GE VKXR4100T User manual

~Model: VKXR4100T
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~Washer
Ownerk Manual
Important Safety Information
Operating I+tructions
The Controls on Y&r Washer
Other Washer Features
Care of Product
GEAnswer Center@
800.626.2000
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We’re proud of our quality prod- these values each time you do
ucts and we believe in dependable the laundry. That’s important,
service. You’ll see it in this easy-to- because your new washer will be
use manual and you’ll hear it in the part of your family for along time.
friendly voices of our customer
service department.
Stap/e your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual.
Before
using
your
washer
Write down the model and seria/
numbers here. They are behind
the top edge of the control panel.
Model number ~
Serial number
Date of purchase
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helpyou
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maintain your washer properly. 24 hours aday, 7days aweek.
Save time and money. Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This
section was designed to solve
common problems you might
encounter.
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Read all safetyinformation beforeusing
Many washers are located near agas dryer or awater heater in the home.
AWAl?A//lVG: For your safety the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of~re or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline IF YOUSMELL GAS
or other flammable vapors 1
and liquids in the vicinity of 2
this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must
be performed by aqualified 3
installer, semice agency or
the gas supplier. 4
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AWater Heater Safety
Under certain conditions
hydrogen gas may be produced
in awater heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE
EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUNISTANCES.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
Clear the room, building or
area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas
supplier from aneighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
If the hot water has not been used
for two weeks or more, prevent the
possibility of damage or injury by
turning 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
01- appliance during this process.

TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following sections.
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described
in this Owner’s Manual.
This washer 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, 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.
—Install or store where itwill not be
exposed to temperatures below
freezing or exposed to the weather.
–Connect to aproperly rated, pro-
tected and sized power supply cir-
cuit to avoid electrical overload.
—Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described
in the Installation Instructions.
sTurn off water faucets when the
washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves and
to minimize leakage if ahose or
valve should break or rupture.
Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Owner’s
Manual or in published user-
repair instructions that you s
understand and have the skills
to carry out.
When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord 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.
Keep all laundry aids (such
as detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc. )out of the reach
of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all
~~arnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
Do not tamper with the controls.
Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances
free from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

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Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
Never reach into washer while
it is moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes,
push in the Cycle Selector knob
and wait until the machine has
completely stopped before open-
ing the lid.
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/packing materials
properly. Before discarding
awasher, or removing from
service, remove the washer lid.
Do not leave washer lid up
during cycle. This will stop
the wash and spin action and
prevent completion of the cycle.
Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, oil,
paint, gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc. )which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these
substances to the wash water.
Do not use these substances
around your washer and/or
dryer during operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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The laundry process can reduce -
the flame retardancy of fabrics.
To avoid such aresult, the
garment manufacturer’s care
instructions should be followed
very carefully.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce atoxic gas which may
cause death.
Never climb on or stand on the
washer top.
Do not wash fiberglass articles in
your washer. Skin irritation could
result from the remaining parti-
cles that may be picked up by
clothing during subsequent
washer use.
To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the
household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance
or cleaning.
NOTE: Turning the Cycle
Selector knob to an off position
does NOT disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
adamaged cord or plug.
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The
controls
onyou~
washer
load size
SMALL MEDIUM
EXTRA
SMALL LARGE
WASH
SPIN SPeed
GENTLE
SLOW
GENTLE
FAST FAST
WASH
RINSE ternPeratUre
WARM
COLD
COLD
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COLD WARM
ALoad Size AWash/Spin Speed
B} selecting load size, you are setting the This ref-ers to the speed of’ the ;lgitator during
~~ater le~wl. For the best results, select asize the Irxsh and the basket during spin.
appropriate for the load you are washing. With the ATOrnIalJvash speed the aSitalor n]mes
faster. Use f’or cottons, denims allcl pla) clothes.
With the Gentle ~~mllspeeci the agitator moves
slmwr. Use for delic;lte and knit items.
The Fast spin speed is for durable items.
The S1OIVspin speed is for delicate items
like s~vcatcrs al]d lingerie. Clothes \villbe
less A; th:m t~’hen using af’ast spin speecl.
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Cycle Descriptions
REGULAR
For heavi~yto lightly
PERM PRESS
For synthetics and
KNITS
Specially designed for
soiled cottons, linens, blends with normal soil. normally soile-d knits.
work and play clothes.
extra rinse
OFF
oWional extra rinse
OFF Perm. wess
~‘J knits
w
Iiaht soil
normal
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heavy —
supercycle .
s:~o
auto soak/15 mm ●●
●OFF
auto soak/30 min OFF
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DELICATES
For lingerie and special-care
fabrics with light to normal
soil.
