to use bleaches and fabric
softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.
• Close lid. Washer will fill and agitate but will
not spin with lid open. This washer has a Safety
Lid Lock. As a safety measure, the lid will be
automatically locked during the spin portion of each
cycle. The lid will automatically unlock about one
minute after the end of the spin cycle. To open lid
during spin cycle, push Cycle Selector IN and wait
for lid lock to release, about one minute, before
opening.
WARNING: Do not
use chlorine bleach and
ammonia in the same
load. Poisonous gas can
occur, resulting in
serious injury or death.
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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.
Regular
Delicate
15
OFF
10
5
SPIN
RINSE
COLD
MED
LOW
HIGH
RINSE
SPIN
HOT
WARM
START
OFF
OFF
SPIN
RINSE
12
8
Wash Temperature
Water Level
Perm Press
4
PULL TO
START-PUSH
TO STOP
2
1
3
4
Set the controls
See the Controls Setting Guide.
3
Push Cycle Selector in and turn clockwise to
your selected wash cycle.
1
Select Wash Temperature. Cold rinse will be
automatically provided with all cycles.
4
Pull Cycle Selector out to start the cycle.
2
Select Water Level.
NOTE: If you wish to change cycle setting after
washer has started, push Cycle Selector in and wait
for washer to stop. Then reset to the new position.
Setting can be changed at any time during the
Regular, Perm Press or Delicate cycles.
LOW: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
MED: Between 1/3 and 2/3 full.
HIGH: Over 2/3 full of clothes.
Self-cleaning lint filter
The lint filter needs no attention from you. Lint collected during
washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down
the drain.
How to soak in the washer
Set wash temperature control. Add detergent or soak agent. Turn Cycle Selector to
desired cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle
Selector to stop washer. Allow to soak, turn to Spin. Pull out the Cycle Selector to complete the cycle.
Delicate Cycle
To get the full benefit of the Delicate Cycle, always
Delicate
15
OFF
10
set the Cycle Selector at the beginning of the cycle.
During wash, the Delicate Cycle alternates between
agitation and pause, to protect delicate clothes.
5
SPIN
RINSE
START
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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.
Auto Dry
MORE
OFF
Set the controls
See the Controls Setting Guide.
Delicate
DRY
LOW
AIR FLUFF
(HEAT OFF)
MEDIUM HEAT
10
HEAT
30
LESS
DRY
1
Turn Cycle Selector clockwise to desired cycle
50
and select correct dryness level or drying time for
load type.
OFF
OFF
2
Press the Start button. (Opening door
during operation stops dryer. To re-start,
close door and press the Start button again.)
90
10
70
30
Timed Dry
Start
50
HIGH HEAT
2
1
Load the dryer properly
• Load sorted clothes into dryer. See Loading section.
Do not use dryer-applied fabric softeners unless
you follow these lint cleaning instructions.
Do not operate dryer without lint filter in place.
Remove the lint filter by pulling
straight up. Wipe all accumulated
lint from screen. Properly reposition
• Close door. Door must be closed before dryer will
operate.
lint filter after cleaning. Occasionally
wash filter using soap and warm water.
Rub lightly, rinse and dry thoroughly. This
will help remove all fabric softener buildup.
Polyester Knits & Perm Press Drying Tips
• Do not overload—Garments being dried or
• Place on hangers—Permanent Press and
Polyester Knit garments look best if placed
on hangers after drying.
dewrinkled should tumble freely.
• Remove clothes immediately—To help prevent
wrinkling, remove clothes from the dryer
immediately at the end of the drying cycles.
How Timed and Automatic Drying Differ
Dryness Guide for the Automatic Cycle
Automatic drying—The Automatic Dry Control
system continually senses air temperature in dryer
drum. Wet laundry keeps this air cool. When drum air
is warm enough, heat turns off. When the air cools,
heat turns back on. This on and off cycling may
happen a number of times (depending on the fabric,
load size and Cycle Selector setting). The Cycle
Selector advances (when the heat is off) until
it automatically turns dryer off.
