CAgitator 22 SafetyInstructions 3,4Appliance Registration 2 Sorting Clothes 9

Care and Cleaning 22 Stains 16Consumer Services 23 Stain RemovalGuide 17

ControlsSetting Guide 6,7 Storage&Vacation Tips 22CycleSettings 5 User Maintenance Instructions 22

Detergents,Other Additives 11-15 Warranty Back CoverEnergy-SavingTips 8

Filter-Flo” Pan 4,8Hard Water 14

Limestone Deposits 12,22Loading 4,10

Modeland Serial hTumbers 2Operating the Washer 4,5

Pre-Treating 7,9,15 GEk@Sw#Cww’@Problem Solver 18-22

Models WWM636M

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It is intendedtohelpyouoperateandmaintainyournewwasherproperly.

Keepit handyforanswerstoyourquestions.

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If youdon’tunderstandsomethingor needmorehelp,write(includeyourphonenumber)ConsumerAffairsGEAppliancesApplianceParkLouisville,KY40225

r ad whnrnediatelycontactthedealer(orbuilder)thatsoldyouthewasher.

s t IBeforeyourequestservice...checktheProblemSolveronpages18through22. It listscausesofminoroperatingproblemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.

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You’llfindthemona labelonthelowerleftsidenearthefront.ThesenumbersarealsoontheConsumerProductOwnershipRegistrationCardthatcamewithyourwasher.Beforesendinginthiscard, pleasewritethesenumbershere:

Model Number

Serial Number —

Usethesenumbersinanycorrespondenceor servicecallsconcerningyourwasher.

Toobtaina Spanishlanguageversionofthisbook,callGEAnswerCente@800.626.2000consumerinformationservice.

Paraobtenerlaversitinenespaiioldeestemanual,nameaGEAnswerCenter?serviciodeinformaci6nparaelconsumidor,telifono800.626.2000.

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All washinginstructiontermsin thisbookconformto theCare Labelin~RuleestablishedbytheFederalTradeCommission,January 1984. u

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Toobtainservice,seetheConsumerServicespageinthebackofthisbook.We’reproudofourserviceandwantyoutobepleased.If forsomereasonyouarenothappywiththeserviceyoureceive,herearethreestepsto followforfurtherhelp.FIRST,contactthepeoplewhoservicedyourappliance.Explainwhyyouarenotpleased.Inmostcases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.NEXT,ifyouarestillnotpleased,writeallthedetails-includingyourphonenumber—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelationsGEAppliancesApplianceParkLouisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblemis stillnotresolved,write:

MajorApplianceConsumerActionPanel20NorthWackerDriveChicago,Illinois60606

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withthe Instructionsbeforeitisused. IfyoudidnotreceiveanInstallationInstructionssheetwithyourwasher,youcanobtainonebycontactingtheserviceIocationnearestyou.–Properlygroundtoconfomwithallgoverningcodesandordinances.Followdetailsin

Instructions.–Ins&@orstorewhereitwillnotbeexposedtoteruperaturesbelowEeezingorexposedtothevwather.–Connect toaproperlyrated,protectedandsfiedpowersupplycircuittoavoidelectricaloverload.–Connect toadequateplumbinganddrainfacilitiesasdescribedintheInstallationInstructions.@Turnoffwaterfaucetswhenthewasheris notinuseto relievepressureonhosesandvalves,andtominimizeIeakageifa hoseorvalveshouldbreakor rupture.s Whendisconnectingappliancepull bytheplugratherthanthecord toavoiddamagetothecordorjunctionofcordandplug.Makesurethatthecordis locatedsoIIYNitwill-notbesteppedon, trippedm’erorotherwisesubjectedtodamageor stress.

thathaveb~encleafiedh,washedin9soakedin,orspottedwithcombtibleorql~ivesubs~cw(suchaswax,paint,gastiline,‘degreasers,dry=cleaningsoknis,kerosene,etc.)whichmayigniteorexplode.Donotaddthesesubstancestothewashwater9anddonotusethesesubstancesaroundyourwasherand/ordryerduringoperation.

GASisproducedbythechemicalactionwithinyourwaterheaterandthegascanaccumdatein thewaterheaterand/orwaterpipesifhotwaterhasnotbeenusedforaperiodoftwoweeksorlonger.

GASCANBEEXPLOSIVEUNDERTHESE

St preventthepossibilityofdamageorinjury,ifyouhavenotusedhotwaterfortwoweeksormore,ormoveintoaresidenceinwhichthehotwatersystemmaynothavebeenusedforsom time,turnonallhotwater

torunforseveral beforeusingany

whichistothehotwatersystem.

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children.DoInottopkiykside,onorwiththisap~iianceoranydiscardedappliance.Disposeofdiscardedappiiancesandshippingor ‘packingma~riakproperly.Beforediscardingawasher,orremovingfromservice,removethewasherlid.*K a laundryaids(suchdetergents,bleaches,fhbricsoftqners,etc.)outofthereachofchildren,preferablyinakwkedcabinet,Observeallwarningsoncontainerlabelstoavoidpersonalinjury.~K t areaaroundandunderneathyourappliancesfreefromtheaccumulationofcombustiblematerials,suchaslint,paper,rags,chemicals,etc.~K t flooraroundyourappliancescleananddry toreducethepossibilityofslipping.~Tofinimize thepossibilityofelectricshock,unplugthisappliancefromthepowersupplybeforeattemptinganymaintenanceorcleaning(excepttheremovalandcleaningofthelintfilter).NOTE:TurningtheCycleSelectorknobtoanOFFpositiondoesNOTdisconnecttheappliancefromthepowersupply.~Donot tamper with~ thisapplianceifit isdamaged,malfunctioning,partiallydisassembled,orhasmissingorbrokenparts, includingadamagedcordorplug.@Neverc]imbonor standonthewashertop.~DOnotwashfiberglassarticlesinyourwasher.SkinirritationCOWresultfromtheremainingparticlesthatmaybepickedupbyclothingduringsubsequentwasheruse.

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=RemoveFilter-Flo@pan. Theundersideof the lid is a goodplaceto put thepan whileloadingorunloadingclothes.

~Positionthe Filter-Flopanon theagitator.Lintwillcollectinthepanforeasyremovalwhenthewashisfinished.

NOTE:Do notusethe Filter-Flopanas a washbasket.Do notputanyitemsto be washedin theFilter-Flopan.For informationonhowto usebleachand”fabricsofteners,seepage 15.

