GE WA8879R User manual

Washer
Safe~ Instructions ....................3,4
Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser .........................................10
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fabric Softener Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Filter-Flo@ Pan......................5, 10, 11, 14,26
Mini-Basket TM Tub ....................................5, 11
Operating the
Washer............................5-l 2
Care and Cleaning
Agitator...........................................................26
Limestone Buildup ...............................16, 26
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................26
User Maintenance instructions ................26
Problem Solver.......................22-26
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center
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80~626.2000
Preparation
Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loading the Washer................................5, 14
Pretreating .........................................9, 13, 19
Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 13
Stains ..............................................................2O
Stain Removal Guide ...................................2 1
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models: WA8879R WA8887R
GE Appliances

~LP US ~LP YOU...
Read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your
new washer properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number)
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.
If you received a
damaged washer...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the washer.
To obtain a Spanish language
Para obtener la versi6n en
version of this book, call
espafiol de este manual, name a
GE Answer
Center@
GE Answer Center@, servicio de
800.626.2000 inforrnaci6n para el consumidor,
consumer information service.
te16fono 800.626.2000.
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on
the lower left side near the front.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your washer. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your washer.
WA-G: For your safety the information in thh manual must be fo~owed to minimize
the risk of fire or
ex@mion or to prevent property damage, persoti injury or loss of hfe.
—Do not store or use gasotie or other
Q -ediately @your gas supplier from a
flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor’s phone. FOHOW the gas supplier’s
vicinity of this or any other appliance. instructions.
—W~T TO DO W YOU S~LL GAS . M you mot reach your gas supplier?
● Do not try to tight any appliance.
M the fire department.
● Do not touch any el~trid switch;
—WW1ation and service must be performed
do not use any phone in your balding.
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supptier.
● Clear the room, buildtig or area of dl
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All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
First, contact the people who FINALLY, if your problem
serviced your appliance. Explain is still not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem.
Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North Wacker Drive
write all the details—including
Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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WARN~&To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
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instilled and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an
hstallation Instructions sheet with your
washer, 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,
—Instill or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
<onnect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
<onnect to adequate plumbing and drain
facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions.
● 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.
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● When disconnecting this appliance
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pull by the plug rather than the cord to
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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.
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● Do not repair or replace any 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.
To minimize the possibility of injury:
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● Do not mix chlorine bleach with
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ammonia or acids such as vinegar an~or
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rust remover. Mixing can produce a
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toxic gas which may cause death.
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● Do not wash or dry articles that
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combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, 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 antior dryer during
operation.
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WARNINGHYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
can accumulate in the water heater antior 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.
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● Never reach into washer while it is
~ ~ moving. Before loading, unloading
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or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
● Close supervision is necessary if
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this appliance is used by or near
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children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on, or with this
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appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.
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WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid personal injury.
Keep the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the
accumulation of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
● Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
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● 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).
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an
0~ position does NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
● Do not tamper with 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 washer top.
● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.
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● The laundry process can reduce the
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flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid
such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
For washer operation
● Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.
This will stop the wash and spin action and
prevent completion of the cycle.
SAVE T~SE
~STRUCTIONS
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER
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WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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Sorting and Loading
● Sort clothes carefully by fabric
type, weight, color and amount
of soil, according to instructions
in How to Sort Clothes section.
● Remove the
Filter-Flo
pan
and Mini-
Basket tub.
The underside
of the lid is a
good place to put the
pan while
loading or unloading clothes.
Do not use the Mini-Basket tub
when washing regular loads.
You’ 11 find complete details on
how and when to use it in How to
Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.
● Add measured amount of
detergent. See Detergents, Other
Additives section for information
on detergents and other laundry
additives.
● Load clothes into wash basket,
being careful not to overload.
Clothes should be below retaining
ring. See How to Load Your
Washer section for more
information.
● Position the Filter-Flo pan on
the agitator. Lint
will collect in
the pan for easy removal when
the wash is finished.
Do not use the Filter-Flo pan
as a wash basket.
Do not put
any items to be washed in the
Filter-Flo pan.
● See How to Use Bleach
Dispenser section for information
on the Bleach Dispenser.
● See How to Use Fabric Softener
Dispenser section for more
information on the Fabric
Softener Dispenser.
● F’or information on bleaches
and fabric softeners, see Other
Laundry Products section.
● Close the lid. Washer will fill
but not agitate or spin with the
lid open.
Setting the Controls
Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make
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the proper selections.
