GE WJSR2080T User manual

ModelWJSR2080T WWSR3090T
WJXR2080T WWXR41OOT
Washer
Owner5Manual
ImportantSafetyInformation
TheControlson YourWasher
OtherWasherFeatures
CareofProduct
HelpfulInformation
SpecializedFabricGuide
Preparingto Wash
StainRemovalGuide
If SomethingGoesWrong
BeforeYouCallForService
GEServiceNumbers
Warran~,Back Cover
GEAnswerCenter@
800.626.2000
GEAppl;ances

webelieve in dependable service. thelaundry.That’simportant,
You’ll seeitin thiseasy-to-use becauseyour newwasherwillbe
manualandyou’ll hearitin the partof yourEdmilyfor along time.
friendlyvoicesof our customer
servicedepartment.
Stapleyourreceipt totheinsideback Writedownthemodelandserial
coverof this manual. numbershere.Theyarebehind
Before thetop edge of thecontrol panel.
Findyourmodel.Putacheck mark
using in thebox identifyingyour model
in the sectiontitled, “Operating
Instructions”.Thiswillprovide
your easyaccessfor your operating
instructions.
washer &
Modelnumber
Serialnumber
Dateofpurchase
Helpus
helpyou
800.626.2000
Before you callfor service,
thereareafewthingsyou can
do to help usseineyou better.
Readthis manual.Itcontains
instructionsto help you useand
maintainyourwasherproperly.
SavetimeandmoneyCheck the
section titled“If SomethingGoes
Wrong” before calling.Thissec-
tionwasdesigned to solvecommon
problems you mightencounter.
Ifyou do need service,you can
relaxknowinghelp isonlyaphone
callaway.Alistof toll-freecustomer
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AWABMING;Foryoursafetytheinformationid thismanualmustbe
followed to minimizetheriskof fire or explosion or to preventproperty
damage,personalinjuryor lossof ltie.
Do not storeor usegasoline
or otherflammablevapors
andliquidsin thevicinityof
thisor anyotherappliance.
Installationandservicemust
be performed byaqualified
installer,serviceagencyor
thegassupplier.
AWaterHeaterSafe~
Under certainconditions
hydrogengasmaybe produced
in awaterheaterthathasnot been
usedfor twoweeksor more.
~ROGEN GASUN BE
E=LOSWE UNDERTHESE
CIRCUMSTANCES.
IFYOUSMELLGAS
1
2
3
4
Do not tryto lightanyappliance.
Do not touch anyelectrical
switch;do not useanyphone
inyourbuilding.
Cleartheroom, buiiding or
areaof alloccupants.
Immediatelycallyourgas
supplierfrom aneighbor’s
phone. Followthegas
supplier’sinstructions,
Ifyou cannotreachyourgas
supplier,callthefiredepartment.
.,
If thehotwaterhasnot been used
for twoweeksor more, preventthe
possibilityof damageor injury,by
turningon allhotwaterfaucets
and allowthemto runfor several
minutesbefore usinganyelectrical
appliancewhichisconnected to
thehotwa~ersystem.Thiswill
allowanyhydrogengasto escape.
Sincethegasisflammable,do
not smokeor useanopen flame
or applianceduringthisprocess.
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To reducetie riskof fire,electricshock,or injuryto persons
whenusingyourapphmce, fo~ow basicprecautions,including
thefoflotig Wdons.
.Do not repairor replace any
●

Usethisappliance onlyfor its
intendedpurpose asdescribed
in thisOwner’sManual.
Thiswashermustbe properly
installedand locatedin
accordancewiththeInstallation
Instructionsbefore itisused.
Ifyou did notreceivean
InstallationInstructionssheet
withyourwasher,you can obtain
one bycalling,tollfree, theGE
AnswerCenter”, 800.626.2000.
Properlyground to conform
withallgoverningcodes and
ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
–Installorstorewhereitwillnotbe
exposedto temperaturesbelow
freezingorexposedtotheweather.
–Connecttoaproperlyrated,pro-
tectedandsizedpowersupplycir-
cuittoavoidelectricaloverload.
–Connect to adequateplumbing
anddrainfacilitiesasdescribed
intheInstallationInstructions.
