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GE WWA8310B Use And Care Manual

GE WWA8310B Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Model mA8310B the Controk Settig tips Ener~-satig Sorthg and loatig Choosing detergents removal Stain Save t imeand monew Before y oucd siwice, usetheProblem Solver he toGeneral Your D irect The GE CenteF800e626e200 AnsIver Electric...
  • Page 2 R willhelp you operate and maintain your newwasher properly. Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help...CaU,toll free: The GE Answer ‘c%mterT~ 800.626.2000 COllmmker Mm-nation Mm&x! or write (includeyour phone number): ConsumerAffairs General ElectricCompany...
  • Page 3 Of course, sincethe gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or applianceduring this process. * Never reach into the washer whileit is moving. Beforeloading, unloading or adding clothes, push in the CycleSelectorknob to “STOP” position, then wait until the machinehas completely stopped before openingthe lid.

  • Page 4: Operation

    Speed. PU1l C ycleSelectorKnob out to start the washer. If you.wish to changesetting after washer has started, push CycleSelector Knob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time. Perm. Press...
  • Page 5 Someadjustment to theserecommendationsmaybe desirabledependingon your particular washingconditions. Cottons & Linens Work ciofhes, Work clothes, Fabric dungarees, etc. dungarees, etc. with heavy soil with normal soil HotlCold or Wash/Rinse HotlCold Temperature Warm/Cold RegularCycle Norma! Soil— for small loads. Normal Cycle Selector Setting HeavySoil—for Soil...

  • Page 6: Energy Saving

    “SOAK? Pull out the Cycle SelectorKnob to completethe cycle. ~For an extended soak allowthe washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolvethe soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle SelectorKnob to stop the washer (keep lid closed)and allowto soak for as long as desired.
  • Page 7 I Soakingcan be either a completely separate washingstep or a prelimi- nary step to a completewash cycle. For detailedinformation on how to soak in your washer,pleasesee page 6. FOR INFOWATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, SEE PAGE 13. ~ I?re-treat heavy soilby rubbing...
  • Page 8 Clothes—large,medilnn9or Smali? 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 saveclothesuntil you have a full load. If you must wash smaller...
  • Page 9 Should noi be used in cold water. Those containing sodium “ carbonate as an ingredientmay cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (SeePage 12.) May not perform as wellas powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
  • Page 10 @Use of hotter wash water, for example 125 “1? to 135“F(52°Cto 57‘C) for cottons. This also improvesoily-soilremoval. @Adding detergentand allowing washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergentbefore adding clothes. * LltvlESTONE-technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the...
  • Page 11 much detergentshould The use of a sufficient amount of detergentis one of the most impor- tant things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount requiredvaries accordingto: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Sizeof load 4.

  • Page 12: Hard Water-Do You

    Hard water—do Before you can decidewhat to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. @If you livein a municipalarea, contact your water company. @If you livein a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
  • Page 13 Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through completecycle(5-rein. wash)using hot water, M cup (120ml) detergent, 1 cup (240ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer.Subsequentwashi;gs will...
  • Page 14 *Caution: Becausecleaningfluids tend to be toxic, be sure you are in a wellventilated room when usingthem. No cleaningfluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usuallyprinted on label), Use extremecaution with flammablecompounds. Under no circumstancesshould fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washedin washer,...
  • Page 15 Fabrics ‘white andm%daable Guide, EIkwh Page16. Washing Rub with iceor immersein verycold water. Usedull tool to carefidiy scrapeoff as much adhesiveor gum aspossible. Spongewith a safe dry cleaningfluidf then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach accordingto Stain RemovalHint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by spongingwith ammonia~* Rinsethoroughly.
  • Page 16 Bathmats and Rugs Denims (especiallyindigo bluejeans) and other fabrics that bleed Plastics: aprons, bibs, tablecloths, chair covers, bowl covers, curtains Pillows *(‘heck ~izc.Some slipcovers, draperies ancl bedspreads may bc t00 large for automadc home-skc washer, loads Wash WaterTemperature cycle Wection...
  • Page 17 If there are no instructions on the pillow, do not machine wash. If machine washingis recommended,check pillowsfor holes or weak seamsand mend to prevent escape of feathers or filling.Fill washer, add detergent and allow washer to agitate for severalminutes to dissolvedetergent. Washtwo pillowsat a time to balance load, use largewater level.

  • Page 18: Problem Solver

    The spots willthen be very visible.They are not caused by the washer.Wash syntheticgarments as soon as possibleafter wearing. Use more detergentthan normal and hottest water fabric can.stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, Iet stand 30-minutesand rewashusinghottestwater fabric can staridwith extradetergent.
  • Page 19 140°-1500E Do not wash when other hot water needs—suchas dishwashingor family baths—are heavy. Poor or inferior detergent. Changeto phosphate detergent, if possible.Followthese steps: Washer overloaded.Clothescannot move freelyto loosen and remove soil, causinggray appearance.Followcorrect loading procedures for sizeof load. Improper soakingwith insufficientdetergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient.
  • Page 20 Some fabrics willshrink whetherwashedin a washer or by hand; others may be safelywashedbut willshrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers Care Instructionsexactly.If in doubt, do not machinewash or dry.
  • Page 21 Improper loads. AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanent Press items, such as work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press itemssuch as shirts or blouses. Do not wash ~ermanent Press with regularlaundry. Too many clothesin washer.Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe smallerthan regular loads ...no more than mediumloads to give clothesroom to move freely.

  • Page 22: The Problem Solver

    Gar-e~ts weakenedby age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not causedby washer.Slowprocessby washingon Permanent Press &Knits Cycle(GentleSpeed). *Too large loads?or too little water. Load washer only with number of itemsthat willmove freely.Selectcorrect water level. Pretreat with liquid detergent.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM WON’T WATER DRAIN WASHERIS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE IF WASHER STIUJL WILL NOT OPERATE, call for service. POSSIBLE CAUSEAJ’aDREMEDY ~a~e kirl~ed. hose sure dj-ain outlet shouldbeless than 8 ft. above floor. drain @Make sure hose connectionsare tight at faucets.

  • Page 24: How To Care

    To store washer: Ask servicetechnicianto remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store the washer whereit willbe exposedto the weather. For long vacations: Besure water supply is shut off at faucets and drain all water from hosesif weather willbe below freezing.
  • Page 25 If you preferto budgetyour repairexpenditu insteadof being surprisedby them, GEoffe servicecontracts for varying lengths of tim all GE major appliances.With a contract, we’ll The Quick IFix%ystern can save money and time by doing it ymtself. For do-it-yourselfers who would preferto fix GE major appliances themselves ...GEoffers an industry...
  • Page 26 ConsumerAffairs office at the addressbelow,or call, toll free: The GEAnswer CenterTM 800.626.2000 consumerinformation service GE N E R AL@)ELEcTRlc This warrantyis extendedto the original purchaserand any succeed- ing owner for productspurchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainlandstates,Hawaii and Washington,D.C.in Alaskathe...

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