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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Detergents, Other Additives Energy-Saving Tips Fabric Softener Dispenser Filter-Flo@ Pan Hard Water Limestone Deposits Loading Mini-Basket~ Tub Model and Serial Numbers Operating the Washer Pre-Treating Models WWM876M WWA8898M .-=- .- ... .- y..- Wsher Problem Solver... -
Page 2: Appliance Registration
LaU~g All washing instruction terms Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984. To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center’@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service. Pax-aobtener la version en espaiiol de este manual,... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions. . Turnoff water fauce~ when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture. -
Page 4: Loading
‘“ ‘ STOP* @ Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to start the washer. If you wish to change setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector Knob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed a[ any time. -
Page 5: Cycle Settings
Tips to Help You Select Settings Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes with normal soiling. “Extra Rinse” can be selected, if desired, as an automatic extension of the Regular Cycles (turn Extra Rinse knob to “ON”). Extra Rinse can also be set as an independent cycle-for example, to... -
Page 6: Controls Setting Guide
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, VmYl,Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows *Use Cold Rinse to save energy. -heck size. Some slipcovers ‘draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer. Wash/Spin Wmh Water Speed Temperature* Cycle... - Page 7 Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
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Page 8: Bleach Dispenser
Normal Spin. Use your Mini-BasketT}’ tub for very small loads. It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washer. You will also save on detergent and energy. How to use the Bleach Dispenser Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. -
Page 9: Fabric Softener Dispenser
Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle. For an extended soak allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector Knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. -
Page 10: Mini-Basket~ Tub
SMALL + –Set Water Level to “MINI- BASKET” position. —Select desired Wash/Spin Speed and Wash/Rinse Temperature. See page 4. —Select desired cycle (REGULAR, PERM PRESS or KNITS). See page 4. 9. Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to start washer. if desired. - Page 11 Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a prelim- inary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, seepage 9. FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGEN13, SEE PAGE 17. Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in...
- Page 12 Save time, energy and detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. If you must wash smaller loads, save water.
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Page 13: Detergents, Other Additives
Should not be used in cold water. Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (See page 14.) May not pertorm as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water. -
Page 14: Limestone Deposits
USE A PLASTIC CONTMNER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. CAUTIONS: Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain. - Page 15 How much dete~ent should you use? r 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. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2.
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Page 16: Hard Water
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. s 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. - Page 17 Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fhbric may then be washed normally. Darnage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your ~ty.
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Page 18: Stains
If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. -
Page 19: Stain Removal Guide
(usually pMtcd on label). Usc extreme caution with flammable compounds. Under no CiICUmStanCeS should t%bricscontaining flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, ete.) be washed in washer. not ~ Chlofie bl~ch wi~ ~ofia or acids such ~ retkrto garmentrnanufiwturers’... -
Page 20: Problem Solver
The spots will then be very visible. They GARMENTS are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand. - Page 21 CLOTHES water is Hard to Extremely Hard. at the washer at 140°- 150°F. Do not wash when other hot water needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy. gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.
- Page 22 Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. SHRINKAGE, Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions GENERAL exactly.
- Page 23 Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.
- Page 24 Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to ON position. Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open. Check house fbses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it.
- Page 25 WATER LEAKS Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and WASHER IS NOISY front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.
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Page 26: Agitator
To store washer: Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. For long vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at... -
Page 27: Consumer Services
There \Ve’UBe With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the $. assurance that if vou ever neeci from GE, wel be’ there. AH you have to do lfw%bme /?i9pa& Service 300-GE-CARES /zi?oo-432-273n AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient... -
Page 28: Warranty
YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER Save proofof originalpurchasedate WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NUT COVERED Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion maynot apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.