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Agitator
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SafetyInstructions
3,4
ApplianceRegistration
2
SortingClothes
4,9
BleachDispenser
16
Careand Cleaning
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StainRemoval G uide
17
23
Storage&VacationTips
22
ControlsSettingGuide
6,7
CycleSettings
5
Warranty
BackCover
Detergents, O ther Additives 11-15
Energy-Saving T ips
8
Fiher-F1o@ Pan
4,8,22
13,14
12,22
4, 10
Modeland SerialNumbers
2
Pre-Treating
7,9,15
ProblemSolver
18-22
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Summary of Contents for GE WWA7646M
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Agitator ApplianceRegistration BleachDispenser 2: ‘ Careand Cleaning ConsumerServices ControlsSettingGuide CycleSettings Detergents, O ther Additives 11-15 Energy-Saving T ips 4,8,22 Fiher-F1o@ Pan 13,14 Hard Water 12,22 LimestoneDeposits 4, 10 Loading Modeland SerialNumbers 7,9,15 Pre-Treating 18-22 ProblemSolver Models _.—.——.——. SafetyInstructions SortingClothes Stains StainRemoval G uide Storage&VacationTips UserMaintenance Instructions 22... -
Page 2: Consumerservices
— Keepit handyforanswers to your questions. If youdon’tunderstand something or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber) ConsumerAffairs GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville, K Y40225 If’you received damaged washer... Immediately contactthedealer (or builder)thatsoldyouthe washer. time money. Save request Before service checktheProblemSolveron pages18through22. It listscauses of minoroperatingproblemsthat youcancorrectyourself. - Page 3 Meriskof fire,A3etrieshock, o rinjuryto pemomwhellusing y4mrq@iaW?9 incMing apptiance only for it$ asdescribed in intended purpose thisUseandCareBook. properly washer must be and kited in accmxkmce withtheInstallation Instructions beforeit isused.Ifyoudidnot receiveanInstallation Instructions sheetwithyourwasher, y oucan obtainonebycontacting theservice locationnearestyou. –Properlygroundtoconform withaUgoverning codesand ordinances.
- Page 4 your W’1$.RNING-’IO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, IMPORTANT read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS beforeoperating this appliance. W:stuSpin Spmrds Loading $imi ~Sort clothescarefullybyfabric type,weight,colorand amountof soil, accordingto instructionson page9. @ RemoveFilter-Flo”pan. The undersideof the lid is a goodplace panwhileloading to put the unloadingclothes.
- Page 5 Regular cydes- Provides longerwashtimefor mostcottons,linensand workand playclothes. ‘2CJ AUTOfSSRAINNSE ‘b START Extra Clean Cycle IWLUIW1O.AW W1051W Soak Cyde- Usewithmostsoakingaidsto loosenembeddedsoilsandstains. *’ SIART AUTOESTRARI!AS Exfra Clean Cycle tql,, m,,sr”, $VUIOSIW in Each RegularCycles cycle Light Normal Selector Heavy Soil Settings soak lvash IJy2 TJ y j...
- Page 6 L’md CottonsandLinens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast WorkClothes Heavysoil Average s oil Permanent P ress,TreatedCottons, BlendswithCottons Heavyor oilysoil Average o r lightsoil Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, AcrylicKnitsandWoven Fabrics Sturdy Delicates Silks,Wools; B lendsof Silk andWool Rayon andAcetate Down-filled g arments,if machinewashing is recommended BabyClothes—Sturdy, suchas Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts,Pads,Sheets, Receiving Blankets, C overalls BabyClothes—Delicate...
- Page 7 Refer Garment Bk!ach Liquidchlorinetype. Onlynon-chlorine b leachwhenneeded. Whiteor colorfast, l iquidchlorine type. Non-colorfast, onlynon-chlorine b leach whenneeded. Whiteor colorfast, l iquidchlorine type. Non-colorfast, onlynon-chlorine b leach whenneeded. White or colorfast, l iquidchlorine type. Non-colorfast, onlynon-chlorine b leach vhenneeded. Jobleach eldomneeded.If needed,useonly on-chlorine bleach.
