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Contents Agitator 9 Appliance Registration 2 Use and Care Bleach Dispenser 8 of Model Care and Cleaning 26 Consumer Services 27 ~W3700R Controls Setting Guide 10, 11 Cycle Settings 6,7 Detergents, Other Additives 15–19 Energy-Saving Tips 12 Fabric Softener Dispenser 8 9 Handwash@ System 9 Hard Water 18 Limestone Deposits 16 Loading the Washer 5, 14 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Washer 5-9 Pretreating 11, 13, 19 Problem Solver 22-26 Safety Instructions 3,4 Sorting Clothes 5, 13 Stains 20 Stain Removal Guide 21 Storage and Vacation Tips 26 User Maintenance Instructions 26 Warranty Back Cover
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Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . and serial numbers. operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on new washer properly. section. It lists causes of minor the lower left side near the front. operating problems that you can Keep it handy for answers to These numbers are also on the correct yourself. your questions. Consumer Product Ownership If you don’t understand something Registration Card that came with or need more help, write (include If you received a your washer. Before sending in this card, please write these .your .phone number) damaged— washer... ,. num~ers nere: Consumer Affairs Immediately contact the dealer (or Hotpoint builder) that sold you the washer. Appliance Park Model Number Louisville, KY 40225 Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer.
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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 First, contact the people who FINALLY, if your problem Consumer Services page serviced your appliance. Explain is still not resolved, write: in the back of this book. why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer We’re proud of our service and cases, this will solve the problem. Action Panel want you to be pleased. If for some NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North Wacker Drive reason you are not happy with the write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606 service you receive, here are three your phone number—to: steps to follow for further help. Manager, Consumer Relations Hotpoint Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 2 WORTANT SA~TY mSTRUC~ONS Rad W titmctiom before wkg tis apptimce.
WARN~&To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that of fire, electric shock, or injury to i’\ have been cleaned in, washed in, A perso~s when using your appliance, ~ \ soaked in, orspottedwith fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: A combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- ● Use this appliance ody for its intended cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances
● around your washer an~or dryer during 4J. This washer must be properly ‘S-,’i~. b instied and located in accordance operation. . . w with the hstallation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an WARNING-H~ROGEN GAS hstallation Instructions sheet with your is produced by the chemical action washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll A within your water heater and the gas free, the GE Answer Center7800.626.2000. can accumulate in the water heater an~or water —Properly ground to conform with dl pipes if hot water has not been used for a period governing codes and ordinances. Follow of two weeks or ~onger. ~DROGEN GAS CAN details in bs~ation Instructions. BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE —hstall or store where it will not be exposed CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the to temperatures below freezing or exposed possibility of damage or injury, if you have not to the weather. used hot water for two weeks or more, or move
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Sorting and Loading
● ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for information on the Bleach Dispenser. to Sort Clothes section. ● See How to Use Fabric Softener Dispenser
● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents, section for more information on the Fabric Other Additives section for information on detergents Softener Dispenser. and other laundry additives. ● For information on bleaches and fabric softeners,
● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not see Other Laundry Products section. to overload. See How to Load Your-Washer section ● Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin for more information. with the lid open.
Setting the Controls Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the @ Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to proper selections. your selected wash setting. @ Select Wash/Spin Speed. e Pull Cycle Selector knob outtostart the washer. *START ~ ~ Select Water Level. If you wish to change / ‘ \ ‘ LOW: Washer is less than 1/2 full of clothes. setting after washer MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full. has started, push Cycle STOP + Selector knob into stop 9 HIGH: Over 2/3 full. the washer and reset to the HANDWASH: Not used for regular loads. new position. Setting can be changed at any time. See How to Use the Handwash System. If you wish to increase water level after you’ve made a selection, turn knob to RESET and select new level. ~ Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.
5 w TWS TO ~LP YOU SELECT SETTmGS Medium and Heavy Soil 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 Cycl+ For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold pamnent press water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in SPIM permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similm apparel with normal soil.
delicates
Knits~elicates 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.
Handwash Cycles— Saves time and energy when washing small loads of lightly soiled clothes. A special agitator concealed under the regular agitator washes small and delicate loads gently but effectively. The Handwash system uses about 1/4 less water than the regular low water level solution.
6 Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soting agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of SPINo -k CYCIO RINSE SOA Cycle—must k reset for desired wash cycle.
