GE MINI BASKET MA5800G - Manual (Page 23)

Care and Cleaning
If you need service
USER maintenance
INSTRUCTIONS
The tub. The porcelain is
self-cleaning. Leave lid open after
washing to allow moisture to
evaporate. Do not use harsh
or gritty cleansers.
The exterior. Wipe off any spills of
washing compounds. Wipe or dust
with damp cloth. Try not to hit
surface with sharp objects.
To store 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 weather.
For long vacations:
Be sure water supply is shut off at
faucets and drain all water from
hoses if weather will be below
freezing.
Lubricate
with grease
or
Petroleum
Jelly.
The Activator® agitator. 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. The slotted section at
the top of the metal shaft has a light
coating of lubricant to prevent 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. Excess grease may
get into clothes load.
When replacing the agitator,
carefully lower straight down onto
the shaft so that it fits into the slots.
Then apply downward pressure
until agitator snaps into its normal
position.
How to remove limestone
deposits from closed
Filter Flo® pan
® Soak filter pan in a preheated
160 °F. (71 “C.) solution of half
vinegar and half water for 15
minutes. Then brush each side of
pan with a stiff bristle brush while
flushing with running water.
CAUTIONS:
® Do not soak in porcelain
container. Vinegar can damage
porcelain.
® Do not exceed 180 °F. (82 °C.)
or filter pan may warp.
To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.
WcTe 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
General Electric Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North V/acker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
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