GE 49-90280, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...0 628 2000 Preparation Other Laundry Products 12 Ha rd Water 13 Loading the Washer 7 Pretreating 6 12 13 Sorting Clothes 6 7 Stains 13 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Stain Removal Guide 14 Care and Cleaning 20 21 Dryer Exhaust 21 Exterior 20 Lint Filter 8 9 20 21 Storage and Vacation Tips 20 User Maintenance Instructions 20 21 Consumer Services Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Number...

Page 2: ...lnl hi m n lm II mini z the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you can...

Page 3: ...rd 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 To Minimize the Possibility of a Fire Hazard Exhaust Duct See Installation Instructions Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer to the outside USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED...

Page 4: ...ing oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire WARNING HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and or 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 dama...

Page 5: ...malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Never climb on or stand on the dryer top For washer operation Do not leave washer lid up during cycle This will stop the spin action and prevent completion of the cycle Dryer applied Fabric Softeners or Anti static Conditioners You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or reduce the static ele...

Page 6: ... Products section 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 Sort by Surface Texture Separate _ __ _ _ProLiunters _ from _oolL nttors LINT PRODUCERS such as terry toweling and chenille give up lint LINT COLLECTORS such as man made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen ...

Page 7: ...s and fabric softeners see Other Laundry Products section Close lid Washer will fill and agitate but will not spin with lid open This washer has a Safety Lid Lock As a safety measure the lid will be automatically locked during the spin portion of each cycle The lid will automatically unlock about one minute after the end of the spin cycle To open lid during spin cycle push Cycle Selector IN and wa...

Page 8: ...er has started push Cycle Selector in and wait for washer to stop Then reset to the new position Setting can be changed at any time during the Regular Perm Press or Delicate cycles Self cleaning lint filter The lint filter needs no attention from you Lint collected during washing and rinsing of clothes is automatically flushed down the drain How to soak in the washer Set wash temperature control A...

Page 9: ...ll operate Polyester Knits Perm Press Drying Tips Do not overload Garments being dried or dewrinkled should tumble freely Remove clothes immediately To help prevent wrinkling remove clothes from the dryer immediately at the end of the drying cycles Place on hangers Permanent Press and Polyester Knit garments look best if placed on hangers after drying How Timed and Automatic Drying Differ Automati...

Page 10: ...2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat Warm Delicate Set at START Automatic Dry Medium Heat Warm Perm Press See 2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat Warm Perm Press See 2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat Warm Delicate Set at START Delicate Low Heat Warm Delicate Set at START Delicate Low Heat Hot Perm Press See 2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat Hot Perm Press See 2 below Automatic Dry Medium Heat Hot Perm ...

Page 11: ...5 35 20 30 Midpoint Midpoint More Dry 15 20 40 55 30 40 30 40 65 85 If badly sun weakened even hand washing will cause tearing Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable Remove hooks and non washable trim Use Waml Soak if heavily soiled Turn slacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening of seams and creases Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil Pretreat collars and cuffs ...

Page 12: ...h Use in case of ini cction and Guards against ini cction by killing most bacteria and such as Clorox brand contagious disease viruses See Bleach above WATER SOFTENER Non precipitatim_ Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keepin _ such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle water clear Precipitating such as Follow package directions Combines with water hardness mine...

Page 13: ...roduct on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains It can set some stains 3 Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing 4 Wash with recommended amount of detergent Stain Removal HintmUsing 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 ...

Page 14: ...ach according to the Sponge with warm warm Bleach remaining Wine Vegetables or Food Stain Removal Hint on previous page launder stain with uon chlorine bleach Coloring Grass Foliage Flowers Mildew Scorch Ink Ballpoint Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while they are fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric If either type stain remains bleach according ...

Page 15: ...nce Redistribute clothes and rerun through final spin Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively dining spin and may cause it to move from its original position To correct open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket Close the lid and restart Metallic clicks heard as timer advances during operation are normal Uneven floo_ Make sure appliance is leve...

Page 16: ...clothes Use non chlorine bleach 2 Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and manganese from watm 3 Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines drain water heater occasionally 4 To remove spots spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice through stain To remove overall yellow use a commercially available...

Page 17: ...liquid detergent use warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a packaged water softener Undissolved granular detergent may leave powdery residue on fabrics which can be mistaken for lint a See Detergent Guide for recommendations on how to add detergent to speed up complete dissolving b Use a liquid or special cold water detergent c Predissolve granular detergent i...

Page 18: ... garments age they may show fraying at collars and cuffs This is due to the weakening of the fibers by the permanent press process It is not caused by the 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 When possible remove collar stays Roughness or burrs on agitator due to damage incurred ...

Page 19: ...e 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 set the shapes shrinkage may occun This cannot be corrected but it can be prevented by washing in cool or ...

Page 20: ...er may have to be removed See procedure at right Disconnect hoses from faucets and drain 2 Add 1 gallon 3 8 liters of non toxic RV antifreeze available from a hardware or recreational vehicle store to the washer tub 3 Push the Cycle Selector in turn the knob to the right to SPIN and pull the knob out 4 Let the washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes to let all the water drain out Some but not all of the RV...

Page 21: ... outside Clean the lint filter before every load See How to Operate Your Dryer section Inspect the area behind your front access panel at least once a year and clean out any lint that may have accumulated Wipe or vacuum being careful not to disturb any of the electrical mechanical connections How to remove the front access panel between the washer and dryer o o Remove two Phillips head screws at t...

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Page 24: ...tiaJ damage caused by possible defects with this applimlce Dmnage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service II EXCLUSION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the...