Washer Contents Agitator Appliance Registration Bleach Dispenser Care and Cleaning Consumer Controls Services Setting Guide Cycle Settings Detergents & Other Additives Energy-Saving Fabric Softener Tips Dispenser Filter-Flo e Pan Hard Water Limestone Loading TM Mini-Quick Cycle Model Models Tub and Serial Operating Pre-Treating Problem Solver 8 26 Safety Instructions Sorting Clothes 27 Stains 6, 7 5 13-17 8 9 Stain Removal Warranty 14, 26 4, 12 10 5, 10 Numbers the Washer WWA8827
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: s Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. • This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Imoortant Safety Instructions (conti.u ) during cycle. This will stop the wash ancl spin a_ztionand prevent completion of the cycle. How to operate your clothes washer WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Was_pie _ee_ _¢iable Water Levi WRs_inse Temp. _" _xt_t_c_ _1 Rtstr _ SO7 Cord tm.
Tips to Help You Select Settings R_r Cycles-- Knits Cycle-- For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes with normal soiling. A combination of agitation and soak for more effective polyester knits laundering. Plus an extended noel-down spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting of wrinkles. Extra Clean Cycle with Auto Extra Rinse-For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. A second rinse is provided to help remove the additional detergent that's required for these soils. See page 15.
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load ' Wash/Spin Speed Wash Water Temperature* Cycle Cycle Setting Cottonsand Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast " Normal Normal Hot OrWarm RegularCycles Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Hot • Work Clothes Heavy soil Average soil Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Average or light soft Synth_ics--Potyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fa
Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15. Use Extra Clean Cycle with Auto Extra Rinse, Normal or Light Soil Setting. See page 5. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 15.
How to use the Bleach Dispenser Energy-Saving 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 of soil. • Use Hot Wash--up to 150°F.--on a regular basis only when washing heavily soiled articles--such as work and play clothes.
How to use the Fabric Softener Dispenser How to use the Soak cycle F How to use the Filter-Flo ®Pan eg._,,cvc_os l_'_ LIGHTSOIL • NORMAL fl[AVY II IB • • ,_,,,0 ........,,%o,,, E • Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. • Pour manufacturer's recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup. • Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full. • Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser. • The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed proper time.
How to use the Mini-Basket tub TM The Mini-Basket tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK cycle. TM 4. Load clothes into the Mini-Basket tub. See page 11 for sorting help. 8. Close lid and set controls follows: EXTRA LARGE f Typical Mini-Basket wash loads TM tub • Stuffed toys. • Tennis shoes. How to wash a small load of regular fabrics or delicate hand washables 1. Remove Filter-Flo ® pan.
How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Sort by soil Separate Separate It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing. * Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons. Lint Producers * Do any necessary hems, tears. from from Lint Medium Soil 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.
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 detergents and soap Products Advantages Disadvantages Phosphate-Powdered Detergents 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-Phosphatem Powdered Detergents 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 detergents Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type nonphosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (U or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
How much detergent 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 tbllow instructions on package. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 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. If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water. If you have HARD water--less than 10 grains-and you use phosphate detergent, you also 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-fast 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. Stain Removal Hint-Using Chlorine Bleach for White and Bleachable Fabrics. 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. Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.
Stain removal guide Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly. Same as white and bleachable fabrics except use non-chlorine bleach.
Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 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). o Washing too long, especially pound of dry clothes. for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per • Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY GRAYED CLOTHES • Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard. • Water not hot enough tbr type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at t40 °- 150°F. Do not wash when other hot water needs--such as dishwashing or family baths--are heavy. • Poor or inferior detergent.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED CLOTHES (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 Tintex brands), fbllow package directions. • Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing 1. Use extra detergent before adding clothes. or yellow spots.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS • Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. • Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. • Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry. • Too many clothes in washer.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND _MEDY WEAR (continued) process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. Remove collar stays, when possible. • Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough spots if necessary. , • May be caused by use of Normal Wash/Spin speed for delicate articles. Wash/Spin speed. Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WATER WON'T DRAIN • Make sure drain hose is not kinked. WATER LEAKS * Make sure hose connections • Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. are tight at faucets. • Make sure end of drain hose is correctly WASHER IS NOISY inserted in and secured to drain facility. • Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
Care and Cleaning How to remove limestone deposits from clogged Filter Fio ®pan 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. with grease or Petroleum ubricate Jelly.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT 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 part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
