GE VVVVA8876M, 113D5497P183 warranty Help us help you, If you need service

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Help us help you...

Read this book carefully.

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

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center’@

If you need service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

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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, KY40225

If you received a

damaged washer...

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

Save time and money.

800.626.2000

consumer information service.

Pax-aobtener la version en espaiiol de este manual, name a

GE Answer Center? servicio de information para el consumidor, telefono 800.626.2000.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch

electrical switches:

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, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance

Consumer Action Panel

Before you request service . . .

3. Extinguish any

20 North Wacker Drive

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check the Problem Solver on

pages 20-25. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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

Serial Number

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

open flame.

 

4. Immediately

call

your gas supplier.

*Don’t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas.

FORYOURSAFETY

Do not store or use

gasolineor other flammablevaporsand liquidsin thevicinity of this or anyother appliance.

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Chicago, Illinois 60606

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All washing instruction terms in this book conform to th~Care LaU~g *%~

Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

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Contents Wsher If you need service Help us help youRead all instructions before using this appliance To minimize the possibility of injurySetting the Controls HpOrt@ Safety InstructionsHow to operate your clothes washer For washer operation+%‘%~f~~~ Tips to Help You Select SettingsRegularcvcle.i~~ Wash/Spin Wmh Water Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loadsLoad Speed Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Special Instructions Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care LabelsBleach Small Water LEVEL-213 How to use Bleach Dispenser @-tEnergy-Sa* Tips Filter-Flo@Em Do not use the Fabric Softener D~penser with the Soak CycleSpecial instructions for use of the Mini-Baske~ tub How to use the Mini-BasketmtubNpicd Mini-Basket tub wash loads Small loads of regular fabricsSort by fabric How to sort the clothesSort by soil Sort by colorHow to load your washer To add items after the washer has startedFactors to consider in selecting detergentsand soap SoapsEffixts on clothes How to partially restore clothes $Results of use of carbonate detergents ~’ects on washerHow much dete~ent should you use? @R ecommended amount of detergent for average soil loadAdd this much water softener with a full water level An installed water softener in your home, orHard water-do you have it? Oto 3 grains per gallon-SOFTSparREMOVERS Laundry Product and type How to use itOther laundry products Special instructionsHow to remove stains Once these spots become visibleStain removal guide Other W~hable FabricsQuestions? Use This Problem SolverProblem Possible Cause and Remedy Possible Cause ANI Remedy ProblemGrayed Clothes Yellowed Do not use detergent or soap~onne Problem SolverProblem Possible Cause and Remedy Yellowed To remove wrinkles Possible Cause and RemedyWater Temperature is Incorrect Problem SolverProblempossible Cause and Remedy Washer WON’T OperateWater Leaks Water WON’TDrain Washer Is NoisyFor long vacations Care and CleaningTo store washer Activator@ agitator. RemoveLimited mobility To obtain these items GE parts system provides accessBarrier-free kitchen for persons with Free of charge, callWarranty ’WA8898M