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What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
Cycle Selector Heavy Norrnd Soak Permanent hits Handwash Settings Soil Press Delicates Wash 4 Soak 2’12 Wash 19 15 10 2 5 Spin 3 3 2’/2 2’/2 2’12 Mnse 3’/2 3’11 3’12 3’/2 3 3’/2 Spin 7 7 7 4’/2 4’/2 4’/2 Totil Time 37 32 11 25 23 21
NOTES: . Total time includes pauses ktween each phase of the cycle, ● Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level.
7 OPEMTmG mSTRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Bleach Dispenser
● Use this dispenser with HIGH WATER LEVEL—1 M cup (310 ml) liquid liquid bleach only. LOW WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid If you prefer to use powdered ● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly bleach, pour it into bleach dispenser. into the wash ● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to ovetiow. basket along with Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric your detergent. Do damage. not pour powdered bleach ● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto into the bleach dispenser. clothes or into the wash basket. ● Measure bleach carefully. Here are some recommended amounts:
How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser
● Position the Fabric ● Do not stop the washer during the first spin. Softener Dispenser on This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. the agitator. & ● Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the ● Pour manufacturer’s Soak Cycle. recommended amount ● If the dispenser gets clogged, soak it in a solution of of fabric softener into 1 cup (240 d) water and 1 cup (240 ml) alcohol. a standard measuring cup. /&
● Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full.
● Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser.
● The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time.
How to Use the Soak Cycle
● SOAK CYCLE temperature ● Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to will automatically be cold. agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob ● For a hot or warm soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. to complete the cycle. control to HOT/COLD or ● For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and WARM/COLD and turn agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking the Cycle Selector knob agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop to MEDIUM cycle setting. 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.
8 HOW TO USE T~ HA~WASH SYSTEM
~pical HANDWASH System Wash Loads
● Small loads of regular fabrics ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, (up to 2 pounds) (.9 kg). 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
● Remove HEAVY —Pull out Cycle m pemanent press DUTY agitator as Selector knob to follows: start washer. —Push switches to ● When washing f UNLOCK. stockings, panty —Lift out HEAVY hose and other easily DUTY agitator tangled items, always leaving smaller handle separately. To HANDWASH agitator in place. minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag. —Press down HANDWASH agitator firmly. ● To replace the HEAVY DUTY agititor: ● Put 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60 to 80 ml) detergent in the wash basket. —Position outer agitator over HANDWASH agitator and rotate until agitator falls easily into place. DO ● Load clothes in the wash basket. NOT FORCE. ● See How to Use Bleach and Fabric Softener —Press gently on HEAVY DUTY agitator until it is Dispenser sections. seated securely. ● Close lid and set controls as follows: —Push switches to lock HEAVY DUTY agitator in —Set Water Level place. variable watar levels to HANDWASH BE SURE HEAVY DUTY AGITATOR IS position. MEDIUM ---- SECURELY IN PLACE BEFORE WASHING ,/ —Select desired LOW ,/ ‘\l HIGH REGULAR LOADS OF CLOTHES. WasMSpin speed ,’ and WasMRinse RESET temperature .sHANDWAS according to the fabrics you are washing. —Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it to the HANDWASH setting.
9 CONTROLS SETT~G GUDE
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Wash Water Load Speed Temperature Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal~ast Hot or Warm Medium Setting Brigh~oncolorfast NormalFast Warm or Cold Medium Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil NormalFast Hot Medium for small loads Heavy Soil for all other loads Average soil Normal~ast Hot or Warm Medium Setting Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil NormalFast Hot Permanent Press Setting Average or light soil Gentle/Slow Warm Permanent Press Setting
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics Sturdy Norma~ast warm Permanent Press Setting Delicate Gentle/Slow warm Knits/Delicates or Handwash Setting
Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk Gentle/Slow warm Knits~elicates or Handwash Setting and Wool Rayon and Acetate Gentle/Slow warm Knits/Delicates or Handwash Setting
Down-filled garments, if machine Gentle/Slow warm Permanent Press Setting washing is recommended
Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as Norma~ast Hot Medium Setting Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls Baby Clothes—Delicate Gentle/Slow Warm Knits~elicates or Handwash Setting
Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool, 5 min. soak then Warm Medium Setting Cotton Normal~ast Blankets—Synthetic, Electric 5 min. soak then warm Medium Setting Normal~ast Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE Gentle/Slow Hot or Warm Permanent Press Setting WASH FIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads, Robes* Gentle/Slow Hot or Warm Permanent Press Setting Slipcovers, Draperies, Bathmats & Rugs* Normal~ast Hot or Warm Medium Setting Denims (especially Indigo Blue Normal~ast Cold or Warm Medium Setting Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Gentle/Slow warm Knits~elicates or Handwash Setting Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows Gentle/Slow Warm Medium Setting
*Check size. Some slipcovers, drapeties and b~ ;preads may be tc mge for automatic home-size washer.
