.’ Wmher Contents Agitator Appliance Registration 26 2 Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning 26 Controls Setting Guide Cycle Settings Detergents, Other Additives Energy-Saving Tips 8 %7 5 13-17 8 Safety Instructions Soak Setting Sorting Clothes Stains Stain Removal Guide Storage &Vacation Tips 16 14,26 Loading Mini-Basket~ Tub 4,12 10 Mini-Quick Cycle Model and Serial Numbers Operating the Washer Pre-Treating Problem Solver Repair Service Model WWA8350G ..
,@ Help us help you... Read this book carefully. Itis 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, KY40225 ‘ ,< Wtite down the model and serial numbers. You’llfind them on a label on the lower left side near the front.
IMFOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . ,, Read all instructions before using this appliance. $!!3 W-G-TO reducetheriskof fii electricshock, or injuryto Pemonswhenusingyourapp~% followbasicprecautio~ including thefollowing: ● Usetti applianceonlyforits intendedpurposeas described in thiS use and Care Book. c Thiswashermustbe properly installedandlocatedin accordance withthe InstallationInstructions beforeit is used.
How to operate your clothes washer WARNING-TOreducethe risk of fire, electric shock, or injuryto person% read the IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSbeforeoperatingthis appliance. Sorting and Loading Sort clothes carefully by fabric VP, weight, color and amount of soil according to instructions on page 11. . Remove Filter-Flo@pan and Mini-Basketfl tub. The underside of the lid is a good place to put the pan while loading or unloading clothes. ● . I%sition the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator.
Tips to Help YouSelect Settings Regular Cycle— If you want to increase level after you’ve made a selection, turn knob to “RESET” and select new level. For most cottons, linens, wash and play clothes with normal soiling. ~ Select Wash/Rinse Temperature. Cold rinse will be automatically provided with use of Synthetic Cycles. (An extended cool-down spray rinse and cold water deep rinse are provided to minimize setting of wrinkles.
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Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach S~eciai Instructions Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15.Use Regular Cycle with Extra Rinse, Normal or Light Soil Setting. See Page 5. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed, Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
. . How to use the Bleach Dispenser Energy-Sating Tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them . . .and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid ofsoil. @! . Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.
How to use the :*,Fabric softener “‘“”Dispenser Hew t~ use the Soak setting How to use the Filter-Flo@I%n s “SOAK” setting temperature is controlled by the Rinse temperature switch. (If a warm soak is desired, set the WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to “HCYI’AVARM’) The Filter-Flo pan has two functions: \K/ ● Position the Fabric Sotlener Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. ● Pour manufacturer’srecommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup.
. . How to use the Mini-BaskeV tub The Mini-BasketTM tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK setting. 4. Load clothes in Mini-Basket tub. See page 11for sorting help. 8. Close lid and set controls as follows: Variable Water l_evEl ExTRA URGE RESIH LAmE Typical Mini-Basket’” tub wash loads Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21/2pounds).
How to sort the clothes p ‘4-w’Sortbysurface texture It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing. Sort by soil Separate Separate . Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, ● zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. ● Lint Producers m from :jlly . Do any necessary mending—rips, hems, tears. m from Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain. w ● Remove Smins. For STAIN REMOVALGUIDE, SEE PAGE 19. LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.
How to load your washer Special recommendations for washing permanent press if you do not have a dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that you plan to line dry or drip-dry, use extra care to minimize wrinkling in the wash process: ● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed. ● Use more water than you would for a regular load.
Factors to consider in selecting detergentsand soap Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate— PowderedDetergents Perform well in hard or soft water Are not available in some areas. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-Phosphate— PowderedDetergents Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available.
The results of continued use of carbonate deterxzents 9 L# Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build depo&s on your clothes and up.
How much dete~ent should you use? 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. If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions on package. ~ Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. ~pe of detergent 5. Wash temperature w Use more detergent if you have. . . 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3.
Hard water-do you have it? Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your water company. ● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this: Oto 3 grains per gallon–SOFT 4 to 10grains–HARD 11to 19grains—VERYHARD 20 grains and over— EXTREMELY HARD If your water is SOFT, you have no problem.
Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Use your Bleach Dispenser according to instructions on page 8. 1) 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: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fist colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
How to remove stains 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 and the finish 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 stain. It can set some stains. 3.
Stain removal guide /-’ .,-,., Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) White and Bleachable Fabrics SeeControl Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to careyldly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge Other WiashableFabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. .* .
m ~ Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY LINTC)R RESIDUE C)NCL~HES ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fhbrics, velveteen, corduroy). ● 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.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND,REMEDY GRAYED CL~HES ● Insufficient detergent. Youmay need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water hwel is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard. ● Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140°-150°F. Do not wash when other hot water needs-such as dishwashing or family baths-are heavy.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED CL~HES (continued) ● Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tlntex brands), follow package directions. ● Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots. 1.
PROBLEM POSSIBLEGMJSEANDREMEDY WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS ● ● Leaving cbthes in dryer after tumbling st&s. Remove and hang clothes immediately. T~ many &&s ~ ~~.”~ OI@Oneair kmd at a time. b IWt&lbine hdS. ● Improperloads. Amid lau~deri~ heavy Pt&mmentPress items, such as work ~ clothes, with lighterPermanentpress items such as shirtsor blouses. Do not wash PermanentPress withreguhirlau@ry. , . “ , ~ :“ .“” ● Tm my c]othes in washer.
- ---- The Problem Solver (continucxi) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR ● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffi. This is normaI due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. Youcan slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. (continued) Remove collar stays, when possible.
POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY PROBL~ WATERWON’T EM.AIN WA~R LEAKS . . M&e sum da ● ● Make sure OU& hose should’&~= ionnd~y’~”’~t th=$’fim .:, ~~e at ihcets. flmr. ,, // .;, ;..,, ,* , I~ . ~., ;., :., ,’ ,*- . ‘m.+’ ,. ~ . ~ . ... ~~. .. $ ., M* sure endbfti stops and the spin brakeinside the transmission“lock in!’This sound is normal. . .. ● Heavily unbakm&dloads can c&&the washerto vl%rate excessively during spin, and mq cause it to move fmm its original pbsition.
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE How to remove limestone INSTRUCTIONS deposits from clogged Filter Flo@pan The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing toallow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. Wipe or dust with dampcloth. Try not to hit surfacewith sharpobjects. To store washer: Ask service technicianto remove waterfromdrainpump and hoses to preventfreezing.
X-.k, If YouNeed Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’reproudof our service and wantyou to be pleased. If for some reasonyou arenot happywith the service you receive, here arethree steps to follow for fhrtherhelp. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. Inmost cases, this will solve the problem.
11 YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC CLUIHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proofof originalpurchasedate such as your sales WHAT IS COVERED ~; -: slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
