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GE Spacemaker WSM2480 Use And Care Manual

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Spacemake(M Laundry
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Safety
Instructions
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3-5
Operating
Instructions,
Tips
Operating the Washer ...........................6-13
Agitator .......................................................... 7
Control Settings ...........................................6
Cycle Descriptions
......................................5
Cycle Times .................................................. 7
Energy-Saving
Tips .....................................7
Fabric and Cycle Settings .........................8
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Lint Filter ................................................7, 18
Soak
................................................................
7
Washer
Lid Latch ........................................ 6
Operating
the Dryer .............................14-17
Air Fluff Drying .......................................... 15
Automatic
and Timed Drying ................ 15
Control Settings ........................................ 14
Energy-Saving
Tips .................................. 17
Fabric and Cycle Settings ....................... 16
Lint Filter .............................................. 14, 18
Loading ....................................................... 14
Sorting ................................................. 14, 17
Care and Cleaning
...............18, 19
Storage and Vacation
Tips ........................21
User Maintenance
Instructions ................21
Problem
Solver
.......................
20-24
More questions
?...call
GEAnswer Center® 800,628,2000
Preparation
Detergents
and Additives
...................10, 11
Ha rd Water .................................................... 10
Loading the Washer ..................................6, 8
Sorting Clothes ...........................................6, 9
Stains .............................................................. 12
Stain Removal Guide ................................... 13
Consumer
Services
...................27
Appliance
Registration
..................................2
Important Phone Numbers ........................27
Model and Serial Numbers
..........................2
Repair Service ..................................................2
Warranty
........................................ Back Cover
I Models: WSM2420, WSM2480 1
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  • Page 1 Spacemake(M Laundry Problem Solver ....... 20-24 Safety Instructions ....More questions ?...call GEAnswer Center® 800,628,2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Operating the Washer ......6-13 Preparation Agitator ............7 Detergents and Additives ....10, 11 Control Settings ...........6 Ha rd Water ............ 10 Cycle Descriptions ........5 Cycle Times ..........
  • Page 2 (include Immediately contact the dealer (or numbers here: your phone number): builder) that sold you the appliance. Consumer Affairs Model Number GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence...
  • Page 3 Use only metal duct inside for exhausting dryer appliance, you can obtain one by calling, toll to the outside. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER free. the GE Answer Center _ 800.626.2000. COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Icontinued) • Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or is produced by the chemical action ARNING---HYDROGEN in the room. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER within your water heater and the WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE gas can accumulate in the water heater and/or...
  • Page 5 • Close supervision is necessary if this appliance • Do not tamper with the controls. is used by or near children. Do not allow • Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, children to play inside, on. or with this malfunctioning, partially disassembled,...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNINCr-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. _TOMAn_nEN_ Auto- Regular W,_RM PUS_TO COLD OLD SMALL...
  • Page 7 Cycle Times -- Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: • Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. • Total time does t_ot include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. Permanent Press Delicates l Regular Sorting and Loading...
  • Page 8 SUGGESTED FABRIC AND CYCLE SETTINGS FOR YOUR WASHER For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Cycle Suggested Permanent Press & Knits • Synthetics • Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons • Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* Delicates • Baby clothes (delicate) •...
  • Page 9 SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface 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.
  • Page 10 HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD 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. If the recommended amount of Amount required varies How to use detergent;...
  • Page 11 OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and Type How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour such as Clorox brand undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer...
  • Page 12 HOW TO REMOVE STAINS 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. • Test stain removal product on a hidden The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. •...

  • Page 13: Control Settings

    STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dzd/tool Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carejh//v scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.
  • Page 14 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER WARNINCr-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. _ _ENER_VPREFE_D _mMA_IC_mN_ Regu/ar WAeM PUSHTO C3© ° • ..•...
  • Page 15 Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips • DO NOT OVERLOAD-- • REMOVE CLOTHES • PLACE ON HANGERS-- Garments being dried or PROMPTLY--To help prevent Permanent press and polyester dewrinkled should tumble freely. wrinkling, remove clothes from knit garments look best if placed the dryer promptly at the end of on hangers after drying.
  • Page 16 SUGGESTED FABRIC AND DRYING SELECTIONS Cycle Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Automatic Regular • Cottons and linens • Down-filled garments, if machine washing and drying is recommended Automatic Permanent • Permanent press fabrics with cotton Press & Knits • Synthetics Delicates •...

  • Page 17: Energy-Saving Tips

    HOW TO SORT CLOTHES Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS--such as terry toweling Separate chenille--give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS--such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy--attract _ProLintcers fr°m _Cel_;nttors lint. These must be dried separately. Sort by Fabric In addition sorting to reduce Separate...
  • Page 18 CARE AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS • Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally • Keep the area around and underneath your appliance wash it with mild soap and water and then apply free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve rags, chemical, etc.
  • Page 19 Dryer If your dryer is exhausted to the outside, inspect and Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard clean the dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. When the • Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the dryer is not exhausted to the outside, this lint is more...
  • Page 20 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER OR DRYER • Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or drver WON'T START START button is pushed. • Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet.

  • Page 21: Loading

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called "Invisible Stains" because you may not notice them before STAINS ON washing clothes. However. if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle, the LAUNDERED oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be veEy visible. GARMENTS They are not caused by the washer.

  • Page 22: Sorting

    THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED • Detergent dissolves too slowly. It is important that detergent be present in the wash CLOTHES solution at the start of wash agitation. I continued) To restore grayed clothes-- Most grayed clothes can be at least partially restored by the following procedure:...
  • Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE To correct-- ON CLOTHES Allresidue except pilling can usuallybe removed from garmentsthrough use ofcorrect IN CYCLE laundry procedures_ ! continued) SNAGS_ HOLES. • Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Remove all pins. check pockets TEARS.
  • Page 24 • Dryer door is open. Dryer will not run with door open. Make sure lint filter is in proper WON'T START position. Make sure washer lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin with lid open. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center * 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 25 NOTES ,,.1...
  • Page 26 NOTES...

  • Page 27: Consumer Services

    WCll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need infbrrnation or assistance from GE, wgll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-fiee! In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) AGE consumer...
  • Page 28 • Damage to product caused by Consumer Affairs office at the accident, fire, floods or acts of God. address below, or call, toll free: WARRANTOR IS NOT GE Answer Center e RESPONSIBLE 800.626.2000 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. consumer information service •...

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