●Turnoff waterfaucetswhenthe
washerisnot in useto relieve
pressureon hosesandvalvesand
to minimizeleakageif ahose or
valveshould breakor rupture.
partof theappliance or attempt
anyservicingunlessspecifically
recommended in thisOwner’s
Manualor inpublisheduser-
repairinstructionsthatyou
understandandhavetheskills
to carryout.
men disconnectingthis
appliancepull bytheplug rather
thanthecord to avoiddamageto
thecord orjunction of cord and
plug. Makesurethatthecord
islocated so thatitwillnot be
steppedon, trippedoveror
otherwisesubjectedto damage
or stress.
Keep alllaundryaids (such
asdetergents,bleaches,fabric
softeners,etc.)out of thereach
of children,preferablyin a
locked cabinet.Observeall
warningson containerlabels
to avoidpersonalinjury.
Do not tamperwiththecontrols.
Keep theareaaround and
underneathyour appliances
free from theaccumulationof
combustible materials,suchas
lint,paper, rags,chemicals,etc.

.Keep thefloor aroundyour
appliancescleanand dryto
reduce thepossibilityof slipping.
.Neverreachinto washerwhile
itismoving.Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes,
pushin theCycleSelectorknob
andwaituntilthemachinehas
completelystopped before open-
ing thelid.
●Close supervisionisnecessaq
if thisappliance isusedbyor
nearchildren. Do not allow
children to playinside,on or
withthisapplianceor any
discardedappliance.Dispose
of discardedappliancesand
shipping/packing materials
properly.Before discarding
awasher,or removingfrom
service,removethewasherlid.
●Do not leavewasherlidup
duringcycle.Thiswillstop
thewashand spinactionand
preventcompletion of thecycle.
●Do notwashor dryarticlesthat
havebeen cleaned in,washed
in, soakedin, or spottedwith
combustibleor explosive
substances(suchaswax,oil,
paint,gasoline,degreasers,
dry-cleaningsolvents,kerosene,
etc.)whichmayigniteor
explode. Do not add these
substancesto thewashwater.
Do not usethesesubstances
aroundyourwasherand/or
dryerduringoperation.
SAVET=SE INSTRUCTIONS
●
●
The laundryprocesscanreduce
theflameretardancyof fabrics.
To avoidsucharesult,the
garmentmanufacturer’scare
instructionsshouldbe followed
verycarefully.
Do not mixchlorine bleachwith
ammoniaor acidssuchasvinegar
and/or rustremover.Mixingcan
produce atoxicgaswhichmay
causedeath.
.Neverclimb on or standon the
washertop.
.Do notwashfiberglassarticlesin
yourwasher.Skinirritationcould
●
●
resultfrom theremainingparti-
clesthatmaybe picked up by
clothing duringsubsequent
washeruse.
NOTE: TurningtheCycle
Selectorknob to anoff position
does NOT disconnect the
appliancefrom thepowersupply.
To minimizethepossibility
of electricshock,unplug
thisappliance from the
powersupplybefore attempting
anymaintenanceor cleaning.
Do not operate thisappliance
ifitisdamaged, malfunctioning,
partiallydisassembled,or has
missingorbrokenparts,including
●
adamagedcord or plug.
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nModel WJSR~O
The
controls
onyour
washer
I
I
nModel WJXR20W
ALoad S;ze AWash/Spin Speed
Byselectingloadsize,you aresettingthe Thisrefersto thespeedof theagitatorduring
waterlevel.Forthebestresults,selectasize thewashand thebasketduringspin.
appropriatefor theloadyouarewashing. WiththeNormalwashspeedtheagitatormoves
faster.Usefor cottons,denimsandplayclothes.
WiththeGentlewashspeedtheagitatormoves
slower.Usefor delicateandknititems.
The Fastspinspeedisfor durableitems.
The Slowspinspeedisfor delicateitems
likesweatersandlingerie.Clotheswillbe
lessdrythanwhenusingafastspinspeed.
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Cycle Descriptions
COTTONSREGUMR PERMANENTPRESS KNITS
Forheafiyto fighdy Forsynthetics,blends Specitiydesignedfor
sotiedcottons,linens, and/ordelicatefabrics normtiysofiedknits.
workandplayclothes. withnormalsofl.
Model WWSR3090n
I
Model WR4100 ~
Wash/Rinse Temp
Usethischartasageneralguide.