AUTO SOAK
For heavily soiled clothes.
Begins with abrief agita-
tion, soaks for aspecified
period of time, then moves
through the rest of the
cycle automatically.
SUPERCYCLE
For heavily soiled and heavy
duty fabrics. This cycle pro-
vides alonger agitation.
AWash/Rinse Temperature A
‘Selecting Cycle/Starting Washer
or instructions ~$rhen]aun[iering. USC this cluwt
as ageneral (guide. ●
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‘Warm water is approximately 90°F to 110°E (hand comfortable) See
Push in the Cycle knob to select tile clesired
cvcle. See the above Cycle Descriptions.
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.Add detergent.
.Add clothes and close lid.
PLdlout the Cycle knob to start Irasher.
next jbagefor other washer Jedwes 7

Otherwasherfeatures your modelmay have
When you use extra detergent The washer will pause for afew
OFF SET
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or bleach to clean heavily soiled minutes before the Extra Rinse
clothes, you may want to use the option begins.
Extra Rinse option. This option
provides asecond deep cold rinse
in the Regular cycle. Turn the
Extra Rinse knob to SET.
This dispenser dilutes liquid
chlorine bleach before it reaches
into your wash load. To use, follow
these steps:
If you prefer to use powdered
bleach, pour it into the wash
basket with your detergent.
NOTE:
Pour hquld bleach mto bleach
dispenser
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2
3
Check clothing care labels for
special instructions.
Measure liquid bleach carefully,
following instructions on bottle.
Before starting the washer,
pour measured amount of
bleach directly into bleach
dispenser. Avoid splashing
or over-filling dispenser.
Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine
bleach directly onto clothes or into
the wash basket.
Do not pour powdered bleach or
non-chlorine bleach into bleach
dispenser
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This dispenser automatically NOTE:
Pour liquid fabric softener
and water into fabric softener
dispenser
releases liquid fabric softener at ●
the proper time during the cycle. ●
To use, follow these steps:
1Make sure dispenser is securely
attached to agitator.
2Pour liquid fabric softener
into dispenser, using amount
recommended on package.
3Add water to dispenser until it
reaches the maximum fill line.
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Do not stop the washer during
the first spin. This will cause
the dispenser to empty too soon.
Do not use the Fabric Softener
Dispenser with the Auto Soak.
Never pour fabric soi?ener directly
on clothes. It will leave spots on
clothes.
Only use dispenser for liquid fabric
softeners. If dispenser gets clogged,
see Cleaning section below.
Do not pour anything into the
agitator if the top is removed
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Separate for cleaning
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Remove the dispenser from the
top of the agitator.
Separate the dispenser cup from
the cover by grasping the top and
pushing down on the inside of the
cup with your fingers. Dispenser
cup will pop free from the cover.
To clean dispenser, soak both the
dispenser cup and the dispenser
cover in the following solution:
7US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water
1/4cup (60ml) heavy duty liquid
detergent
1 cup (240 ml) bleach
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If necessary, loosen build-up
with aclean, soft cloth after soak-
ing. Do not use astiff brush; you
may roughen the surface of the
dispenser.
Rinse and reassemble dispenser.
Place dispenser back on the
agitator.
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Preparing to Wash
Empty pockets, unroll cuffs, shake Turn poly knits inside-out to
out loose dirt, zip zippers, fasten reduce pilling.
snaps, hooks and buttons. Do any necessary mending.
Treat/remove stains. See Stain Use anet laundry bag for
Removal Guide. delicate items.
Always follow Fabric Manufacturer’s
Care Label when laundering.
Soti by color
(Separate colofiast from
non-colorfast fabrics*)
●Whites
●Lights
●Darks
Separate by fabric type
Cottons and linens
Permanent press cottons and
blends
Synthetic and poly knits
Delicates
Separate lint producers from
lint collectors
cLint producers: terry cloth and
chenille
●Lint collectors: velveteen and
corduroy
Sort by soil
●Light
QMedium
●Heavy
%
Non-colorfast falmics may bleed orfade. Sort @y
individual color.
Always add detergent before Using too little detergent is
adding clothes so that the deter- acommon cause of laundry
gent can work effectively. problems. Use more detergent if
Using the correct amount of you have hard water, large loads,
detergent is one of the most greasy or oily soils or lower water
important things you can do to temperature.
make sure your wash comes out
clean. Always follow the detergent
package directions.
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B
Load dry items loosely, spacing even-
ly around agitator, and close the lid.
