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, Operating Instructions, Tips
Controls Setting Guide .............................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips .........................................5
Operating the Washer ..............................4, 5
Agitator. ..........................................................26
Limestone Buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Storage and Vacation Tips .........................2 1
User Maintenance instructions ................2 1
GE Appliances
Washer
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Problem solver
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More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Preparation
Detergents, Other Additives ..............l O-l4
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Loading the Washer ..................................4, 9
Pretreating ............................................7, 8, 15
Sorting Clothes ...........................................4, 8
Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Consumer
Appliance
Registration
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Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Model WA3650R
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- Page 1 Problem solver ...3,4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Preparation Detergents, Other Additives ...l O-l4 Hard Water ........... . 13 Loading the Washer ...4, 9...
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Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center@, servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, te16fono 800.626.2000. Immediately mu your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. - Page 3 Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an kstallation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Cented 800.626.2000. —Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow defiils in Installation Instructions.
- Page 4 See How to Load Your Washer section. For information on how to use bleaches and fabric softeners, see Other Laundry Products section. Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open. retmdancy Offabfics.
- Page 5 How to Soak in Your Washer Allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.
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Page 6: Controls Setting Guide
Denims (especially Indigo Blue Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl. Plastics and Articles with Pkrstic Trim Pillows *Check size. Some slipcovers. draperies and bedspre~ds may be too large for automatic home-size washer. Wash Water Bleach Temperature Liquid chlorine type. - Page 7 Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. Use 5 minute soak, then agitate for 2 minutes. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time.
- Page 8 For information on how to soak in your washer, see Operating Instructions. In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, recommended Delicates...
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Page 9: Agitator
What is the best size load of clothes—large, medium, or small? Save time, energy and detergent by avoiding extra use of the washer. Try to wash a full load of clothes. If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. - Page 10 Should not 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 11 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 buildup in just a few months.
- Page 12 LIQUID O-10 Grains L~STONE BU~DW (continued) CAUTIONS: Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain. Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics. Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics.
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Page 13: Hard Water
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 aea, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Stains
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 16 ~nd required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with tlammablc compounds. Llnder nt~ Circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (WJXCS, cleaning fluids, etc. ) be washed in washer. very cold water. Use dull tool to Bleach according to the Stain Removal...
- Page 17 The spots will then GARMENTS be very visible. 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.
- Page 18 To remove overall yello-w, use a commercially available rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur, do not use in the washer; use a plastic container. Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes;...
- Page 19 Delicate heat. WR~WING IN Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. AND “NO-IRON” Do not combine loads. ITEMS Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.
- Page 20 Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON ~sition. 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.
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Page 21: User Maintenance Instructions
Washer normally pauses between washing steps . . . such as between wash and IN CYCLE spin or between spin and rinse. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The fib. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. - Page 22 NOTES...
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Page 23: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be” there. N1 you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 888-GE-CARES A GE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient... - Page 24 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 Part No.