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GE WWA5304V Use And Care Manual

GE WWA5304V Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 c are a nd Model WWA5304~ setting the c ontrols p4 tips Ener~-saving sorting loading a nd choosing detergents Stain r emoval Questions? Use t he Problem S olver !pMii...
  • Page 2 ..’..4.5 Ckr?trdssettingguide’for different f abrics andloads ..6.’7 Goodsotiingmeansbetter washing...:...’..’..9 Itpaystocieckand ‘ ‘: pm-treat ....) Howtoloadyot.wwasher.
  • Page 3 * use this appli%mce o nly for its irHem%x!/ purpose as describedin thisUse and Care Book. o This washer must be properly irls$tilled and hMX3ted in accord- arleewith the Installation Instrue- tions before it is used. If you did...

  • Page 4: Setting The Controls

    OSelect WaterLevel. SMALL:Washeris lessthan 1/2 fullofclothes. MEDIUM:Between1/2and2/3 full. LARGE:Over2/3 full. @ SelectWash/Rinse Temperature. @Push CycleSelectorknobin andturn clockwiseto yourselected washsetting. @Pull CycleSelectorknoboutto startthe washer.If youwishto changesettingafterwasherhas started,push CycleSelectorknob in to stopthe washerand resetto the newposition.Settingcan be changedat anytime. g~& : . g-~~,...
  • Page 5 Regular fcy&+’— Pmvkks kmgerwash time for most cottcms~ linens, work and playclothes. ‘i REGULAR 1’ CYCLE SIAR1 SOAK lIGH1 NORMAL HEAVY setting Happens Each Vvht Regular I cycle Selector Heavy Normal j Settings ~ Wash spin 34/2 Rinse Spin ~TotalTime 35 Norm: @ Totaltime includespausesbetweeneach phase of cycle.
  • Page 6 ControlsSettingGuide Load CottonsandLinens White/Colorfast Bright/NoncolorM Workclothes, dungarees, e tc. Heavysoil Average soil Permanent P ress.TreatedCottons, BlendswithCottons Heavyor oilysoil Average or lightsoil Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, AcrylicKnitsandWoven Fabrics Sturdy Delicates Silks,Wools;Blendsof Silk andWool Rayon andAcetate Down-filled garments,if machine washing is recommended BabyClothes—Sturdy, suchas Diapers,Nightgowns, Shirts,Pads, Sheets,Receiving Blankets, Coveralls...
  • Page 7 GARMENT MUSTBETUMBLEDRIED. Youmayprefertousea mildtypedetergent.Dobabyclothesseparatel y. Pretreatspots. Rinsediapers,nightgowns, padsandsheetsafteruse.Keepdiapersina covered pailofcold waterandconditioning agentlikeBorateembrand. Youmaypreferto usea mildtypedetergent.Dohand-knit g armentsbyhand. Fill washer, a dddetergent,allowtodissolvebeforeaddingblanket.Dooneblanketat a time. Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent. Onelectricblanket,sewa strongpieceofclothoverplugtoprotectblanketandwasherfrom damage.Dooneblanketat a time.Pretreatheavilysoiledspotswithliquiddetergent. Vacuum out loosedirt beforewashing. Washonly2 or 3 rugsor matsat onetime. Shakebeforewashingtoremoveexcessdirt.
  • Page 8 2. Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above 80°F (27“C). This generallymeans usingthe Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer—temperatures approximately90°F to 110”For hand comfortable. If you notice that soil has accumulated after severalconsecutivewashings,use Hot Wash occasionally,if safe for fabrics.
  • Page 9 Soakingcan be either a completely separatewashingstep or a prelimin- ary step to a completewash cycle. For detailedinformation on how to soak in your washer,pleasesee page 8. FOR INFORMATION ON $O~KIN~ AGENTS, SEE PAGE15. ~ Be-treat heavysoilby rubbing...
  • Page 10 6mm9 or smm SWe !time9 emrgy and detergent by avoidingextra use of the washer.Try to wash a full load of c~othes.If you can it is better to save clothesuntil you havea full load. If you must wash smaller...
  • Page 11 Should nol be used in cold water. Those containingsodium carbonate as an ingredientmay cause harmful limestone depositson clothesand washer when combinedwith hard water. (Seepage M.) May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
  • Page 12 * Increasesfabric wear becauseof the scrubbingaction between limestonedepositson the fabrics during washeragitation. Effects on washer ~ Unsightlybuild-up on all washer surfacesexposedto the wash solution. * Mat-1ikecrusty formations caused by lint adhering to the stickylimestonedeposits. @ Increasedservicecallsbecauseof...

