GE WWA9850M Use And Care Manual

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Contents

Agitator

Pre-Treating

13,14,20,22

Appliance Registration

Problem Solver

23-28

Bleach Dispenser

6,& 10

Safety Instructions

3,4

Care and Cleaning

Soak Setting

5,6

Consumer Services

Sorting Clothes

4,14

Controls Setting Guide

12, 13

Spotscrubber

Cycle

5,10,11,21

Cycle Settings

Stains

Detergents, Other Additives

16-20

Stain Removal Guide

Energy-Saving Tips

Storage &Vacation Tips

Fabric Softener Dispenser

6,810

User Maintenance Instructions

Filter-Flo" Pan

4,7, ~ 10, 15,29

Warranty

Back Cover

Hard Water

Limestone Deposits

17,29

4,15

Mini-Basketw Tub

8-11

Mini-Quick Cycle

Model and Serial Numbers

GEAnswer C&n@

ODeratin~ the Washer

4,5

6WW6JUW

Models WWM850M

WWA9890M

GEAppEmces

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Page 1 4,7, ~ 10, 15,29 Filter-Flo” Pan Hard Water 17,29 Limestone Deposits 4,15 Loading 8-11 Mini-Basketw Tub Mini-Quick Cycle Model and Serial Numbers ODeratin~ the Washer Models WWM850M WWA9890M GEAppEmces . ..- Wwher 13,14,20,22 Pre-Treating Problem Solver 23-28 Safety Instructions Soak Setting...
Page 2 Keepit handyfor answerstoyour questions. If youdon’tunderstand something or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber) ConsumerAffairs GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville, K Y40225 r eceiwed km~ed washer. Immediately contactthedealer (or builder)thatsoldyouthe washer. save time money. Before you service... request checkthe ProblemSolveron pages23-28.It listscausesofminor operatingproblemsthatyoucan correctyourself.
Page 3 ~eve~ c~i~b on or stand on t[le washer top. ~ Do not wash fiberglass alticies in your washer. Stin irrkation GcJuld resuk from tile remaiIli:2g ]3articles that may be piclcedup bj~Clotiling during subseqtlent’?+ashe~ l ~ss.
Page 4 ~STRUCTIONSbeforeoperating thisappliance. = Spotscmbber Options .— .—- Spotscrubber Ten Cycle Washer @ Loadclothesintothe washbasket, beiig carefilnotto overload. C lothes should bebelowtie retaining r ing.See pageE formoreloading information. @ Positionthe Filter-Flopanon the agitator.Lint willcollectin thepan for easyremovalwhenthewashis finished.
Page 5 SelectOptions. ~~sethiscontrolif wish thewatertemperatures t hat &:~hng~ %;e automatically p rogrammed by theFabricCareselections control. NORMAL—Leaves the temperatures a s programmed. COLDWASH—Provides cold washandrinsewaterin allcycles. WARM RINSE--Leaves thewash temperature as programmed but provides warmrinsewaterin Regularand Spoiscrubbercycles. Tominimizesettingof wrinkles, Regular cycles— Formostcottons,linens,washand playclotheswithnormalsoiling.
Page 6 @ Addenoughwatertofillthecup 1/2full. @ Pourthedilutedsofienerintothe dispenser. ~Thefabricsoftenerwill automatically bedispensedatthe propertime. the washer during stop the first spin. Thiswillcausethe dispenserto emptytoosoon. Donot use the Fabricsoftener Dispenser with the Soak Cycle. e If therinsedispensergets clogged,soakit in a solutionof 1cupwaterand 1cupalcohol.
Page 7 Wcleto savemoreenergy.Youcan u;e the NormalSpinin placeofthe GentleSpinusuallyrecommended for PermanentPress items.Switch to anyof theFabricCarePrograms that indicatea NormalSpin. (See page4.) Thedryingwillremove anywrin~es whichmayresult fromthe NormalSpin. @ Use yourMini-BasketT~ tub for very smallloads.It useslesswater thanthe smallwaterlevelin thebig tub on this washer.Youwill also saveon detergentandenergy.
