Washer Problem Solver.......................l5-l9 Safe~ instructions ....................3, 4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Centerm 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Auto Soak...............................................................7 Bleach Dispenser ...........................................7 Control Settings..............................................6 Cycle Descriptions .........................................5 Cycle Times .....................................................
~LP US ~LP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. 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 Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
Read ti imtmctiom bfom wing yow appfiance. WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appiiance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. A ● o This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
~ORT~ SAFEW mSTRUC~ONS (continued) Keep all laundry aids (such as deterg~nts, bleaches, fabric sofisners, etc.) out of the reach of chi~dren, ~Treferably in a locked cabinet. Observe W warnings on coatai~er labels to avoid personal injury. Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, ,. s such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. Keep the floor around your appliances clean and dry to xeduce the possibility of slipping.
Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. For loads of synthetics, blends andor delicate fabrics. A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. Handwash System— Spotscrubber System— Saves time and energy when washing small loads of lightly soiled clothes.
HOW TO OPEMTE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
Cycle Times — Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes) NOTES: “ Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle. c Total time does not include water fil I times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. ~ WWA7650S WWA7640S Perm Press, Knits & Delicates 30 Perm Press & Knits 25 Extra Cleaning* 47* Regular 36 Soak 12 Extra Cleaning* Regular 47* 36 *Total Cycle Minutes do not include the auto soak cycle you have chosen.
SUGGESTED FABNC Am CYCLE SETTmGS Cycle Suggested For Clothes LoaWabrics such as: Permanent Press & Knits ● ● ● Regular Synthetics WasWSpin Speed Normal/Fast Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* ● Pillows** ● Cottons and linens ● Denims ● Blankets*** Gentle/Slow Normal/Fast “ Baby clothes (sturdy) Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak ● Work clothes with heavy soil Normal/Fast Special Instructions 8 *Down-filled garments
Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. Separate For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric Separate .
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER Load clothes dry. ● Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Large items—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small items—like washcloths. Medium size items—like towels. DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER. ● Try to mix large and small items in ‘each machine load for better washing action. ● Wash large items (blankets, bed spreads, mattress pads, etc. ) separately.
HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE? M/ The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have... 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3. Greasy or oily soils 4. Lower wash temperature 5.
OTHER LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand How to Use It Special Instructions Use your bleach dispenser, See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric, Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: silk, wool, spandex. or non-fast colors.
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. ‘ 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: ● Find the fabric in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. ● Check the care label instructions that came with the garment. Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample of the material. ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can set some stains. 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. 4.
STAIN ~MOVAL GU~E Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.\L, dull tool” r~~ ~arefull?, ~crlip(’ [?fl’uv much adhe.~i~e or ,vuIn (1~ po.~,sib[e. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual. Same as white and bleachable fabrics Antiperspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE L~T OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES ‘ Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GA~ENTS GRA~D CLOTHES CAUSE . chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Q Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes. ● Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
r T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRA~D CLOTHES Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. ● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of opposite page. ● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHNN~GE, ~ITS Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may ~ pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. This may dso be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above.
T~ PROBLEM SOLmR (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES, ● ~ARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cUffS WASHER WON’T OPERA~ Chernicds such as hair bleaeh, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse dl towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WA~R LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. WASHER IS NOISY I ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the Roorwith rubber footpads in -~lace and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in,” This sound is normal.
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