~Closethe lid. Washerwillfillbutnotagitateor spinwiththe lidopen.

cUse the ControlsSettingGuideonpages6 and7 to helpyoumaketproper selections.@J Sele~tWaterLevel

SMALL:FVasheris less than 1/2full .ofclothes.MEDIUM:Between1/2and2/3 full.

LARGEI: Ckx’ 2/3 .fi..w.

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SettingsWash 19 15 6 10 4Spin 31/2 31/2 31/’~ 21/2 21/~

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PermanentPress,TreatedCottons,BlendswithCottons

Heavyor oilysoilAverageor lightsoil

NormalSoilforsmallloads;HeavyforallotherloadsNormalSoilSetting

HotHotor Warm

HotWarm

RegularCyclesRegularCycles

PermanentPressCycle!PermanentPressCycle!

NormalSoilSettingLightSetting

Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon,AcrylicKnitsandWovenFabrics

SturdyDelicates

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PermanentPressCycle:PermanentPressCycle:

PermanentPressCycle!

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Silks,Wools;MendsofSilkandWool

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RayonandAcetate 1 Warm PermanentPressCyclet LightSetting

Down-filledgarments,if machinewashingis recommended I Warm PermanentPressCycle: NormalSoilSetting

NormalSoilor LightSetting,dependingon amount “- ‘-ofsoil

BabyClothes—Sturdy,suchasDiapers,Nightgowns,Shirts,Pads,Sheets,ReceivingBlankets,Coveralls

BabyClothes—Delicate

Hot RegularCycles

LightSetting

LightSetting

Warm PermanentPressCycles

Blankets-Wool,Part-Wool,CottonI

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ChenilleBedspreads,Robes** I Hotor Warm PermanentPressCycles

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!legularCyclesDenims(especiallyIndigoBlueJeans) and other fabrics that bleed

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‘ermanentPressCyclesPillows IWW”III Normalor LightSetting,dependingonamountofsoil

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Liquidchlorinetype.Onlynon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded.

Ifcolorfastisunusuallysoiled,usehotwater,Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedonpage13.

Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideonpage13.Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded. e

Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded.

Smallloadsreducewrinkling.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideonpage13.

Ifunusuallysoiled,usehotwater.Usemaximumdetergentrecommendedinguideonpage13.Smallloadsreducewrinkling.

Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleachWhenneeded.

qobleach Washonlyif recommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.Followinstructionscarefhlly.

-.Washinyourwasheronlyif recommendedbythegarmentmanufacturer.leldomneeded.If needed,useonly

on-chlorinebleach.

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Washfrequentlytofluffupthedownandretainthegarment’swarmth.Washseparately.Wetdowngivesoffanodorwhichmaybeabsorbedbyothergarments.Odordisappearswhengarmentisdry.Treatheavilysoiledareaswithliquiddetergentorpastemadeofwaterandgranulardetergent.Closezippers.Wash2 or 3 ata timeor addtowelstobalance.GARMENTMUSTBETUMBLEDRIED.

Youmayprefertousea mild-typedetergent.Dobabyclothesseparately.Pretreatspots.Rinsediapers,nightgowns,padsandsheetsafteruse.Keepdiapersina coveredpailofcoldwaterandconditioningagentlikeBorateembrand.

——.Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.

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My non-chlorinebleachwhenneeded.

Qobleach

Youmayprefertousea mild-typedetergent.Dohand-knitgarmentsbyhand.

Fillwasher,adddetergent,allowtodissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Dooneblanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent.

on electricblanket,sewa strongpieceofclothoverplugtoprotectblanketandwasherfrom~amage.Dooneblanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent.

Vacuumout loosedirt beforewashing.

Jobleach

ihite or colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.

Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype.

Whiteor colorfast,liquidchlorinetype. Nashonly2 or 3 rugsor matsatonetime.Shakebeforewashingto removeexcessdirt.

No bleach Jornew“indigoblue”jeans, washat least3 timesinverysmallloadswithfullwaterfill.cansneedampleroomto movetoavoidwhitelinesatcreases.Maydiscolorplasticwasher~arts.Subsequentwashingswill reducediscolorations,butwillprobablynevereliminateit.‘hestainedpartswillnotdiscolorsubsequentwashingloads.

‘umbleonFLUFF (NoHeat).

‘illowsare madeofdifferentmaterials—dacron,fiber,foam,polyester,naturalfeathersandown.Manypillowscanbe machinewashed,butmanufacturers’carelabelsmist befollowedarefzdlyIf washingis recommended,checkpillowsforweakseamsor holesandmendtoreventescapeof feathersor filling.Fillwasher,adddetergentandagitateforseveralminutesIdissolvedetergent.Addtwopillowsat a timetobalanceload.Usea highwaterlevel.

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~ ~~SOAKCYCLE99temperaturewillautomaticallybecold.@If a hotorwarmsod isdesir~, settheW~H/R.TNSETEMPERATUREswitchto “HOT/COLD”or“WARM/COLD”andturntheCycleSelectorKnobto “Normal”in theRegularCycles.Startthewasher.Afterwasherfillsandbeginstoagitate,pushintheCycleSelectorKnobandturn to “SOAKCYCLE:’PullouttheCycleSelectorKnobtocompletethecycle.

If yourclothesandhouseholditemsdon’t1ookcleanand freshafterwashing,youwillprobablyre-washthem..and thatmeansyou’llwasteenergy.Rememberto sortyourclothescarefully,and loadthemproperly,selectcorrectcycles,useenoughdetergentand chooseawater-temperature warm enough torekase and get rid of soil.

o UseHot Wash—upto 150°F.—ona regular basis only whenwashingheavilysoiledarticles—suchasworkandplayclothes.

~ Undernormalsoilconditions,washin waterabove80°F,(27°C.).ThisgenerallymeansusingtheWarmWashtemperaturesettingonyour washer-temperaturesapproximately90° to HO”F.or handcomfortable..Ifyou noticethat soilhasaccumuiateciafter severalconsecutivewashings,useHotWashoccasionally,if safe for fabrics.

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*For an extendedsoakqallowthewasherto fillandagitatefora fewminutesto dissolvethesoakingagent.ThenpushintheCycleSelectorKnobtostopthewasher(keeplidclosed)andallowtosoakforas longasdesired.Afterdesiredsoakperiod,pullouttheCycleSelectorKnobtocompletethecycle.

