WI’AS~RISNOISY
~h~akesurewasherislevel and firm to the floor with ~wbberfoot padsin place and
front
jam nuts tight. See yourInstallation Instructions.
oA sharp, disti~ctivesoundwill be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor
stopsand the spin brakeinsidethe transmission “locks
in.” ~is soundis normal,
*Heavilyunba~ancedloadscancausethewashertovibrateexcessivelyduringspin,
andmaycauseit tomovefromitsoriginalposition.In extremecases(usuallyoccurs
whenwashinga single,heavyitemora smallloadwhenwaterlevelis sethighe~than
necessary),thespinbasketmaystriketheoutertub,creatingaloudbutharmlessnoise.
TOcorrect,openthelid ~~dredistributetheloadevenlyaboutthewashbasket.Close
thelid andrestart.
WASHERPAUSES
~Washernormallypausesbetweenwashingsteps...suchasbetweenwashandspinor
IN C~~LE
betweenspinandrinse.
If you need more help...call, to~ free: GE Amwer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer itiormation sertiee
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USERMAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS
TheActivator@agitator.
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The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid
open after washing ?0allow i?loislur-eto evaporate.
Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.
The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing
compounds. Wipeor dust with damp cloth. Try
not to hit surface with sharp objects.
‘Tostore washer:
Ask service technician to remove water from drain
pump and hoses to prevent freezing.
Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to
the wc~lthci-.
Remove at regular intervals—
about 4 to 6 months—and
remove any lint that may
have accumulated. No tools
are needed, simply grasp
agitator with both hands
and pull straight up sharply.
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The slotted section at the top 0
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Lubric:~te
of the metal shaft has a light
\vithgrease or
coating of lubricant to prevent
PetroleumJelly
parts sticking together. If this
area appears to be dry, apply a light coat of grease or
petroleum jelly around the slotted section of the shaft
before replacing the agitator. Do not overgrease.
13csure water supply is shut off’ at faucets and When replacing the agitator, carefully lower straight
drilit] iill w~~ter from hoses if weather will be down onto the shaft so that it fits into the slots. ~~en
I>L7low freezing.
applyciownwardpressureuntilagitatorsnapsinto its
no~malposition,
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