- Page 8 CYCLE:’ P ullouttheCycleSelector Knobto completethecycle. ~For allowthe an extended soak washerto fill andagitatefor a few minutesto dissolvethe soaking agent.Thenpushin the Cycle Selectorknobto stopthe washer (keeplid closed)andallowto soak for as longas desired.After desiredsoakperiod,pulloutthe CycleSelectorknobto complete thecycle. ~Undernormalsoilconditions, w ash in waterabove80°F,(27”C.).This generally meansusingtheWarm Wash temperature settingonyourwasher—...
- Page 9 sort texture SmfiRce Separate from LINTPRODUCERS— Suchas terrytoweling andchenille—give uplint. LINTCOLLE~RS— suchas man-madefibersand napped fabricslikevelveteen andcorduroy —attract l int. Thesemustbe washedseparately. For more information on lint control, see page 18. sort fabric Separat from from from collection, i t is recomnlendcdthat !~kllrics Ofsimilarconstructionbe washedtogetherwhenever ~ossible.
- Page 10 Si2W hd ciothes—large, medium, or small? Save time, energy and byavoidingextrause of detergent the washer.Try to washa full load of clothes.If youcan it is betterto saveclothesuntilyouhavea full load. If youmustwashsmaller loads,savewater,energyand ~ietergent by adjustingthe water levelfor the sizeof the load. See page~.
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Page 11: Hardwater
Ask. Rodllcts Phosphate— PmvckwedDe@’ge~~ Non-Phosphate— PowderedDetergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Performwellinhardor softwater Washalltypesoffabricswell. Canbeusedinhot,warm,or coldwater. Performsatisfactorily i nsoft or moderately hardwater. areasonlynon-phosphate some productsamavailable. Performwellin softwater. Offerbetterperformancein hardwaterthanpowdered non-phosphate t ypes. Cleanssynthetics andfabric blendswell. Areexcellent a sconcentrates forremovingspots. Completely dissolveevenin coldwater. -
Page 12: Limestonedeposits
@ Increasesfabricwearbecause ofthe scrubbingactionbetween limestonedepositson the fabrics duringwasheragitation. W&%$ on Wisher ~ Unsightlybuildupon all washer surfacesexposeci t o the wash solution. @ Mat-like, c rustyformations caused bylintadheringto the sticky limestonedeposits. @ IncreasedservicecaIIsbecause of Iinwstmwdepositsin the pump, recirculationwaterhoses, filters andother washerparts. -
Page 13: Loading
Theuseof a sufficient a mount ofdetergent i s oneofthemost important t hingsyoucando to makesureyourwashcomesout clean. reeplixwd wirie5 Amount accordingto: 1. Waterhardness 2. Amountof soil 3. Sizeofload 4. Typeofdetergent 5. Washtemperature detergentif Use more you have.. . 1. Hardwater 2. Largeloads 3. - Page 14 Before youcandecidewhattodo abouthardwater,youneedtoknow ifyouhaveit and,if so, howhard itis. @ If youlivein a municipal a rea, contactyourwatercompany. ~If youlivein a ruralarea,or in somesuburbanareas,contactyour countyagent. Theanswerwillbe “youhave‘so manygrains’per gallon”and meansthis: Oto 3 grainsper gallon-SOFT to 10grains-HARD 11to 19grains–VERYHARD 20grainsandover— EXTREMELY HARD Addthis vmtersdtenerwitha M waterlevel Grainsof o–lo...
- Page 15 Suspends hardnessmineralsin solution,keeping waterclear. Combineswithwaterhardness mineralstoformprecipitate whichgivescloudyor milkyappearance towater. CAUTION: W ashercontrolpanelsandfinishesmaybe damagedbysomelaundrypretreatment s oilandstain removerproductsif suchproductsare sprayed onor have directcontactwiththe washer. A pplythesepretreatment productsawayfromwasher. T hefabricmaythenbe washed normally. D amagetoyourwashercausedbypretreatment productsis notcoveredbyyourwarranty. Cleanwasherto avoiddiscoloration of nextload.Go throughcompletecycle(5-minute wash)usinghotwater, 1/2cup (120ml)detergent,1cup(240ml)bleach.Wipe exteriorparts.Caution:Tintingmaydiscolorplasticin...