TheFiker-Flopanis the lintfilter.PositiontheFilter-Flopanontheagitatorafterloadingclothesintothewasher.Lintis easilyseenandremovedafterthewashis finished.NOTE:DonotusetheFilter-Flopanasa washbasket.Donotputanyitemstobe washedin theFilter-Flopan. DonotplacedetergentpacketsintheFilter-Flopan.

~ Trytowashlessoften.Savearticlesof the sametypeof fabricuntilyouhavea fullload.

@If youmustwashsmallerloads,adjusttheamountofwater.Smallloadsshouldhavelowerwaterlevels.

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Checkallitemsforareasofheavysoilor stain.

~ Removestains.ForSTAINREMOVALGUIDE,SEEPAGE17.

TurnPolyKnitsinside-outtominimizefabricsurfacedamage.

SoakingandPre-@ating—a goodwayto kmsendeepsoikandstains.

A thoroughsoakingwithdetergentor specialsoakingagentis anotherwayto removeheavysoils,embeddeddirtandevensomestains.

Soakingcanbe eithera completelyseparatewashingstepor a prelim-inarysteptoa completewashcycle.Fordetailedinformationonhowto soakinyourwasher,seepage8.

FOR moI?lMATloN ON

@I?re-treatheavysoilbyrubbiqgina smallamountof liquiddetergentorapastemadeofwaterandpowdereddetergentor soap.Forbestresults,wait 1/2hourbeforewashing.

@Loadclothesdry.

@Takea properlysortedgroupofclothesanddropthemlooselyinthewashbasketin thisorder:

LargeItems—likesheets.Donotwraparoundtheagitator.

SmallItems—likewashcloths.

MediumSizel[ems—liketowels.Here is a typicalfullIoad:3 DoubleSheets4 LongSIeeveShirts3 BoxerShorts6 StandardPillowCases5 T-shirts2 PairTrousers3 Handkerchiefs

Thisillustration,withclothesjustreachingthe ClothesRetainingRing,showsa properload.Clotheshaveampleroomto movebecausetheyarenotpackeddown,norwrappedaroundtheagitator.Clothesare loadeddry sincewetitemsareapt to packdownwhichencouragesoverloading.Thissizeloadrequiresa fullwaterfill.

‘Whatis the best sizeloadofclothes—large,medium,orsmall?Savetime,energyanddetergentbyavoidingextrause ofthe washer.Try to washa fullloadof clothes.If youcan it is bettertosaveclothesuntilyouhavea fillload. If youmustwashsmallerloads,savewater,energyanddetergentbyadjustingthe waterlevelforthe sizeof the load. Seepage4.

$peckdrecommendationsfor washingpermanentpressif y do a dryer.If youaremachine-washingPermanentPressclothesthatyouplantolinedryordrip-dry,useextracaretominimizewrinklinginthewashprocess:~Becarefulnottooverloadwasher.PermanentPressclothesmusthaveampleroomtomovefreely.AMediumsizePermanentPressloadisthelargestthatshouldbewashed.~Usemorewaterthanyouwouldfora regularload.Usea MediumWaterLevelfora SmallLoad;aLargeWaterLevelfora MediumLoad.~Removeclothespromptlyassoonaswasherstopsandhangimmediately.e TOminimize wrinkling, usetheGentleWash/SpinSpeed.

Toadditemsafterthewasherhasstarted.~ lhrn offthewasher.@Carefullyremovethe Filter-l?lopan.@Addmy additionalarticlesbysubmergingnextto the agitator.@Replacethe Filter-Flopanandrestartthewasher.

I’WIZ: Do notusethe Filter-Flopanas a washbasket.Do notputanyitemsto be washedin theFilter-Flopan. Do notplacedetergentpacketsin the Filter-Flopan.

NOl%: Whenwashingstockings,pantyhoseandothereasilytanglediterns,alwayshandleseparately.Tominimizetangling,werecommendtheuse of a net laundrybag.

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Performwellinhardorsoftwater

Washalltypesoffabricswell.Canbeusedinhot,warm,orcoldwater.

Performsatisfactorilyinsoftormoderatelyhardwater.

Insomeareasonlynon-phosphateproductsareavailable.

Performwellinsoftwater.

Offerbetterperformanceinhardwaterthanpowderednon-phosphatetypes.

Cleanssyntheticsandfabricblendswell.

Areexcellentasconcentratesforremovingspots.

Completelydissolveevenincoldwater.

Performwellinsoftwater.

Disadvantages

Arenotavailableinsomeareas.

Generallydonotcleanwellinhardwater.

Maybedifficulttodissolve,especiallyincoldwater.

Shouldnotbeusedincoldwater.

T-hosecontainingsodiumcarbonateasaningredientmaycauseharrnfi.dlimestonedepositsonclothesandwasherwhencombinedwithhardwater.(Seepage12.)

Maynotperformaswellaspowderedphosphateproductswhendilutedinwashwater.

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Generallydonotcleanwellinmedium-hardorhardwater.

Maycombinewithwaterhardnessmineralstoformstickysoapcurd.

Isyourwaterhard?Hit is, and washersurfaces.Thehardness @ orrrmregrains)andifyouwashifyouusea.carbonatetypenon- ofyourwaterandyourwashing justa fewloadsa week,youmayphosphatedetergent,youwill frequencywilldeterminehow seelimestonebuildupsinjusta fewmostprobablynoticelimestone* rapidlythelimestonewillbuild months.depositsonyourclothesand up.If yourwaterisVERYHARD

Effects clothesAlthoughlimestonebuildupoccursmorerapidlyoncotton,it willeventuallyaffectvariousfabricsinthefollowingways:

@Givesa stiff,harsh, roughfeeltofabricssuchastoweling.

~Causescolorsto fadeandbecomedullanddingy.

@Causesgrayingof fabrics.

@Leavesa white,powderyresidueondark-coloreditems.

~Causesspot-fadingofbrightcolorsas a resultofdirectcontactwithdetergent.

@Reduceswrinkle-resistanceofpermanentpressfabrics.

~Destroyseffectivenessof flame-retardantfinisheson cottonssuchaschildren’ssleepwear.

@Increasesfabricwearbecauseofthe scrubbingactionbetweenlimestonedepositson thefabricsduringwasheragitation.

~Unsightlybuildupon all washersurfacesexposedto the washsolution.

@Mat-like,crustyformationscausedbylintadheringto the stickylimestonedeposits.