  • Page 13: How Much Detergent

    much detergent .4R$?A. The use of a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most hnpo~ tant thingsyou can do to make sure your wash comesout clean. Amount requiredVm’ies according ‘$0: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Sizeof load ~.
  • Page 14 Beforeyou can decidewhat to do about hard water, you need.to knowif you have it and, if so, how hard it is. @If you livein a municipalarea, contact your water company. @ H you livein a rural area, or in somesuburban areas, contact your county agent.
  • Page 15 Damage to your washercaused by pretreatment products is not coveredby your warranty. Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through completecycle(5-rein,wash)using hot water, % cup (120ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer.Subsequent...

  • Page 16: Stain Removal Guide

    Food or cookingoils on your syn- dleticgarments may causestains whichare virtuallyinvisibleand whichyou may not noticeas you put your clothesinto the washer. If these stains are not completely removedin the wash, the oilyspots may pick up dirt from the wash water.Then they willbecomevery visibleand you may think they were causedby the wash cycleitself.
  • Page 17 white md Bleach8bie Fdlrks setting Cmmds chide, Rub with iceor immersein cold water. Usedull tool to carejuiiy scrapeoff as much adhesiveorgum aspossible. Spongewith a safe dry cleaningfluid$then launder. Applyundiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. H’stain remains,bleach accordingto Stain RemovalHint on oppositepage. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by spongingwith ammoniaT* Rinsethoroughly.
  • Page 18 POSSIBLECAUSE ANDREMEDY PROBLEM LINTORRESIDUE @Incorrect sortingofclothes.Separate lint-producers ( suchasterry towelsandchenille) fromlint-receivers ( suchasman-made fabrics,velveteen, c orduroy). ONCLOTHES washing too long, especially poundofdry clothes. ~Useof precipitate whichcanbemistakenforlint.Useaphosphate or liquiddetergent; u se warmerwashwateror softenwaterwithaninstalled mechanical s ofteneror apackaged watersoftener. @ Powdery residuefromgranulardetergent m ayappeartobe lint.I?redissolve g ranular detergent i n hotwaterbeforeaddingtowasher;makesuredetergent i s completely dissolved beforeaddingclothes;switchtoliquidor coldwaterdetergentorusewarmer washwater.Seepage13.
  • Page 19 @ Detergentdissolvestooslowly. D etergent m ustbepresentin the washsolutionat the startof agitation.Seepage13. @ TO restoregrayedclothes,followoneoftheseprocedures: 1. Put clothe~in washer.FillwithHOTwater.CheckManufacturer’s C areLabelsto determineif hotwateris suitablefor garment. @ Addanon-precipitating typeof watersoftenersuchas Calgonwithphosphate— use2% timesas muchas youneedfor normalwatersoftening. @ Do not usedetergentor soap.
  • Page 20 AND “NO-HlON” ITEMS @ Improperloads.AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanentPress items,suchas work clothes,withlighterI?errqanent P ress itemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Donotwash PermanentPress withregularlaundry. +S T oomanyclothesin washer.PermanentPressloadsshouldalwaysbe smallerthan regularloads. . .no morethan mediumloadsto giveclothesroomto movefreely. @ Incorrectwashanddry cycles.UsePermanentPressWashcyclewhichprovidesa cooldownrinse to minimizewrinkling.Also usePermanentPress Dry cycle. @ Incorrectwaterlevel.Use LargeWaterLevelforMediumLoad,MediumLevelfor SmallLoad.
  • Page 21 @ Small,unnoticedtears mayenlargeduringwashingprocess.Checkgarmentsbefore washingand mendall rips andtears. @ AsPermanentPress garmentsage,theymayshowfrayingat coHarsandcuffs.Thisis normaldue to weakeningof fibersbythePermanentPress process.It is notcausedby washer.Youcan slowthisprocessbywashingsmallPermanentPress ‘loads w ith a LargeWaterLevel.Do notwashheavyitemssuchas towelswith PermanentPress. Removecollarstays,whenpossible. @ Roughness or burrs on agitatormaycauserips or tears. Checkagitatorand file rough spotsif necessary.
  • Page 22 @ Makesurehose connections aretightat faucets. WATER LEAKS ~Makesureend of drainhoseis correctlyinselledin and securedto drainfacility. @ Makesurewasheris levelandfirmto the floor withrubberfootpads in placeand WASHER IS NOISY frontjam nutstight.SeeyourInstallation Instructions. @ A sharp,distinctivesoundwillbeheard at the end of eachspinperiodas the motor stopsandthe spinbrakeinsidethetransmission“locksin~’This soundis normal.
  • Page 23 The B3xtetior’. Wipeoff any spillsof washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Trynot to hit surface with sharp objects. TOstore washer: Ask servicetechnicianto remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store the washerwhereit willbe exposedto the weather.

  • Page 24: Ge Ne Ral@ Electric

    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: The GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service Improper installation. if you have an installation probiem, contact your deaier or instaiier.