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GE WWA8480G Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 togetthebestfrom and cat! of’ A8480G Mode~W Controk Semg the Bleach a ndFabtic Sofiener Dispensers Mhi-Baskertub -j$) Ushg Ener~-saving tips Sorting a ndIoadhg — Choosing Detergen@ and money ~~V~ f or Before you call S ewice, use the Problem Solver General Direct Line’...
  • Page 2 Keep it handy for answers questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help...Call, toll free: The GE Answer center~~ 800.626.2000 wrvim information Consumer or write (includeyour phone number): Consumer Affairs General Electric Company...
  • Page 3 ~ Use this appliance only for as describedin intended purpose this Use and Care Book. This washer must be propedy insfdkd and ilcmtwi in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. you did not receivean Installation Instructionssheet with your...
  • Page 4 ~~ ~~ &m&&d, Hlalfl!nctioning, partially disassembled,or has missing03broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. = Do MM wash fibergkxss articlesin your washer,N&3irritation could resuit from the remainingparticles that may be picked up by clothing duling subsequentwasheruse. your Clotheswasher How’...
  • Page 5 2’/2 ~ncl .— Spin ‘7 ———..-——- —. Pull CycleSelectorKnob out to s~artthe washer.If you wishto changesettingafter washerhas started, push CycleSelectorKnob in to stop the washerand resetto the new position. Settingcan be changedat anytime. settings EXTRA CLEANING CYCLES— MINI-QUICK CYCLE— For modern fabrics with heavyor oily soil.

  • Page 6: Controls Setting Guide

    Knits or Delicates Cottons Colorfast or Cottons Non-Colorfast Cottons Non-Colorfast Knitsor Delicates Knitsor Delicates may be too large for automatic home-size washer, cycle selection Regular,Normal or Light Soil Setting Regular,Normal or Light Soil Setting Extra Cleaning, Large or Small Setting...
  • Page 7 l}ieacil Liquii!chlorinetype. oniy ]lon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded. Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype. Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach whenneeded. Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype. Ncmcolorfast, o nlynon-chlorinebleach whenneeded. Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype. Noncolorfast,onlynon-chlorinebleach whenneeded. No bleach If needed,use onlynon- Seldomneeded. chlorinebleach. No bleach White or colorfast, liquidchlorinetype. Onlynon-chlorinebleachwhenneeded. No bleach No bleach Whiteor colorfast, liquidchlorinetype.
  • Page 8 “SOAK?’Pull out the CycleSelectorKnob to complete the cycle. ~ For an extended soak allowthe washer to fill and agitate for a few minutesto dissolvethe soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle SelectorKnob to stop the washer (keep lid closed)and allow to soak for as long as desired.
  • Page 9 Mini-Baskettub to wash small, lightly-soiledloads of clothesthat you need in a hurry. Followall the steps givenabove exceptfor CycleSelection. @ Push the CycleSelectorKnob in and turn clockwiseto “MINI- QUICK” Cycle. @ Pull CycleSelectorKnob to start washer. Cyclewillbe completed automatically.
  • Page 10 6. Wash in off-peak utilityhours. Your localutilitycan tellyou which are the off-peak hours. 7. Use your washer’sNormal Spin. This willremovemore water during spin, which willshorten drying cycleto save more energy. Yotican use the Normal Spin in...
  • Page 11 Soaking can be either a completely separate washingstep or a prelimi- nary step to a completewash cycle. For detailedinformation on how to soak in your washer,please see page 8. FOR INFOWATION SOAKING AGENTS, SEE PAGE 17. @Pre-treat heavy soilby rubbing...

  • Page 12: How To Load Your Washer

    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 clothesuntil you have a full load. If you must wash smaller...
  • Page 13 consider Fam.Nrs I%Mkts: E%m@ate- Pmwkm!d Detergents iNoxkHmph2tte- Pmwum?d De&?rgents Liquid WE& Detergents soaps detergents selection Perform wellin hard or soft water. Wash ail typesof fabricswell. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorilyin soft or moderatelyhard water. areas only non- some phosphate products are...
  • Page 14 Use hot water whenever possible. * Adding detergent and allowing washer to fill and agitate for three or four minutes to dissolvedeter- gent before adding clothes. @ Increase amount of detergent. See chart on page 15for recom- mended detergentamounts in rela- tion to water hardness.
  • Page 15 —_ The use of a sufficient amount of detergentis one of the most irnpor- — tant thingsyou can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Sizeof load 4.

  • Page 16: Hardwater-Do You

    Hardwater—do haveit? Beforeyou can decidewhat to do about hard water, you needto 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 17 Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through complete cycle(5-rein. wash)using hot water, % cup (120ml) detergent, I cup (240ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer.Subsequent washingswill...
  • Page 18 Food or cooking oils on your syn- theticgarments may causestains whichare virtuaHyinvisibleand \vhichyou may not notice as you put your clothesinto the washer. If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oilyspots may pick up dirt from the wash \vater.Then they willbecomevery...
  • Page 19 C%mtrols Guide, Bkmch flee Setting Rub with ice or immersein cold water. Usedull tool to carefu!!y scrapeoff as much adhesiveor gum uspossible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaningfluid$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 ammoniay* Rinsethoroughly.
  • Page 20 Powdery residuefrom granular detergentmay appear to be lint. Predissolvegranular detergentin hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergentis completelydissolvedbefore adding clothes; switchto liquid or cold water detergentor use warmer wash water.
  • Page 21 See page 15. To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures: Put clothesin washer.Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturers’ Care Labelsto determineif hot water is suitablefor garment. @ Add anon-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—use21X2 times as much as you need for normal...
  • Page 22 Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Some fabrics willshrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be safely washed but willshrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels exactly.If in doubt, do not machinewash or dry.
  • Page 23 Improper loads. AvoidlaunderingheavyPermanent Press iterns,such as work clotheswith lighterPermanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.Do not wash Permanent Press with regular laundry. Too many clothesin washer.Permanent Press loads should alwaysbe smallerthan regularloads...no more than mediumloads to give clothesroom to movefreely.
  • Page 24 Fabric Care Program which has a Gentle Spin. Seepage 4. @Too large loads, or too littlewater. Load washer only with number of itemsthat willmove freely.Selectcorrect water level. Pretreat with liquid detergent.Use “Extra Cleaning”cycles.
  • Page 25 WATERLEAKS %VASHE.R 1 SNOISY — WASHER PAUSES — IN CYCLE IF WASHER STILL WILL NOT OPERATE, call for service. — POSSIBLE CAUSE A3JmmMEDY is not Make &~i~ ~inke~. hose s~r~ @Topof drain outlet should be lessthan 8 ft. above floor.
  • Page 26 To store washer: Ask servicetechnicianto remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. Do not store th~ washer whereit willbe exposedto the weather. For long vacations: Besure water supplyis shut off at faucetsand drain all water from hosesif weather willbe below freezing.
  • Page 27 If you prefer to budget your repair expenditures instead of beingsurprisedby them, GE offers servicecontracts for varyinglengthsof time on all GE major appliances. With a contract, we’ll keep your appliancein good operating condition during the contract period at no additional charge.
  • Page 28 If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: The GE Answer CenterT~ 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.