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Use and Care Guide Spacemaker™ Laundry Safety Instructions 3-5 Operating Instructions, Tips Operating the Washer 6-13 Agitator 7 Control Settings 6 Cycle Descriptions 5 Cycle Times 7 Energy-Saving Tips 7 Fabric and Cycle Settings 8 Lint Filter 7, 18 Soak 6 Washer Lid Latch 6 Operating the Dryer 14-...19 Storage and Vacation Tips 18 User Maintenance Instructions 18 Problem Solver 20-24 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2002 Preparation Detergents and Additives 10, 11 Hard Water 10 Loading the Washer 7, 8 Sorting Clothes 7, 9 Stains 12 Stain Removal...
Use and Care Guide Spacemaker™ Laundry Safety Instructions 3-5 Operating Instructions, Tips Operating the Washer 6-13 Agitator 7 Control Settings 6 Cycle Descriptions 5 Cycle Times 7 Energy-Saving Tips 7 Fabric and Cycle Settings 8 Lint Filter 7, 18 Soak 6 Washer Lid Latch 6 Operating the Dryer 14-...19 Storage and Vacation Tips 18 User Maintenance Instructions 18 Problem Solver 20-24 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2002 Preparation Detergents and Additives 10, 11 Hard Water 10 Loading the Washer 7, 8 Sorting Clothes 7, 9 Stains 12 Stain Removal...
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... store or use any electrical switch; If You Need Service To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in this will solve the problem. If for further help you are not pleased. Explain why you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your questions. WARNING: For your... the gas supplier's instructions. • If you are not happy with your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Save time and money. Before using your Spacemaker™ Laundry, read this book conform to your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. HELP US HELP...
... store or use any electrical switch; If You Need Service To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in this will solve the problem. If for further help you are not pleased. Explain why you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your questions. WARNING: For your... the gas supplier's instructions. • If you are not happy with your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Save time and money. Before using your Spacemaker™ Laundry, read this book conform to your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. HELP US HELP...
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... are not covered under the warranty of children, preferably in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel. NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does NOT disconnect the appliance from service, remove the lid and...instructions on packages of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. For Washer Operation • Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. Service or performance problems caused by or near children. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TIPS TO HELP YOU SELECT WASHER SETTINGS Regular Cycle- A cool-down spray helps prevent set...
... are not covered under the warranty of children, preferably in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel. NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does NOT disconnect the appliance from service, remove the lid and...instructions on packages of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. For Washer Operation • Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. Service or performance problems caused by or near children. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TIPS TO HELP YOU SELECT WASHER SETTINGS Regular Cycle- A cool-down spray helps prevent set...
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...different fabrics and loads, see the Fabric and Cycle Settings guide. See the Problem Solver section. These must be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to Soak in Your Washer. Sort by Soil Separate Sorting Sort by Surface Texture Separate LINT PRODUCERS-such... mending-rips, hems, tears. • Check all items for instructions.) See Stain Removal Guide. Sort by rubbing in your washer, see the Problem Solver section. A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is recommended that fabrics of water and powdered detergent or soap.
...different fabrics and loads, see the Fabric and Cycle Settings guide. See the Problem Solver section. These must be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to Soak in Your Washer. Sort by Soil Separate Sorting Sort by Surface Texture Separate LINT PRODUCERS-such... mending-rips, hems, tears. • Check all items for instructions.) See Stain Removal Guide. Sort by rubbing in your washer, see the Problem Solver section. A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is recommended that fabrics of water and powdered detergent or soap.
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...0 to a lower sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on water softeners, see the manufacturer's recommendations. 10 The use phosphate detergent, you have no problem. The answer will be "you have more detergent if you also have ... 1. Wash temperature Use more than 10 grains-and you use of a ... If you have HARD water-less than 10 grains, you have it and, if so, how hard it is a common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent in a municipal area, contact your water company. • If you can use of load 4. Amount required varies according ...
...0 to a lower sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on water softeners, see the manufacturer's recommendations. 10 The use phosphate detergent, you have no problem. The answer will be "you have more detergent if you also have ... 1. Wash temperature Use more than 10 grains-and you use of a ... If you have HARD water-less than 10 grains, you have it and, if so, how hard it is a common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent in a municipal area, contact your water company. • If you can use of load 4. Amount required varies according ...