IWashflinse TemperatureGuide I
DELICATES
Forhgerie md specid-
carefabricswithfightto
normalSON.
AUTOSOAK
Forheatiysofledclothes.
Beginswithabriefagita-
tion,soaksforaspecified
periodoftime,thenmow
throu~therestofthe
cycleautomatic~y.
SOAK
Forheati~sofiedcloties
hat needtobesoaked
beforewashing.
SelectingCycle/StafiingWasher
●PushintheCycleknob to selectthedesired
cycle.SeetheaboveCycleDescriptions.
●Add detergent.
.Pullout theCycleknob to startwasher.
●Add clothesandcloselid.
*Warm water is approximately WOE to llOOE {hand comfofiable)
Seenextpagefor otherwasherfeatures 7

•~ 9/”, 4t
Otherwasherfeaturesyourmodelmayhave
men you useextradetergent The washerwillpausefor afew
OFF $ff or bleach to cleanheavilysoiled minutesbefore theExtraRinse
a
clothes,you maywantto usethe option begins.
ExtraRinseoption. Thisoption
providesasecond deep cold rinse
in theCottonsRegularcycle.Turn
theExtraRinseknob to SET.
Thisdispenserdilutesliquid
chlorine bleach before itreaches
yourwashload. To use,follow
thesesteps:
Pourliquidbleachinto bleach
dispenser
1
2
3
Checkclothing carelabelsfor
specialinstructions.
Measureliquid bleachcarefully,
following instructionson bottle.
Before startingthewasher,
pour measuredamountof
bleach directlyinto bleach
dispenser.Avoid splashing
or over-fillingdispenser.
Ifyou prefer to usepowdered
bleach, pour itinto thewash
basketwithyourdetergent.
NOTE:
●Neverpourundilutedliquid chlorin~
bleachdirectly ontoc/othesor into
thewashbasket.
●Donotpourpowderedbleachor
non-chlorinebleachintobleach
dispense~
Thiscapfitsintothetopof theagita-
tor.Ifit accidentallycomesoff, sim-
nplyputitbackon.
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Thisdispenserautomaticallyreleas- NOTE:
esliquidfabricsoftenerattheprop- ●
ertimeduringthecycle.To use,
follow thesesteps:
1
2
3
Makesuredispenserissecurely ●
attachedto agitator.
Pourliquidfabricsoftener ●
into dispenser,usingamountrec-
ommended on package.
Add waterto dispenseruntilit ●
reachesthem=imum fillline.
Donotstopthe washerduring
thefirst spin.Thiswill cause
thedispensertoemptytoosoon.
DonotusetheFabricSoftener
Dispenserwith theAutoSoak.
Neverpourfabric sofierier directly
onclothes.It will leavespotson
clothes.
Onlyusedispenserfor liquid fabric
softeners.If dispensergetsclogged,
seeCleaningsectionbelow.
Pour liquid fabric softener
and water into fabric softener
dispenser
Do not pour an~hing into the
agitator if the top is removed
2
3
jeparate for cleaning
Remove thedispenserfrom the 4
top of theagitator.
Separatethedispensercupfrom
thecoverbygraspingthetop and
pushingdownon theinsideof the
cupwithyourfingers.Dispenser 5
cupwillpop freefrom thecover.
To cleandispenser,soakboti the
dispensercup andthedispenser
coverin thefollowingsolution:
1gallon (3.8liters) warm water
Ifnecessary,loosen build-upwith
aclean,softcloth aftersoaking.
Do notuseastiffbrush;you may
roughen thesurfaceof thedis-
penser.
Rinseandreassembledispenser.
Placedispenserbackon the
agitator.
1/4cup (60ml) heavy duty liquid
detergent
1cup (240 ml) bleach

PreparingtoWash
Emptypockets,unrollcuffs,shake Turnpoly knitsinside-outto
outloose dirt,zipzippers,fasten reduce pilling.
snaps,hooksandbuttons. Do anynecessarymending,
Treat/remove stains.SeeStain Useanetlaundrybagfor
RemovalGuide. delicateitems.
AlwaysfollowFabricManufacturer’s
CareLabelwhenlaundering.