@ Select WashfSpin Speed.
@ Select Water Level.
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
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MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 1/2 full.
LARGE: Between
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EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 full.
MINI-BASKET: Not used for regular loads. See How
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to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.
If you want to increase water level after you’ve
made a selection, turn knob to RESET and
select new level.
Select Extra Rinse, if desired. Turning control
to ON will provide a second deep rinse in the
Regular Cycle. If no Extra Rinse is desired,
turn control to OFF.
Select Wash/Rinse Temperature. Cold rinse will
be automatically provided with use of Permanent
Press and Knits Cycles.
Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise
to your selected wash setting.
Pull Cycle Selector knob
+ START ,
out to start the washer.
If you wish to change
setting after washer
has started,
push Cycle
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STOP ~
Selector kn(;b in to-stop the washer and reset to the
new position. Setting
can be changed at any time.
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T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTmGS
Regular Cycles—
For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes.
Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray
rinse and spin provide thorough washing and
detergent removal.
Permanent Press Cycle—
For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A
cold water
coo]down helps prevent set-in wrinkles
in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses
and similar
apparel with normal soil.
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Extra Cleaning
Knits Cycle—
A combination of agitation and soak provides effective
polyester knits laundering. An early and long spray
rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches
maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting.
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Psmanent Press
Extra Cleaning Cycles—
For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil.
Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils,
and
an automtitic extra rinse and spin help remove any
detergent left after the first rinse and spin.
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Mini-Quick Cycle
Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time.
Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approximately
14 minutes (plus fill time).
Soak Cycle—
Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time,
then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of
Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle.
What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
Extra Cleaning Permanent
Cycle Regular Cycles Cycles Press Special Cycles
Selector Heavy Normal Light Soak Heavy Normal P. Press Knits
Settings
Mini-Quick
Soil Cycle
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Soak
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Wash Is
12 6 15 10 10
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Spin
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2nd Rinse
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Total
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Time *49 *46 *39
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28 28
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‘When Extra Rinse control is turned to ON.
NOTES:
● Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle,
● Total time does f~of include water fill times. Fill times vary depending
on household water pressure and your selected water level.
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CONTROLS SETTmG GU~E
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
WasWSpin
Speed Wash Water
Temperature
Load
Cycle Cycle Setting
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfast
BrightiNoncolorf’ast
Normal~ormal
Normal~ormal
Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold
Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting
Work Clothes, etc.
Heavy soil
Average soil
Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal
Hot
Hot or Warm
Extra Cleaning Cycles
Regular Cycles Heavy or Normal Setting
Normal Setting
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily soil Normal/Gentle
Normal/Gentle
Hot
Warm
Extra Cleaning Cycles
Perm. Press Cycle
Heavy or Normal Setting,
depending on load size
Set at Start
Average or light soil
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Warm
Perm. Press Cycle
Special Cycles Set at Start Knits Setting
Silks,
W(}ols; Blends of Silk
and Wool
Gentle~ormal
Warm
Special Cycles Knits Setting
Rayon and Acetate Gentle/Gentle
Warm Special Cycles Knits Setting
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Perm. Press Cycle Set at Start
Normal or Light Soil Setting,
depending on amount of soil.
Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Normal~ormal Hot
Regular Cycles
Baby Clothes—Delicate Gentle/Gentle
Warm Special Cycles Knits Setting
Blankets—Wool. Part-Wool, 5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal
5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal
Regular Cycles Light Soil SettingWarm
Cotton
Blankets—Synthetic, Electric
Warm Regular Cycles
Light Soil Setting
Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS Gentle/Gentle Hot or Warm
Perm. Press Cycle Set at Start
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes** Gentle/Gentle
Hot or Warm
Perm. Press Cycle Set at Start
Slipcovers, Draperies,
Bathmats & Rugs** Normal/Normal Hot or Warm
Regular Cycles Normal Setting
Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed
Normal/Normal Cold or Warm
Regular Cycles
Normal Setting
Knits Setting
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim
Gentle/Gentle Warm Special Cycles
Pillows Gentle/Gentle Warm
Perm. Press Cycle
or Special Cycles,
depending on amount
of soil
Set at Start
Knits Setting
*Use Cold Rinse to save energy
**Che~k size. Some slipcovers~-draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer.

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
No bleach.
Seldom needed. If needed, use only
non-chlorine bleach.
No bleach,
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach.
No bleach,
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach.
‘No bleach.
No bleach.
Special Instmctions
If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in
Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section.