Atypical wash load: two twin sheets,
two pillow cases, three small bath
towels, three wash cloths and two
t-shirts.
Place large items in bottom, small
items in the middle and medium
items on top.
When loading wet items make
sure you set the load/water level
high enough to allow the items to
move freely.
Wash bulky items like blankets
separately.
To add items after washer has
started, push in Cycle knob and
submerge additional items next to
the agitator. Close the lid and pull
Cycle knob out to restart.
To reduce wrinkling, give perma-
nent press items, synthetics and
poly knits room to move freely in
the washer.
NOTE:
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Do not wrap large items like sheets
around the agitato~
Do not wash fabrics containing
flammable materials (waxes, clean-
ing fluids, etc.) “inyour washez
Care &Cleaning t
Leave the lid open after washing
to allow moisture to evaporate. The
wash basket is practically care free.
If you want to clean the basket use
aclean soft cloth dampened with
liquid detergent, then rinse. (Do
not use harsh or gritty cleaners. )
To rinse:
1Choose the largest load size.
2Turn the Cycle knob to any
rinse setting.
3Start washer.
Fill Hoses—Hoses connecting wash-
er to faucet should be replaced
every five years.
Lint Fi/ter—The lint filter is located
under the agitator. It is self cleaning
and requires no maintenance.
Exterior—Immediately wipe off any
spills. Wipe with damp cloth. Try
not to hit surface with sharp objects.
Moving and Storage—Ask the service
technician to remove water from
drain pump and hoses. Do not store
the washer where it will be exposed
to the weather. Call the GE Answer
Center@ 800.626.2000 for informa-
tion on how to keep the tub station-
ary when moving the washer.
Long Vacations—Be sure water
supply is shut off at faucets. Drain
all water from hoses if weather will
be below freezing. 11

Always folio wFabric Manufacturer Care Label or instructions when laundering.
Otherwise use the information below as ageneral guide.
Down-Filled Garments /dW2i~S WZMh dol~n-fil]d &l-lllCIltS SCp2U-:itd}’ fI-O1ll OthC?l-t~p~S
of garments. Wet clo~ITngilres CJf’fanodor [I]at [vill disappe:ir Tvllen
the down is drieci. \Vash diJ\$71]itell~s fi-equcnll) 10 flLlff LIp the
down and to retain doum’s ~t’:mnth. \\’hen ~$’asllillgmake S{II-C?
the load is balanced. ,-ldd (()~ycls if necessa]q’.. -llmll]-s tumble-dry
,
down garments.
Pillows Pillows are macle from aIiirie[? of”nlaterials. \4’ash onl? if
recommended on the l’i]lo~y ~l;~l~tlf’:~(’t~ll-cl-’s(;arc I.abel. hfk)re
washing check pillO\\’sf’ol”\veak se:~nls or holes, and mend. Let
the washer fill ~vitl]~rater :~nd :idd detergent. I.et tl]e Irasher
agitate for several minutes :]l]c1then add pillo~vs il] pairs. This
~villkeep the load b:ilanccd. Use the lar~est loa[l/\vater letJel
available.
Blankets Let the }vasher fill tvith ~rater. add detergen~, allo~y de~ergent to
dissolve, then ac]d b]anket. M’ash onl~ one blanket at atime.
Electric Blankets Sew astrong piece ofclo(l]” OVC1tl]c plLlg to protect the
blanket and washer from damage. ~~’ash according to pillo~v
instructions above.
Permanent Press Clothes Select alarger load,/~rater lmel tlla~] norlnal. This ~tillprovide
that are Line Dried more ~vater to help reduce Jvrinkling and to allow clothes enough
room to move aroLlnd. Rem(j\Teclothes as soon as the ~vasl]cycle is
complete and han,q them Llpi~nnledi:~tel~.
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StainRemoval Guide u
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●Check Fabric Care Label. ●To make sure astain removal
QRemove stains as soon as product is safe for your fabric
possible. The fresher the stain, test it on ahidden inside seam.
the easier it is to remove. sAvoid use of hot water on
unknown stains. It can set
some stains.
Athorough soaking with detergent
or aspecial soaking agent is an
effective way to remove heavy
soils or stains.
Try one of these methods.
●Use the soak cycle. If your model
does not have asoak cycle you
can still soak by allowing the
washer to fill and agitate for afew
minutes to help loosen soils. Then
push in the Cycle knob to stop
the washer (keep lid closed) and
allow to soak. Don’t leave your
laundry soaking in the washer
longer than afew hours. After
the soak period, pull out the
Cycle knob to complete the cycle.