Sortbycolor
(Separatecolorfastfrom
non-colorfastfabrics*)
●mites
.Lights
●Darks
Separatebyfabric type
●Cottonsand linens
●Permanentpresscottonsand
blends
●Syntheticand poly knits
●Delicates
Separatelint producersfrom
lint collectors
.Lintproducers: ter~ cloth and
chenille
●Lintcollectors:velveteenand
corduroy
Sortbysoi/
.Light
.Medium
●Heavy
*~ron-colwfastfatics may bked wfade. .T~t@
indiz]idualco[or.
Alwaysadd detergent~Usingtoo littledetergentis
t~before addingclothes acommon causeof laundry
sothatthedetergentcanwork problems.Usemore detergentif
effectively. youhavehardwater,largeloads,
Usingthecorrectamountof greasy or oilysoilsor lowerwater
detergentisone of themost temperature.
importantthingsyou cando to
makesureyourwashcomesout
clean.Alwaysfollow thedetergent
packagedirections.
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Loaddryitemsloosely,spacingeven-
lyaroundagitator,andclosetie lid.
Atypicalwashload: twotwinsheets,
twopillowcases,threesmallbath
towels,threewashcloths,twot-shirts,
andtwolong sleeveshirts.
Placelargeitemsinbottom, small
itemsin themiddle andmedium
itemson top.
Whenloadingwetitemsmake
sureyou settheload/water level
highenough to allowtheitemsto
movefreely.
Washbulkyitemslikeblankets
separately.
Care&Cleaning
To add itemsafterwasherhas
started,pushinCycleknob and
submergeadditionalitemsnextto
theagitator.Closethelid andpull
cycleknob out to restart.
To reducewrinkling,give
permanentpressitems,synthetics
andpoly knitsroom to movefreely
in thewasher.
NOTE:
●Donot wrap largeitemslike sheets
aroundtheagitatoz
●Donot washfabrics containing
flammablematerials(waxes,clean-
ingfluids,etc.)in yourwashe~
Leavethelid open afterwashing
to allowmoistureto evaporate.The
washbasketispracticallycarefree.
Ifyouwantto clean thebasketuse
acleansoftcloth dampened with
liquid detergent,thenrinse.(Do
not useharshor grittycleaners.)
To rinse:
fChoose thelargestload size.
2TurntheCycleknob to any
rinsesetting.
3Startwasher.
Fi//Noses—Hosesconnectingwash-
ertofaucetshouldbe replaced
everyfiveyears.
LintFilter—Thelintfilterislocated
undertheagitator.Itisselfcleaning
andrequiresno maintenance.
Exterior—Immediatelywipeoff any
spills.Wipewithdampcloth.Try
notto hitsurfacewithsharpobjects.
MovingandStorage—Asktheservice
techniciantoremovewaterfrom
drainpump andhoses.Do notstore
thewasherwhereitwillbe exposed
to theweather.CalltheGEAnswer
Center800.626.2000for informa-
tionon howtokeepthetubstation-
arywhenmovingthewasher.
LongVacations—Besurewater
supplyisshutoff atfaucets.Drain
allwaterfrom hosesifweatherwill
be belowfreezing. 11

Dow-FWed G~enti Alwayswashdown-filledgarmentsseparatelyfrom othertypes
of garments.Wetdowngivesoff anodor thatwilldisappearwhen
thedownisdried.Washdownitemsfrequentlyto fluff up the
downand toretaindown’swarmth.Whenwashingmakesure
theload isbalanced.Add towelsifnecessary.Alwaystumble-dry
downgarments.
Pwow Pillowsaremadefrom avarietyof materials.Washonlyif
recommended on thepillowManufacturer’sCareLabel.Before
washingcheckpillowsfor weakseamsor holes,andmend.Let
thewasherfillwithwaterandadd detergent.Letthewasher
agitatefor severalminutesandthenadd pillowsinpairs.This
willkeep theload balanced.Usethelargestload/water level
available.
BIAets Letthewasherfillwithwater,add detergent,allowdetergentto
dissolve,thenadd blanket.Washonlyone blanketatatime.
mwtic Bltiem Sewastrongpiece of cloth overtheplug to protect the
blanketandwasherfrom damage.Washaccording to pillow
instructionsabove.