10 u Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
Bleach Special Instmctions
Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Detergent Guide.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Noncolorfast, only non-chlotine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach Small loads reduce wrinkling.
1 FNo bleach. Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Seldom needed. If needed, use only Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. non-chlorine bleach. No bleach 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. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots. Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets ter use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or by HANDWASH control system. - - 1 No bleach. Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soile~ spots with liquid detergent. I No bleach. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. If unusually soiled, use Normal/Fast WasMSpin Speed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt. No bleach. 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. No bleach. 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 high water level. — I 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. 11 E~RGY-SAVmG TWS
If your clothes and household ● Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F. ● Try to wash less often. Save items don’t look clean and fresh (65°C.)— on a regular basis articles of the same type of fabric after washing, you will probably only when washing heavily soiled until you have a full load. rewash them.. and that means articles-such as work and ● If you must wash smaller loads, you’ll waste energy. Remember play clothes. adjust the amount of water. Small to sort your clothes carefully, ● Under normal soil conditions, loads should have lower water and load them properly, select wash in water above 80°F. levels. correct cycles, use enough (27°C.). This generally means ● Wash in off-peak utility hours. detergent and choose a water using the Warm Wash temperature warm enough to Your local utility can tell you temperature setting on your which are the off-peak hours. release and get rid of soil. washer—temperatures approximately 90°F.–l IO°F. ● Use Normal (Fast) Spin Speed to (32°C.-380C.) or hand remove more water and help comfortable. If you notice lessen drying time. The dryer will that soil has accumulated after remove any wrinkles caused by several consecutive washings, the Normal (Fast) Spin. use Hot Wash occasionally, if ● Use your HANDWASH system safe for fabrics. for very small loads. It uses less water than the low water level on ● Always rinse in cold water. The temperature of the rinse does not this washer. You will also save on affect cleaning. detergent and energy.
12 HOW TO SORT CLOT~S
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 In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, Separate it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.
Sort by Soil
Sort by Color For instructions on different fabrim and loads, see the Controls Setting Guide.
It pays to check and prepare Soaking and Pretreating—a FOR INFOWATION ON clothes for washing. good way to loosen deep soils SOAKING AGENTS, see Other and stains. Laundry Products Guide. ● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks A thorough soaking with detergent ● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing and buttons. or special soaking agent is another in a small amount of liquid way to remove heavy soils, detergent or a paste made of ● Do any necessary mending— rips, hems, tears. embedded dirt and even some stains. water and powdered detergent Soaking can be either a completely or soap. For best results, wait ● Check all items for areas of 1/2 hour before washing. heavy soil or stain. separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete ● Remove stains. See Stain wash cycle. For detailed Removal Guide. information on how to soak ● Turn poly knits inside-out to in your washer, see How to minimize fabric surface damage. Use the Soak Cycle. 13 HOW TO LO~ YOUR WAS~R
This illustration, with clothes just ● Load clothes dry. reaching the Filter Ring, shows a ● Take a properly sorted group of proper load. Clothes have ample clothes and drop them loosely in room to move because they are not the wash basket in this order: packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry ~ Large Items–like sheets. Do since wet items are likely to pack not wrap around the agitator. down which encourages ~ Small Items–like washcloths. overloading. This size load ~ Medium Size Items–like requires a full water fill. towels. 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.
To Add Items After the Washer Has Started
● Turn off the washer. NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately. ● Add any additional articles by submerging them next to the agitator. To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag.
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; a minimize wrinkling in the wash process: High Water Level for a Medium Load.
● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press ● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops clothes must have ample room to move freely. A and hang immediately. Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed. SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP
Products Advanti~es Disadvantages
Phosphate– Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water.