Use Extra Rinse if desired.
Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide,
Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See Tips to Help You Select Settings section. Use Extra Rinse
if desired.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments, use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your
Clothes Washer section.
Small loads reduce wrinkling
Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Wash in your washer
only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet
down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots.
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold
water and
conditioning agent like Borateem brand.
You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini-
Basket tub. See How to Use Mini-Basket Tub section.
Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time.
Pretreat heavilv soiled spots with liquid detergent.
=electric~lanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from
damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavilv soiled spots with liquid dete~ent.
Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
If unusually soiled, use Normal/Gentle WasMSpin Speed.
Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small
loads with full water fill.
Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but will probably never eliminate it.
The stained parts will not-discolor subsequent washing loads.
Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different materials~acron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but manufacturers’ care labels must be followed
carefilly. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes
to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use extra large water level.
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
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OPEMT~G mSTRUCTIONS
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How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan
● The Filter-FIO pan is the lint .
filter. Position the Filter-Flo
pan on the agitator after
loading clothes into the
washer. Lint is easily seen ~l~ljf$~;,~:..,,,.,,ll!;$3~!~~;’
and removed after the wash
is finished.
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Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket
Tub section.
How to Use the Bleach Dispenser
● Use this dispenser with
liquid bleach only.
If you prefer to
use powdered
bleach, pour it
into the wash
basket along with
your detergent. Do
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into the bleach dispenser.
● Measure bleach carefully.
Here are some recommended amounts:
LARGE WATER LEVEL—I
K cup(310 ml) liquid
SMALL WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid
MINI-BASKET
tu&l/4 cup (60 ml) liquid
● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into
bleach dispenser.
● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow.
Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric
damage.
● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto
clothes or into the wash basket or Mini-Basket tub.
How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser
● Position the Fabric
Softener Dispenser
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● Do not stop the washer during the first spin.
This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.
on the Filter-Flo pan.
When using Fabric Softener Dispenser with the
● Pour manufacturer’s Mini-Basket tub, use one (1) teaspoon (5 ml) of
recommended amount concentrated softener or one (1) tablespoon (15 ml)
of fabric softener into
of diluted softener.
a standard measuring cup. ●
● Add enough water to fill
the cup 1/2 full.
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● Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser.
Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with
the Soak Cycle.
If the dispenser gets
clogged, soak it in a solution of
1 cup (240 ml) water and 1 cup (240 ml) alcohol.
● The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed
at the proper time.
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HOW TO USE THE ~NI-BASmT TUB
~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads
● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21/2 pounds)
● Stuffed toys.
(1.125 kg).
● Tennis shoes.
● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles,
blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and
other small, delicate
hand-washables.
How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-washables
1. Remove the Filter-Flo
2. Place Mini-Basket
tub on agitator.
Pull the agitator
toward the front
of the machine for
easier installation and
pan.
removal of Mini-Basket tub.
6. Add blwch, if desired.
Measure carefully and
pour recommended
amount of liquid
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bleach—1/4 cup
(60 ml)—directly into
the bleach dispenser.
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3. Put detergent in the bottom of the Mini-Basket
7. Add fabric softener, if desired. Place the fabric
tub before loading clothes (about the same amount
softener dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. Pour 1
you would use for a small load
in the regular wash teaspoon (5 ml) of concentrated softener or 1
basket). See How Much Detergent Should You tablespoon (15 ml) of diluted softener into a
Use section.
standard measuring cup. Add enough water to fill
4. Load clothes
in the Mini-Basket tub.
the cup 1/2 full. Pour the diluted softener
into the dispenser. See How to Use the Fabric
5. Replace the Filter-no pan.
It serves as a lid to keep the —
clothes in the Mini-Basket.
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Softener D;spenser.
8. Close washer lid and
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set controls as follows:
—Set Water Level to
M~l-
BAS~T position.
—Select desired WasMSpin
Speed and Was~inse
Temp. S& Operating
Instructions.
—Select desired cycle (Regular, Extra Cleaning, Perm.
Press or Knits). See Operating Instructions.
9. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start washer.
Special Instruction for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b
“ The Mini-Basket tub can be used with any cycle ● When washing stockings, panty hose and other
except the SOAK cycle. easily tangled items, always handle separately. To
● Do not wash clothes in the regular wash basket minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net
when using the Mini-Basket tub. There will not
laundry bag.
be enough water in the regular basket and damage
to clothes could result.