Pemment Pres aotics Selectalargerload/water levelthannormal.Thiswillprovide
hat me he Htied morewaterto help reducewrinklingand to allowclothesenough
room to movearound.Removeclothesassoon asthewashcycleis
complete andhangthemup immediately.
*Always follow FabricManufacturer CareLabelwhenlaundering.
Otherwiseusetheinformationaboveasageneralguide.
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StainRemovalhide u
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●CheckFabricCarelabel. ●To makesureastainremoval
●Removestainsassoon as product isstie for yourfabrictest
possible.The fresherthestain, iton ahidden insideseam.
theeasieritisto remove. ●Avoid useof hotwateron
unknownstains.Itcanset
somestains,
Athorough soakingwithdetergent ●Pretreatheavysoilbyrubbing
or aspecialsoakingagentisan inasmallamountof liquid
effectivewayto removeheavy detergentor apastemadeof
soilsor stains. waterandpowdered detergent
Tryone of these methods,
●Usethesoakcycle.Ifyourmodel
does not haveasoakcycleyou can
stillsoakbyallowingthewasherto
fillandagitatefor afewminutesto
helploosensoils.Thenpushinthe
Cycleknobtostopthewasher
(keeplidclosed) andallowtosoak
for aslongasdesired.After
desiredsoakperiod,pullout the
Cycleknobtocompletethecycle.
or soap.Forbestresults,wait
1/2 hourbefore washing.
●To removestainson whiteor
bleachablefabrics,trysoakingthe
stainedareainacontainerfor five
minutesinthefollowingsolution
andthenlaunderin thewasher:
1gallon (3.8liters) cool water
1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
To removestainson whiteor bleachablefabrics,trysoakingthestained
areainacontainerfor fiveminutesin thefollowingsolutionand then
launderin thewasher: 1gallon (3.8liters) cool water
1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach
Turnpagefor spect~cstain removal
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RemovingSpect>cStains
Foodson syntheticclothesmay
causestainswhicharevirtually
invisiblewhenyouputtheclothes
in thewasher.If thesestainsarenot
completelyremovedin thewash,
theymaypickup dirtfrom other
clothesin thewasherandappear
aftertheclothesaredried.
WhenTheyBecomeVisible:
●Rub thestainwithundiluted
liquiddetergent.
●Letstand30 minutes.
●Rewashusingthehottestwater
thatissafefor thefabric.
PreventingTheseStains:
●
●
e
Increasetheamountof
detergentused.
Increasewatertemperature.
Washsyntheticsoften.
OtherWashableFabrics
Stain WhiteandBleachableFabrics
Rubwithiceorimmerseinverycoldwater. Sameaswhiteandbleachable
Usedull tooltocareful~smapeoffasmuch fabrics.
adhesiveor~m wpossibti.Rubthestainwith
undilutedliquiddetergent.Rinsewell,
thenwashas-usual. -
Applyundilutedliquiddetergent.Rinse. Sameaswhiteandbleachable
Ifstainremains,usetheBleachSolution; fabricsexceptusenon-chlorine
bleach.
Soakincoldwater,thenlaunderinwarm Spongeorsoakincoolwater,
water.Ifstainremains,usetheBleach thenlaunder.
Solution;launder.
Soakincoldwater.UsetheBleach Sameaswhiteandbleachable
Solution;launder. fabricsexceptusenon-chlorine
bleach.
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Stain WhiteandBleachableFabrics OtherWashableFabrics
Withoutcream:UsetheBleachSolution; Spongewithwarmwater.If
launder. s;ain;emains,applywarm
glycerine(availableatdrug
Withcream:Soakincoldwater,thenuse stores),letstand30minutes
theBleachSolution;launder. andrinsewell.Washasusual.
UsetheBleachSolution;launder. Rub thestainwithundiluted
liquiddetergent.Rinsewell,
thenwashasusual.
Apply undilutedliquid detergent;launder. Spongewithwarmwater.Apply
(Treatmildewspotswhiletheyarefresh, undiluted liquid detergent;
before mold hasachance toweakenfabric.) launder.Bleachwith
Ifeithertypestainremains,usetheBleach non-chlorine bleach; launder.
Solution;launder. (Severescorch stainscan Oldmildewcannotbe removed.
seldom be removed.)Scorchcanseldombe removed.