=Increasedservicecallsbecauseof limestonedepositsin thepump,recirculationwaterhoses, filtersandother washerparts.

~Reducedusefullife ofwasher.

R3mnl’nenddmethodsIbuikhlps

* Usea powderedphosphatedetergentor a liquiddetergentiftheseareavailableinyourarea.

~Installa homewatersoftener.Thiswillsignificantlyreducelimestonebuildup.~Usea packagednon-precipitatingwatersoftener,suchasCalgonbrandwithphosphate.

w washingJpradice$lmaydekiylimestonedamagetoclothesThefollowingrecommendationswilltemporarilydelaytheeffectsof limestoneonyourclothes.Thesearegenerallygoodwpracticesandwillgivebettersoilremovalwhetheror notyouhavehardwateror usecarbonatedetergent.

@Usehotterwashwater,forexampleup to 150°F.forcottons.Thisalsoimprovesoily-soilremoval.

@If youwashin coolerwatertosaveenergy,usemored tpromotebetterwashing.Alsobesuretousebleachonbleachablefabrics.Usehot waterwheneverpossible.

@Adddetergentandallowwasherto fillandagitatefor threeor fourminutestodissolvedetergentbeforeaddingclothes.

=Increaseamountofdetergent.Seeguideon oppositepageforrecommendeddetergentamountsin relationto waterhardness. “

~Increaseuseofbleaches,presoaks,packagedwaterconditioners,prewashsoilandstainremoverstohelpinremovingstubbornsoilsandstains.

~Usegreatercarein sortingloads.Washverydirtyloadsseparatelyandincreasedetergenttohelpkeepdirtfromredepositingon lesssoileditems.Washdelicateitemsseparatelyto preventdamagefromheavy,sturdyclothes.

@Washsmallerloadsto increasecleaningactionofwasher.

@Usefabricsoftenertocounteractstiffnessor harshnessin clothes.

Howt partiallyrestoreclothesOnceclotheshavedevelopeddeposits,theymaybepartiallyrestoredbysoakingin a solutionoftwocupsofvinegarin onegallonofhottapwaterfor 15minutes.USEA PLASTICCONTAINER.Thenwashclothesin thewasherusingdetergent.

~Do notusevinegarsoaksolutionin washer.Theacidicactionof thevinegarmaydamagetheporcelain.@Vinegarsoaksolutionmayreducethe wrinkle-resistanceofpermanentpressfabrics.

* Vinegarsoakmaydamagethedyesin somefabrics.

*LIMESTONE—technically called CALCIUM CAR130NATE-is caused by thereaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent.

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Theuseofa sufficientamountofdetergentis oneofthemostimportantthingsyoucandotomakesureyourwashcomesoutclean.

requh’wivwording1. Waterhardness2. Amountofsoil3. Sizeofload4. nPe ofdetergent5. Washtem~erature*

Usemoredetergentifyouhave...L Hardwater2. Largeloads3. Greasyor oilysoils4. Lowerwashtemperature5. Lowphosphatedetergent

If therecommendedamountofdetergentproducestoomanysuds,switchto a lowsudsingdetergentbrand,andfollowinstructionsonpackage.

wUsingtoolittledetergentisa commoncauseoflaundryproblems.Alwaysmeasuredetergentin a standardmeasuringcup.

H detergent—granularorpowdered:

Forbestresults,adddetergentto thewashbasketbeforeloadingclothes.If youloadyourclothesfirst,adddetergentnexttotheagitator.If yourdetergentdoesn’tdissolvewell,predissolvethedetergentinhotwater,thenpourdirectlyintothewashbasket.

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4-10Gr. 1%cups 1!4cups % cup

SOFTO-4Gr. 1cup 1cup %cup

Low-SwIsingConcentrated o-1o I cup ?4cup % cupPowderType Grains

LIQUID Grains FOLLOWPACKAGEDIRECTIONS

1. Userecommendedamountofdetergentforyourloadandwaterhardnessas shownin guide.

2. Whenusingotherdetergenttypes-lowandnormalsuds,powders,liquids,non-phosphatepoWderS—followrecommendationsonpackage.

3. Forhardwatertreatment,seepage14.

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Beforeyoucandecidewhattodoabouthardwater,youneedtoknowifyouhaveit and, if so,howhard det&gentasyoupreferandforgetit is. allabouthardwater.If youhave

If yourwateris SOFT,youhavenoproblem.Youcanusesoapor

@If youliveina municipalarea~contactyourwatercompany.@Ifyoulivein a rural area, or insome suburban areas, contact yourcounty agent.

Theanswerwillbe “youhave‘somanygrains’per gallon”andmeansthis:

HARDwater-lessthan-10grains—andyouusephosphatedetergent,youalsohavenoproblem.

But,if youhavemorethan 10grains,youwillneedto softenyourwaterwitheither. . .1. Aninstalledwatersoftenerinyourhome,or

Oto3 grainsper gallon–SOFT 2. Theuseofapackagedwater

4 to 10grains—HARDsofiener.

11to 19grains–VERYHARD For informationonwatersofteners,seeGuidebelow.

20grainsandover—EXTREMELYHARD

s a

Grainsof 15–20 20–25 25–30hardness

over30

Whenusing %cup %cup *Acupo 1cup 1cupplus1tablespoonforevery5 grainsabovewithdetergent (60ml) (120ml) (160MI) (240ml) 30(240mlplus15ml foreachextra5 grains)

Whenusing ‘%cup % cup %cup 1cup 1%cups 1%CUpS pk 1tablespoonfixevev 5 gfis abovewithsoap (80ml) (160ml) (180ml) (240MI) (360ml) 30(300mlplus15mlforeachextra5 grains)

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p ra t E $ T i s iBLEACHChlorineLiquki Dilutebleachwithatleastonequart 1)DonotpourumiilutedliquidchlorineMixichdirectlyintosuchasCloroxbmnd (0.96liter)waterandaddafterwash washeror ondryclothes.

actionhasstartedanddetergentis 2) Someoftoday’swashablefkbricsshouldnotbechlorinedissolved. bleachedsuchas: 100%cottonflame-retardantchildren’s

sleepwear,silk,wool,mohair,spandex,leather,or non-fastcolors.Dilutebleachbeforeusingonanyfabric.3) CheckMrmufkcturers’CareLabelsforspecialinstructions.

