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GE WW.M887M Use And Care Manual

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Agitator
26
SafetyInstructions
3,4
ApplianceRegistration
2
Sorting
4, 11
BleachDispenser
Stains
18
Careand Cleaning
2:
StainRemoval G uide
19
ConsumerServices
2'7
Storage&VacationTips
26
ControlsSettingGuide
6,7
UserMaintenance Instructions 26
CycleSettings
5
Warranty
BackCover
Detergents; O ther Additives 13-17
Energy-Saving T ips
8
FabricSoftenerDispenser
9
Filter-Flo@ Pan
4,9,26
Hard Water
16
LimestoneDeposits
14,26
Loading
4, 12
Mini-BasketT" Tub
10
Mini-Quick Cycle
10
Modeland SerialNumbers
2
Operating the Washer
4,5
Pre-Treating
7,11,17
GEAm@fCenfefa
ProblemSolver
20-25
8M.62&2@@o
Model WW.M887M
WWM869M

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  • Page 1 Filter-Flo@ Pan Hard Water 14,26 LimestoneDeposits 4, 12 Loading Mini-BasketT” Tub Mini-Quick Cycle Modeland SerialNumbers Operating the Washer 7,11,17 Pre-Treating ProblemSolver 20-25 Model WW.M887M WWM869M SafetyInstructions 4, 11 Sorting Stains StainRemoval G uide Storage&VacationTips UserMaintenance Instructions 26 BackCover Warranty GEAm@fCenfefa 8M.62&2@@o...
  • Page 2 Keepit handyforanswerstoyour questions. If youdon’tunderstand something or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs GEAppliances Appliance Park Louisville, K Y40225 R ceived dam~ed washer.•• Immediately contactthedealer (orbuilder)thatsoldyouthe washer. save money. t he and request service .. Beforeyou checktheProblemSolveron pages listscausesofminor 20-25. It operatingproblemsthatyoucan correctyourself.
  • Page 3 DO notoperate his appliance if itis damaged,malfunctioning partiallydisassembled, o r has missingor brokenpar~, incl~~ding a damaged cordorplug. QNeverclimbonor standonthe washer t op. Koergiass afiicles in QDOnotWaSh yourwasher. S ltin irritation Could result f romtileremaining p aiticies thatmay bepick6d upbyclothing duKing s ubseqLleRt Waiher U sem _—.—.,.
  • Page 4 manufachrer’s cw~instmttions shouldbefollowed verycaretiUy. Howto o~emh yOU~ clothes w~G—To reduce the risk of fire, elwtric shock, or injury to persons, SMETY ~STRUCTIONS read the ImORTA~ Variable Wofcr Level Wash/Spin Speeds URGE*Y MIDILM SMALL @ Sortclothescarefullybyfabric type,weight,colorand amountof soilaccordingto instructions on page11.
  • Page 5 Formostcottons,linensandwork andplayclotheswithnormal soiling.“ExtraRinse”canbe selected,if desired,as an automatic extension oftheregular cycles(turnExtraRinseknobto “ON”). ExtraRinsecan alsobe set as an independent c ycle—for example, t o rinseand spinclothes thathavebeenin the washbasket longerthannormal. clean cycles Ertm Permanent Cycle— ForPermanentDressloadssuchas shitis,blouses,dressesandsimilar wearingapparelwithnormal soiling.An extendedcool-down sprayrinse is providedto minimize wrinkling.
  • Page 6 Controk Guide Setthg CottonsandLinens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast WorkClothes,Dungarees, e tc. Heavysoil Average s oil Permanent P ress,TreatedCottons, BlendswithCottons Heavyor oilysoil Average o r lightsoil Synthetics-Polyester, N ylon, AcrylicKnitsandWoven Fabrics Sturdy Delicates Silks,Wools; B lendsofSilk andWOOI RayonandAcetate Down-fiIIed g arments,if machinewashing is recommended BabyClothes—Sturdy, suchas Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts,Pads,Sheets, ReceivingBlankets, C overalls...
