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GE WWA8850R Use And Care Manual

GE WWA8850R Use And Care Manual

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Safe* Instructions
Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fabric Softener Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TM
Mini-Basket
...........................................5, 12
Operating the Washer............................5-l 2

Care and Cleaning

Limestone Buildup ...............................16, 26
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................26
User Maintenance instructions ................26
GE Appliances
Washer
....................3,4

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

More questions ?...call
a
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
Preparation
Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loading the Washer................................5, 14
Pretreating .........................................9, 13, 19
Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 13
Stains ..............................................................2O
Stain Removal Guide ...................................2 1

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

Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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  • Page 1: Problem Solver

    Problem Solver...22-26 ...3,4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center Preparation Detergents, Other Additives ....15-19 Hard Water ... . 18 Loading the Washer...5, 14...
  • Page 2 Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) tha{ sold you the washer, Para obtener la version en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center@, servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, tel~fono 800.626.2000. kediately ca~ your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
  • Page 3 If you did not receive an kstallation Instructions sheet with your washer, you cm obtain one by calling, toll fr~, the GE Answer Center? 800.626.2000. —Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow detils in Installation Instructions.
  • Page 4 Never climb on or stand on the washer top. Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.

  • Page 5: Sorting And Loading

    Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections. @ Select WasMSpin Speed. @ Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes. MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and l/~ full. LARGE: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full. EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 full.

  • Page 6: Regular Cycles

    Knits Cycle— A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering. An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting. PreWash Cycle— For use when clothes are excessively soiled. Provides an agitated soak and a soak without agitation, followed by agitation and spin.

  • Page 7: Soak Cycle

    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. What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
  • Page 8 Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows *Use Cold Rinse to save energy. slipcovers, **check size, some draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer. WasWSpin Wash Water Speed Temperature’ Normal/Normal Hot or Warm...
  • Page 9 You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini- Basket tub. See How to Use Mini-Basket Wb section. 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 1/2 full. Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser. The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed at the proper time. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. (continued) NOTE: Do not use the basket.
  • Page 11 Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.
  • Page 12 Speed and Was~nse Temp. See Operating Instructions. —Select desired cycle. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start washer. When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately. To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag.
  • Page 13 Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see How to Use the Soak Cycle. FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.
  • Page 14 See Operating Instructions. To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer. Carefully remove the Filter-Flo pan. Add any additional articles by submerging them next to the agitator.
  • Page 15 Should 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 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. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
  • Page 17 (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tip water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CO~~R. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. HOW WCH DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE? 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.
  • Page 18 ~RD WATER—DO YOU ~~ 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. 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 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) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool water—approximately 80°F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer. The Case of the “Invisible” Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments...
  • Page 21 (usually printed on label). with flammable compounds. Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer. using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and **Do not ~lx chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover.
  • Page 22 The spots will then be very visible. GARMENTS They 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 23 See Detergent, Other Additives section. To restore 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 garment, s Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand witi phosphate—...
  • Page 24 Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbhng stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS many clothes in dryer. Dry ody one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes,...
  • Page 25 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 fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet, remove it.

  • Page 26: User Maintenance Instructions

    I POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. . A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.”...
  • Page 27 Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES A GE Consumer...
  • 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. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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