GE 113D5497P183, VVVVA8876M warranty Read all instructions before using this appliance

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IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING-TOreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to personswhen using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in

To minimize the possibility of injury:

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or near

children. Do not allow children

to play inside, on or with this

appliance or any discarded

appliance. Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or

packing materials properly.

this Use and Care Book.

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

–Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

–Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

–Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

–Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

. Turnoff water fauce~ when

the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

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appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it wiHnotbe stepped on, tripped over ,oro@erwise subjected to &age or stress.

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s Do not wash or dry articles

that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustibleor explosivesubstances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode.

Do not add these substances to the wash water, and do not use these substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation.

W-G–HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater 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 EXPLOSIVE UNDER 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 water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

it is moving. Befomloading, - unioadingor adding clothes, push in the Cycle Selector knob to “HOP” position, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

Before discarding a washer, or

removing from service, remove

the washer lid.

Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric soileners,

etc.) out of the reach of children,

preferably inalockedcabinet. Observe

all warnings on container labels to

avoid personal injury.

QKeep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

To minimize 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 lint filter).

N~: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an OFF position does NOI’ disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

. ~ not tamper with controls.

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a darnaged cord or plug.

. Never climb on or st~d on tie

washer top.

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. DO IIOt WWh fiberglass irticles in your washer. Skin &itation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.

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Contents Wsher Help us help you If you need serviceTo minimize the possibility of injury Read all instructions before using this applianceFor washer operation HpOrt@ Safety InstructionsHow to operate your clothes washer Setting the ControlsTips to Help You Select Settings Regularcvcle.i~~+%‘%~f~~~ Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Speed Temperature Cycle Cycle SettingWash/Spin Wmh Water Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels BleachSpecial Instructions How to use Bleach Dispenser @-t Energy-Sa* TipsSmall Water LEVEL-213 Do not use the Fabric Softener D~penser with the Soak Cycle Filter-Flo@EmSmall loads of regular fabrics How to use the Mini-BasketmtubNpicd Mini-Basket tub wash loads Special instructions for use of the Mini-Baske~ tubSort by color How to sort the clothesSort by soil Sort by fabricTo add items after the washer has started How to load your washerSoaps Factors to consider in selecting detergentsand soap~’ects on washer How to partially restore clothes $Results of use of carbonate detergents Effixts on clothes@R ecommended amount of detergent for average soil load How much dete~ent should you use?Oto 3 grains per gallon-SOFT An installed water softener in your home, orHard water-do you have it? Add this much water softener with a full water levelSpecial instructions Laundry Product and type How to use itOther laundry products SparREMOVERSOnce these spots become visible How to remove stainsOther W~hable Fabrics Stain removal guideUse This Problem Solver Problem Possible Cause and RemedyQuestions? Do not use detergent or soap ProblemGrayed Clothes Yellowed Possible Cause ANI RemedyProblem Solver Problem Possible Cause and Remedy Yellowed~onne Possible Cause and Remedy To remove wrinklesWasher WON’T Operate Problem SolverProblempossible Cause and Remedy Water Temperature is IncorrectWasher Is Noisy Water WON’TDrain Water LeaksActivator@ agitator. Remove Care and CleaningTo store washer For long vacationsFree of charge, call GE parts system provides accessBarrier-free kitchen for persons with Limited mobility To obtain these items’WA8898M Warranty