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GE WWA5800RBL Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. GE WWA5800RBL Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for GE WWA5800RBL Find Your GE Washer Parts - Select From 4591 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Washer Problem Solver.......2o-24 ....3, 4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser..........8 Preparation Controls Setting Guide ......6, 7 Detergents, Other Additives ....13-17 Cycle SeHings..........5 Hard Water ........... . 16 Energy-Saving Tips .

  • Page 3: Appliance Registration

    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: Safe~ Instructions

    GE Answer Center~800.626.2000. can accumdate in the water heater antior water —Properly ground to conform with all pipes if hot water has not been used for a period governing codes and ordinances.

  • Page 5: Sorting And Loading

    (continued) Keep dl laundry aids (such as Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a lwked cabinet, cord or plug.

  • Page 6: Setting The Controls

    Sorting and Loading (continued) Do not use Mini-Basket tub when washing regular Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator. See How loads. You’ll find complete details on how and when to Use the Filter-Flo Pan section. to use it in How to Use the Mini Basket Tub section. See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section for Add measured amount of detergent.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS SETT~G GU~E 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 Setting Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Regular Cycles Normal for small loads;...
  • Page 8 Bleach Special Instmctions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. the Detergent Guide. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. when needed.

  • Page 9: How To Use The Bleach Dispenser

    (continued) 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 Filter-Flo basket. Do not put items to be washed in the pan on the agitator after Filter-Flo pan.
  • Page 10 Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 272 pounds) Stuffed toys. (1. 125 kg). Tennis shoes. Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-washables 1.

  • Page 11: Energy-Saving Tips

    If your clothes and household Under normal soil conditions, If you must wash smaller loads, items don’t look clean and fresh wash in water above 80°F. adjust the amount of water. after washing, you will probably Small loads should have lower rewash them..

  • Page 12: Controls Setting Guide

    Sort by Sutiace Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and Lint Lint from ~ACollectorS 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 13: Filter-Flo Pan

    HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R This illustration, with clothes just Load clothes dry. 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 14: Detergents, Other Additives

    Disadvantages Advantages Products 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 15: Limestone Buildup

    THE RESULTS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS 1s your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months. Effects on Clothes Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of...
  • Page 16 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 two The acidic action of the vinegar may damage cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot the porcelain.

  • Page 17: Hard Water

    Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SOFT, 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 all so, how hard it is.
  • Page 18 Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clrrrox brand See How to Use Your Bleach washer or on dry clothes. Dispenser section.

  • Page 19: Stains

    HOW TO mMOVE STA~S 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 20: Stain Removal Guide

    Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. in very cold water. Same as Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse white and bleachable fabrics. Gum, etc.) (Chewing Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Antiperspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
  • Page 21 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and ON CLOTHES chenille) from lint receivers (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 22 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. (continued) However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of previous page.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM 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 gradually removed by laundering.
  • Page 24 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SNAGS, HOLES such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and Chemicals TEARS, RIPS OR toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse rdl towels and other articles that EXCESSIVE WEAR came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not (continued) contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.
  • Page 25 (continued) PROBLEM Make front jam nuts tight. See your Instigation hstructions. A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside tie transmission “lwks in.” This sound is normal. Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin, and may cause it to move from its original position.

  • Page 26: Agitator

    USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS To Store Washer. The fib. Ask service technician to remove water The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
  • Page 27 NOTES...

  • Page 28: Consumer Services

    With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance tiat if you ever need information or assis~nce from GE, we’ll be” there. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to help.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    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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