Standard and large capacity automatic clothes washers (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for GE WWA6600M
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CycleSettings Detergents, Other Additives 11-15 Energy-SavingTips Filter-Flo@ Pan Hard Water Limestone Deposits Loading the Washer Modeland Serial Numbers Operating Instructions Model WWA6600M Pre-Treating Problem Solver SafetyInstructions Soak Setting Sorting Stains Stain RemovalGuide Storage &Vacation Tips 4,8, 10,22 User MaintenanceInstructions 22...
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Model Number ——.——.. Serial Number Toobtaina Spanishlanguage versionof thisbook, call GE AnswerCenter@ 800.626.2000 consumerinformationservice. Paraobtenerla versi6nen espafiolde estemanual, Ilamea GE Answer Center? serviciode information parael consumidor, tel~fono800.626.2000. FORYOUR SAFEW open Windowsa 2sDon’ttouch electrical switches: 311 Extinguish open flames...
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–Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilitiesas described in the 1nstallationInstructions. * Turnoff water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, :]ndto nlinimize leakage ifa hose or valve shouidbreakor rupture. *~hcn disconnecting this ;]pp~iance pullbytheplugrather...
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Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter-Flo pan. ~ For information on bleaches and fabric softeners, see page 15. @ Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open. controls setting ControlsSettingGuideon...
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Tips Help select settings cyeles— Mlar Provideslonger wash time for mostcottons, linens, work and playclothes. NORMAL RegularCycles r’ Soak Crcle LIGHT NORMAL ‘EAW SOIL S1OP W1l EllOB 10 SIAX1 PUSH TO what setting H appem Each Regular cycle Normal Selector Heavy Soil Settings...
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setting Controk Guide Cottonsand Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Workclothes,dungarees, etc. Heavy soil Averagesoil Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Averageor light soil Warm Synthetics—Polyester,Nylon, Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics Sturdy Warm Delicates Warm Silks, Woois; Blends of Silk Warm and Wool Rayonand Acetate...
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‘illwasher, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. ‘retreatheavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage, Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
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-—.-_. _— ,,..- ~’F @ For an extended soak, allowthe washer to fill and agitatefor a few minutesto dissolvethe 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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Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a prelim- inary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see page 8. FOR Information SOAKING AGEN~, SEE PAGE15. @ Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a pastemadeofwaterandpowdered.
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Inedium, or small? save time, energy and detergent by avoidingextra 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...
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toComider Factors in selecting Phosphate—— Powdered Detergenfi Non-Phosphate— Powdered Dete~enti Are excellentas concentrates for removing spots. Completely dissolve even in cold water. Perform well in soft water. detewen@ Perform wellin hard or sofiwater Washall typesof fabricswell. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water.
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@ Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation. Efi&& on -her ~ Unsightly buildup on all washer surfacesexposedto the wash solution. @ Mat-1ike, c rustyformations caused bylint adheringto the sticky limestonedeposits.
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muchdetewentshouldyouwe? “:”:; The use of a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most importantthingsyou can do to make sure your wash comesout clean. required homt vmim accorhg 1. Waterhardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5.
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Hard water—do Beforeyou can decide what to do abouthard water, you need to know if you haveit and, if so, how hard it is. @ If you live in a municipal area, contactyour water company. 0 If you live in a rural area~or in some suburban areas, contactyour county agent.
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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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Food or cookingoils on your syntheticgarmentsmay cause stains which are virtually invisibleand which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer. If these stainsare not completely removedin the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
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Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Usedull tool to (Chewing care~lly scrape ofas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge Gum, etc.) with a safe dry cleaning fluid,*then launder. Anti-perspirants, Apply undilutedliquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Deodorants according to Stain RemovalHint on opposite page.
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The spots will then be very visible. They 3ARMENTS ire ~~ot caused by the washer. Wash syntheticgarments as soon as possible after wearing. Jse more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undilutedliquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewashwith extra detergent using lottest water fabric can stand.
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,.— Put clothes in washer. Fill with H~ water..Check Manufacturers’Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitablefor garment. ~ Add a non-precipitating type of water sofiener such as Calgon with phosphate—...
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Low or Delicate heat. WRINKLING IN @ Leavingclothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS @ Toomany clothesin dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combineloads. AND “NO-IRON” @ Improperloads.Avoidlaundering heavyPermanentPressitems,suchas work ITEMS clothes,withlighterPermanent P ressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Do not...
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~Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector Knob is pulled out to ON position. ~IMakesure 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 )utlet, remove it.
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@ Washernormally pauses between washingsteps ,.. such as between wash and spin or IN ~CLE between spin and rinse. more need help . . .ca119 toli free: GE Answer center@ / 800.626.2000/ USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ‘~hetub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open afier washing 10allow moisture to evaporate.
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–- . .,. ,,-’ your new GE applimce, receive tie infOrmatiOn Or assis~ce Youcan havetie securefeelingthat GE Consumer Servicewfllstillbe there after your warrantyexpires.Pur- chase a GE contractwhileyourwar- mty is stillin effectand you’llreceive...
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 Cente@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.
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