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UseandCareof
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- Page 1 --- - .. ‘+ /. . UseandCareof Model W W!A8324B Setting the Controls Bleach Dispenser Using theMini-Baske~ Energy-satigtips Sorting andloading Choosing D etergents Stainremoval Savetimeandmoney Before youcallforservice, usetheProblem Solver Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer CenteF800.626.2000 GENERAL @ELECTRIC +q-q+~s...
- Page 2 Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or-need more help . . .Call, toll free; The GE Answer CenterTM 800.626.2000 consumer information service or write (include your phone number):...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions. Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture. -
Page 4: Setting The Controls
Gentle Wash Speed and Gentle Spin Speed. Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to start the washer. If you wish to change setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector Knob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position. - Page 5 Controls Setting Guide Some adjustment to these recommendations may be desirable depending on your particular washing conditions. Cottons & Linens Work clothes, Fabric dungarees, etc. with heavy soil Wash/Rinse Hot/Cold Temperature Regular Cycle Normal Soil— for small loads. Cycle Selector Setting Heavy Soil—...
- Page 6 Selector Knob to complete the cycle. allow the For an extended soak washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the 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.
- Page 7 Close lid and set controls as follows: Water Level MEDIUM LARGE MINI ::: SMALL BASKET ‘3 —Set Water Level to “MINI- BASKET” position —Select desired Wash/Rinse Tem- perature and Cycle. See page 4. —Pull out Cycle Selector Knob to start washer.
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Page 8: Energy-Saving Tips
Normal Spin. 7. Use your Mini-Basket~ tub for very small loads. It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washer. You will also save on detergent and energy. ‘: If Your IMPORTANT NOTE: clothes and household items don’t... - Page 9 Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a prelimi- nary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, please see page 6. FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, SEE PAGE 15.
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Page 10: How To Load Your Washer
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 11 Should not be used in cold water. Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (See Page 14.) May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
- Page 12 Use of hotter wash water, for example 125‘F to 135‘F (52‘C to 57°C) for cottons. This also improves oily-soil removal. Adding detergent and allowing washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes. LIMESTONE–technically tailed CALCIUM CARBONATE—Is...
- Page 13 How much detergent should you use? .-=. The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most impor- tant things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2.
- Page 14 Hard water—do you have it? Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is. If you live in a municipal area, contact your water company. If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
- Page 15 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. Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load.
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Page 16: How To Remove Stains
No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds. Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer. - Page 17 White and Bleachable Fabrics Washing Guide, Bleach on Page 18. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull ?OOI 1 0 carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possib[e. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid: then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
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Page 18: Washing Guide For
Washing guide for different fabrics and loads Load Cottons and Linens Knits— Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Woven Fabrics— Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Permanent Press, Blends Rayon and Acetate Baby Clothes— Sturdy, such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls Baby Clothes— Delicate Blankets—... - Page 19 If there are no instructions on the pillow, do not machine wash. If machine washing is recommended, check pillows for holes or weak seams and mend to prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and allow washer to agitate for several minutes to dissolve detergent. Wash two pillows at a time to balance load, use large water level.
- Page 20 The spots will then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand.
- Page 21 Hard to Extremely Hard. Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140°-15001? Do not wash when other hot water needs—such as dishwashing or family baths—are heavy.
- Page 22 Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
- Page 23 POSSIBLE CAUSE ANI) REMEDY Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.
- Page 24 Make sure controls are set and cycle selector knob is pulled out to “ON” position. . Make sure 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 outlet, remove it.
- Page 25 Make sure end of drain hose is drain facility. . Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. sharp distinctive sound will be heard at the period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in’: This sound is normal.
- Page 26 To store washer: Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. For long vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at...
- Page 27 Service Contracts For trouble-free service beyond the written warranty period. If you prefer to budget your repair expenditures instead of being surprised by them, GE offers service contracts major appliances. With a contract, we’ll all GE The Quick Fix@System can save money and time by doing it yourself.
- Page 28 Service trips to your home to your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or Warrantor: General Electric this warranty, contact: Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance GE NE RAL@ ELECTRIC check to establish warranty period. This warranty is...