• For most normal loads.
Set to
Middle
Position
Auto Dry
MORE
DRY
OFF
MEDIUM HEAT
LESS
DRY
• For loads that include heavyweight
fabrics.
Set toward
MORE DRY
Auto Dry
MORE
DRY
OFF
MEDIUM HEAT
•
If you desire to remove more
moisture.
LESS
DRY
Timed drying—
You select the number of minutes
you wish the dryer to run and it turns off at the end
of this time period.
Set toward
LESS DRY
• For most normal loads.
Auto Dry
MORE
DRY
OFF
• For very small loads. (Add two or
more similar articles, even if dry, to
assist tumbling.)
MEDIUM HEAT
LESS
DRY
•
If you desire to remove less moisture.
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CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Wash Water
Temperature
Wash
Cycle
Wash Cycle
Setting
Dry
Cycle
Load
Baby Clothes
Plastic-lined items
Warm
Hot
Delicate*
Regular
Set at START
See #1 below
Air Fluff (No Heat)
Diapers
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Man-made fabrics**
Mixed cottons
Warm
Warm
Delicate*
Set at START
See #2 below
Delicate (Low Heat)
Perm Press
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Bedspreads
Follow Label Directions
Blankets
Electric
Warm
Warm
Warm
Delicate*
Delicate*
Delicate*
Set at START
Set at START
Set at START
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Man-made**
Woolen
Cotton & Linens
Colorfast/White
Hot
Regular
See #1 below
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Non-Colorfast
Cold
Curtains
Cotton
Hot or Warm
Warm
Regular
See #1 below
Set at START
See #2 below
Timed Dry (High Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Man-made,** Sheers
Permanent Press
Delicate*
Perm Press
Warm
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Delicates
Lingerie, Knits
Warm
Warm
Delicate*
Delicate*
Set at START
Set at START
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Foundation Garments†
Glass Fiber
Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the Spacemaker Laundry.
Permanent Press
Curtains
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Hot
Perm Press
Delicate*
See #2 below
Set at START
See #2 below
See #2 below
Set at START
Set at START
See #2 below
See #2 below
See #2 below
Set at START
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Draperies
Dresses, sportswear
Heavy slacks
Perm Press
Perm Press
Delicate*
Knits, man-made**
Lingerie
Delicate*
Delicate (Low Heat)
Sheets & pillowcases
White shirts, blouses
Work clothes
Perm Press
Perm Press
Perm Press
Delicate*
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Automatic Dry (Medium Heat)
Air Fluff (No Heat)
Hot
Hot
Plastic
Warm
Quilted Items
Follow Label Directions
Follow Label Directions
Set at START
Swimsuits
Sweaters, man-made fabrics**
Synthetic Sheets
Washable Woolens
Warm
Warm
Warm
Delicate*
Delicate*
Delicate*
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Delicate (Low Heat)
Set at START
Set at START
Work Clothes
Hot
Regular
See #1 below
Timed Dry (High Heat)
#1 Regular Cycle: 10 –15 minutes for Heavy soil, 5 –10 for Normal soil, up to 5 for Light soil.
#2 Perm Press Cycle: 12 minutes for Heavy soil, 4 –8 for Normal soil, up to 4 for Light soil.
*Delicate cycle alternates between pauses and agitation during wash.
**Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon and acrylics must be dried using the Delicate (low heat) Cycle. If you mix various types
of fabrics in your drying load, set the controls for the lightest weight fabrics and remove when dry. Then reset the control for the remaining fabrics.
†1N0ever dry foam rubber or similarly textured, rubber-like materials in the dryer except on AIR FLUFF (no heat). Fire hazard may result.
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
45 –60
Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.
Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax (11⁄4 teaspoons to gallon). Soak before
washing with a presoak product. Use warm water.
25 –40
Midpoint
Pretreat heavily soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area and rub in detergent. Use Warm
Soak for oil and juice stains. Use Cold Soak for egg, milk and cereal stains.