Non-chlorinesuchas Followpackagedirections. 1) Maybeusedonallkindsoffabrics.C]OIOX 2 brand Putbleachintowasherwithdetergent. 2) Is mosteffkctiveinhotwater.

FABRICSmmmmRsRinseadditivesuchas Mixrecommendedamountwithone 1)Helpsmakeclothesfluffyandsoft.DownyBrand cup(240ml)waterandaddat startof 2) Reducesstaticelectricity.

rinsecycle. 3)Usecarefidly.Toomuchmaycausestainingon

WashAdditivesuchas FollowPackagedirections. someclothes.

RainBarrelbrand Addduringwashcycle.4) Donotpourdirectlyonclothes.5) Forthoserecommendedforaddingtothewashcycle,suchasRainBarrelbrand,followmanufacturer’sinstructionsexactly.

%3NITIZERChlorineBleach, Useincaseofinfectionand Guardsagainstinfectionbykillingmostbacteriaand;uchasCloroxbrand contagiousdisease. viruses.

SeeunderBleachabove.

i’K4TER!xwrENm~on-precipitating Followpackagedirections. Suspendshardnessmineralsinsolution,keepinguchasCalgonbrand Addat startofwashcycle. waterclear.

Precipitatingsuchas Followpackagedirections. CombineswithwaterhardnessmineralstofbrmprecipitateBoraxbrand Usewithdetergentor soapinwashcycle. whichgivescloudyor mil~ appearancetowater.

SOAKAGENTSuchasBizbrand Followpackagedirections.

PRETREATING,STAINANDSPUI’EmKWERSSuchMSpray‘nWash Followpackagedirections.Treatonly CAUTION:WashercontrolpanelsandfinishesmaybeandKU?brands heavilysoiledareas.Checkgarments’ damagedbysomelaundrypretreatmentsoilandstain

care labelsforinstructions. removerproductsif suchproductsaresprayedonor havedirectcontactwiththewasher.Applythesepretreatmentproductsawayfromwasher.Thefabricmaythenbe washednormally.Damagetoyourwashercausedbypretreatmentproductsis notcoveredbyyourwarranty.

TINTSANDDYESPowderedsuchas Rit Followpackagedirections. Cleanwasherto avoiddiscolorationofnextload.GoandTintexbrands N(YI’E:Tintedgarmentsmaynotbe throughcompletecycle(5-minutewash)usinghotwater,

Colorfast.Washseparately. 1/2cup(120ml)detergent,1cup(240ml)bleach.Wipeexteriorparts.Caution:Tintingmaydiscolorplasticinwasher.Subsequentwashingswillxeducediscolorationbutmaynevereliminateit.

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1. Trytoremovestainsassoonaspossible.Thefresherthestain,theeasierit is to remove.2. Beforeattemptingto removea stain,take thesesteps:@Findthefabricandthefinishinthechartonthenextpage,anduseonlyrecommendedmethods.@Checkthecarelabelinstructionsthatcamewiththegarment.@Teststainremovalproductonahiddeninsideseamor ona sampleofthematerial.@Avoiduseofhotwateronunknownstain.It cansetsomestains.3. Followstainremovalwithathoroughrinsing.4. Washwithrecommendedamountof soapor detergent.

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Mix 1/4cup(60ml)chlorinebleachwithonegallon(3.8liter)ofcoolwater—approximately8Q”F.(27°C.)-in a sinkorpan.Soakstainedareafor5 minutesandlaunderinwasher.

o t % Stain.F or cookingoilsonyoursyntheticgarmentsmaycausestainswhicharevirtuallyinvisibleandwhichyoumaynotnoticeasyouputyourclothesintothewasher.If thesestainsarenotcompletelyremovedinthewash,theoilyspotsmaypickupdirt fromthewashwater.Thentheywillbecomeveryvisibleandyoumaythinktheywerecausedbythewashcycleitself.

O thesespotsbecomevisible,howcanyouremovethem?~Rubin undilutedliquiddetergentandlet stand30minutes.~Re-washusinghottestwaterthefabriccanstand.

H c y p these“After-You-Wash’9StihS?

~Increasethe amountofdetergentnormallyused.@Increasewatertemperaturewherefabricwillpermit.@Washsyntheticgarmentsmoreo

Rwxtps Removal Guide.

dhesives(ChewingGum,etc)

white and Fabricscontrol GUic.k,Bk!adlOnPage‘7 Falmics

Rubwithiceor immerseinverycoldwater.Usedull tool tocarefilly scrapeoffas muchadhesiveor gumaspossible. Spongewitha safedrycleaningfluid,*thenlaunder,

Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabrics.

Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabricsexceptusenon-chlorinebleach.

Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse.Ifstainremains,bl&chaccordingtoStainRemovalHintcmoppositepage.Ifcolorhaschanged,youmaybeabletorestoreitbyspongingwithammonias Rinsethoroughly.

Soakincoldwater,thenlaunderinwarmwater.Ifstainremains,bleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launder.

Antiperspirants,Deodorants

Blood Spongeor soakincoolwater,thenlaunder.

Soakincoldwater.Treatstainwitha safedrycleaningfluid*;Applyundilutedliquiddetergent,launder,dry.BleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launderanddry.

Soakincoldwater.Spongewitha safedrycleaningfluid.*Applyundilutedliquid

Chocolate,Cream,IceCreamandMilk

detergent.Launderinwarmwater.

Withoutcream:BleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHinton~ppositepage.Launder.Withcream;Followchartdirectionsforcream.

Spongewithwarmwater.If stainremains,applywarmglycerine,letstand30minutesandrinsewell,or spongewitha safedrycleaningfluid.*Launder.

CoffeeandTea

neat stainwithsafedrycleaningfluid.*Applyundilutedliquid~etergent;launderanddry.BleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHintonoppositepage.

Spongewitha safedrycleaningfluid~Thenlaunderinwarmdetergentwater. ‘

Cosmetics:EyeShadow,Lipstick,Mascara,Liquidor PancakeMake-up,RougePowder;Crayon;Grease,Oil,Tar,CodLiverOil.

FreshFruit,FruitJuices,Wine,Vegetables,or FoodColoring

Ez!m‘-—Eta$-.

leakstainincod water.If stainremains,bleachaccordingtoStain~emov~Hintonoppositepage,launder.

Spongewithwarmwater.Bleachremainingstainwithnon-chlorinebleach.

