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GE WWA8340G Use And Care Manual

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Agitator
26
ApplianceRegistration
2
BleachDispenser
8
Careand Cleaning
26
use
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WWA8340G
ControlsSettingGuide
6,7
CycleSettings
5
Detergents and
CM-w Additives
13-17
Energy-Swing Tips
10
FabricSoftenerDispenser
8
Filter-FloPan
4
HardWater
16
LimestoneDeposits
14,26
Loading
12
Mini-BasketTh'
Tub
9
Modeland SerialNumbers
2
Moving& Vacation Tips
26
C@erating t heWdsher
4,5
Pre-Treating
7,8, 11
ProblemSolver
20-25
RepairService
27
%fcty Instructions
3,4
SortingClothes
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Stains
18
StainRemoval G uide
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User MaintenanceInstructions 26
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  • Page 1 HardWater 14,26 LimestoneDeposits Loading Mini-BasketTh’ Modeland SerialNumbers Moving& Vacation Tips C@erating t heWdsher 7,8, 11 Pre-Treating 20-25 ProblemSolver RepairService %fcty Instructions SortingClothes Stains StainRemoval G uide User MaintenanceInstructions 26 Cover Back ?Wrranty -L-.-.--—.--.-.-c.--= care a nd model WWA8340G -.— -..!?=--7?=.===-=...
  • Page 2 HeBp hel~ you. using Befhx! your washer, read this book Camfuilyo It is intendedto helpyouoperate andmaintainyournewwasher properly. Keepit handyfor answerstoyour questions. Hyoudon’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs GeneralElectricCompany AppliancePark Louisville, K Y40225 If you received a *wed washer. oe Immediatelycontactthedealer (or builder)thatsoldyouthe washer.
  • Page 3 (such asgasoline; degreasers, dry-ckariing s@vents9 kerosene, etc.)which may giveoffvapors that could ignite orexplode. ~ Donotaddthesesubstances tothe wash water9 anddonotusethese substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation. ~~ROGEN GA$ isproduced bytheebemical action within your water heater andthegasemi accumulate inthewater heater...
  • Page 4 Mini-Baskettub on page9. * Load clothesintothe wash basket,beingcarefd notto overload. Clothesshouldbebelowtheretaining ring. See page 12for more loading inf[wnlatiOn. clothes washer Five Cycle Waeher with Mini.Wesh — Temperature Variable Weter Level OmAMm% .:@iETf’:@:,_v&T, tfsh~ * PositionFilter-Flopanon agitatorand addmeasuredamount ofdetergent.Seepages 13through...
  • Page 5 @ PushCycieSeh@orKnobin andturnclockwisetoyourselected washsetting. Fkg@3f’ -Lx!_ ~ 11 7/2 -rime ——.=. . ., . ..—.,—. ——.— REKWL4R cYcLE––– Formostcottons,linens,workand playclotheswithnormalsoiling. — SYNTHETICS CYCLES– Forpermanentpressandknits loadssuchas shirts,blouses, dressesandsimilarwearingapparel withnormalsoiling. A nextended cool-down sprayrinseis provided to minimize wrinkling. PE$!M. PRESS 1 } ‘N’TsSynthetics Cycles Regular C ycle Synthetics...
  • Page 6 Load CottonsandLinens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast WorkClothes Heavysoil Average s oil Permanent P ress,TreatedCottons, BIendswithCottons Heavyoroilysoil Average or lightsoil Synthetics-Polyester, N ylon, AcrylicKnitsandWoven Fabrics Sturdy Delicates Silks,Wools;Blpndsof Silk andWool Rayon andAcetate Down-filled garments,if machine washing is recommended BabyC!othes—Sturdy, suchas Diapers,Nightgowns, Shirts,Pads, Sheets,Receiving Blankets, coven-ails BabyClothes—Delicate BIankets-Wool, P art-Wool,...
