GE WWA8657R Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

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

Cycle Setiings.............................................6,

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

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

Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................25

User Maintenance instructions ................25

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Washer

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Problem solver

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Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service .................................................2

Warranty ........................................8ack

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Page 1: Consumer Services
Problem solver ...3, 4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center Preparation Detergents, Other Additives ....14-18 Hard Water ........... . 17 Loading the Washer...5,...
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center@, servicio de information para el consumidor, te16fono 800.626.2000. tiediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Page 3 If you did not receive an hstallation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center~800.626.2000. —Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances, Follow detiils in hs~lation Instructions.
Page 4 Never climb on or stand on the washer top, 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
Setting the Controls Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections. O Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than 1/2 full of clothes. MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full. LARGE: Over 2/3 full. ~ Select WasMRinse Temperature.
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 CyclH For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil.
Page 7 Soak Cycl- 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 Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows *Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic borne-size washer. Wash Water Temperature Cycle Hot or Warm...
Page 9 Fill w~shcr. add deter:cn(, allow to dissol~,e before adding blanket. Do one hlankct at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots wi(h liquid detergent. on electric blanket, scw a stron: piece of cloth over plug to protect hlanket and washer [’l-on] darn~~c. Do onc blanket a( u time. P1-etrcat heavily soiled spots with liquid dctct~ent.
Page 10: Bleach Dispenser
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...
Page 11 Under normal soil conditions, wash in water above 80°F. (27°C.). This generally means using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer temperatures approximately 90°F.–l 10°F. or hand com-fortable. If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings, use Hot Wash occasionally, if safe for fabrics.
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 “ Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed.
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 LIQUID O-tOGrai”s (continued) CAUTIONS: “ Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the rrorcelain. Vinegar soak solution may reduce the wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics. I .Vinegar soak maydamage 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 S minutes and launder in washer. The Case of the “Invisible” Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments...
Page 20 Launder. Spnnge with a safe dry cleaning Iluid.:’: Then launder in warm detergent watel-. Sp(mgc with warm water. Bleach remaining stain with m)ll-chjorinc bjcach. SNn~ge with Wal-m w’a[cr. Apply u/1[/i/ur~,~/ /i(4[{j~/ Bleach remaining stain ~{(,fc,r,q(,tlf. with nnn-cj]jorine bjeach, then launder.
Page 21 LAUNDERED oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spts will then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after wearing. GARMENTS Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.
Page 22: The Problem Solver
Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. SHRIN~GE, Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions GENERAL exactlv.
Page 23 Remove and hang clothes immediately. WRINUING IN PERMANENT PRESS Q Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” 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
POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY 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. 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 With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assis~nce from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 888-GE-CARES floo-432-273fl Consumer Service professional...
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 recycled pape[ Part No.

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