GE WWA6800S Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach Dispenser ...........................................8

Control Settings .............................................7

Cycle Descriptions .........................................5

Cycle Times .....................................................8

Energy-Saving Tips ........................................9

Mini Basket...............................................6, 10

Operating the Washer ...........................6- 10

Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings .......7

Care and Cleaning

Agitator ..........................................................2 1

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................21

User Maintenance Instructions ...............21

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GE Appliances Problem Solver...l7-2l More questions ?...call GE Answer Center Preparation Detergents and Additives ...13, 14 Hard Water ........... . 13 Loading the Washer ...6, 12...
Page 2 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, tel<fono 800.626.2000. Immediately ca~ your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Page 3 If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center? 800.626.2000. —Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details h Installation Instructions.
Page 4 Never climb on or stand on the washer top, . Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.
Page 5: Regular Cycles
Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. Delicate Cycle— For lingerie and fabrics requiring special care, this cycle has a gentle wash and a slow spin.
Page 6: Setting The Controls
See Bleach section for instructions in their uses. 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. PERMP,E,S Regular...
Page 7 MANUFACTURER’S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend, to prevent escape of the filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes. Add two pillows at a time to balance load.
Page 8: Bleach Dispenser
Total time does not include water fill times. Fill times vary depending on household water pressure and your selected water level. Perm Press & Knits Regular WWA6800S How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only.
Page 9: Energy-Saving Tips
Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.
Page 10: Filter-Flo Pan
See Operating Instructions. —Select desired cycle (Regular, Extra Cleaning, Perm. Press or Knits). See Operating Instructions. 9. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start washer. When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately. To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag.
Page 11: Extra Cleaning
Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see How to Use the Soak Cycle. FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.
Page 12 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. If you must wash smaller...
Page 13: Agitator
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2.
Page 14 Apply these pre-treatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pre-treatment products is not covered by your warranty.
Page 15 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 (usually printed on Iabcl), Use extreme caution with flammable compounds. LJnder no circumstances should fabrics containing flammahlc materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc. ) bc washed in washer. Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Use dull 1(101 ~()
Page 17 The spots will then be very visible. LAUNDERED They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after GARMENTS wearing, Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.
Page 18 Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely SHRN~GE, washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care labels exactly.
Page 19 Q 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. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work cloties, ITEMS with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses.
Page 20 Regular cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent caused closed. Washer will fili but will not spin or agitate with lid open. hot, cold cold.
Page 21: User Maintenance Instructions
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 md restart.
Page 22 NOTES...
Page 23: Ge Answer Center
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive tie assurance tiat ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be tiere. All you have to do is call—toll-free! h-Home Repair Service 80ME$ARES(80M32-2737) consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, A GE scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 24: Warran
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.