GE WA8879R Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach

Dispenser

Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9

Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fabric Softener Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mini-Basket

Tub ....................................5, 11

Operating the Washer............................5-l 2

Care and Cleaning

Limestone Buildup ...............................16, 26

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................26

User Maintenance instructions ................26

GE Appliances

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10, 11, 14,26

Washer

Problem Solver.......................22-26

Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service .................................................2

Warranty ........................................Back

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Page 1: Problem Solver
Washer Problem Solver.......22-26 ....3, 4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser .........10 Preparation Controls Setting Guide ......8, 9 Detergents, Other Additives ....15-19 Cycle Settings ..........6, 7...
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
To obtain a Spanish language Serial Number version of this book, call Use these numbers in any GE Answer Center@ GE Answer Center@, servicio de correspondence or service 800.626.2000 calls concerning your washer. consumer information service. the risk of fire or ex@mion or to prevent property damage, persoti injury or loss of hfe.
Page 3 GE Answer Center~800.626.2000. can accumulate in the water heater antior water —Properly ground to conform with all pipes if hot water has not been used for a period governing codes and ordinances.
Page 4 (continued) Keep all laundry aids (such as Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet. cord or plug.
Page 5: Sorting And Loading
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER 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. wad/Rinse ramp. NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL LIGHT SOIL GENTLE NORMAL Sorting and Loading Filter-Flo pan Do not use the...
Page 6: Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold water coo]down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.
Page 7: Soak Cycle
Mini-Quick Cycle Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time. Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approximately 14 minutes (plus fill time). Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle.
Page 8 CONTROLS SETTmG GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Load Speed Temperature Cycle Setting Cycle Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes, etc.
Page 9 Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Bleach Special Instmctions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section. Use Extra Rinse if desired.
Page 10: Bleach Dispenser
(continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan pan is the lint . NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash filter. Position the Filter-Flo basket. Do not put items to be washed in the pan on the agitator after Filter-Flo pan.
Page 11 HOW TO USE THE ~NI-BASmT TUB Small loads of Stuffed toys. regular fabrics (up to 21/2 pounds) (1.125 kg). Tennis shoes. Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-washables pan.
Page 12 (continued) How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a Push the Cycle Selector knob in short cycle, intended to wash and turn it clockwise to the MINI-QUICK cycle. clothes you need Pull the Cycle Selector knob out The Mini-Basket tub should be to start the washer.
Page 13 Sort by Sutiace Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 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. For more information on lint control, see Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric In addition to sorting to...
Page 14: How To Load Your Washer
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER This illustration, with clothes just Load clothes dry. reaching the Clothes Retaining Take a properly sorted group Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes of clothes and drop them loosely have ample room to move because in the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator.
Page 15 Advantages Products Disadvantages Are not available in some areas. Perform well in hard or soft water. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Generally do not clean well in Perform satisfactorily in soft hard water.
Page 16 USE OF CAmONATE DETERGENTS your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate 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.
Page 17 3. For Extra Cleaning cycle double the amount of detergent recommended Concentrated 0-10 Grains (60 ml) (240 ml) (180 ml) (120 ml) Powder ~pe in guide at left. FOLLOW PAC~GE DIRECTIONS LIQUID 0-10 Grains 4. For hard water treatment, see Hard Water Guide.
Page 18: Hard Water
Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all how hard it is.
Page 19 Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid cblorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach washer or on dry clothes. Dispenser section.
Page 20 HOW TO mMOm STA~S 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
Page 21 White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics Stain See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Same as white and bleachable fabrics, (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
Page 22 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and LINT OR RESIDUE chenille) from lint receivers ON CLOTHES (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.
Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYEDCLOTHES Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. (continued) However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. Use of soap in water.
Page 24: The Problem Solver
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
Page 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and TEARS, RIPS OR toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that EXCESSIVE WEAR came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not (continued) contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
Page 26: User Maintenance Instructions
WASHER PAUSES Washer normally pauses between washing steps. ..such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center / 800.626.2000/consumer information service CARE Am CLEAN~G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The ~b.
Page 27: Consumer Services
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive tie assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any GI major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to help.
Page 28 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper. Part No. 113 D5497P294...

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