Freshstains:Placestainfacedownon an Sameaswhiteandbleachable
absorbenttowelanduseaspraycleaneror fabricsexceptlaunderusing
spongewithdrycleaningfluid, rinsewell, non-chlorine bleach.
thenwashasusual.Old stains:usethe
BleachSolution;launder.
Soakstainincool water.Ifstainremains, Spongewithwarmwater.
usetheBleachSolution;launder. Bleachremainingstainwith
non-chlorine bleach.
Applyundilutedliquiddetergentand launder Launderinwarmwater.Rinse
in-warmwater.Ifc;lor haschangedyou may well.Bleachwithnon-chlorine
be able torestoreitbytreatingwithammonia bleach.
orvinegar.
ADonotmixchlorinebleachwithammoniaoracidssuchas
vinegarand/orrustremover.Mixingcanproduceatoxicgas
whichmaycausedeath.
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Problem PossibleCauses WhattoDo
Washerisunplugged ●Makesurecord isplugged securelyintoa
workingoutlet,
Watersupplyisturnedoff cTurn both hot andcold faucetsfullyon.
Controkarenotsetproperly ●CheckcontrolsandmakesureCycleknob
ispulledout to ON position.
fid isopen ●CloselidandpullCycleknobtoON
position.
Cirait breAer/fuseis ●Checkhousecircuitbreakers/fuses.Replace
tripped/blown fusesor resetbreaker.Washershouldhave
separateoutlet.
Contiolisnotsetproperly QCheckwatertemperaturecontrolandadjust.
Water
supplyis-ed off ●Turnboth hot andcold faucetsfullyon and
orimprop;;lycomected makesurehosesareconnected to c’orrect
faucets.
Watertiw screensare ●Turnoff thewatersourceandremovethe
stoppedup wdterconnectionhosesfromtheupperback
of thewasher.Useabrushor toothpickto
cleanthescreensinthemachine.Reconnect
thehosesand turnthewaterbackon.
Housewaterheaterisnotset .Makesurehousewaterheaterisdelivering
properly waterat120°F.-1500F.(45°C.-650C.).
DrainhoseisMed or .Straightendrainhose andmakesure
improperlycomected washerisnot sittingon it.
●Top of drainoutletshould be lessthan8ft.
abovefloor.
FWhosesordrainhoseis ●Makesurehoseconnectionsaretightatfauce
improperlyconnected andmakesureend of drainhose iscorrectl,
--- insertedin andsecuredto drainfacility.
16 Householddrti may .Checkhouseholdplumbing.Youmayneed
beclogged to callaplumber.

Problem PossibleCauses WhattoDo
Constantwaterpressuretothe ●Tightenhosesatthefaucetsandturnthewater
ffi hosesatthewatersource offaftereachuse.
●Checkconditionofthefillhoses;theymay
needreplacementafter5years.
Washerisuneven .Makesurewasherislevelandfirm
to thefloor.
Washerloadisunbahmced ●PushtheCycleknob into stopthe
washer,open thelid andredistribute
theload ~venly.Close thelidandrestart.
Thewashernorm~ypauses
betweenwashingsteps
hcorrectvcle ●Makesurethe~cle selectedmatchesthe
selected ‘loadyou arewashing.
Thisisnormalforsomefabtics
●Separatelintproducersfrom
lintcollectors.
Washingtoolong .Washsmallloadsfor ashortertimethan
largerloads.
Detergentnotdissoltig .Forbestperformancealwaysadddetergent
andstartwasherbefore addingclothes.If
youusepowdereddetergent,predissolve
detergentinhotwaterbeforeaddingtowasher.
.Tryaliquiddetergent.
●Usewarmerwatertemperature.
@rloading .MakesureLoad Sizeselectormatches
loadsize.
Toomuchbleach .Checkbleachpackagefor correctamount.
Notenoughdetergent ●Tryusingmore detergent.
Incorrectuseof fabricsoftener .Checkfabricsoftenerpackagefor
instructions(seeFabricSoftener
DispenserSection).
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Problem PossibleCauses WhattoDo
●Avoid mixingheavyitems(likework
clothes)with-lightitems(likeblouses).
●Separatepermanentpressfrom
otherlaundry.
●Tryafabricsoftener(likeDownybrand).