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Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing
in asmall amount of liquid
detergent or apaste made of
water and powdered detergent
or soap. For best results, wait
1/2 hour before washing.
To remove stains on white or
bleachable fabrics, try soaking the
stained area in acontainer for five
minutes in the following solution
and then launder in the washer:
1US gallon (3.8 liters) cool water
1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
To remove stains on white or bleachable fabrics, try soaking the stained
area in acontainer for five minutes in the following solution and then
launder in the washer:
7US gallon (3.8liters) cool water
1/4cup (60ml) chlorine bleach
Turn page for sjbectjicstain removal
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Removing SjbecijicStains
Foods on synthetic clothes may When They Become Visible:
cause stains which are virtually sRub the stain with undiluted
invisible when you put the clothes liquid detergent.
in the washer. If these stains are not ●Let stand 30 minutes.
completely removed in the wash, ●Rewash using the hottest water
they may pick up dirt from other that is safe for the fabric.
clothes in the washer and appear
after the clothes are dried. Preventing These Stains:
●Increase the amount of
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics
detergent used.
●Increase water temperature.
●Wash synthetics often.
Other Washable Fabrics
Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Same as white and bleachable
Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much fabrics.
adhesive or-gum as possibk Rub the stain with
undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse well,
then wash as-usual. ‘
Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. Same aswhite and bleachable
If stain remains, use the Bleach Solution; fzibrics except use non-chlorine
bleach.
Soak in cold water, then launder in warm Sponge or soak in cool water,
water. If stain remains, use the Bleach then launder.
Solution; launder.
Soak in cold water. Use the Bleach Same aswhite and bleachable
Solution; launder. fiabricsexcept use non-chlorine

Stain
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White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics
Without cream: Use the Bleach Solution; Sponge with warm water. If
launder. .
stain remains, apply warm
glycerine (available at drug
With cream: Soak in cold water, then use stores), let stand 30 minutes
the Bleach Solution; launder.. and rinse well. Wash as usual.
Use the Bleach Solution: launder. Rub the stain with undiluted
.liquid detergent. Rinse well,
then wash as usual.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent; launder. Sponge with warm water. Apply
(Treat mildew spots while they are fresh, undiluted liquid detergent;
before mold has achance to weaken fabric.) launder. Bleach with
If either type stain remains, use the Bleach ‘non-chlorine bleach; launder.
Solution; launder. (Severe scorch stains can Old mildew cannot be removed.
seldom be removed. )Scorch can seldom be removed.
Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an Same as white and bleachable
absorbent towel and use aspray cleaner. fabrics except launder using
Rinse well, then wash as usual. Old stains: non-chlorine bleach.
Use the Bleach Solution; launder.
Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, Sponge with warm water.
use the Bleach Solution; launder. Bleach remaining stain with
non-chlorine bleach.
Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder Launder in warm water. Rinse
in’~arm water. If co’lor has ch’&ged you may well. Bleach with non-chlorine
be able to restore it by treating with ammonia bleach.
or vinegar.
ADo not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as
vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce atoxic gas
which may cause death.
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Washer is unplugged ●Make sure cord is plugged securely into a
working outlet.
Water supply is turned off .Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on.
Controls are not set properly ●Check controls and make sure Cycle knob
is pulled out to ON position.
Lid is open ●Close lid and pull Cycle knob out to ON
position.
Circuit breaker/fuse is ●Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace
tripped/blown fuses or reset breaker. Washer should have
separate outlet.
Control is not set properly ●Check water temperature control and adjust.
Water supply is turned off ●Turn both hot and cold Faucets fully on and
or improperly connected make sure hoses are connected to correct
faucets.
Water valvescreens are ●Turn off the water source and remove the
stopped up water connection hoses from the upper back
of the washer. Use abrush or toothpick to
clean the screens in the machine. Reconnect
the hoses and turn the water back on.
House water heater is not set ●Make sure house water heater is delivering
properly water at 120”F.-15O”F. (48”C.-65”C.).
Drain hose is kinked or ●Straighten drain hose and make sure
improperly connected washer is not sitting on it.
●Top of drain outlet should be less than 8ft.
above floor.
Fill hoses or drain hose is
improperly connected
●Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets
and make sure end of drain hose is correctly
inserted in and secured to drain Pacility.
16 Household drain may ●Check household plumbing. You may need
be clogged to call aplumber.

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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Constant water pressure to the ●
fill hoses at the water source
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Tighten hoses atthe faucets and turn thewater
off after each use.
Check condition of the fill hoses; they may
need replacement after 5years.