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OPERAT~G ~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle
The MINI-QUICK cycle is a
2. Push the Cycle Selector knob in
short cycle, intended to wash
and turn it clockwise to the
small loads of lightly soiled
MINI-QUICK cycle.
clothes you need in a hurry. 3.
Pull the Cycle Selector knob out
The Mini-Basket tub should be
to start the washer.
used for satisfactory results.
1. Follow steps 1 through 9
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on previous page except Cks
for cycle selection.
How to Use the Soak Cycle
● Soak Cycle temperature
is controlled by the
WasMRinse Temp.
selection.
● For a warm soak, set
the WasMRinse Temp.
control to HOT~ARM.
● For a hot soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. control
to HOT~ARM and turn the Cycle Selector knob to
NORMAL in the Regular Cycles.
● Be sure the Extra Rinse control is set at OFF.
● Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to
agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to
SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to
complete the cycle.
● For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and
agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking
agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop
the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for
as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull
out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.
● Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser or the
Mini-Basket tub with the Soak Cycle.
If your clothes and household
items don’t look clean and fresh
after washing, you will probably
rewash them.. and that means
you’ll waste energy. Remember to
sort your clothes carefully, and
load them properly, select correct
cycles, use enough detergent and
choose a water temperature warm
enough to release and get rid
of soil.
● Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.
(65°C.)+n a regular basis
only when washing heavily soiled
articles-such as work and
play clothes.
ENERGY-SA~G T~S
● Under normal soil conditions,
wash in water above
80°F.
(27°C.). This generally means
using the Warm Wash
temperature setting on your
washer—temperatures
approximately
90°F.–l 10°F.
(32°C.-380C.) or hand
comfortable. If you notice that
soil has accumulated after several
consecutive washings, use Hot
Wash occasionally, if safe
for fabrics.
● Always rinse in cold water. The
temperature of the rinse does not
affect cleaning.
● Try to wash less often. Save
articles of the same type of fabric
until you have a full load.
● If you must wash smaller loads,
adjust the amount of water.
Small loads should have lower
water levels.
● Wash in off-peak utility hours.
Your local utility can tell you
which are the off-peak hours.
● Use Normal Spin Speed to
remove more water and help
lessen drying time. The dryer
will remove any wrinkles caused
by the Normal Spin.
● Use your Mini-Basket tub for
very small loads. It uses less
water than the small water level
in the big tub on this washer.
You will also save on detergent
and energy.
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Sort by Sutiace Texture
LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and
Separate
chenille—give up lint.
LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and
napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract
lint. These must be washed separately.
For more information on lint control, see The
Problem Solver section.
Sort by Fabric
‘eparate
In addition to sorting to
reduce lint collection,
it is recommended
that fabrics of similar
construction be
washed together
whenever possible.
Sort by Color
‘eparate
It pays to check and prepare
clothes for washing.
● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,
zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks
and buttons.
● Do any necessary mending—rips,
hems, tears.
● Check all items for areas of heavy
soil or stain.
● Remove stains. See Stain
Removal Guide.
● Turn poly knits inside-out to
minimize fabric surface damage.
EXTRA CLEANING
Special Modern Fabric Cycle for
removable heavy and
oily soils.
(See
Tips to Help You Select
Settings section for instructions.)
See Stain Removal Guide.
See Controls Setting Guide.
See The Problem Solver section.
Soaking and Pretreating-a good
way to loosen deep soik and stains.
A thorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is another
way to remove heavy soils,
embedded dirt and even some stains.
For instructions
on different
fabrim
and loads, see the
Controls Setting
Guide.
Soaking can be either a completely
separate washing step or a
preliminary step to a complete wash
cycle. For detailed information on
how to soak in your washer, see
How to Use the Soak Cycle.
FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other
Laundry Produc~ Guide.
● 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.
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER
This illustration, with clothes just
reaching the Clothes Retaining
Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes
have ample room to move because
they are not packed down, nor
wrapped around the agitator.
Clothes are loaded dry since wet
items are likely to pack down which
encourages overloading. This size
load requires a full water fill.
What is the best size load of
clothes—large, medium, or
small? Save time, energy and
detergent by avoiding extra use of
the washer. Try to wash a full load
of clothes. If you can it is better to
save clothes until you have a full
load. If you must wash smaller
loads, save water, energy and
detergent by adjusting the water
level for the size of the load. See
Operating Instructions.
—
● Load clothes dry.
● Take a properly sorted group
of clothes and drop them loosely
in the wash basket in this order:
~ Large Items–like sheets. Do
not wrap around the agitator.