Follow Label Directions
85 –95
65 –95
40
Shake out excess dust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with detergent. Wash one large or two
small blankets at a time.
See “Washable Woolens” instructions below.
Full loads 65 –75
Small loads 35 –45
25 –35
30
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.
Less Dry
20 –30
30 –40
Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Remove non-washable trim. Close zippers; fasten hooks.
Do not wash or dry glass fiber in the Spacemaker Laundry.
Less Dry
Midpoint
Midpoint
More Dry
25 –35
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable.
Remove hooks and non-washable trim. Use Warm Soak if heavily soiled.
Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening of seams and creases.
20 –30
Midpoint
Midpoint
More Dry
15 –20
Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.
Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.
See “Work Clothes” instructions below.
Some plastics will tear if machine washed. Place small items in mesh bag for washing. If shower curtains are
soap-streaked, add Calgon brand to wash water; don’t use detergent.
Follow Label Directions
Follow Label Directions
40 –55
30 –40
30 –40
Pretreat around neckline. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
As a general rule, if wool can be hand washed, it can be “washed” by soaking in the washer. A liquid detergent is
preferred because it dissolves faster in soak than a granulated detergent. Pretreat woolens with liquid detergent. Never
use chlorine bleach.
65 –85
Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily
soiled, use Warm Soak for greasy and oily soil. Cold Soak for flour, dust, blood-stained garments. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup
liquid laundry detergent in SOAK; 1/2 to 1 cup in Wash.
DO NOT tumble dry jackets or pillows containing Kapok. Fire hazard may result.
NOTE: The Cycle Selector settings indicated here are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results
are obtained for some of your fabrics by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.
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OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS
Laundry
Product and Type
How to Use It
Special Instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine liquid
After wash action has started and
detergent is dissolved, add bleach
to dispenser and flush with one cup
of water (see Loading the Washer
Properly section).
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
washer or on dry clothes.
such as Clorox™ brand
2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s
sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2™ brand
Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Downy™ brand
Mix recommended amount with one
cup (240 ml) water and add at start of
rinse cycle.
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
some clothes.
Wash additive such as
Rain Barrel™ brand
Follow package directions.
Add during wash cycle.
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel™ brand, follow manufacturer’s
instructions exactly.
SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach
Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
viruses.
such as Clorox™ brand
See Bleach above.
WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating
Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.
such as Calgon™ brand
Precipitating such as
Borax™ brand
Follow package directions.
Use with detergent in wash cycle.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz™ brand
Follow package directions.
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS
Such as Spray’n Wash™ and Follow package directions. Treat only
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment
products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed
normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment
products is not covered by your warranty.
K2R™ brands
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
care labels for instructions.
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit™
and Tintex™ brands
Follow package directions.
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be
colorfast. Wash separately.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts. CAUTION: Tinting may discolor plastic in
washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.
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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’ per
gallon (3.8 liters)” which means:
0 to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SOFT
4 to 10 grains—HARD
• If you live in a municipal area, contact your
water company.
11 to 19 grains—VERY HARD
• If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,
contact your county agent.
20 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD
If your water is SOFT, you have no problem.
But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need to
soften your water with either…
1. An installed water softener in your home, or
2. The use of a packaged water softener.
HOW TO REMOVE STAINS
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible.
• Test stain removal product on a hidden
inside seam or on a sample of the material.
The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove.
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take
• Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
It can set some stains.
these steps:
• Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the
next page, and use only recommended methods.
3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
4. Wash with recommended amount of detergent.
• Check the care label instructions that came with
the garment.
Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics
Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool
water—approximately 80°F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area
for 5 minutes and launder in washer.
The Case of the “Invisible” Stain
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments
may cause stains which are virtually invisible and
which you may not notice as you put your clothes
into the washer.
If these stains are not completely removed in the
wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash
water. Then they will become very visible and you
may think they were caused by the wash cycle itself.
Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?
• Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.
• Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.
How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?
• Increase the amount of detergent normally used.
• Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.
• Wash synthetic garments more often.
