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Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pan ............................5, 10, 13,25
Preparation
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Pretreating .........................................9, 12, 18
Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 12
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Stain Removal
Care and Cleaning
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Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............25
Limestone Buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,25
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................25
User Maintenance instructions ................25
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
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Before you request service . . .
the Problem Solver
section. lists causes minor
operating problems that you
correct yourself.
It is intended help you
operate
maintain your
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on a label on
new washer properly.
the lower
side near the front.
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your questions.
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Product Ownership
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your washer. sending in
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WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
● If you cannot reach your gas
call the fire department.
TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not try to light any appliance.
—Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
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Clear the room, building or area of all
All washing instruction terms in this book conform the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission. January I
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reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or to
. Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with
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persons when using your appliance,
basic precautions, including the following:
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
cleaning
kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances
This washer must be properly
around your washer
operation.
dryer during
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installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
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before it is used. If you did not receive an
Instructions sheet with your
WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
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can accumulate in the water heater
water
—Properly ground to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances.
details in Installation Instructions.
pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or longer.
GAS CAN
BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
—Install or store where it will not be exposed
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
hot water faucets and allow them to run for
several minutes before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
to temperatures
to the weather.
freezing or exposed
to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
to adequate plumbing and drain
facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions.
system. This
allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
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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Never reach into washer while it is
moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
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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
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
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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
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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
appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.
to carry out.
To minimize the possibility of injury:
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Do not mix chlorine bleach with
or acids such as vinegar
rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.
(continued)
● Keep laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid personal injury.
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Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
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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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Keep the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the
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of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
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The laundry process can reduce the
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Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
flame
of fabrics. To avoid
such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully,
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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).
For washer operation
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Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.
This will stop the wash and spin action
and prevent completion of the cycle.
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob
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to an
position does NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
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