~ Small Items–1ike
washcloths.
To Add Items After the Washer Has Started
● Turn off the washer. NOTE: When washing stockings,
● Carefully remove the panty hose and other easily tangled
Filter-Flo pan. items, always
handle separately. To
minimize tangling, we recommend
● Add any additional articles by the use of a net laundry bag.
submerging them next to the
agitator.
● Replace the Filter-Flo pan
and restart the washer.
Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press If You Do Not Have a Dryer
If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes ● Use more water than you would for a regular
load.
that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to Use a Medium Water
Level for a Small Load; an
minimize wrinkling in the wash process: Extra Large Water Level for a Medium Load.
● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press ● Remove clothes
DromDtlv as soon as washer stoDs
clothes must have ample room to move freelv. A , .
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.
and hang immediately.
Medium size Perman~nt Press load is the lar~est that ● To minimize wrinkling, use the Normal/Gentle or
should be washed.
Gentle/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed. See Operating
Instructions.
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Products
Phosphate–
Powdered Detergents
Non-Phosphate–
Powdered Detergents
Liquid Detergents
Soaps
Advantages
Perform well in hard or soft water.
Wash all types of fabrics well.
Can be used in hot, warm, or
cold water.
Perform satisfactorily in soft
or moderately hard water.
In some areas only non-phosphate
products are available.
Perform well in soft water.
Offer better performance in
hard water than powdered
non-phosphate types.
Clean synthetics and fabric
blends well.
Are excellent as concentrates
for removing spots.
Completely dissolve even in
cold water.
Perform well in soft water.
Disadvantages
Are not available in some areas.
Generally do not clean
well in
hard water.
May be difficult to dissolve,
especially in cold water.
Should
not be used in cold water.
Those containing sodium
carbonate as an ingredient may
cause harmful limestone deposits
on clothes and washer when
combined with hard water.
(See Detergents section.)
May not perform as
well as
powdered phosphate products
when diluted in wash water.
Generally do not clean well in
medium-hard or hard water.
May combine with water
hardness minerals to form
sticky soap curd.
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T~ RES~TS OF CONT-D
USE OF CAmONATE DETERGENTS
Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice
limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency
will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if
you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
Effecti on Clothes
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on
cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the
following ways:
● Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as
toweling.
● Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy.
● Causes graying of fabrics.
● Leaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored
items.
● Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of
direct contact with detergent.
● Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent press
fabrics.
● Deswoys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes on
cottons such as children’s
sleepwear.
● Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action
between limestone deposits on the fabrics during
washer agitation.
Effecti on Washer
● Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to
the wash solution.
● Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering to
the sticky limestone deposits.
● Increased service calls because of limestone deposits
in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and
other washer parts.
● Reduced useful life of washer.
Recommended Methods to Reduce
Limestone Buildup
● Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid
detergent if these are available in your area.
● Install a home water softener. This will significantly
reduce limestone buildup.
● Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,
such as
Calgon brand with phosphate.
Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes
The following recommendations will temportily delay
the effects of limestone on your clothes. These are
generally good washing practices and will give better
soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use
carbonate detergent.
● Use hotter wash water, for example up to 150°F.
(65°C.) for cottons. This also improves oily-soil
removal.
● If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use
more detergent to promote better washing. Also
be sure to use bleach on bleachable fabrics. Use
hot water whenever possible.
● Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate
for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before
adding clothes.
● Increase amount of detergent. See guide on opposite
page for recommended detergent amounts in relation
to water hardness.
● Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water
conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to
help in removing stubborn soils and stains.
● Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very dirty
loads separately and increase detergent to help
keep dirt from redepositing on less soiled items.
Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage
from heavy, sturdy clothes.
c Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action of
washer.
● Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or
harshness in clothes.
● LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the
reaction of tne calcium in the hard water with the sodium cabonate in the detergent
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How to Partially Restore Clothes
Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they
may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two
cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot
tap water for 15 minutes. USE A
PLAS~C CO~-R.
Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.
CAUTIONS:
● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer.
The acidic action of the vinegar may damage
the porcelain.
● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the
wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
10 Vinegar soak maydamage the dyes insome fabrics.
HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE?
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.
Amount required varies
according to:
1. Water hardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size of load
4. Type of detergent
5. Wash temperature
Use more detergent if you have...
1. Hard water
2. Large loads
3. Greasy or oily soils
4. Lower wash tem~erature
5. Low phosphate detergent
If the recommended amount of
detergent produces too many suds,
switch to a low sudsing detergent
brand, and follow instructions
on package.