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...Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during operation are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer Start button is firmly plugged into and secured to drain facility. • Lid not closed. USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM WASHER OR DRYER WON'T START WON'T... DRAIN WATER LEAKS WASHER WON'T SPIN AND COMPLETE CYCLE CLOTHES ARE ABNORMALLY WET AFTER SPIN APPLIANCE IS NOISY WATER DOES NOT ENTER...
...Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during operation are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer Start button is firmly plugged into and secured to drain facility. • Lid not closed. USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM WASHER OR DRYER WON'T START WON'T... DRAIN WATER LEAKS WASHER WON'T SPIN AND COMPLETE CYCLE CLOTHES ARE ABNORMALLY WET AFTER SPIN APPLIANCE IS NOISY WATER DOES NOT ENTER...
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...soil redeposition. If they are white and center is sufficient. They are not caused by the washer. Follow correct loading procedures for smaller loads. (continued nex t page) 21 The Problem Solver Use extra detergent plus a nonprecipitating water softener dissolved in the wash cycle, the oily ... not completely removed in water before adding to rinse water. Use oxygen bleach (such as Rit™ or Tintex™ brands); PROBLEM GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS GRAYED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE These are sometimes called "invisible...
...soil redeposition. If they are white and center is sufficient. They are not caused by the washer. Follow correct loading procedures for smaller loads. (continued nex t page) 21 The Problem Solver Use extra detergent plus a nonprecipitating water softener dissolved in the wash cycle, the oily ... not completely removed in water before adding to rinse water. Use oxygen bleach (such as Rit™ or Tintex™ brands); PROBLEM GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS GRAYED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE These are sometimes called "invisible...
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... on polyester-cotton blends, is determined by the following procedure: 1. For normal soil, use of water. Use fabric softener in washer. 2. Turning clothes inside out may react with hardness minerals in suspension during wash cycle. Wash fewer items in the wash solution ... degree of soil and amount of fabric softener. Overbleached items, such as collars and cuffs LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE • Detergent dissolves too slowly. Add a nonprecipitating type of bleach according to go through complete cycle. ...
... on polyester-cotton blends, is determined by the following procedure: 1. For normal soil, use of water. Use fabric softener in washer. 2. Turning clothes inside out may react with hardness minerals in suspension during wash cycle. Wash fewer items in the wash solution ... degree of soil and amount of fabric softener. Overbleached items, such as collars and cuffs LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES IN CYCLE THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE • Detergent dissolves too slowly. Add a nonprecipitating type of bleach according to go through complete cycle. ...
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...article, add two or more than regular loads...no solution once this process by washing small permanent press loads with these chemicals before putting in washer or too large a load. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes, with clothes. (c) Damage from garments through use...Too few items in washer. Also, use of all rips and tears. • As permanent press garments age, they may have room to come in contact with a large water level. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. Avoid contaminating items of damage has occurred. PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON ...
...article, add two or more than regular loads...no solution once this process by washing small permanent press loads with these chemicals before putting in washer or too large a load. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes, with clothes. (c) Damage from garments through use...Too few items in washer. Also, use of all rips and tears. • As permanent press garments age, they may have room to come in contact with a large water level. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. Avoid contaminating items of damage has occurred. PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON ...
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...closed. Most electric dryers use of a carbonate-built detergent. If drying only one article, add two or more help, call toll-free: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2002 consumer information service. 24 To remove stubborn wrinkles- • Retumble small loads on automatic dry setting. ..., garment may occur. Do not mix heavy, hard-to set . THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM WRINKLING IN PERM PRESS AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS (continued) SHRINKAGE, GENERAL SHRINKAGE, KNITS CLOTHES TAKE TOO LONG TO DRY WASHER OR DRYER WON'T START POSSIBLE CAUSE • Incorrect water level. Use large...
...closed. Most electric dryers use of a carbonate-built detergent. If drying only one article, add two or more help, call toll-free: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2002 consumer information service. 24 To remove stubborn wrinkles- • Retumble small loads on automatic dry setting. ..., garment may occur. Do not mix heavy, hard-to set . THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM WRINKLING IN PERM PRESS AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS (continued) SHRINKAGE, GENERAL SHRINKAGE, KNITS CLOTHES TAKE TOO LONG TO DRY WASHER OR DRYER WON'T START POSSIBLE CAUSE • Incorrect water level. Use large...