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STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE
Stain
White and Bleachable Fabrics
Other Washable Fabrics
See Controls Setting Guide.
Adhesives
(Chewing Gum, etc.)
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to
carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge
with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page. If color
has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with
ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.
Blood
Soak in cold water, then launder. If stain remains, bleach
according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.
Chocolate, Cream,
Ice Cream and Milk
Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*;
Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according
to the Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder and dry.
Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent. Launder.
Coffee and Tea
Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on
previous page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for
cream.
Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,
apply warm glycerine, let stand 30
minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a
safe dry cleaning fluid.* Launder.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow,
Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid
Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid
detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal
Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.*
Launder.
or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Hint on previous page.
Powder; Crayon; Grease,
Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices,
Wine, Vegetables or Food
Coloring
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page, launder.
Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining
stain with non-chlorine bleach.
Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew, Scorch
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots
while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.)
If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal
Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted
liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain
with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Hint on previous page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.) Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch can seldom
be removed.
Ink, Ballpoint
Perspiration
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and
sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply
undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the
Stain Removal Hint on previous page.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder. If color has
changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia
or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat with safe dry cleaning
fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on previous
page, launder and dry.
Launder. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.
Rust
Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and
launder.
Same as white and bleachable fabrics.
*CAUTION: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure
**Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause
death.
you are in a well ventilated room when using them. No
cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the
limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme
caution with flammable compounds.
Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.
Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials
(waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WASHER OR DRYER
WON’T START
• 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 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.
• Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
WON’T DRAIN
WATER LEAKS
• Kinked or pinched hose. Check and correct.
• Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 feet above the floor.
• Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted into and secured to drain facility.
WASHER WON’T
SPIN AND
COMPLETE CYCLE
• Lid not closed. Washer will not progress through spin cycle with lid up. Make sure lid
is closed. Lid will be automatically locked during spin portion for safety.
CLOTHES ARE
ABNORMALLY
WET AFTER SPIN
• Load may have been excessively out of balance. Redistribute clothes and rerun through
final spin.
APPLIANCE IS
NOISY
• Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and
may cause it to move from its original position. To correct, open the lid and redistribute
the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.
• Metallic “clicks” heard as timer advances during operation are normal.
• Uneven floor. Make sure appliance is level and firm to floor.
WATER DOES NOT
ENTER OR ENTERS
SLOWLY
• Faucets turned off. Make sure faucets are on and adjusted correctly.
• Hoses kinked. Check and correct.
• Clogged screen in water valve. Unscrew fill hose from washer and clean screen if
necessary. When reassembling, make hand tight plus 1/3 turn with pliers.
WATER
TEMPERATURE
INCORRECT
• Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them.
• Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to 150°F.
(60° to 66°C.). Reset it.
• Water valve screens may be clogged. 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.
WASHER PAUSES
IN CYCLE
• Washer normally pauses about 1/2 minute in progressing from one portion of its cycle
to the next.
• Alternate pauses in the agitation are normal in the delicate wash cycle. Agitation will
resume in 1-2 minutes.
• The brief pause in the final spin of each cycle is normal operation for this washer.
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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, 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 garments as soon as possible after
wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash using hottest
water fabric can stand.
YELLOWED
CLOTHES
• Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes,” in this section.
• Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach
(such as Clorox 2™ brand). Refer to garment manufacturers’ care instructions. Restore
color using color remover (such as Rit™ or Tintex™ brands), follow package directions.
• Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
4. To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available
rust scale remover, following package instructions.
BLUE OR GRAY
COLOR STAINS
• Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;
always dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: Dampen stained area and
rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
GRAYED
CLOTHES
• Water is not hot enough for type of load. Make sure water heater is set to deliver hot
water at the washer 140°–150°F. (60°–66°C.). Do not wash when other hot water
needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.
• Poor or inferior detergent
Follow these steps:
• Use water conditioner (such as Calgon™ brand).
• Use hottest water possible.
• Pretreat stains.
• Use presoak aids.
• Install water softener.
• Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing
gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of loads.
• Improper soaking, with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to
use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
• Washing too long may result in increased soil redeposition. Use shorter wash time
for smaller loads.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
GRAYED
CLOTHES
(continued)
• Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash
solution at the start of wash agitation.
To restore grayed clothes—
Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure:
(a) Put clothes in washer.
(b)Fill with HOT water. Check manufacturers’ hang tags to determine if hot water
is suitable for garment.
(c) Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon™ brand with
phosphate. Use 21⁄2 times as much as you need for normal water softening.
(d)Do not add detergent.
(e) Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.
(f) Repeat, if necessary.
(g)If you prefer to soak clothes, use water softener in place of soak agent or pre-wash
detergent and allow clothes to soak for about 20 minutes.
HEAVILY SOILED
AREAS such as
collars and cuffs
• Pretreat with liquid detergent.
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
IN CYCLE
• Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille)
from 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.
• Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals in water to
form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
• Use phosphate detergent or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water
with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener.
• Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be
mistaken for lint.
(a) See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up
complete dissolving.
(b) Use a liquid or special cold water detergent.
(c) Predissolve granular detergent in hot water, or make sure detergent is dissolved
completely in wash water before adding clothes.
(d)Make certain clothes have ample room to move in washer.
(e) Use a warmer wash water.
• Overloading of washer will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer
items in each load. Make sure water level is correct for size of load.
• Too much bleach. Over-bleached items, such as towels, will shed excessive lint. Use
correct amount of bleach according to package directions.
• Not enough detergent. Enough detergent must be used to hold lint in suspension
during wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent used. Amount is determined by
water hardness, size of load, degree of soil and amount of water. See Detergent Guide.
• Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, many softeners may react with
detergent to create a white deposit. Use fabric softeners only in rinse cycle.
• Pilling, usually on polyester-cotton blends, is caused by normal wear and may look
like lint. Turning clothes inside out may help.
• Static electricity caused by overdrying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in
rinse cycle.
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES
IN CYCLE
To correct—
All residue except pilling can usually be removed from garments through use of correct
laundry procedures.
(continued)
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.
• Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Make sure all hooks, snaps and
buttons are fastened. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is very important
when washing knits, which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
There is no solution
once this type of
damage has occurred.
• Improper use of chlorine bleach. Holes may have random square shape; yellow
discoloration, fabric will be weak at edges of hole.
(a) Use only correct, measured amount of bleach.
(b) Never add undiluted bleach to washer tub nor allow clothes to come in
contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.
(c) Damage from chemicals such as hair preparations (bleach, dye, home permanent
solution), battery acid, some toilet bowl cleaners. Immediately rinse towels and
other articles thoroughly which have come in contact with these chemicals before
putting them in washer. Avoid contaminating items of clothing with such chemicals.
• Small, unnoticed holes, tears or ripped seams may enlarge during washing.
Check garments carefully before loading washer and mend all rips and tears.
• As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This
is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused
by the washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads
with a large water level. Do not wash heavy items, such as towels, with permanent
press. When possible, remove collar stays.
• Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred by heavy belt buckles, etc.
Examine agitator for roughness or burrs and smooth by filing if necessary.
• May be using wrong cycle for delicate fabrics. Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment
manufacturer’s care instructions.
• Garments weakened by aging, sun or atmosphere. This is an inevitable process
and is not caused by the washer. You may slow down process by use of delicate cycle.
• Too little water in washer or too large a load. Load washer only with the number of
items that will move freely. Select correct water level.
WRINKLING IN
PERM PRESS AND
“NO-IRON” ITEMS
• 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,
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
• Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Also do not
wash or dry permanent press items with regular laundry.
• Too many items in washer. Items must have room to move freely. Permanent press
loads should always be smaller than regular loads…no more than medium loads.
• Use of incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press wash cycle which
provides a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also, use automatic dry cycle.
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WRINKLING IN
PERM PRESS AND
“NO-IRON” ITEMS
(continued)
• Incorrect water level. Use high level for medium load; medium level for small load.
