User Maintenance Instructions - GE WA8610S Use And Care Manual

PROBLEM
WASHER IS NOISY
WASHER PAUSES
IN CYCLE
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The Tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid
open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate.
Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.
The Exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try
not to hit surface with sharp objects.
How to remove the agitator
To remove the agitator,
snap the cap off and
remove the screw.
Then remove the
agitator extender (on
models so equipped)
and the agitator.
To replace the
agitator, carefully
lower it straight down
onto the shaft so that it
fits snugly into place.
Replace the agitator
(Appearance may vary)
extender (on models
equipped), the
so
screw and the cap.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and
front jam nuts tight. See your Instdlatiort Instructions.
A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor
stops a'nd the spin brake inside the transmission "locks in.''-Th~s 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. In extreme cases (usually occurs
when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than
necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise.
To correct, stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob, open the lid and
redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.
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Washer normally pauses between washing steps... such as between wash and spin or
between spin and rinse.
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Agitator
Extender
(on some models)
— Agitator
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Ask service technician to remove
To Store Washer.
water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.
Do not store the washer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
For Long Vacations. Be sure water supply is shut off
at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather
will be below freezing.
To remove limestone from Filter-Flo pan
(on models so equipped)
Soak filter pan in a preheated 160°F.
solution of half vinegar and half water for 15
minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff
bristle brush while flushing with running water.
CAUTIONS:
Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar can
damage porcelain.
may warp.
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