  • Page 7 GARMENT MUSTBETUMBLEDRIED. Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent. D obabyclothesseparately. P retreatspots. Rinsediapers,nightgowns, padsandsheetsafteruse.Keepdiapersina covered pailofcold waterandconditioning agentlikeBorateem brand. Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent.Dohand-knit g arments byhandor inMini- Baskettub.Seepage9. Fill washer,adddetergent, a llowtodissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Dooneblanketat a time. Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent. Onelectricblanket,sewa strongpieceofclothoverplugtoprotectblanketandwasherfrom damage.Dooneblanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent. Vacuum outloosedirtbeforewashing. If unusuaily soiled,useNormalWalsh/Spin Speed.
  • Page 8 use‘the BIea&Dkpemer @ Usethisdispenserwithliquid bleachonly.If youpreferto use powdered bleach,pour it intothe Filter-l?lo panor washbasketalong withyourdetergent. D o notput powdered bleachintothebleach dispenser. ~Measurebleachcarefilly.Here are somerecommended amounts: LARGEWATER LEVEL—I % (310ml) liquid SMALLWATER LEVEL—213 C UP (170 ml) liquid MINI-BASKET tub–1/4 ml) liquid @ Pourmeasuredamountofliquid bleachdirectlyintobleachdispenser.
  • Page 9 HowtousetheMini-Basket” t ub designed e Mini-BasketTM tub$ forsmallloadsof regularfabrics m delicatehand-wa;hables, can beusedwithanycycleexcept the S(IIAKsetting. ‘1’J@d M-Basker”tub wash !iOads loadsof regularfabrics @Small pounds). (up tO *Delicateloadssuchas lingerie, mntyhose,girdles, b louses, s weaters, ~fi, shi~~babyclothesandother smalldelicatehandwashables. ~stuffed toys. ~Tenniss~oes. asmallIOail wash ofrqy.k fabrics delicate lmndwashabks L RemoveFilter-Flopan.
  • Page 10 YOU must adjustthe amountof water.Small loadsshouldhavelowerwaterlevels. @ Washin off-peakutilityhours. Yourlocalutilitycan tel~youwhich arethe off-peakhours. @ Use NormalSpinSpeedto remove morewaterandhelplessendrying time.The dryerwill removeany wrinklescausedbythe NomxdSpin. * Useyour Mini-BasketTk’ tubfor verysmail Ioads.It useslesswater thanthe smaliwaterleve~ in the big tubon this washer.Youwillakm saveon detergentand energy.

  • Page 11: How Tosort Theclothes

    tosort theclothes stnfiice Sort texture Separate ._. .— -.— .— - lJnt Producers from .’ .— Lint Collectors LINTPRODUCERS- Suchas terrytowelingandchenille—give uplint. LINTCOLLE~RS— suchaS man-madefibersandnapped fabricslikevelveteen andcorduroy —attract l int. Thesemustbe washedseparately. Formoreinformation on lint control,see page20. byfabric sort from -J PermPressr from from...
  • Page 12 What the best sizeloadof clothes—large, r medimn7 or smali?Savetime, energyand detergentbyavoidingextrause of the washer.Tryto washa fullload of clothes.If youcan it is betterto saveclothesuntilyouhavea full load. If you mustwashsmaller Ioads,savewater,energyand detergentby adjustingthe water leveIfor the sizeof the load. See page4.
  • Page 13 Factirstocomider inselecting dete~en@ andsoap Products Phosphate–– I?owdered Detergents Non-I%osphate— Powdered IMergenfi liquid Detergents soaps —--”- Advantages — Performwill inhardor softwater Washalltypesoffabricswell, Canbeusedinhot,warm,or coldwater. Performsatisfactorily i n soft or moderately hardwater. In someareasonlynon-phosphate productsareavailable. Performwellinsoftwater. Offerbetterperformance in hardwaterthanpowdered non-phosphate t ypes. Cleanssynthetics andfabric blendswell.
