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Agitator
25
SafetyInstructions
3,4
Appliance Registration
2
SoakSetting
~, $
Care and Cleaning
25
Sorting
4,11
Consumer Services
27
Stains
18
ControlsSetting Guide
6,7
StainRemovalGuide
19
CycleSettings
5
Storage &VacationTips
25 ~
Detergents, Other Additives 13–17
User Maintenance Instructions 25
Energy-Saving Tips
10
warranty
BackCover
Filter-Flo@ Pan
4,8, 12
Hard Water
16
LimestoneDeposits
14,25
Loading the Washer
4, 12
Mini-BasketTM
Tub
5, 9
hIini-QuickCycle
5, 8
Model anti Serial Numbers
2
operating Instructions
4, 5
I)re-treatir]g
7, 11,17
GEA4nswer center@
I'rol>]em Solver
20-24
800.626.2000
Models WWA8806M
WWA8808M
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- Page 1 Detergents, Other Additives 13–17 Energy-Saving Tips Filter-Flo@ Pan Hard Water LimestoneDeposits Loading the Washer Mini-BasketTM hIini-QuickCycle Model anti Serial Numbers operating Instructions I)re-treatir]g I’rol>]em Solver Models WWA8806M WWA8808M SafetyInstructions SoakSetting Sorting Stains StainRemovalGuide Storage &VacationTips User Maintenance Instructions 25 warranty 4,8, 12 14,25...
- Page 2 .-. , ,, /i .. .-. —.. .—.—___ ———.,...—., ..._______ To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center’g’ 800.626.2000 consumer information service. Para obtener la versi6n en espaiiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center,@...
- Page 3 Imtilation hstmctiom before If you did not receive it k used. an InstallationInstructionssheet with your washer,yoL~ c an obtain one by contactingthe service 1ocation nearest you. —Properly ground to Cotiorrn with a~igoverti~g codes and ordinanew.
- Page 4 If wish to yoLl change set{ingafter washer h:~s started, push Cycle Selec[or knob in to stop ihe washer and reset ~~”--’~ the new position. Settings can H~_,.. “._ ._..__, ——..—.— —— —...
- Page 5 For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Two soil level settingsare provided, but you can set the selector in-between, desired. OFF P.PRESS Regular Cycles Soak Cycle+ NORMALSOIL ~ HEAW soak c ycIe— L-sewith most soaking aids to lcosen embedded soils and stains. See page 8.
- Page 6 setting control Guide Waswspin speed Load ~ottons andLinens White/ColOrfast Normal Bright/Non-colorfast Normal Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy Soil Normal Average S oil Normal Permanent Press, T reated Cottons, Blends w ithcottons Heavy oroilysoil Normal Average o rlight s oil Normal Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and WovenF~brics Sturdy...
- Page 7 Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time, Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detelgent.
- Page 8 CycleSelectorknob cycle. oFor au extetided soak9allow the washer to f~]land 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 9 @ Close lid and set controls as follows: -–Set Water Level to “MINI- BASKET”position. —Select desired Wash/Rinse Temperature and Cycle. See page 4. —Pull out Cycle Selector knob to start washer. >. :, , .— ----- —-—.. .,__ .__. __..
- Page 10 Normal Spin. o Use your Mini-BasketT” t ub for very small loads. It uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washer. You Wi]l also save on detergent and energy. ““..“..- —,—...
- Page 11 Soaking can be either a completely separatewashing step or a preliminary step to a completewash cycle. For detailed info~lnationon how to soak in your washer, see page 8. SOR Information SOAKING AGENTS, PAGE15. Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in...
- Page 12 Clotlles—large$medium9 or Slnail? save tillle, energy and detergent by avoiding extra the washer. Try to wash a full load of clo[hes, If you can it is better to save clothes until you have a full load. If you must wash smaller...
- Page 13 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 12.) May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
- Page 14 1ricreases the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics (lLlringwasher agittltioll. ~ ~nsightly buildup on a]l washer sLlrfaccsCxposedto the wash solution. ~M:It-like.crusty forn~ations adhering to the c:~LIsccl by ]int sticky lin)tstone deposits.
- Page 15 ~korv ‘: lnuch detergent .. . ‘~ The use of a sufficientamount . ‘-%-”-” 01- d etergent is one of the most “. importantthings you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount required varies according to: 1.
- Page 16 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 17 Apply ti~esepretreatment products away from washer. TiIe fabric may then be wasiled normaliy, Damage to your ~vasilercausc(i by prctreatmen[ products is no[ covered by your warranty.
- Page 18 Food or tooting oils on your synthetic~arm~ntsmay cause stains which are-virtuallyinvisibleand which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer. If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
- Page 19 carejid[yscrape off as )nuchadhesive or gu)nas j]ossible, Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fiuid,* then launder. .Anti-perspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse, If stain remains, bleach Deodorants according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page. If color has changed, you may be able to restore it by spongingwith ammonia.** Rinse thoroughly.
- Page 20 LAUNDERED lily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.The spots will then be vely visible.They ire ilf~t c aused by the washer. Wash synthetic galnents as soon as possible after wearing. GARMENTS _Jse more detergent than normal and hottest water Pabriccan stand. If spots appear, rub in ~ndilutedliquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using ]ottestwater fabric can stand.
- Page 21 Stait * To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures: 1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment. ~Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—...
- Page 22 *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. e Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Pe~manentPress items such as shirts or blouses.
- Page 23 “ Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused by washer. Slow process by washing on Permanent Press Cycle. ~Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will move freely. Select correct water level.
- Page 24 Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. 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 InstallationInstructions.
- Page 25 .+sk ~~’ater from drain pump and hoses 10prevent freezing. Do not store the washer where it \\’i 1 1 be exposed to the weather. For long vacations: Be sure water supply is shut off at ;-t~ucets and drain all water from hosesif weather will be below eezing.
- Page 26 :’ .4 GEConsumer Serviceprofessional \~”iIi provide expert repair service, scheduledat a time that’sconvenient fc}r y ou.kfany GE Consumer Ser~ice company-operatedlocationsoffer you semicetoday or tomorrow,or at your ~-t>nvcnience (700 a.m. to 700 p.m. }reekciays, 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.Satvr- cI;]is). our fiictory-[~ained t echnicians knc)~~~ your appliance inside ,andout—...
- Page 27 If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer Centets 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.