GE Spacemaker WWP1170F, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...vhg Tips j i Proper Sorthg and Loatig 5 Detergentie Selection andUsage p9 Stti Removal p14 Launderhg Problems andSolutions p18 Save The andMoney Before youcall for semice usetheProblem Solver p22 Your Dinxt Line toGeneral Electric meGEAnswer centeF800e626 200 ...

Page 2: ... and maintain your new washer properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions if you don t understand something or need more help Call toll free The GE Answer i2enterT 800 626 2000 xmstlrner information siwvke or write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 2 write dcwn the model and SWklkl numbers g e d A You ll find them on a l...

Page 3: ... 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 EXPLOSIVEUNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES So tO prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time turn on all hot ...

Page 4: ...ion VVDF430 Washer Dryer Frame for unitized installation Useto mount dryer on x x x top of washer DSR 70 Dryer Stack Rack x x x x WPFWI Conversion Kit To convert washer to built in installation x I Accessories are available from your dealer or service organization 1 May use WMK 25 Wi t White AD Almond We are all conscious of the need to save energy to protect our country s energy reserves and to h...

Page 5: ... DIFFERENT FABRICS AND LCMms SEE PAGESf6 arid 17 h pays todwc andb pre treat Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hook hooks and button buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains FOR STAIN REMOVAL CHART SEE PAGE14 Pre treat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and po...

Page 6: ... Be sure fiiter is cieaned before washing every ioad See page 21 See page 13for instructions on how to use bleach fabric softeners and other iaundry products Ciose iid Washer wiii fiii and agitate but wiii not spin with iid open This washer has a Safety Lid Lock As a safety measure the iid wiii be automatically iocked during the spin portion of each cycie The iid wiii automatically uniock about 30...

Page 7: ...et WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE at WARfWWARfvl MANUAL and adjust faucets for desired soak temperature Add detergent or soak agent Turn Cycle Selector to desired cycle Start the washer After washer fills and begins to agitate push in the Cycle Selector to stop washer Allow to soak for as long as desired After desired soak turn to the last Spin Pull out the Cycle Seiector to complete the cycle controls se...

Page 8: ...trds See the Controis Setting Guide beiow Seiect Water Levei SMALL Washer is iess than fuii of ciothes MEDIUM Between and 2Afuli LARGE Over fuii of ciothes Seiect Wash Rinse Temperature Coid rinse wiii be automatically provided with aii cycies Push Cycle Selector in and turn ciockwise to your seiected wash cycie Puli Cycie Seiector out to start the cycie if you wish to change cycie setting after w...

Page 9: ...ll types of fabrics well Can be used in hot warm or cold water Nm Phosphate Perform satisfactorily in soft Do not clean well in hard Powdered Detergents or moderately hard water water In some areas only non May be difficult to dissolve phosphate products are especially in cold water available Should not be used in cold water Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful lime...

Page 10: ... the wash soiution Mat iike crusty formations caused by iint adhering to the sticky iimestone deposits increased service caiis because of iimestone deposits in the pump recirculation water hoses fiiters and other washer parts Reduced usefui iife of washer OW tO rt2 ucf2 limestone build ups Recommended Methods Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a iiquid detergent if these are avaiiabie in your a...

Page 11: ...oils 4 Lower wash temperature 5 Low hos hate deteraent If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds switch to a low sudsing detergent brand and follow instructions on package Using too little detergent is a com mon cause of laundry problems Always measure detergent in a standard measuring cup How to use detergent Granular or Powdered For best results put the detergent in the washe...

Page 12: ... no probfem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener For inkmmtim m water softeners see chart below Add this I mch water softener with a Ml water kwd I Grains of 0 10 I hardness 10 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 over 30 I I I 1 I t When using with detergent 4 cup 2 2 3 1 cup 1 cup p...

Page 13: ...R Foilow package directions Suspends hardness minerais in soiution Non Precipitating Add at start of wash cycie keeping water ciear such as Caigon brand Precipitating such as Foiiow package directions Combines with water hardness minerals to Borax brand Use with detergent or soap in form precipitate which gives cioudy or miiky wash cycie appearance to water jK AGENT Foiiow package directions for g...