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~pplyundilutedliquiddetergent.Launder.(Treatmildewspotswhiletheyare fresh,beforemoldhasa chancetoweakent%bric.)Ifeithertypestainremains,bleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHintonoppositepage,launder.(Severescorchcannotbe removed.)

Spongewithwarmwater.Applyundilutedliquiddete~enf. Bleachremainingstainwithnon-chlorinebleach,thenlaunder.Oldmildewstainscanseldombe removed.Scorchcanseldombe removed.

Grass,Foliage,Flowers,Mildew,Scorch

Freshstains:Placestainfacedownon anabsorbenttoweland;pongewithdrycleaningfIuid,*or usespraycleaner.Applymdilutcdliquiddetergent.Oldstains;bleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHintonoppositepage.

Sameaswhiteandbleachablefabricsexceptlaunderusingnon-chlorinebleach.

Ink,Ballpoint

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.~of~enwithoil, lardor Vaseline,thenspongewithturpentineor~ananaoil. Launderin warmwater.

PaintandVarnish

Launderinwarmwater.Rinsewell.Bleachwithnon-chlorinebleach.

~pplyundilutedliquiddetergentandlaunderinwarmwater.Ifolorhaschangedyoumaybeableto restoreitbytreatingwithMmoniaor vinegar.**If any stainremains,treatwithsafed~leaningfluid*or bleachaccordingtoStainRemovalHintonppositepage,launderanddry.

Pcrspiraticm

Sameas whiteandbleachablefabrics.Rust Applyrust remover;**usingmanufacturer’sdirections,Rinseandlaunder.

.=. ‘Caution: Because ckmirw fluids tend to be toxic, k sure Youarc in a well ventilated ran when using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is-....;, iimiliar with the ]imitatiok and required cautions (usuall~printed on label). Useextremecaution wi~hflammabie compounds.

-: Undernocircumstances should fabrics containing flammab]e materials(waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.)be washedin washer.—’.7+%‘:’*IMnotmixchlorinebleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death..>..==.: Saveand rckr to garment manufacture’ care labels.-----=.”~-x”

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GREASYOROU..+YS ONLAW’?13EIU3DGARh4EN’IS

I C.I.AYI’HES

CAUSE AND REMEDY

e hcorrec~ sorting &clothes. %parate lint-producers(suchas te~~ towelsandchenille)fromlint-receive=(suchasman%adefkbr~cs,velveteen,corduroy).*Washingtoolong,especiallyforsmallerloads.Fornormalsoil$w o m perpoundofdryclothes.e Useofnon-phosphatedetergentswhichcombinewithhardnessmineralstoformaprecipitatewhichcanbemistakenforlint.Useaphosphateorliquidde~rgent;usewarmerwashwaterorsoftenwaterwithaninstalkdmechanicalsoftenerorq?ack%edwatersoftener.e powdery residue fromgl-an~ar detergentmayappeartobelint. l?redissolvegranuhirdetergentinhotwaterbeforeaddingtowasher;makesuredetergentiscompletelydi~solvedbeforeaddingclothes;switchtoliquidorcoldwaterdetergentorusewarmerwashwater.Seepage13.0overloadingwillcauseabrasionwfichcreatesexcessivelint.Washfeweritemswithcorrectwaterlevel.s T’ muchb~each.Usecorrectamountofbleachaccordingtopackagedirections.

~Notenough d~tergent to hold lint in cycle. Increaseamountofdetergent.Seepage13.e ~comectuseoffabricsofiener.Ifus~ inwashcycle, softenersmayract withdetergenttocreateawhitedeposit.Usesoftenersinrinsecycleonlyunlesspackagespecifiesaddingtowashcycle.Seepage15.~pfll~g usu~y onpolyester-cottonblendsiscausedbynormalwearandmaylooklikelint.‘lMningclothesinside-outmayprovidesomehelp.~Stiticelectricity caused by ov@~jing W@ cause attraction. Use fabric softenerinrinse cycle.

Thesearesometimescakd “InvisibleStains”becauseyoumaynotnoticethembeforewashingc~othes.However,ifoilysoilsarenotcompletelyremovedinwashcycle,the~ilyspotsmaypickupdirtfromthewashwater.Thespotswillthenbeveryvisible.Theywenotcausedbythewasher.Washsyntheticgarmentsassoonaspossibleafterwearing.Usemoredetergentthannormalandhottestwaterfabriccanstand.If spotsappear,rubinmdilutedliquiddetergent,letstand30minutesandrewashwithextradetergentusinglottestwaterfabriccanstand.

*Insufficientd~tel-gent$you may need@ increase amountof detergentusedifloadislargerthannormal,ifsoilsareoilyorheavierthanaverage,ifwaterlevelislargeor ifwaterisHardtoExtremelyHard.=Waternothotenoughfortyp ofload.Besurewaterheaterissettodeliverhotwateratthewasherat MO*-LXI*F.Donotwashwhenotherhotwaterneeds—suchasdishwashingor familybaths—areheavy,

~PoQrorinferiordetergent.Changeto phosphatedetergent,ifpossible.FObWthesesteps:1. Usc~~’aterconditioner,(suchasCalgonbrand)

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PROBLEM

GRAYEDCLOTHES(continued)

,)

YELLOWEDCLOTHES

BLUEORCOLORSTAINS

GENERAL

I C ANDIREmDY

e w~he~ov~~loaded,clothes~~n~otITKW~ f toloosenandmmyve CW.H@jgrayappearance. Followcorrect loadingprocedures for sizeof load.e ~proper so~ng with insufficientdetergent. Usually a 30-mi~~tesoakis ~~fficie~t+However,when using extendedsoaks for heavilysoi~edgarmentsyoumayneed to usetwice the recommended amount ofdetergtmt.

e Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphatedetergent, or followsix stepsat thebottomof page 18.

* wasting too long may rcsul~in increased Soil deposition.Use shorterwashtimesforsmaIIerloads.~D e ~ e ~ g ed i s s o l vt o&NV~y. Detergent must be present inthe washsolutionat thestart of agitation. See page

@ grayedclothes, followoneoftheseprocedures:

L Putclothesin washer.FillwithHOI’water.CheckManufacturers’CareLabelstodetermineif hotwateris suitableforgarment.@Adda non-precipitatingtypeofwatersoftenersuchasCalgonwithphosphate—use2% timesasmuchas youneedfornormalwatersofkming.@DOnot use detergentor soap.~MOWclothestogothroughcompletecycle.~Repeat,if necessary.

