GE WWA8620R Use And Care Manual

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Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9

Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fabric

Softener

Operating the Washer ...........................5-1 1

Care and Cleaning

Limestone Buildup ...............................15, 25

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Storage

Vacation Tips ........................25

User

Maintenance

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Dispenser

instructions

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Washer

Problem Solver .......................2 l-25

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Page 1 Washer Problem Solver ...2 l-25 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Preparation Detergents, Other Additives ...l4–l 8 Hard Water ............17 Pretreating ...9, 12, 18...
Page 2: Write Down The Model And Serial Numbers
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service.
Page 3 <onnect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the 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 Never climb on or stand on the washer top, s 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: Setting The Controls
Softener Dispenser. For information on bleaches and fabric softeners. see Other Laundry Products section. Close the lid. Washer wi 11 fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open. ~ Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting.
Page 6: Regular Cycles
Knits Cycle— A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering. An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting. Extra Cleaning Cycles— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation...
Page 7: Soak Cycle
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. What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Regular Cycles...
Page 8: Controls Setting Guide For Different Fabrics And Loads
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows *Use Cold Rinse to save energy **check size, Some s]ipcovers~”draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic trorne-size washer. WasMSpin Wash Water Speed Temperature Normal/Normal...
Page 9 Borateem brand. You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand. Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavilv soiled spots with liquid detergent.
Page 10: Fabric Softener Dispenser
Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket. “ Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with the Soak Cycle.
Page 11 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 12: 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 13 Use more water than you would for a regular load. Use a Medium Water Level for a Small Load; an Extra Large Water Level for a Medium Load. “ Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops and hang immediately. To minimize wrinkling, use the NormaUGentle or Gentle/Gentle WasMSpin Speed.
Page 14 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 Detergents section.) May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
Page 15 Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
Page 16 Powder fipe LIOUID 0-10 Grains (continued) CAUTIONS: Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain. Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics. Vinegar soak may damage the dyes in some fabrics.
Page 17: Hard Water
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 18 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.
Page 19: Stains
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 20 (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, dull foc~l fo Sponge Apply undiluted liquid dry cleaning fluid.*...
Page 21 Powdery residue from granular detergent may appear to be lint. Predissolve granular detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use warmer wash water.
Page 22 Dispenser. see other Laun@ cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains. To and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely SHRIN~GE, Some GENERAL washed but will shrink in a dryer.
Page 23 Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. WRIN~ING IN PERMANENT PRESS Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” Q Improper loads, Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, ITEMS 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: User Maintenance Instructions
PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place md front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.”...
Page 26 NOTES...
Page 27: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There Witi the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis~nce from GE, we’ll be tiere. Al you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient...
Page 28: What Is Not Covered
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 recyc/ed paper.