C o Agitator Appliance Registration 25 2 SafetyInstructions SoakSetting Care and Cleaning Consumer Services 25 27 Sorting Stains ControlsSetting Guide CycleSettings 6,7 5 Detergents, Other Additives 13–17 Energy-SavingTips 10 Filter-Flo@ Pan Hard Water LimestoneDeposits Loading the Washer Model anti Serial Numbers operating Instructions 2 4, 5 Models WWA8806M WWA8808M -.
Readthis book CarefuIly. It is intended to help yoLloperate 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 If you received a damaged Washer.oo Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. money. BeforeyourequestSerticee.o save tie and Check the Problem Solver on pages 20 through 24.
—. i}ljury topirsons when U$ing J’Qal”appllancey follow basic ~lrecautions, including the following: e t~se this appliance only foriw intended purpose as described in ~hisUse and Care Book. e TMSwasher mmt be properly imblld and located h accordance tith the Imtilation hstmctiom before it k used. If you did not receive an InstallationInstructionssheet with your washer,yoL~ can obtain one by contactingthe service 1ocationnearest you.
*Donot operatethis appliance if it is damaged,malfunctioning, partiallydisassembled, orhas missingorbrokenparts, includinga damagedcordor plug. oDo not washfiberglassarticles inyourwasher.Skinirritation couldresult from the remaining particlesthatmay be pickedup For washer operation by clothingduringsubsequent washeruse. ~The laundryprocesscan reduce the flameretardancyof fabrics, To avoid such a result,the garmentmanufacturer’scare instructionsshouldbe followed verycarefully.
Mini”Quick cycle— For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Two soil level settingsare provided, but you can set the selector in-between, if desired. For small, lightly soiled loads you need in a hurry.Use with MINIBASKETn’tub only. OFF P.PRESS Perm3nenfPress ‘ycle~ @ k Permanent Press& Knits cycles— For po~yesterknits, delicates and permanent press. An extended cool-down spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting of wrinkles. OFF P.PRESS Regular Cycles OFF P.
control setting Guide fordimerent Waswspin Load speed ~ottonsandLinens White/ColOrfast Normal Bright/Non-colorfast Normal WorkClothes,Dungarees, etc.
. Bleach -a Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximumdetergent recommendedon page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorinebleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 13. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. i~on-colorfast,only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum Detergent recommended in guide on page 13.
.. How tousethe HOW to use the @ ‘ Mti”Qlliek cycle- ‘.=-.’.‘- soak cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a short ‘______ cycle intended to wash small loads of lightly soiled clothes you need — in a hurry. —— Because this cycle is a short one for small loads, the Mini-Basket tub should be used for satisfactory results. OFFP.PRESS flegular Cycles Soak Cycfe @ @ NORMALSOIL @ HEAW AUTO~RA RINSE STARl ~66S0AKCYCLE7’temperature will automatically be cold.
_....-..! Here’s how to use the Mini-Basket tub: @Remove Filter-Flopan. can be washed inthe Mini-Basket tub: @Close lid and set controls as follows: -–Set Water Level to “MINI- BASKET”position. o Small loads of regular fabrics... up to 2 pounds. ~Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand washables. o Stuffed toys. QTennis shoes.
If yotlr clothes and household items don’t look clean ~andfresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them... and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load thenl properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and c~zoosea water ternperatllrewarm eiloligllto releaseand get rid of soil. QUse Hot Wash—up to 150°F.— on a regldar basis onl)~when washing heavily soiled articles— such as work and play clothes. ~Undernormalsoul conditions, wash in water above 80”F.
It pays tocheck and prepare clothes for washing. Separate IDEmpty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. ( from from w c w . ( sortby color more information on lint rol, see page 18. Separate sortby fabric ( Separate [ from * Turn Poly Knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage. Soaking and Px=e-treating— a good way to loosen deep soiis and Shins.
How’ toIoad your washer — special recolnmendations .- ‘-: _ forWashing permanentpress if you do nothave 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.
“.. —— .- .- -. Phosphate- Advantages Disadvantages Perform well in hard or soft water. Are not available in some areas. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Non-PhosphatePowdered Detergents Perform satisfactorilyin soft or moderately hard water. Generally do not clean well in hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available. May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water. Should not be used in cold water.
— The resdk ofconthued use ofcarbonate — — detergents Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphatedetergent,you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces.The hmdness of your water and your washing frequency will determinehow rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11or more grains) and if you --wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestonebuildups in just a few months.
‘:. ~korv lnuch a. detergent — 1- you use? Shotid .. . ‘~ The use of a sufficientamount . ‘-%-”-” 01-detergent is one of the most importantthings you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. If the recommendedamount of detergentproducestoo many suds, switch to a low sudsingdetergent brand, and follow instructionson package. “. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. \Vdshtemperature Use more detergent if you have... 1.
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—SO~ 4 to 10 grains—HARD 11 to 19 grains—VERY HARD 20 grains and over— EXTREMELY HARD Add —“ If yo~lrwater is SOFT,yoLlhave no problem.
Laundry Product and type special instructions ~LBACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Dilute bleach with at least one quart (0.96 liter) water and add after wash action has stalled and detergent is dissolved. 1) Do not pour unciiiutedliquid ciliorine directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics shouid not be chiorine bleached such as 10070cotton flame retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather or non-fast colors.
How toremove stiins - 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attemptingto remove any stain, take these steps: oFind 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.
White and BIeachableTabries Other WashableFabrics See ControlSetting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carejid[yscrape off as )nuchadhesive or gu)nas j]ossible, Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fiuid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachabie fabrics, .Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse, If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
.. --..— -:-=~= .—— .=.. -— . -.—.-—.~——— .---—— —Questions? ‘~=-” Use tMs ProblemSolver —~~. PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY I LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES *Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen,corduroy), ~Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
.-e. . — &a. “ u~...; PROBLEM —.— GRAYED CLOTHES {continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY e Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance.Followcorrectloadingproceduresfor sizeof load. *Impropersoakingwithinsufficientdetergent.Usuallya 30-minutesoakis sufficient, However,whenusingextendedsoaksfor heavilysoiledgarments,youmayneedto use twicetherecommendedamountof detergent. ~Use of soapin hard water.
;...:’ . . The ... ProbBem SOIV~~ (continued) —’- PROBLRM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHRINKAGE, KNITS *Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. e Progressiveor delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fi~brics)is gradually removed by laundering.
.— POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) -iEAVILYSOILED AREAS such as JOllar$and CLlffS m, @Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions,battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals. *Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WATER WON’T DRAIN e Make sure drain hose is not kinked. ~Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. WATERLEAKS e Make sure hose connectionsare tight at faucets. e Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. WASHER IS NOISY ~Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight, See your InstallationInstructions.
Howtoremovelimestone deposits from Clogged Filter Vlo” pan USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain is selfcleaning.Leave lid open after washingto allo}v~?zoisture to e~’a~)oyate. 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 Jvasher: .+sk service technician to remove ~~’ater from drain pump and hoses 10prevent freezing.
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.,- YOURGEAUTOMATIC CLOTHESWASHER WARRANTY I Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establishwarranty period. I [ — W~~T Is COVERED 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 pati of the washer that fails because of a manufacturingdefect.