  • Page 7 GARMENT MUSTBETUMBLED~ED. Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent.Dobabyclothesseparatel y . Pretreatspots. Rinsediapers,nightgowns, padsandsheetsafteruse.Keepdiapersina covered pail ofcold waterandconditioning agentlikeBorateembrand. Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent.Dohand-knitgarmentsbyhandor inMini- Baskettub–see page10. Fill washer, a dddetergent,allowtodissolvebeforeaddingblanket,Do oneblanketat a time. Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent, On electricblanket,sewa strongpieceof clothoverplugtoprotectblanketandwasherfrom damage.Doone blanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent. Vacuum outloosedirtbeforewashing. If unusualiysoiled,useNormal/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.
  • Page 8 @ UseNormalSpinSyed to remove morewaterandhelplessendrying time.Thedryerwillremoveany wties causedbytheNormalSpin. ~UseyourMini-BasketT}’ tub for verysma~l l oads.It useslesswater thanthe smallwaterlevelin thebig tub on this washer.Youwillalso saveon detergentandenergy. BleachDkpemer ~Usethisdispenserwithliquid bleachonly.Ii youprefertouse powdered bleach,pourit intothe washbasketalongwithyour detergent. D o notputpowdered bleachintothebleachdispenser. @ Measurebleachcarefully. H ere aresomerecommended amounts: LARGEWATER LEVEL—1%...
  • Page 9 ~6SQAK C YCLE:’ Pu1loutthe CycleSelectorKnobto complete the cycle. ~For an extendedsoak allowthe washerto fill andagitatefor a few minutesto dissolvethe soaking agent.Thenpush in the Cycle SelectorKnobto stopthe washer (keeplid closed)and allowto soak for as longas desired.Afierdesired soakperiod,pulloutthe Cycle SelectorKnobto complete thecycle. HowtoUsethe FilkT”Flo@ mn ‘...
  • Page 10 The Mini-Basket’” tub, designed for small loads of regularfabrics or delicatehand-washables,can be used with any cycle exceptthe SOAKcycle. loads wash SmalIloam of regulw fabrics (upto2%pounds). ~Delicate suchas lingerie, loads pantyhose,girdles, b louses, s wea~rs, socks,shirts,babyclothesandother smal~delicate h a~dwashables. ~Stuned toys. @ Tends shoes.
  • Page 11 Separate from L~T PRODUCERS—Such as terrytoweling andchenille—give up lint. LINTCOLLE~RS—such as man-madefibersandnapped fabricslikevelveteen andcorduroy —attract l int. Thesemustbe washedseparately. lint more information on control, see page20. Separate from ‘< _..—. — Press Perm Cottons & ~ Blends i from from ‘\ ‘- 4.——...
  • Page 12 If youmustwashsmaller loads,savewater,energyand detergentby adjustingthe water ~e~~e] for t]l~size load. See Of the page4-.
  • Page 13 Factors comider “Perform satisfactoflyin soft Non”Ph@sphate— Powdered De@~en@ detemenkandsoap selecting Performwellinhardor sofiwater Washdl typesoffabricswell. Canbeusedinhot,warm,or coldwater. or moderately hardwater. In someareasonlynon-phosphate products areavtiable. Performwellin sofiwater. Offerbetterperformance in hardwaterthanpowdered non-phosphate t ypes. Cleanssynthetics andfabric blendswell. Areexcellent a sconcentrates for removing spots. Completely dissolveevenin coldwater.
  • Page 14 ~Destroyseffectiveness o f fla.me- retardantfinisheson cottonssuch as children’s sleepwear. @ Increasesfabricwearbeeause ofthe scrubbingactionbetween limestonedepositson tie fabrics duringwasheragitation. on *r ~Unsightiybuildupon all washer surfacesexposedto the wash solution. ~Mat-]ike, ~ rustyformations caused bylintadheringto the stic~ ~imeStOne deposih. ~ Increasd servicecallsbecause {lflimestonedepositiin tie pump, recirculation‘Nater l loses~ filters...
