GE WA5857R operating instructions Help US Help YOU

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly.

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, KY 40225

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you received a

damaged washer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your washer. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

 

To obtain a Spanish language

Para obtener la versi6n en

 

 

version of this book, call

espafiol de este manual, name a

 

GE Answer Center@

GE Answer Center@, servicio de

 

800.626.2000

informaci6n para e] consumidor,

 

consumer information service.

te16fono 800.626.2000.

 

 

 

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer,

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WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, persod 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.

—W~T TO DO IF YOU S~LL GAS

Do not try to tight any appliance.

Do not touch any el~tri~ switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

tiediately @your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. FOHOW the gas supplier’s instructions.

U you cannot reach your gas supplier? @the fire department.

—Instigation and service must be performed

by a qualified instiler, service agency or the gas supptier.

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 Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

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Contents Useand Care Guide Help US Help YOU Never reach into washer while it is To minimize the possibility of injuryThis washer must be properly Appliance or any discardedFor washer operation ~ORTANT Safety ~STRUCTIONSSAW BSE MSTRUC~ONS HOW to Operate Your Clothes Washer Do not tamper with controlsWhat Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Setting the ControlsTips to Help You Select Settings Wash Water Load Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Controls Setting GudeControls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labeis Bleach Special InstructionsHow to Use the Soak Cycle How to Use the Filter-Flo PanHow to Use the Bleach Dispenser OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONSSmall loads of regular fabrics up to 2fi pounds ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash LoadsSpecial Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket ~b Stuffed toys~RGY-SA~G TmS Sort by Soil Sort by Sufiace TextureSort by Fabric SeparateHOW to Load Your WAS~R To Add Items After the Washer Has S@rtedNon-Phosphate Products Advantages Disadvantages PhosphatePowdered Detergents Liquid DetergenEffecti on Washer ~ RES~TS of CONT~D USE of CA~ONATE DetergentsEffects on Clothes Recommended Methods to Reduce Limestone BuildupRecommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load How to Partially Restore ClothesHOW ~CH Detergent SHO~D YOU USE? Amount required varies according to~RD WATER-DO YOU ~VE IT? Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water LevelLaundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions How Can You Prevent These After-You-Wash Stains? Case of the Invisible ShinOnce These Spoti Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them? Other Washable Fabrics StainWhite and Bleachable Fabrics USE TmS Problem SOL~R QUESTIONS?Blueorgray Problem Solver KnitsProblem ~ Problem SOL~R Consumer information serviceHow to remove the agititor How to remove limestone deposi~ from clogged Filter-Flo panPage Wdll Be There Warranty