2. If youpreferto usetheSoakSetting,seepage8.Use thewatersoftenerinplaceofsoakagentor prewashdetergentandallowclothesto soakforabout20minutes.

m’g-re ~comp~eteremovalof body sofi due to COMIUItuse of insui%cientdetergent.Check ~ -. .-hemofT-shirtor pillowcase. If theyarewhiteandcenteris yellow,it containsbody

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~il.Restorewhitenessfollowingprocedureson “GrayedClothes;’above. w-—w–*Chlorinebleachmayyellowsomefabricswithresinfinishes.Useoxygenbleach

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~suchas Ckx-ox2 brand).Referto GarmentManufacturers’CareInstructions.Restoremlor usingcolorremover(suchasRitor Tintexbrands),followpackagedirections.

~Iron or manganesein watermaycauseoverallyellowingor yellowspots.—

L Useextradetergentplusa non-precipitatingwatersoftenerdissolvedin waterbeforeaddingclothes.Usenon-chlorinebleach. ...

2. Havea specialfilteror chemicalfeederinstalledin yourhometo removeironand :... :.. -manganesefromwater.3. Runhotwaterfora fewminutesto cleanironresiduebuildupin lines;drainwater ;.: - -heateroccasionally.4. ‘lbremovespats: spreadstainedportionoverpanofboilingwaterandsqueeze —lemonjuice throughstain. ‘Toremoveoverallyellow,usea commerciallyavailable : : ‘“rust scaleremover,fo~lowingpackageinstructions.If porcelaindamagecanoccur,do riotuse in the washer;usea plasticcontainer.

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use of fabricsoftener.Neverpour fabricsoflenerdirectlyon clothes;always ; ;=.-. ?...di~~~~befi~-eaddingto rinsewater.Seepage 15.TO s&ins: dampenstainedaKM &&==~~:-and rub withundilutedliquiddetergent.N-wash, usingchlorinebleachif safefor fhbric. [;;:;2;::::,:&&~:’;:::rSOmefabricswil~shrink whetherwashedin a washeror byhand;othersmaybe safely

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~v~s~~~ IW~ Wilj ~hrin~ in a dryer. FollowGarmentManufacturers’care hstr~~tion~ 1-’=::-’<%!.’%-*&--=...<7&exactly H in doubt, do notmachinewashor dry. p5.:--=.--:.:-..,..*-.~z::-~.,‘:>-:y

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PROBLEM

SHRINKAGE,KNITS”

WRINKLINGINPERMANENTPRESSAND “NO-IRON”ITEMS

~AGS,HOLES,ZARS,RIPSOR<CESSIVEWEAR

POSSIBLE C2NLSE AND REMEDY I

~~elaxationshrinkagecanoccurinknitfabrics thathavebeenimproperlystretchedandelongatedbythemanufacturer.Whenthisoccurs,garmentmaybepressedbackintoshapeaftereachwashanddry cycle.e ~rogres~iveor &]~yed ~~r~nkag~ is caused when starch or sizing(in some fabrics)is gradually removedby laundering.This may also be noticed in older garmentsthathavebeen washedmany times withoutpreviousshrinkage. Treat as for relaxationshrinkageabove.

@Shrinkagecausedbyoverheatingoccursincertain.knitfabricsthathavebeenheat-shaped.Whenwashing,dryingor ironingtemperaturesexceedthetemperaturesused

,toshapeset, shrinkagemayoccur.Thiscannotbecorrected,but it canbepreventedby‘washingin coolor warmwater;dryingonLowor Delicateheat.

~Leavingclothesindryeraftertumblingstops.Removeandhangclothesimmediately.~Toomanyclothesin dryer.Dryonlyonewasherloadata time.Donotcombineloads.~Improperloads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPressitems,suchasworkclothes,withlighterPermanentPressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.DonotwashPermanentPressitemswithregularlaundry.~Toomanyclothesinwasher.PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthanregularloads. . .no morethanmediumloadstogiveclothesroomtomovefreely.@Incorrectwashanddrycycles.UsePermanentPressWashcyclewhichprovidesacooldownrinsetominimizewrinkling.AlsousePermanentPressDrycycle.~Incorrectwaterlevel.UseLargeWaterLevelforMediumLoad,MediumLevelforSmallLoad.~Repeatedwashingin waterwhichis toohot. Washin coldor warmwaterwithplentyofdetergent.@Accumulationof limescaledue touseofcarbonatedetergents.If youmustuseanon-phosphatedetergent,avoidtheuseofhigh-carbonate-builtdetergent.@Failureto usefabricsoftener.Properusewillminimizewrinkling.

Toremovewrinkles:~ Re-tumbleon “PermanentPress” setting.@Re-rinseanddry on “PermanentPress” setting.~Unsuccessful, re-tumbleonhighheatfor 10to 12minutesandhangimmediately.~Ironcarefully.@Sendtodry cleanersforpressing.* Somewrinklesmayremainwhichcannotbe removed.

~Pinsongarmentsor sharpobjectsleftin pockets.Checkto makesureall suchobjectsare removed.Alsocheckwashtub.~Snaps,hooks,sharpbuttons,beltbuckles,zippers.Fastenhooks,zippersandbuttons.Removesharpbuttonsandbeltbuckles.This is especiallyimportantinwashingknitswhichsnageasily.Turnknitsinsideout.@Holeswithrandomsquareshapeswithyellowdiscolorationmaybe causedbyimpropei”useofchlorinebleach.Useonly correctamountof bleach.Seepage 15.Neveraddundilutedbleachto washtub or allowclothestocomein contactwithundilutedbleach.Do not wipeup bleachspillswith clothes.@Chemicalssuchas hair bleach,dye,permanentwavesolutions,batteryacidsandtoik! bowlcleanersmaycausefabricholes. Rinseall towelsandotherarticlesthatcamein contact~~’iththesechemicalsbeforeputtingthem in wash. Do notcontaminate~lothimgarticleswith thesechemicals.

