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- Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. GE WWA8689RBL Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for GE WWA8689RBL Find Your GE Washer Parts - Select From 4591 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
- Page 2 ......21 - 25 ....3, 4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser ......... 10 Preparation Controls Setting Guide ......,8, 9...
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Page 3: Write Down The Model And Serial Numbers
To obtain a Spanish language Serial Number version of this book, call Use these numbers in any GE Answer Center@ GE Answer Center@, servicio de correspondence or service 800.626.2000 information para el consumidor, calls concerning your washer. consumer information service. - Page 4 GE Answer Center~800.626.2000. can accumulate in the water heater andor water —Properly ground to conform with all...
- Page 5 (continued) Keep all laundry aids (such as Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet, cord or plug. Observe dl warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.
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Page 6: Sorting And Loading
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Sorting and Loading Sort clothes carefully by fabric Do not use the Filter-Flo pan type, weight, color and amount as a wash basket. - Page 7 Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic andor de] icate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.
- Page 8 Soak Cycl- 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) Regular Cycles Cycle Selector Heavy...
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Page 9: Controls Setting Guide For Different Fabrics And Loads
CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Load Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Extra Cleaning Cycle... - Page 10 Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. Only n(~l]-chlorine bletich when needed. White (n colorl’ast, liquid chlorine type. White 01- cotol-ttis(, liquid chlorine (ype If’ unusufl]ly soiled, usc hot water. Use maximum when needed. No hlcach. Wash ~,nl) it recommended by the garment nlanufacturcr. Follow ins[rrrctions carefully non-chlorine bleucb, N() bleach up the down ~nd rcl;iin the g,;irmcnt’s w~irmth.
- Page 11 How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan The Filter-Flo pan is the lint . NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash filter. Position the Filter-Flo basket. Do not put items to be washed in the pan on the agitator after Filter-Flo pan.
- Page 12 If your clothes and household items don’t look Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.+n a regular basis clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. work and play clothes. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm...
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Page 13: Extra Cleaning
HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. - Page 14 This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Take a properly sorted group of Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes clothes and drop them loosely in have ample room to move because the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator, not wrap around the agitator, Clothes ~re loaded dry since wet...
- Page 15 Products Phosphate- Are not available in some areas. Perform well in hard or soft water. Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in hard 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 ()-4 Grains 3. For Extra Cleaning cycle double the amount I cup of detergent recommended O-10 Grains Concentrated (240 ml) (180 ml) (120 ml) in guide. Powder fipe 4. For hard water treatment, see FOLLOW PAC~GE DI~CTIONS LIQUID Hard Water Guide.
- Page 18 Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You water, you need to know if you have it and, if can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget so, how hard it is.
- Page 19 Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use it Special Instructions BLEACH pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. See How to Do not washer or on such as Clorox brand Use Your Bleach Dispenser section. dry clothes.
- Page 20 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
- Page 21 STAIN ~MOVAL GU~E Other Washable Fabrics Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.\[, Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Sponge with a stife dry cleaning fluid, * then Iaundcr. Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
- Page 22 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For norrnd soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes. Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a precipitate which can be mistaken for lint.
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Page 23: The Problem Solver
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use (continued) twice the recommended amount of detergent. Use of soap in hard water. - Page 24 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched Relaxation shrinkage can and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradudly removed by laundering.
- Page 25 THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before SNAGS, HOLES washing and mend all rips and tears. TEARS, WPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is (continued) normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process.
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Page 26: User Maintenance Instructions
Close the lid and restart. WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE between s~in and rinse. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center / 800.626.2000/consumer information service USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS To Store Washer. Ask service technician to remove The ~b. - Page 27 NOTES...
- Page 28 With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis~nce from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! Whatever your question about any Gl major appliance, GE Answer Cente@...
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Page 29: What Is Not Covered
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled pape[ Part No. 113 D5497P288...
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