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GE Spacemaker WSM2400L Use And Care Manual

GE Spacemaker WSM2400L Use And Care Manual

General electric laundry use and care guide
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Contents
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Cautions
Controls Setting Guide
Dryer
Automatic Drying
Controls
Dryness Selections
End-of-Cycle Signal
Knits Drying Tips
Lint Filter
Operating Instructions
Sorting
Timed Drying
Energy-Saving Tips
Front Access Panel
Model and Serial Numbers
Problem Solver
Model WSM2400L
2
Repair Service
Safety Instructions
16
User Maintenance Instructions 25
8,9
Vacation Tips
Warranty
7
Washer
7
Agitator
7
Controls
7
7
Energy-Saving Tips
7
Hard Water
7
Limestone Deposits
7
Lint Filter
7,23
Loading Clothes
5
Operating Instructions
7
Sorting
10
Stains
25
Stain Removal Guide
2
18-24
26
3,4
25
Back Cover
25
6
7
14
12
6,25
6
6
5
17

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  • Page 1 Repair Service Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 25 Vacation Tips Warranty Back Cover Washer Agitator Controls Detergen@ Other Additives 11.15 Energy-Saving Tips Hard Water Limestone Deposits Lint Filter 6,25 Loading Clothes Operating Instructions Sorting Stains Stain Removal Guide GEAmw Ge& 8M.~.~...
  • Page 2 Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 If you received a dam~ed appliance . . . Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the appliance.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. W~IN&To reduce the risk of fire, eleetric shock, or injury to persons when using your apptiance, foilow basic precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
  • Page 4 WORTANT S~ETY~STRUCTIONS (c.ntinu.d) To minimtie 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 dryer lint filter). NOTE: Pushing the washer cycle selector knob in or turning the dryer cycle selector to OFF does N~ disconnect the appliance from the power supply,...
  • Page 5 How to sort the clothes Sort by surface tetiure from LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint, and must be dried separately. For more information about lint control, see page 21.
  • Page 6 How to operate your clothes washer WWmG—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric read the IMPORTANT SA~TY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. bad the washer properly Add accurately-measured detergent to empty tub. See pages 11 through 13. Load clothes loosely. Dry clothes level should be no higher than the top row of circular holes in the wash tub.
  • Page 7 How to opemte your dryer W~NING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the ~PORTANT SA~TY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. bad the dryer properly Load sorted clothes into dryer. See page 5. Clean lint filter before each load. Remove the lint filter by pulling straight out.

  • Page 8: Dry Cycle

    Controk Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Type of had Baby Clothes Plastic-1ined items Diapers Man-made fabrics** Mixed cottons Beds~reads Blanke@ Electric Man-made** Woolen Cottons & Linens Colorfast/White Non-Colorfast Curtains Cotton Man-made~* Sheers Permanent Press Delicates Foundation GarmentsT Glass Fiber Permanent Press Curtains Dramries...

  • Page 9: Dry Cycle

    Save and refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care bbels 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. Dryer Dry Cycle Setting Special Instructions Plastic-lined pants, bibs, pads, crib sheets may be washed with regular load but should be dried separately.
  • Page 10 Ene~y-savi~ tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them... and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose water temperature warm enough to release and...
  • Page 11 Factors to consider in selecting detergenk and soap Produck Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Perform well in hard or soft water Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water.
  • Page 12 The resulk of continued use of carbonate Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non- phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* depo;its on your clothes and Effec@ on clothes Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the following ways:...
  • Page 13 How much dete~ent 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. hount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2.
  • Page 14 Hard wakr Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to how if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. If you live in a municipal area, contact your water company. If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
  • Page 15 laundry produck— Other Laundry hduct & How to use it BLEACH Dilute one cup bleach with at least one Chlorine liquid quart (0.96 liter) water and add after such as Clorox’” brand wash action has started and detergent is dissolved. Non-chlorine such as Follow package directions.
  • Page 16 How to remove stiim Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: . Find the fabric and the finish in the guide on the next page, and use only recommended methods.
  • Page 17 Shin removal guide Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Washing Guide, Bleach on page G Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder.
  • Page 18 Questions? Use This Problem Solver ~“ PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WASHER OR DRYER Make sure controls are properly set and washer cycle selector is pulled out or dryer WON’T START START button is pushed. G Appliance unplugged. Make sure cord is firmly plugged into electrical outlet. No power to appliance.
  • Page 19 POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM WATER Faucets not adjusted to give desired temperature. Readjust them. TEMPERATURE Q Household water heater not set to deliver correct temperature—140° to HO°F. INCORRE~ (60° to 66°C.). Reset it. . Water valve screens may be stopped the screens and reinstall the hoses.
  • Page 20 The Woblem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY BLUE OR GWY . kproper use of fabric sofiner. Never pour fabric sokner directly on clothes; COLOR STA~S rdways dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stiins: dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent.
  • Page 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Pretreat with liquid detergent, HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs Incorrect so~ing ofc~othes. Separate lint-producers (such LINT OR RESIDUE with lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ON CLOTHES Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. Fof normal soil, use 1 minute per pound of dry clothes.
  • Page 22 May ~usfig wro~ qc~ef~rdelica~fabrics, Use delicate cycle. Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions. ~amen~ we&en~by and is not cau~by the washer. TW fi~le ~~r in washeror~ l~ge a~oad. Load washer ody with the number of items that will move freely. Select correct water level. (continued) in pockets, Remove ~ ~p@-s may enlarge aging, or% Sunor amosphere.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WWNKLINGIN . Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. tiediately after dryer stops PERMANENT PRESS tumbling, remove clbthes and place them on hangers. AND “NO-IRON” * Tw many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. ITEMS .
  • Page 24 Afier extended storage and exposure to extreme temperatures, a NOISE thumping noise may occur when dryer is first started. This will soon disappear. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE hswer Center” 800.6262000 consumer information service (continued)

  • Page 25: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth. Occasionally wash it with mild soap and water and then apply a light coat of appliance polish to help preserve the finish. Keep the area around and underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags,...

  • Page 26: If You Need Service

    NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance...
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If futiher help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 WARRAN~ date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.