Page 14: ...portant C Nmms NEVER PUT iiiGHLY VOLATiLE SUBSTANCES LiKE GASOLiNE KEROSENE OR NAPTHA INTO A WASHER OR A DRYER NEVER PUTWASHABLE ARTl CLES THAT HAVE GASOLiNE KEROSENE NAPTHA OR OTHER HiGHLY VOLATiLE SUBSTANCES ON THEM iN A WASHER OR DRYER FAiLURETO COMPLY WiTH THESE WARNiNGS COULD RESULTiN A FiRE EXPLOSiON OR SERiOUS BODiLY iNJURY Aii items with voiatiie substances on them shouid be HAND washed th...

Page 15: ...ach according to Stain Removal in warm detergent water Hint on opposite page Soak stain in cool water If stain remains bleach according to Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining stain Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder with oxygen bleach w Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots Sponge with warm water Apply undi uted iquid while they are fresh before mold has a chance...

Page 16: ...s Receiving Blankets Coveralls Baby Clothes Delicate Warm Delicate Blankets Delicate Warm Wool Part Wool Cotton Blankets Delicate Warm Synthetic Electric Curtainsj DO NOT Delicate Hot or Warm MACHINE WASHFIBERGLASS Chenille Bedspreads Robes Delicate Hot or Warm Bathmats and Rugs Regular Hot or Warm Denims especially Indigo Blue Jeans Regular Cold or Warm and other fabrics that bleed Plastics apron...

Page 17: ...ype You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand None Add detergent Partially fill washe allow detergent to dissolve before adding blanket Complete the waterfill Do one blanket at a time None On electric blanket sew a strong piece of cloth over plug Do one blanket at a time Pre treat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent For white or colorfast Vacuum out loose dir...

Page 18: ...hold lint in suspension during wash cycle determined by water hardness size of load degree of soil and amount of water See Page 11 8 Incorrect use Gf fabric softener If used in wash cycle Usefabric softeners only in rinse cycle unless many softeners may react with detergent to create a package specifies adding to wash cycle white deposit 9 Pilling Most likely to occur with polyester cotton 9 Canno...

Page 19: ...orrect water level for load There is no solution once this type of damage has occurred WRINKLINGIN PERMANENT PRESS AND NO IRON ITEMS TO FTuw3rE 1 Removeclothes immediately and place on hangers fi Leaving ciothes in dryer after tumbling stops when dryer stops tumbling 2 Too many items in dryer 2 Dry only one washer load at a time Do not combine loads 3 Too few items in dryer 3 If drying only one ar...

Page 20: ...ible e Use pre soak aids InstalI water softener b Change detergent Use phosphate detergent if possible 4 Overloaded washer Clothes cannot move freely to 4 Follow correct loading procedures for size of load loosen and remove soil causing gray appearance 5 Improper soaking with insufficient detergent 5 Usually a 30 min soak is sufficient However when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments ...

Page 21: ...pply a light coat of Petroleum Jelly around the agitator support block before replac ing the agitator Do not over apply When replacing the agitator care fully lower straight down onto the agitator support block Replace cap secureiy Exterior Wipe cabinet with a damp cloth Periodically clean the cabi net with a mild soap and water and occasionally apply coat of appliance polish Do not store the wash...

Page 22: ...iarnp fan or other srnali appiiance into electrical receptacle at washer to see if power is avaiiabie Water does not enter f Makesure faucets are on and adjusted cor ectiy or mk s slowly 2 Make sure LJniccmpie onnector is attached properly on lvloc eiVVVVPI170F 3 Make sure hoses are not kinked 4 Check screen iocated in water vaive Unscrew fiii hose from washet Ciean if necessary When re assembling...

Page 23: ... resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 m service Cxmtracts p your appliance in good operating For troubkwlreeservice beyond condition during the contract period at the written warranty period no additional charge Service contracts t you pay today s prices for service If you prefer to budget your repair expenditu a month a year or several ...

Page 24: ... your telephone directory for GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY GENERALELECTRICFACTORY SERVICE GENERALELECTRIC HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Readyour We and Care rnateriaL If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the ...