  • Page 15 1% cups 1% cups 1% cups 11A cups 1Mcups %cup 1cup %CUP ‘/2 %cup ‘Acup ‘/2 PAC~GE~l~CT1ONS FOL~W detergent—granular powdered: Forbestresults,adddetergent to thewashbasketbeforeloading clothes. l f youloadyourclothes first, adddetergent n extto the agitator. If yourdetergent d oesn’t d issolve weli,predissolve t hedetergent i n hotwater,thenpourdirectlyinto thewashbasket.
  • Page 16 Before youcandecidewhattodo abouthardwater,youneedtoknow if youhaveit and, if so, howhard it is. @ If youlivein a municipal a rea, contact y ourwatercompany. @ If youlivein a ruralarea,or in somesuburbanareas,contactyour countyagent. Theanswerwillbe “youhave‘so manygrains’ per gallon”and meansthis: Oto 3 grainsper gallon-SOFT 4 to 10grains-Hm Uto 19grains-VERYHAW 20 grainsandover—...
  • Page 17 I waterclear. Combineswithwaterhardnessmineralstoformprecipitate whichgivescloudyor milkyappearance towater. CAUTION: W ashercontrolpanelsandfinishesmaybe damagedbysomelaundrypretreatment s oilandstain removerproductsif suchproductsaresprayed onor have directcontactwiththewasher.Applythesepretreatment productsawayfromwasher.Thefabricmaythenbe washed normally. D amagetoyourwashercausedbypretreatment productsis notcoveredbyyourwarranty. Cleanwasherto avoiddiscoloration of nextload.Go throughcompletecycle(5-minutewash)usinghot water, exteriorparts.Caution:Tinting-may d iscolorplasticin washer.Subsequent w ashingswillreducediscoloration but maynevereliminateit. instructions (120 ml)detergent,1cup(240ml)bleach.Wipe...
  • Page 18 Fabrics. Bleachable cup(60d) chlorine bleachwithonegallon(3.8liter)of coolwater—approximately 80”F. (Z7°C.)-ina sinkor pan. Soak stainedareafor 5 minutesand launderin washer. The Caseof the “Invisible”S@in. Foodor cookingoilsonyour synthetic garmentsmaycausestains whicharevirtuallyinvisible and whichyoumaynotnoticeasyou putyourclothesintothewasher. If thesestainsare notcompletely removed in the wash,theoilyspots maypickup dirt fromthewash water.Thentheywillbecomevery...
  • Page 19 Adhesives Rubwithiceor immerseinverycoldwater,Use (Chewing Gum,etc.) carefillyscrapeoffas muchadhesive orgumaspossibie. S ponge witha safedrycleaning Anti-perspirants, Applyundiluted liquiddetergent. R inse.If stainremains, b leach Deodorants according toStainRemoval H intonopposite page.Ifcolorhas changd, youmaybeabletorestoreitbysponging with ammonia.- Rinsethoroughly. Blood I Soakincoldwater,thenlaunderinwarmwater. I f stainremains, bleachaccording toStainRemoval Hintonopposite page,launder. Chocolate, C ream, Soakincoldwater.Treatstainwitha safedrycleaning fluid*;...
  • Page 20 PossmLE PROBLEM r~correc~ fromlint-receivers ( suchasman-made fabrics,velveteen, c orduroy). washing too long, esp~ci~y poundofdryclothes. ~Useofnon-phosphate d etergenfi w hichcombine withhardnessfinera]s tof“rma precipitate whichcanbemistaken forlint.Useaphosphate orliquiddetergent; u se warmerwashwateror softenwaterwithaninstalled mechanical s ofiener o r apackagd watersoftener. @ Powdery residuefrom detergent i n hotwaterbeforeaddingtowasher;makesuredetergent i scompletely dissolvd beforeaddingclothes;switchtoliquidor coldwaterdetergent o r usewarmer washwater.Seepage15.