Washer is uneven ●Make sure washer is level and firm
to the floor.
Washer load is unbalanced ●Push the Cycle knob in to stop the
washer, open the lid and redistribute
the load evenly. Close the lid and restart.
The washer normally pauses
between washing steps
.Make sure the cycle selected matches the
selected -load you are washing.
This is normal for some fabrics
Incorrect sorting ●Separate lint producers from
lint collectors.
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Washing too long .Wash small loads for ashorter time than
larger loads.
Detergent not dissolving ●For best performance always add detergent
before adding clothes. If you use powdered
detergent, predissolve detergent in hot water
before adding to washer.
●Try aliquid detergent.
●Use warmer water temperature.
Overloading ●Make sure Load Size Selector matches
load size.
Too much bleach ●Check bleach packa,ge for correct amount.
Not enough detergent .Try using more detergent.
Incorrect use of fabric softener ●Check fabric softener package for
instructions (see Fabric Softener
Dispenser section).
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Problem Possib/e Causes What to Do
●Avoid mixing hea~ items (like work
clothes) with light items (like blouses).
●Separate permanent press from
other laundry.
●Try afabric softener (like Downy brand).
Overloading or incorrect ●Load your washer so clothes have enough
water level room to move fkeely.
Incorrect wash and dry cycles ●Match Cycle selection to the type of fabric
you are washing (especially for permanent
press loads).
Repeated washing in water ●MTashin warm or cold water with plenty
that is too hot of detergent.
●Turn knits (which snag easily) inside out.
Undiluted chlorine bleach ●Check bleach package instructions for
proper amount.
●Never add undiluted bleach to wash or
allow clothes to come in contact with
undiluted bleach.
Small tears or holes ●Repair tears and holes before wa~hing.
present before wash
Chemicals like hair bleach, ●Rinse items that may have chemicals
hair dye, permanent wave on them before washing.
solution and toilet bowl cleaners
Permanent press items ●While this is not caused by the washer,
naturally fray (especially you can slow the fraying process by
CO~~S and CUffS)washing small permanent press loads with
higher water setting.
●Avoid washing heavy items (like towels)
with permanent press items.
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Problem
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Possible Causes What to Do
Some fabrics will naturally ●Hot water is more likely to cause shrinkage
shrink in the wash than cold water.
Water is not hot enough ●Make sure water heater is delivering water
at 120 °F.-1500F. (48”C.-65”C.).
●Follow directions on care label.
Not enough detergent ●Try using more detergent (especially with
(larger loads, heavy soil, larger loads).
and hard water might ●If you live in ahard water area tryusing
require more detergent )awater conditioner like Calgon brand or
install awater softener.
.Do not use the washer when hot water is
used for other needs (dishes, baths, etc.).
Washer is overloaded ●Make sure Load Size Selector matches
load size.
Soak time is too short ●Soak at least 30 minutes.
Soaking with too little detergent ●Use more detergent (especially with
heavy soil).
Detergent is not dissolving ●Add detergent as wash basket falls with
water before you load clothes.
To restore Grayed Clothes, ●Put clothes through awash cycle using hot
try one of the following water. (Check the garment’s manufacturing
care label to see if hot water can be used. )
Add anon-precipitating water softener, such
as Calgon brand. Use 2Vi? times more than
is recommended for normal water softening.
Do not use detergent or soap. Allow clothes
to go through acomplete cycle. Repeat if
necessary.
●Soak your clothes using awater softener
instead of asoaking agent. Allow clothes
to soak for about 20 minutes.
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Not enough detergent ●Always use measured detergent.
on aconsistent basis
Chlorine bleach may yellow ●Use non-chlorine bleach.
some fabrics
Iron or manganese in water may “
cause yellowing or yellow spots ,
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Use extra detergent plus anon-precipitating
water softener dissolved in water and
non-chlorine bleach.
Run hot water for 2minutes to help the
pipes clean out iron buildup.
Drain your house water heater occasionally.
To remove s~ots spread stain area over apan
of boiling w~ter a~d squeeze lemon juic~
through the stain.
Incorrect use of fabric softener ●
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Check fabric softener package
for instructions (see Fabric Softener
Dispenser section).
To remove spots dampen the spots
and rub witl~ undiluted liquid detergent.
Rewash, using chlorine bleach if it is safe
for the fabric.
T~e of detergent ●Switch to alower sudsing detergent brand
and follow instructions on package.
Very soft water ●Try less detergent.
Result of normal wear on ●While this is not caused by the washer,
poly-cotton blends you can slow the pilling process by washing
poly-cotton blends inside out.