  • Page 14 Howto partially restore clothes Onceclotheshavedeveloped deposits,theymaybe partially restoredby soakingin a solution of twocupsofvinegarin onegallon of hottap waterfor 15minutes. USEA PLASTICCONTAINER. Thenwashclothesin the washer usingdetergent. @ Do not usevinegarsoak solutionin washer.The acidic actionof thevinegarmay damagethe porcelain. @ VinegarsoaksolutionmaY reducethe wrinkle-resistance of permanentpressfabrics.
  • Page 15 de~~ent should you much Theuseofa sufficient a mount ofdetergent i s oneofthemost important t hingsyoucandoto makesureyourwashcomesout clean. Wries Amwnt E’w@red t o: Wmmi.ing 1. Waterhardness 2. Amountof soil ~. Sizeofload 4. Typeofdetergent 5. Washtemperature Usemoredetergent i f have... 1. Hardwater Largeloads 3.
  • Page 16 Beforeyoucandecidewhattodo abouthardwater,youneedtoknow if youhaveit and,if so, howhard it is. ~If youfivein a municipal a rea, contactyourwatercompany. ~If youlivein a ruralarea,or in somesuburbanareas,contact y our countyagent. Theanswerwillbe “youhave‘so manygrains’per gallon”and meansthis: Oto 3 grainsper gallon–SOFT 4 to 10grains–HARD 11to 19groins-VERYHARD 20grainsandover— EXTREMELY HARD water Addthis...
  • Page 17 NOTE:Tintedgarmentsmaynotbe colorfast.Washseparately. #57B,“SanitationinHomeLaundering;’ a vailablefromthe send b- Govwrnmcnt Ehdktin. 81009, COkmdO Special i nstructions 1)Donotpourundiluted liquidchlorinebleachdirectlyinto washer o r ondryclothes. 2) Someoftoday’s w ashable fabricsshouldnotbechlorine bleached suchas: 100% cottonflame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk,wool,mohair,spandex, l eather,or non-fast colors.Dilutebleachbeforeusingonanyfabric. 3)CheckManufacturers’ CareLabelsforspecial instructions. 1)Maybeusedonallkindsoffabrics.

  • Page 18: How To Remove Stains

    Removal Using Chlorine B leach for WhiteandBleachaMe E hbrics. Mix 1/4cup(60ml)chlorine bleachwithonegallon(3.8liter)of coolwater—approximately $O”l?. @7°C!,)-ina sinkor pan. Soak stainedareafor5 minutesand launderin washer. TheCaseof the ‘gInvisible” S tain. Foodor cookingoilsonyour synthetic garmentsmaycausestains whichare virtuallyinvisibleand whichyoumaynotnoticeas you putyourclothesintothewasher. If thesestainsare notcompletely removedin the wash,theoilyspots maypickup dirt fromthe wash water.Thentheywi~l b ecomevery...
  • Page 19 If stainremains,bleachaccordingto Stain usingmanufacturer’s d irections.ARinse and be sureyouarc in uWCII ventilatcdroomwhenusingthem. Useextremecautionwithflammablecompounds. cleaningfluids,etc.) be washedin washer. i ~nd/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death. Other Washable I?al.mk$ Sameas whiteandbkmchttble fabrics. ,——...
  • Page 20 Questiom? UseThisRoblemSolver POSSIBLE CAUSE ANDREMEDY PROBLEM ~Incorrectsortingofclothes.Separate lint-producers ( suchasterrytowels andchenille) LINTORRESIDUE ‘. fmrnlint-receivers ( suchasman-made fabrics,velveteen, cordurgy). ONCLOTHES. @Washing toolong,especially forsmallerloads,Fornormalsoil,washoneminuteper poundofdryclothes. @ ?Jseofnon-phosphate d etergents w hichcombine withhardnessmineralstoforma .,” ,“ precipitate whichcanbemistaken forlint.Useaphosphate orliquiddetergent; u se warmerwashwateror softenwaterwithaninstalled mechanical s oflener or a packaged watersoftener.