&rloading orincorrect ●Loadyourwasherso clotheshaveenough
waterlewl roomtomovefreely.
Incorrectwashanddrycycles ●MatchCycleselectionto thetypeof fabric
you arewashing(especiallyfor permanent
pressloads).
Repeatedwashinginwater ●Washinwarmor cold waterwithplenty
thatistoohot of detergent.
Pins,snaps,hooks,sharp ●Fastensnaps,hooks, buttons,andzippers.
buttons,beltbucMes,
zippers,md sharpobjects ●Removeloose itemslikepins,objectsin
pocketsandsharpbuttons.
●Turnknits(whichsnageasily)insideout.
UnMutedchlorinebleach ●Checkbleachpackageinstructionsfor
proper amount.
●Neveraddundilutedbleachtowashor
allowclothesto come incontactwith
undilutedbleach.
Smd tearsorholes ●Repairtearsandholesbefore washing.
presentbeforewash
~emic~ We hairbleach, ●Rinseitemsthatmayhavechemicals
hairdye,permanentwave onthembefore washing.
solutionandtofletbowlcleaners
Permanentpressitems ●Whilethisisnot causedbythewasher,
naturdyfray(especidy youcanslowthefrayingprocessby
CO~= md cuffs) washingsmallpermanentpressloadswith
higherwatersetting.
●Avoidwashingheavyitems(liketowels)
withpermanentpressitems.
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Problem PossibleCauses WhattoDo
SomefabricsWnatur~y ●Hotwaterismore likelyto causeshrinkage
sti inthe wash thancold water.
●Followdirectionson carelabel,
Notenoughdetergent ●Tryusingmore detergent(especiallywith
(largerloads,heavysofi, largerloads).
and-hardwatermight
requiremoredetergent)●Ifyou livein ahardwaterareatryusing
awaterconditioner likeCalqonbrandor
installawatersoftener.
Waterisnothotenough ●Makesurewaterheaterisdeliveringwdter
at120°F.-1500F.(45°C. -65°C.).
●Do notusethewasherwhenhotwateris
usedfor otherneeds (dishes,baths,etc.).
Washerisoverloaded ●MakesureLoad SizeSelectormatches
load size.
So& timeistooshort *Soakatleast30minutes.
So*g withtoofitiedetergent ●Usemore detergent(especiallywith
heavysoil).
Detergentknotdissolving cAdd detergentaswashbasketfillswith
waterbefore you load clothes.
TorestoreGrayedClothes, ●Putclothesthroughawashcycleusinghot
~oneofthefo~owing water.(Checkthegarment’smanufacturing
carelabelto seeifhotwatercan be used.)
Add anon-precipitatingwatersoftener,such
asCalgonbrand.Use2Wtimesmore than
isrecommendedfor normalwatersoftening.
Do notusedetergentor soap.Allowclothes
togo throughacomplete cycle.Repeatif
necessary.
●Soakyour clothesusingawatersoftener
insteadof asoakingagent.Allow clothes
tosoakfor about20minutes.
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Prob/cm PossibleCauses WhattoDo
Notenoughdetergent .Alwaysusemeasureddetergent.
onaconsistentbasis
CMofie bleachmayyeflow ●Usenon-chlorine bleach,
somefabtics
Ironormanganeseinwatermay ●
causeyeflotig orye~owspots
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Useextradetergentplusa
non-precipitating
watersoftenerdissolved
inwaterand non-chlorine bleach.
Run hotwaterfor 2minutesto help the
pipescleanoutiron buildup.
Drainyourhousewaterheateroccasionally.
To removespotsspreadstainareaoverapan
.L.
ofboilingwaterandsqueezelemonjuice
throughthestain.
Incorrectuseof fabticsoftener ●Checkfabricsoftenerpackage
forinstructions(seeF~bric{oftener
Dispensersection).
●To removespotsdampen thespots
andrubwithundilutedliquid detergent.
Rewash,usingchlorine bleachifitissafe
for thefabric.
TWeof detergent ●Switchto alowersudsingdetergentbrand
andfollowinstructions~npackage.
Verysoftwater ●Trylessdetergent.
Resdtofnormalwearon ●mile thisisnot causedbythewasher,
poly<ottonblends you canslowthepillingp~ocessbywashing
poly<otton blendsinsideout.
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