Non-Phosphate– Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in Powdered Detergents or moderately hard water. hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate May be difficult to dissolve, products are available. 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.)
Liquid Detergents Perform well in soft water. May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products Offer better performance in when diluted in wash water. 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.
Soaps Perform well in soft water. Generally do not clean well in medium-hard or hard water.
May combine with water hardness minerals to form sticky soap curd.
15 T~ RES~TS OF CONT-D USE OF CA~ONATE 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 buildup in just a few months.
Effecti on Clothes
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on ● Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the direct contact with detergent. following ways: ● Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent ● Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such press fabrics. as toweling. ● Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes on “ Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy. cottons such as children’s sleepwear.
● Causes graying of fabrics. ● Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during ● Leaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored items. washer agitation.
Effec@ on Washer Recommended Methods to Reduce
● Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to Limestone Buildup the wash solution. ● Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid ● Mat-like, crusty formations caused by lint adhering detergent if these are available in your area.
to the sticky limestone deposits. ● Install a home water softener. This will significantly ● Increased service calls because of limestone deposits reduce limestone buildup.
in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and ● Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener, other washer parts. such as Calgon brand with phosphate. ● Reduced useful life of washer.
Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes
The following recommendations will temporarily delay ● Increase amount of detergent. See guide on opposite the effects of limestone on your clothes. These are page for recommended detergent amounts in relation generally good washing practices and will give better to water hardness. soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use ● Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water carbonate detergent. conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to help ● Use hotter wash water, for example up to in removing stubborn soils and stains. 150°F. (65°C.) for cottons. This dso improves ● Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very dirty oily-soil removal. loads separately and increase detergent to help keep ● If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use more dirt from redepositing on less soiled items. Wash detergent to promote better washing. Also be sure to delicate items separately to prevent damage from use bleach on bleachable fabrics. Use hot water heavy, sturdy clothes. whenever possible. ● Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action ● Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate of washer. for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before ● Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or harshness adding clothes. in clothes. *LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the reaction of the calcium in tha hard water with the sodium carbonata in the detergent, 16 How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution CAUTIONS: of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer The acidic action of the vinegar may damage using detergent. the porcelain. ● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.
● Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics. L
HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHO~D 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 If the recommended amount of How to use detergent— according to: detergent produces too many suds, granular or powdered: switch to a low sudsing detergent 1. Water hardness For best results, add detergent brand, and follow instructions to the wash basket before loading 2. Amount of soil on package. 3. Size of load clothes. If you load your clothes 4. Type of detergent Using too little first, add detergent next to 5. Wash temperature detergent is a the agitator. common cause Use more detergent if you have... If your detergent doesn’t dissolve of laundry well, predissolve the detergent in 1. Hard water problems. Always hot water, then pour directly into 2. Large loads measure detergent the wash basket. 3. Greasy or oily soils in a standard measuring cup. 4. Lower wash temperature 5. Low phosphate detergent
Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load 1. Use recommended amount Water Level Setting of detergent for your load Water and water hardness as Hardness High Medium Low HANDWASH shown in guide at left. VERY HARD 2 cups lfi cups 1 % cups 1/3 cup 2. When using other detergent 10-20 Grains (480 ml) (420 ml) (300 ml) (85 ml) types—low and normal suds, High-Sudsing HARD 1% cups 1 x cups 314 cup 1/4 cup powders, liquids, non- Powder ~pe 4-10 Grains (420 ml) (360 ml) (180 ml) (60 ml) phosphate powders—follow Som 1 cup 1 cup 1/2 cup 1/8 CUp directions on package. (240 ml) (120 ml) (30 ml) O-4 Grains (240 ml) 3. For hard water treatment, Low-Sudsing 1 cup 314 cup 1/2 cup 1/4 cup see Hard Water Guide. Concentrated 0-10 Grains (240 ml) (180 ml) (120 ml) (60 ml) Powder Npe LIQUID 0-10 Grains FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS
17 ~RD WATER—DO YOU ~m IT?
Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You water, you need to know if you have it and, if can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget so, how hard it is. all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less
● If you live in a municipal area, contact your than 10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, water company. you also have no problem.
● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need contact your county agent. to soften your water with either... The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per 1. An installed water softener in your home, or gallon (3.8 liters)” and means this: 2. The use of a packaged water softener. O to 3 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SOFT 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 10–15 hardness o-1o 15-20 20–25 25-30 over 30 When using o 1/4 cup 1/2 cup 213 CUp I cup 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 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 113 cup 2/3 CUP 314 cup 1 cup 1 x cups 1 X cups plus 1 tablespoon for every 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)
18 OT~R LA~RY PRODUCTS
Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use it Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach washer or on dry clothes. Dispenser section. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 1007o 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. Non-chlorine such as Follow package directions. 1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics. Clorox 2 brand Put bleach into washer with detergent. 2) Is most effective in hot water. FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Mix recommended amount with one 1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft. Downy Brand cup (240 ml) water and add at start of 2) Reduces static electricity. rinse cycle. 3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on some clothes. Wash additive such as Follow package directions. 4) Do not pour directly on clothes. Rain Barrel brand Add during wash cycle. 5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle, such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s instructions exactly. SANITIZER Chlorine bleach Use in case of infection and Guards against infection by killing most bactefia and such as Clorox brand contagious disease. viruses. See under Bleach above. WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating Follow package directions. Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle. water clear. Precipitating such as Follow package directions. Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate Borax brand Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle. which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water. SOAK AGENT Such as Biz brand Follow package directions. PRETREATING, STAIN AND SPOT REMOVERS Follow package directions. Treat only CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be Such as Spray’n Wash heavily soiled areas. Check garments’ damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain and K2R brands care labels for instructions. 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 hv vour warrantv. TINTS AND DYES Powdered such as Rit Follow package directions. Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go and Tintex brands NOTE: Tinted garments may not be through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water, colorfast. Wash separately. 1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it.
19 HOW TO ~MOVE STAmS
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take c Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It these steps: 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 witi recommended amount of soau. or ● Check the care label instructions that came with detergent. the garment.
Stain 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 Spofi 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.
20 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide.
Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachable fabrics Deodorants according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color except use non-chlorine bleach. has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
Blood Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If stain remains, Sponge or soak in cool water, then bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, laundel launder.
Chocolate, Cream, Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid*; Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe Ice Cream and Milk Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry. Bleach according cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry. detergent. Launder in warm water.
Coffee and Tea Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on Sponge with warm water. If stain remains, opposite page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions for apply warm glycerine, let stand 30 cream. minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.
Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid.* Apply undiluted liquid Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid.* Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Then launder in warm detergent water. or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Hint on opposite page. Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil
Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to Sponge with warm water. Bleach remaining Wine, Vegetables or Food the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder. stain with non-chlorine bleach. Coloring
Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots Sponge with warm water. Apply undiluted Mildew, Scorch while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) liquid detergent. Bleach remaining stain If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal with non-chlorine bleach, then launder. Hint on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.) Old mildew stains can seldom be removed. Scorch can seldom be removed.
Ink, Ballpoint Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and Same as white and bleachable fabrics sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply except launder using non-chlorine bleach. undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
Paint and Varnish Soften with oil, lard or petroleum jelly, then sponge with Same as white and bleachable fabrics. turpentine or banana oil. Launder in warm water.
Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach If color has changed you maybe able to restore it by treating with with non-chlorine bleach. ammonia or vineg~.** If any stain remains, treat with safe @ cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.
Rust Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and Same as white and bleachable fabrics. launder.
*Caution: Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you **DO not mix ~hlofine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegw are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning andor rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause A fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations death. and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels. with flammable compounds. Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
21 QUESTIONS? USE T~S PROBLEM SOLWR
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
L~T OR RESIDUE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and ON CLOTHES chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads, For norrnd soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes. * Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener,
● Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve granular detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer wash water. See Detergent Guide.
● Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items with correct water level.
● Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions,
● Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount of detergent. See Detergent Guide. * Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle. Use Fabric Softener Dispenser. See Other Laundry Products section.
● Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.
● Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in rinse cycle. GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them STWNS ON before washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in LAUNDERED wash cycle, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will GARMENTS then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.
GRAYED CLOTHES ● Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than norrnd, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is Iarge or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
● Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water to the washer at 140°F.–1500F. (60°C.450C,). Do not wash when other hot water needs—such as dishwashing or family baths-are heavy.
● Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow these steps: 1. Use water conditioner (such as Cdgon brand). 2. Pretreat stains. 3. Use the hottest water possible. 4. Use bleach where possible. 5. Use presoak aids. 6. Install water softener.
● Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. 22 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
GRAYED CLOT~S ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is (contiued) sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of previous page. ● Washing too long ,may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads. * Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation. See Detergent, Other Additives section. ● To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures: 1, Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment. ● Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate—use 2fi times as much as you need for normal water softening. ● Do not use detergent or soap. * Mlow clothes to go through complete cycle. * Repeat, if necessary. 2. If you prefer to use the Soak Cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes to SO* for about 20 minutes. 3. Use the Handwash wash system. Increase detergent.
● Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes, above. o Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), following package directions. ● hon or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots. 1, Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach. 2, Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from water. 3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clem iron residue buildup in lines; drain water heater occasionally. 4. To remove spok: Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain. To remove overall yellow, use a commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container. BLUE OR GRAY Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; COLOR STAWS always dilute before adding to rinse water. Dilute softener before filling your Fabric Softener Dispenser. Also, do not lift lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains. See Other Laundry Roducts section. To remove stiins: Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. SHWNWGE, Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe GENERAL safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry. (continued next page) 23 ● T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHR~=GE, . Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly ~ITS stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above.
● Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-shaped, When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used to shaW set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.
WR~~ING IN ● Leaving clothes in dryer ~r tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS ● Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine AND “NO-IRON” loads. ITEMS ● Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash Permanent Press items with regular laundry.
● Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regular loads.. .no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely. —
● Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
● Incorrect water level. Use High Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level for Small Load.
● Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of detergent.
● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent. Q Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling. To remove wrinkles:
● Retumble on Permanent Press setting.
● Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting.
● If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
● Send to dry cleaners for pressing. * Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
SNAGS, HOLES, ● Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such TEARS, RIPS OR objects are removed. Also check wash tub. EXCESSIVE WEAR ● Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons. Remove sharp buttons and belt bucties. This is especi~ly important in washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
● Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other — Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes. 24 ●
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
SNAGS,HOLES ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, batte~ acids TEARS, RIPS OR and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric hales. Rinse all towels and other EXCESSIVE WEAR articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. (continued) Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
● Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before washing and mend all rips and tears.
● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. You can slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possibIe.
● Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough spots if necessary.
● May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent Press Cycle. Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels.
● Garments weakend by age, sun or atmosphe~. This is inevitable and is not caused by washe~
● Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will move freely. Select correct water level. HEAVILY SOILED Pretreat with liquid detergent. AREAS such as collars and CUffS WASHER WON’T OPERATE
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● Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.
● Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.
● Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.
● Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.
● Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.
WATER ● Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set. TEMPERATURE ● Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and IS INCORRECT regulated correctly.
● Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets... hot to hot, cold to cold. +${ ● Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses. o ● Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at 140°F.-1500F. (W”c.+s”c.).
WATER WON’T ● Make sure drain hose is not kinked. DRAIN ● To~ of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor.
WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
(continued next page) 25 ● r● T~ PROBLEM SOL~R A (continued) PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE
WASHER IS NOISY ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in piwe and front jam nuts tight. See your hstdlation Instructioa$,
● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as tie motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound is normal.
● Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases (usually occurs when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid =d restart. WASHER PAUSES * Washer normally pauses between washing steps...such as between wash and ~ CYCLE spin or between spin and rinse.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The ~b. To Store Washer. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after Ask service technician to remove water washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing, harsh or gritty cleansers. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed The Exterior. to the weather. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. Wipe For Long Vacations. or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets sharp objects. and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.
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WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for products charge, parts and service labor purchased for ordinary home use in your home to repair or replace in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii any part of the washer that fails and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the because of a manufacturing defect. warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay LIMITED ADDITIONAL to ship the product to the service FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY shop or for the service technician’s For the second through fifth year travel costs to your home. from date of original purchase, we All warranty service will be will provide, free of charge, provided by our Factory Sewice replacement patis for any part of Centers or by our authorized the transmission that fails because Customer Care@ servicers during of a manufacturing defect. You pay normal working hours. for the service trip to your home and service labor charges. Or, if Should your appliance need you desire, we will provide a service, during warranty period or completely recondjtjoned beyond, call 800-GE-CARES transmission. You pay for the (800-432-2737). shop reconditioning labor, the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
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● Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 — This book is printed on recycled pape[
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