Using too little
detergent is a
common cause
of laundry
problems. Always —
measure detergent
e
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
in a standard measuring cup.
How to use detergent—
granular or powdered:
For best results, add detergent to the
wash basket before loading clothes.
If you load your clothes first, add
detergent next to the agitator.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well, predissolve the detergent in
hot water, then pour directly into
the wash basket.
To use granular or powdered
detergent in the Mini-Basket tub,
put de~ergent in the bottom of Mini-
Basket tub before loading clothes.
To use liquid detergent, in regul~
clothes basket or Mini-Basket tub,
follow package directions.
Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load
Water Level Setting
Water
Extra
Mini-
Hardness
Large Large Medium Small Basket
VERY HARD 2 cups
lx cups
1 x cups I
M cups
1/3 cup
10-20 Grains
High-Sudsing
(480 ml)
(420 ml) (360 ml) (300 ml) (85 ml)
Powder ~pe
HARD
1% cups 1 % cups
I M cups 314 cup
1/4 cup
4-10 Grains
(420 ml) (360 ml) (300 ml) (180
ml)
(60 ml)
Som
1 cup
1 cup 314 cup
1/2 cup
1/8 CUP
O-4 Grains
(240 ml) (240 ml) (180
ml)
(120 ml) (30 ml)
Low-Sudsing
Concentrated
0-10 Grains
1 cup 314 cup
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
Powder ~pe
(240 ml)
(180 ml) (120 ml)
(120 ml) (60 ml)
LIQUID
0-10 Grains
FOLLOW PAC~GE DIRECTIONS
1. Use recommended amount
of detergent for your load
and water hardness.
2. When using other detergent
types—low and normal
suds, powders, liquids,
non-phosphate powders—
follow directions
on package.
3. For Extra Cleaning cycle
double the amount of
detergent recommended
in guide at left.
4. For hard water treatment,
see Hard Water Guide.
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~RD WATER—DO YOU ~~ 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.
● If you live in a municipal area, contact your
water company.
● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,
contact your county agent.
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per
gallon (3.8 liters)” and means this:
If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can
use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all
about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than
10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, you also
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.
O to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SO~ For information on water softeners, see the
4 to 10 grains—HARD
guide below.
11 to 19 grains—VERY HARD
20 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD
Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level
Grains of
o-1o IO–15 15–20 20-25 25–30
hardness
over 30
When using
o
1/4 cup
1/2 cup 213 CUP 1 cup 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for eve~ 5 grains above
with detergent (60
ml) (120 ml) (160 ml) (240 ml)
30 (240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)
When using
1/3 cup
23 cup
314 cup 1 cup
lx cups 1X cups plus 1 tablespoon for eve~ 5 grains
with soap
(80 ml) (160 ml) (180 ml) (240 ml) (360 ml)
above 30 (300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)
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Laundry
Product and ~pe
BLEACH
Chlorine liquid
such as
Clorox brand
Non-chlorine such as
Clorox 2 brand
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Downy Brand
Wash additive such as
Rain Barrel brand
SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach
such as Clorox brand
WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating
such as
Calgon brand
Precipitating such as
Borax brand
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS
Such as Spray’n Wash
and
K2R brands
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit
and Tintex brands
How to Use It
Use your bleach dispenser.
See How to Use Your Bleach
Dispenser section.
Follow package directions.
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
Mix recommended amount with one
cup (240 ml) water and add at start of
rinse cycle.
Follow package directions.
Add during wash cycle.
Use in case of infection and
contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.
Follow package directions.
Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.
Follow package directions.
Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
care labels for instructions.
Follow package directions.
NOTE: Tinted garments may not be
colorfast. Wash separately.
Special Instructions
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid cblorine bleach directly into
washer or on dry clothes.
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.
1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
2) Reduces static electricity.
3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on
some clothes.
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.
Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
viruses.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.
Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
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.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
1/2 cup (120
ml) detergent, I 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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HOW TO mMOm STA~S
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible.
“ Test stain removal product on a hidden
The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material.
2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
these steps: It can set some stains.
● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.
next page, and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended amount of soap or
● Check the care label instructions that came with detergent.
the garment.
Stiin 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” Shin
Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments If these stains are not completely removed in the wash,
may cause stains which are virtually invisible and the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
which you may not notice as you put your clothes Then they will become very visible and you may think
into the washer. 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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