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SNAGS,HOLES,TEARS,RIPSOREXCESSIVEWEAR(continued)

HEAVILYSOILEDAREASsuchascollarsandcuffs

WASHERWON’TOPERATE

i?ATER‘EMPERATUR13; INCORRECT

Al-m?WRAIN

iVATERLEAKS

POSSIBLECAUSE AND REMEDY

@Small,unnoticedtearsmayenlargeduringwashingprocess.Checkgarmentsbeforewashingandmendall ripsandtears.g& PemanentPressgarments age, ~ey may show frayingat COllarSandcuffs. This isnormaldue to weakenkmof fibers bythe Permanent Press process. It is not caused bywasher.Youcanslowthk processb~washingsmallI%mnaientPressloadswithaLargeWaterLevel,Donotwashheavyitemssuchas towelswithPermanentPressitems.~emovecollarstays,whenpossible.*Roughnessorburrsonagitatormaycauseripsor tears.Checkagitatorandfileroughspotsif necessary. ,,@Garmentsweakenedbyage,sunor atmosphere.Thisis inevitableandis notcausedbywasher.@Toolargeloads,or toolittlewater.Loadwasheronlywithnumberof itemsthatwillmovefreely.Selectcorrectwaterlevel.

Pretreatwithliquiddetergent.

o 1@Makesurecordis pluggedintooutlet.

@Makesurebothhotandcoldfaucetsareturnedon.oMakesurecontrolsare setandCycleselectorKnobis p o ONposition.

*Makesurelid isclosed.Washerwillfillbut willnotspinor agitatewithlidopen.

~Checkhousefusesor circuitbreakers.If anotherapplianceis sharingtheelectricalmtlet, removeit. Washershouldhaveseparateoutlet.

s Makesuretemperatureselectorswitchesare correctlysesMakesurehotandcoldfaucetsare turnedonand-egulatedcorrectly.

~Makesurehosesareconnectedtocorrectfaucets. . .lottohot, C t cold.

~Watervalvescreensmaybe stoppedup.Removeinlet)osesfromwatervalve.Cleanthe screensand reinstallhoses.

LCheckhouseholdwaterheaterto makesure it is deliveringwaterat 140°to 150°F.

Makesuredrainhoseis notkinked.

Topofdrainoutletshoiddbe less than8 ft. abovefloor.

Makesurehoseconnectionsare tightat faucets.

P&@ sureendofdrainhose is correctlyinsertedin andsecuredto drain facility.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAtJSEAND REMEDY

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.. *.Ash~~~d&~ctive soundwill.beh~ardat‘heentiofeac”~spinpixiodas the’motor ‘.. stbps:andtlie.spinhake insidethetransmission“lOCkSinYThi$,sound!s.normai. ~‘ ‘, ..’- . . !! --,. 4,,. .*,Heavi$ un~a]an~ed10adscancausethe-washer,’tovi~ra~eexc~ssively@iringSpifi?- ‘.,

---andmay”’iatise”;ittomovefromitsorigirudposi~ioii.in extrqm~cases(usqallyoccurswhenwashinga-single~heavyitemor a smi!l’lbadtihe~waterk@ is&thigher th?nnecessa~).;;thqspin~~ket maystriketheouteItub;creatingaloud.but haimlessnois6.,.TIocox%ct,}openthelidaid redistributetheloa~:everdya@Mtfie”wadibasket.Closeihe lidantirt%tart. ,.‘. , ,.

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The tub. Theporcelainisself-cleaning.Leavelidopenafterwash@ to allow moisture toevaporate. Do notuseharshor gritty cleansers.

Theexterior.Wipeoffanyspillsofwashingcompounds.Wipeor dustwithdampcloth.Try nottohitsurfacewithsharpobjects.

Tostorewasher:Askscrvicctechniciantoremovewaterfromdrainpumpandhosestopreventfreezing.Do not storethe washerwhereitwili be exposedto the weather.

long vacations:Besure watersuppiyis shutoff atfaucetsand drainall waterfromhosesif weatherwill be belowfreezing.

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TheActivator”agitator.Removeat regularintervals—about4 to 6months—andremoveanylintthatmayhaveaccumulated.No toolsare needed,simplygraspagitatorwithbothhandsandpull straightupsharply.The slottedsectionatthe topof the metalshafthasa lightcoatingof lubricantto preventpartsfromstickingtogether.If this areaappearsto be dry,applya lightcoatofgreaseor petroleumjel~yaroundthe slottedsectionof the shaftbeforereplacingtheagitator.Donotovergrease.

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Whenreplacingtheagitator,carefullylowerstraightdownontotheshaftso thatit fitsintotheslots.Thenapplydownwardpressureuntilagitatorsnapsintoitsnormalposition.

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m F~Soakfilterpanin a preheated160”F.(71”C.)solutionofhalfvinegarandhalfwaterfor 15minutes.Thenbrusheachsideofpanwitha stiffbristlebrushwhileflushingwith runningwater.

C~Do n soakinporcelaincontainer.Vinegarcandamageporcelain.~Do notexceed180°F.(82‘C.)or filterpanmaywarp.

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B FULL (INS-YEARWARRANTYForone year from date of originalpurchase,we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service laborin your home to repair or replaceanypart of the washer that failsbecause of a manufacturingdefect.

LIMITED ADDITlOhlALFOURYEAR WARRANTYFor the second through fifth yearfrom date of original purchase,we will provide, free of’charge,replacement parts for anypart ofthe transmissionthat fails becauseof a manufacturing defect. Youpayfor the service trip-to your homeand service labor charges. Or, ifyou desire, we will provide acompletely reconditionedtransrniss~on.Youpay for theshop reconditioning labor, theservice trip to your home andservice labor charges.

This warranty is extendedtothe original purchaserand anysucceeding ownerfor productspurchased for ordinary home usein the 48 mainland states, Hawaiiand Washington, D.C.[n Alaskathewarranty is the same except that it isLIMITED because you must pay toship the product to the service shopor for the service technician’s travelcosts to your home.All warranty service will be providedby our FactoryService Centersorby our authorized Customer Care”servicersduring normal workinghours.Look in the White or Yellow Pagesof your telephone directory forGENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY,GENERAL ELECTRICFACTORYSERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEorGENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

Is ‘Ser’icetripstoyourhometoteach you how to use the product.Read your Use and Care materiaLIf you then have any questionsabout operating the product,please contact your dealer or ourConsumer Affairs office at theaddress below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Cente@800.626.2000consumer information service

~ improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,contact your dealer or installer.You are responsible for providingadequate electrical, plumbing andother connecting facilities.

~ Replacement of house fuses orresetting of circuit breakers.

~ Failure of the product if it is usedfor other than its intended purposeor used commercially.

s Damage to product causedby accident, fire, floods or actsof God.

WARRANTORIS NOTRESPONSIBLEFOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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