  • Page 21 Hardto 13xtnwnely Hard. @ Waternothotenoughfortypeofload,Be surewaterheateris setto deliverhotwater at thewasherat 140”- 1 50”I?. ,Donotwashwhenotherhotwaterneeds—--such dishwashingor fim+lybaths–-areheavy. &&gent, ~~~ge to @OS@a@ s Pooror ~ferior 1. Usewaterconditioner, ( suchasCalgonbrand) 2. Pre-treatstains 3. Usehottestwaterpossible 4. Usebleachwherepossible 5.
  • Page 22 R e-wash, u singchlorinebleachif safeforfabric. e Somefibficsw~ sti WHUNKAGE, 2ENERAL washedbutwillshrinkin a dryer.FollowGarmentManufacturers’ CareInstructions exactly. I f in doubt,do notmachinewashor dry. e ~elm~ion s~~ge N73MNW4GE, andelongated bythemanufiicturer. Whenthisoccurs,garmentmaybepressedbackinto CNITS shapeaftereachwashanddry cycle. @ Progressive o r deIayed shrinkage is causedwhenstarchor sizing(insomefiibrics) i s gradually removed bylaundering.
  • Page 23 ~TOO manyclothesin dryer,Dryonlyonewasherloadat a time.Do notcombine loads. clothes,withlighterPermanent P ressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Donotwash Perm&wnt P resswithregularlaundry. @ Toomanyclothesin washer.Permanent P ressloadsshouldalways be smallerthan @ Incorrectwash@iddry cycles,UsePermanent P ressWashcyclewhichprovidesa cooldown rinseto minimizewrinkling. A lsousePermanent P ressDry cycle. @ Incorrectwakr ‘level. U se ExtraLargeWaterLevelfor MediumLoad,Medium Levelfor SmallLoad.
  • Page 24 POSSIBLE CAUSE ANDREMEDY PROBLEM ? AsPermanentPressgarmetits age,theymayskkxv frayingat collarsandcuffs.Thisis SNAGS, H OLES, normaldueto weakening of fibersbythePerrnmentPressprocess.Mis riotcausedby TEARS,RIPS washer.Youcan slowthisprocessbywashingsmallPermanent P ressloadswitha ORE~CESSIVEJ LameWaterLevel.DoqqtwashheavyitemssuchastowelswithPermanent P rms. VVEAll ~ ‘;. ~ (Umtim’wd) ‘ , ., . . .’ .’, HEAVILY SOILED AREASsuchaS collarsand0.lffS...
  • Page 25 Tocorrect,openthelid andredistribute theloadevenlyaboutt~ewashbasket.Close thelid andrestart. ~ e Washernormallypatisesbet%een washingsteps..suchas betweenwashand spin‘or‘ WASHER PAUSES betweenspinandrh%e. IN CYCLE need more help..call, tollfree: TheGEAnswerCenter@ $00.626.2000 information service commrne~ REMEDY ~~ ~ ‘ ,’ ,, . !?gE%i - — - Bii&R?-- —.
  • Page 26 Leavelid openafter washing to allowmoisture$0 evaporate. 1 %notuseharsh or grittycleansers. The exterior’. W ipeoffanyspillsof washing compounds. W ipeor dust withdampc~oth. T rynotto hit surfacewithsharpobjects. washer: stem Askservicetechnician to remove waterfromdrainpumpandhoses to preventfreezing. Do notstorethewasherwhereit willbe exposedto the weather. ForIongvacations:...
  • Page 27 If You Need !!EkTvice Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty cmthebackpageof thisbook. We’re proudof our serviceand wantyouto bepleased.If for some reasonyouarenothappywiththe serviceyoureceive,herearethree stepsto followfor furtherhelp. FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance. E xplain whyyouare notpleased.In most cases,this willsolvethe problem. NEXT,if youare stillnotpleased, writeall thedetails-including yourphonenumber—to: Manager,ConsumerRelations GeneralElectric AppliancePark Louisville, K entucky40225 FINALLY, i f yourproblemis still notresolved,write: MajorAppliance...
  • Page 28 If you then have any questions about operating the product, piease contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or caii, toii free: The GE Answer CenteF 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. if you have an installation probiem, contact your deaier or instaiier.