•
Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent.
• Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. Avoid the use of a
carbonate-built detergent.
To remove stubborn wrinkles—
• Retumble small loads on automatic dry setting.
• Rerinse and dry on automatic dry setting.
• If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10-12 minutes and hang immediately.
• Iron carefully.
• Send to cleaners for pressing.
• Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed*.
*NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and permanent press clothes still come out wrinkled, the finish
may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually
wear away leaving only the synthetic. Since the cotton has resin finish that imparts the memory, a loss or decrease of
permanent press performance will result.
SHRINKAGE,
GENERAL
• Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may 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,
KNITS
• Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
• Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. May be noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
• Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been
heat-shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures
used to set the shapes, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be
prevented by washing in cool or warm water; drying on low or delicate heat.
CLOTHES TAKE
TOO LONG TO DRY
• Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for
the load you want to dry.
•
Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with Installation Instructions.
• Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of obstruction;
make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If metal flexible ducting is used,
be sure it is not kinked and it is installed according to Installation Instructions.
• Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit breakers.
Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or tripped, and the
dryer to still tumble without heat.
• Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.
• 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
even if dry, to insure proper tumbling.
• If your dryer is operating on a 208-volt circuit, longer drying times can be expected.
• Clothes were excessively wet when they were put into the dryer.
WASHER OR DRYER
WON’T START
•
Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure lint filter is in proper
position. Make sure washer lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open.
If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 consumer information service
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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 clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
For long vacations
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets. Drain all
water from hoses if the appliance will be exposed to
freezing weather.
Winterizing instructions:
The washer cannot be operated in freezing
temperatures. Before you store the appliance,
remove water from all parts of the washer.
1. Turn off water supply faucets. (The front access
panel between washer and dryer may have to be
removed. See procedure at right.) Disconnect hoses
from faucets and drain.
4. Let the washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes to let all
the water drain out. Some but not all of the RV
antifreeze will be expelled.
5. Push in the Cycle Selector, disconnect the electrical
plug, dry the tub interior, close the lid.
2. Add 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of non-toxic RV antifreeze
(available from a hardware or recreational vehicle
store) to the washer tub.
6. Store the appliance in an upright position.
7. Before reusing washer, after storage, run washer
through a cycle to rinse out the antifreeze.
3. Push the Cycle Selector in, turn the knob to the
right to SPIN and pull the knob out.
Washer
• The self-cleaning lint filter needs no attention from you. See How to
Operate Your Washer section.
• Wash tub. After each use, leave the lid open to allow moisture to evaporate.
Clean thoroughly with nonabrasive household cleanser to remove deposit
left by heavily soiled clothes. Do not use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleaners.
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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.
How to reduce the possibility of a fire hazard, if
your dryer (Gas dryers must be exhausted outside)
is not exhausted to the outside:
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.
• Clean the lint filter before every load. See How to
Operate Your Dryer section.
• Inspect the area behind your front access
panel at least once a year and clean out any lint
that may have accumulated. Wipe or vacuum,
being careful not to disturb any of the electrical
mechanical connections.
How to remove the front access panel between the washer and dryer
Remove two Phillips-head screws at top of panel.
Lift access panel up until tabs at sides of panel slip
out of slots at sides of dryer.
To replace access panel, fit tabs on panel into
slots at sides of dryer, push panel back in place
and replace screws.
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
YOUR GE SPACEMAKER™ LAUNDRY
WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
This warranty is extended to
WHAT IS COVERED
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
TM
any part of the Spacemaker
laundry that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge,
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care® servicers during
normal working hours.
replacement parts for any part of
the washer transmission that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
You pay for the service trip to your
home and service labor charges.
Or, if you desire, we will provide
a completely reconditioned
transmission. You pay for the
shop reconditioning labor, the
service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
•Service trips to your home to teach •Replacement of house fuses or
you how to use the product. resetting of circuit breakers.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Read your Use and Care material. •Failure of the product if it is used
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
•Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
•Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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