  • Page 21 ~etergen~ ~isso~ves too sIowly. ~~tergent startof agitation.Seepage 15. e To restore 1. ht clothesin washer.FillwithHOTwater. CheckManufacturers’ C are Labelsto determineif hotwateris suitablefor garment. ~Addanon-precipitating typeof watersofienersuchas Calgonwithphosphate— use21A timesas muchas youneedfor normalwater softening. @ Do not usedetergentor soap.
  • Page 22 3. Runhotwaterfor a fewminutesto cieanironresiduebufldupin lines;drainwater heateroccasionally, 4. To removes~ts: lemonjuice throughstain.Toremoveoveral~ yellow, u sea commercitiy avafiable rust scaleremover,following packageinstructions. I f porcelaindamagecanoccur, do notuse in the washer;use a plasticcontatier. BLUEOR GMY ~Improperuse of fabricsoftener. N everpourfabricsofienerdirectlyon clothes; COLOR sTms alwaysdilutebeforeaddingto rinsewater.DfiutesoftenerbeforefillingyourFabric Sofiener Dispenser.
  • Page 23 ~ProPer ]oad~. A vOid ITEMS clothes,withlighterPermanent P ressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Donotwash Permanent P resswithregularlaundry. @ Toomanyclothesin washer.Permanent P ressloadsshouldalways be smallerthan regularloads. . .no morethanmediumloadsto giveclothesroomto movefreely. e ~ncomect ~sh ~d dry qcles. USePermanent P resswash cyclewhichprovidesa cooldown rinseto minimizewrintiing.AlsousePermanent P ressDry cycle.
  • Page 24 Makesureboti hotand coidtiucetsare turnd on. Makesurecontrolsare set andcycleselectorhob is pulld outto ONposition. Makesurelid is closd. ~’asherwfi fti but willnotspinor agitatewiti lid open. ~Checkhousefusesor circuitbreakers.If anotier appiimceis sharingtie electrical )utlet,removeit. washer shouldhavesepmte outlet. ~Makesuretemperatureselectorcontrolsare Yroperly s et’. }Makesure }lotand coldhucets are turnd on ~nd re~iated corratly.
  • Page 25 * Makesurehoseconnections a retightat faucets. WATER LEAKS * ~&e sureendofdminhoseis e Mae surewmheris level~d fi~ tothef100r withrubberfootpadsinplaceaad WASHER IS NOISY ficvnt jm nu@ tight.SeeyourInstallation kstructions. e A shq dis~ctiv~ s~~ndwillbehemdatbe endof eachspinperiodas themOtOr stopsandthe spinbrakeinsidethetransmission “locksb?’ Thissoundis norrn~, * Heavilyunbalanced Ioadscancausethewasherto vibrateexcessively duringspin>...
  • Page 26 care Cleatiw Usm ~mmm msTRucnoNs The tub. Theporcelainis self-cleaning. L eavelid openafter washing to allow moistureto not. u seharsh evaporate.Do or grittycleansers. The etierior. Wipeoffanyspillsof washingcompounds. W ipeor dust withdampcloth.Trynotto hit surfacewithsharpobjects. Tostore %Vasher: Askservicetechnicianto remove waterfromdrainpumpandhoses to preventfreezing. Do not storethe washerwhereit willbe exposedto the weather.
  • Page 27 There -w~’fl purchase Ofyour new GE applimce, receive tie Witi assumce that if you wer need in~OrmatiOn Or assistance from ~~, we’ll be fiere. 41 you ~ave tO ~0 is c~l—tOll-free! AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service,...
  • Page 28 If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer CenteP 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.

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