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- Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. GE WWA8890RBL Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for GE WWA8890RBL Find Your GE Washer Parts - Select From 4591 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
- Page 2 Washer Problem Solver.......22-26 ....3, 4 More auestions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser........5, 10 Preparation Controls Setting Guide ......8, 9 Detergents, Other Additives ....15-19 Cycle Settings ..........6, 7 Hard Water ........... . 18 Energy-Saving Tips .
- Page 3 To obtain a Spanish language 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 calls concerning your washer. consumer information service. . tiediately d your gas supplier from a —Do not store or use gasotie or other...
- Page 4 GE Answer Center@, 800.626.2000. —Properly ground to conform with dl pipes if hot water has not been used for a period governing codes and ordinances.
- Page 5 (continued) Keep all laundry aids (such as Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet. cord or plug.
- Page 6 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. — Ten cycle Two Speed Washer Control panel appearance may vary .\lightly Sorting and Loading Sort clothes carefully by fabric Add measured amount of detergent.
- 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 Cycl* For loads of synthetic andor delicate fabrics. A cold Permanent Press water cool-down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in and Knits Cycles...
- Page 8 Extra Cleaning Cycle+ For fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin. Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soting agent for a short time, then the water spins out.
- Page 9 CONTROLS SETTING GUmE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Speed Temperature Cycle Setting Load Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal/Normal Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Normal/Normal...
- Page 10 Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed Detergent Guide, Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See Tips to Help You Select Settings section.
- Page 11 (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan . The Filter-FIO 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 How to Use the Soak Cycle SOAK CYCLE Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to temperature is controlled agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn by the Wash/Rinse to SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob Temp.
- Page 13 HOW TO USE THE MINI-BASmT TUB The Mini-Basket tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK or PREWASH cycles. Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2’/2 pounds) Stuffed toys.
- Page 14 Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 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 15 HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER 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.
- Page 16 Disadvantages Products Advantages 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. Non-Phosphate- Perform satisfactorily in soft Generally do not clean well in Powdered Detergenh hard water.
- Page 17 THE RESULTS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS 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.
- Page 18 How to Partially Restore Clothes CAUTIONS: Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of The acidic action of the vinegar may damage two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) the porcelain.
- Page 19 Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is.
- Page 20 Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. washer or on dry clothes. such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section.
- Page 21 HOW TO MMOVE STAmS 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample”of the material. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
- Page 22 Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Adhesives and bleachable fabrics. Same as white (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive or with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. white and bleachable fabrics Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
- Page 23 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and LINT OR RESIDUE chenille) from lint receivers ON CLOT@S (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of dry clothes.
- Page 24 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Improper soaking with insuffllcient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soakis sufficient. GRAYED CLOTHES However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to (continued) use twice the recommended amount of detergent. Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller loads.
- Page 25 THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and@ cycle. Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering.
- Page 26 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids TEARS, RIPS OR and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other EXCESSIVE WEAR articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash, (continued) Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
- Page 27 WASHER PAUSES Washer normally pauses between washing steps. . such as between wash and If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center”/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service CARE Am CLEANmG USER MAIN’FENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The ~b. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid To Store Washer.
- Page 28 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! 80&626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to help.
- Page 29 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 paper.
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