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Page 16: Stains
Removal Using (H&Brine B leach for VVhite and Bkacbbk Fabrics. Mix 1/4cup(60ml)chlorine bleachwithonegallon(3.8liter)of coolwater—approximately 80°F. (Z7°C.)-ina sinkor pan.Soak stainedareafor5 minutesand launderin washer. TheCaseof the 6WVMW’Stain. Foodor cookingoilsonyour synthetic garmentsmaycausestains whicharevirtuallyinvisible and whichyoumaynotnoticeas you putyourclothesintothewasher. If thesestainsare notcompletely removed in thewash,theoilyspots maypickup dirt fromthewash water.Thentheywillbecomevery... - Page 17 ~~aution. Because ~]eaning fluids tend t. be toxic be sure {~$$~ f3mi~ia~\vit]l~he]imitationsandreqL1ired~autio~s(usua~~y~~in~edon]abe]).Useextmmeca~tion~ith ...-..— =5-s’-” LJndcr n ocircumstances shouldfubricscontaining flammable materials(waxes,cleaningfluids,etc.)be washedin washer. w~o ~lot m ix~hjorjncb]each\vith~mlll~nia o r :]cidssuchas vinegarand/ormst remover. M ixingcanproducea toxicgaswhichmaycausedeath. Saveand referk)garmentmanufacturers’ care labels. Fabrics Control S ettingI&Me,Bleach...
- Page 18 PROB~EM POSSUNJE C AUSE ANDREMEDY *Incorrect.sofiing ofclothes. S eparate lint-producers ( suchasterrytowels andchenille) LINTORRESIDUE 01’#CLOTHES fkomlint-receivers (suchasman-made fabrics,velveteen, c orduroy). ~Washing too poundofdryclothes. @ Useofnon-phosphate detergents w hichcombine withhardnessminerals toforma precipitate w hichcanbemistaken forlint.Useaphosphate or liquiddetergent; u se warmerwashwateror softenwaterwithaninstalled mechanical s oftener o r a packaged watersofiener.
- Page 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ~Washer overloaded. C lothescannotmovefreelytoloosenand’rexnove soil,causing grayappearance. F ollowcorrectloadingprocedures forsizeofload. @ Impropersoakingwithinsufficient d etergent, U swdiya 30-minute soakis sufficient. However, w henusingextended soaksforheavilysoiledgarments youmayneedtouse twicetherecommended amountofdetergent. @ Useof soapin hardwater.Switchto a phosphate detergent, o r followsixstepsatthe bottomofpage18. s Washing toolongmayresultin increased soil smallerloads.
- Page 20 * Toomanyclothesin dryer.Dry onlyonewasherloadat a time.Do notcombineloads. AND “NO-IRON” @ Improperloads.Avoidlaundering heavyPermanentPressitems,suchas work ITEMS clothes,with lighterPermanent P ressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Do notwash PermanentPressitemswithregularlaundry. @ Toomanyclothesin washer.PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbesmallerthan regularloads. . .no morethanmediumloadsto giveclothesroomto movefreely. @ Incorrectwashand dry cycles.UsePermanentPressWashcyclewhichprovidesa cooldownrinseto minimizewrinkling.AlsousePermanentPressDry cycle. @ Incorrectwaterlevel.UseLargeWaterLevelfor MediumLoad,MediumLevelfor SmallLoad.
- Page 21 TEARS,RIPSOR EXCESSIVE WEAR @ AsPermanent P ressgarmentsage,theymayshowfrayingat collarsandcuffs.Thisis (continued) normaldueto weakening offibersbythePermanent P ressprocess.It isnotcausedby washer. Y oucanslowthisprocessbywashingsmallPermanent P ressloadswitha LargeWaterLevel.Donotwashheavyitemssuchas towelswithPermanent P ress items.Remove collarstays,whenpossible. ~Roughness spotsif necessary. ~Garments weakened byage,sunor atmosphere. T his is inevitable andis notcaused bywasher.
- Page 22 Tocorrect,openthelid andredistribute theloadevenlyaboutthewashbasket.Close thelidandrestart. WASHER PAUSES Washer normallypausesbetweenwashingsteps. . .suchas betweenwashandspinor IN CYCLE betweenspinandrinse. H’you need rnoreheIp... call, toUfree: GE Answer Center@ /800.626.2000/consumer care USER nWimWcTIoNs The t ub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after wash~ng...
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Page 23: Usermaintenance Instructions
~~, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is call-toll-~r~el Consumer Sewice professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a ‘time A-at’sconvenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow,or at your convenience (7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. - Page 24 If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.