GE WWA8810M Use And Care Manual

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instructions

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operating

instructions,

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Agitator...........................................................2~

BleachDispenser.........................................l0

ControlsSetting Guide.............................8. 9

CycleSetiings.............................................6. 7

Energy-Saving Tips...................................... 10

FabricSoftener Dispenser.........................lo

Filter-Flo@ Pan...................................... 4,5,11

Mini.Basketw Tub..........................................l2

Operating the Washer ..............................4. 5

care

andcleaning

LimestoneDeposits.............................16. 26

Storage & Vacation Tips.............................26

Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives.............. 15-19

Hard Water ....................................................18

Loadingthe Washer................................4. 14

Sorting Clothes............................................. 13

Stains.............................................................. 20

Stain RemovalGuide...................................21

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~~~W~G~S ...................27

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

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

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

Warranty ........................................BackCover

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Agitator...2~ BleachDispenser...l0 ControlsSetting Guide...8. 9 CycleSetiings...6. 7 Energy-Saving Tips... 10 FabricSoftener Dispenser...lo Filter-Flo@ Pan... 4,5,11 Mini.Basketw Tub...l2 Operating the Washer ...4. 5 care andcleaning LimestoneDeposits...16. 26 Storage & Vacation Tips...26 ---------- ,... -,., ‘~ ..Washer instructions ...3.
Page 2 Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your washer. To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service. Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center”,...
Page 3 Plumbinz and drain facilities as described ifi the Ins&llation instructions. s Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to n~ir]imizeleakage if a hose or valve should break or I“upture.
Page 4 Neverclimbonor standonthewasher top, s Donot‘wash f iberglass a rticles in yourwasher. Skinirritation couldresultfromtheremaining particles thatmaybepickedupbyclothing duringsubsequent washer use. befollowed verycarefully. For washer oDonotleavewasherlidupduringcycle.Thiswill stopthewashandspinactionandprevent completion of thecycle. ~ms~ ms~~uc~~o~? offire,...
Page 5: Bleachdispenser
Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections. @ Select Wash/Spin Speed. @Select Water Level. ALL: Washer is less than one-third full of clothes. ‘“’r- D IUM: Betweenone-thirdand one-halffull. LARGE: Between one-half and two-thirdsfull. EXTRA LARGE: Over two-thirdsfull.
Page 6 Tws To mLP You Regular cyeles— 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 independentcycle—for example, to rinse and spin clothes that have been in the wash basket longer than normal.
Page 7 Permanent Cyel+ Press For permanent press loads such as shirts, blouses, dresses and similar wearing apparel with normal soiling.An extended cool-down spray rinse is provided to minimize wrinkling. Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains. what Each Happens Regular...
Page 8: Controlssetting Guide
setting controls G uide Load Cottons a ndLinens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy soil Average soil Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Average or light soil Synthetic~-Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics Sturdy DeIicates Silks, Wools;...
Page 9 Youmay prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini- Basket’”tub. See How to Use Mini-BasketNtub swtion. Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
Page 10: Energy-Saving Tips
Normal Spin. @ Use you Mini-Basket”’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. LARGE WATER LEVEL—1 %cup(310 ml) liqui SMALL WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid...
Page 11: Filter-Flo Pan
Cycle Selector Knob and turn to “SOAK CYCLE.” Pull out the Cycle Selector Knob to complete the cycle. @ For an extended soak allow the washer to fi~land m Clmning agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking M1-m”ul.
Page 12 N4ini-Basket”’ tub, designed or deBicate hand-washables, ~pical Mini-Basketm ~$mdl loads of re~lar fabrics (up to 2Yz pounds). @ Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, biouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. small load of regtiar wash 1.
Page 13 Separate sort fabric Separate by soil & .<- Separate ~lays Cileekand prepare c~otlnesfor FvasIliilg. @ [inlpty pockets, billsh out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks .._ .—..— —..——.———-..— LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—giveup lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint.
Page 14 Be cilreful not to overload washer. Permanent P~ess IllLISt}Iave anl~l}e ~001111{}move freely. cfo[hes Lflcdiumsize Permanent Press load is the l~argcst t hat ~hOLl~d[>~W~Sh~d.
Page 15: Hard Water
Should not be used in cold water. Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (See Detergents section.) May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
Page 16 Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate limestone*deposits on your clothesand washer surfaces.The hardnessof your water and your washing frequency will determinehow rapidlythe limestonewill build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11or more grains) and if you...
Page 17 VERY ,:/” ‘$ .— ______ ...—...— ———_—. clothes CAUTIONS: eDo not use vinegarsoak solutionin washer. Then wash clothesin The acidicactionof the vinegarmay darnagethe porcelain. @ WnegarSOAsolutionmay reducethe wrinkle-resistance of permanentpressfabrics. oVinegarsoak may damagethe dyesin somefabrics If the recommended amount of...
Page 18 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 county agent. ~If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
Page 19 Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.
Page 20 Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorinebleach with one gallon (3.8 liter) of cool water-approximately 80°F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer. Thecase the“IntisibIe” Food or cooking oils on your syntheticgarments may...
Page 21 mite Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to (ChewingGum, etc.) carefilly scrape of as tnuch adhesive or gunt as possible, Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Deodorants according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.
Page 22: Stains
@ Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolvegranular detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergentis completely dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergentor warmer wash water. See Detergent Guide.
Page 23 See Detergent Other Additives section. ~TOrestore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures: 1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for gment. ~Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Cdgon with phosphate—...
Page 24 @ Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PEMANENT PRESS e Too many clothes in dryer. Dry ordy one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON’> *Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work ITEMS clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.
Page 25 Make ~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. QCheckhousefuses or circuitbreakers.If anotherapplianceis sharingthe electrical outlet,removeit. WashershouIdhaveseparateoutlet.
Page 26 To correct, open the lid and redistributethe load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart, ~AS~R PAUSES ~Washer normally pauses between washing steps..such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse. ~ you need more he]p...~,...
Page 27: Repair Service
----- ConsumerServiceprofessional wilIprovideexpertrepairservice, —-— scheduledat a timethat’sconvenient for you.hiany ConsumerService company-operated l ocationsoffer You sel~”ice t odayor tomorrow, o r at your convenience(700 a.m.to 700 p.m. weekdays, 9:00a.m.to 2:00p.m. Satur- cla?s).Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out— so most repair-s can bc handledinjust one visit.
Page 28: Warranty
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.

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