Page 8 (5 ml)of concentrated sofieneror 1tablespoon(15ml)ofdiluted softenerintoa standardmeasuring cup. Addenoughwaterto fillthecup 1/2full. Pourthedilutedsofienerintothe dispenser. lid. Setcontrolsas follows: 8. Close EXTRA MRGE ESET LARG ~ MIN!- BASKET MEDIUM ‘e SMALL –Set WaterLevelto the MINI- BASKET position. —Select d esiredFabricCare programand cycle.Seepage4. —PullCycleSelectorknobto start washer.
Page 9 2. Pushthe CycleSelectorknobin andturn it clockwiseto theMINI- QUICKCycle. 1“ 3. PullCycleSelectorknobto start washer,Cyclewillbe completed automatically. what happem during the Mini-QuickCycle Wash ... ..3minutes Spin....2~minutes Rinse.
Page 10 Wo rinsesremove theconcentrated d etergent s olution. s~msc~u~~~~ Stiin Removal Shortiut not set into Many stains that have the fabric can be automatically removedin your washer’s SPOTSCRUBBERcycle. Launder a nystained washable Step1. fabricwiththe SP~SCRUBBER usingthehottestwaterthe Cycle, fabriccan standandthe recommended amountofdetergent.
Page 11 ~ink you need more water when adding a large item such as a tablecloth? Waitabout a minute afier agitation begins, then check. Toadd water, stop washer, reset SPOTSCRUBBERcontrol to ON and restart washer.Leave Water Level control at A41NI-BMKEZ Forbest results, don ? overloadthe Mini-Basket tub.
Page 12 Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Ribrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim —. Pillows ‘~:cl~cck s ize, Sonics] ipcovers, draperies and bec]sprcads may be too large for automatic home-size washer ‘J:’~’For small loads. f or different fabrics...
Page 13 Fill w~shcr, 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 detergent.
Page 14 God sorting meam better %parate from LINTPRODUCERS— Suchas terrytoweling andchenille—give up lint. LINTCOLLE~RS— suchas man-madefibersandnapped fabricslikevelveteen andcorduroy —attract l int. Thesemustbe washedseparately. For more information on lint control, see page23. from from from washing Separate from from Separate from from from p$iys prepare...
Page 15 What is the best size load of clothes—iarge~ medium9or sn~all? Save time3energy and by avoidingextrause of detergent the washer.Try to washa fullload of c~othes. I f youcan it is betterto saveclothesuntilyouhavea full load. If youmustwasl]$maller loads,savewater,energyand detergentby adjustingthewater levelfor the sizeof tl~e load. See page4.
Page 16 Factors comider in seIecting Performwellinhardor sofiwater Washdl typesoffabricswell. Canbeusedinhot,warm,or coldwater. Performsatisfactorily i nsoft ormoderately h ardwat~r. Insomeareasonlynon-phosphate products a reavailable. Performwellinsoftwater. Offerbetterperformance in hardwaterthanpowdered non-phosphate t ypes. Cleanssynthetics andfabric blendswell. Areexcellent a sconcentrates forremovingspots. Completely dissolveevenin coldwater. Helpmakeclothesfluffyandsoft. Reducestaticelectricity. Performwellinsoftwater. dete=enfi and soap Arenotavailable i nsomeareas.
Page 17 Destroyseffectiveness o f flame- retardantfinisheson cottonssuch as children’s sleepwear. ~ Increasesfabricwearbecauseof thescrubbingactionbetween limestonedepositson the Fabrics duringwasheragitation. Eflwb on Wwher @Unsightlybuild-upon all washer surf ices exposedto the wash solution. ~ Nlat-like crustyformations causedby lintadheringto the stickylimestonedeposits. ~ Increasedservicecalls because of limestonedepositsin thepump, recirculationwaterhoses, filters andother washerparts.
Page 18 Theuseofa sufficient a mount ofdetergent i s oneofthemost important t hingsyoucando to makesureyourwashcomesout clean. tiomt mqtid aecormg m: 1. Waterhardness 2. Amountof soil 3. Sizeofload 4. Typeofdetergent 5. Washtemperature m ore dek~ent you have. . 1. Hardwater 2. Largeloads 3. Greasyor oilysoils 4.
Page 19 When using ‘Acup with detergent (60 ml) When using ‘Acup Zhcup (160ml) wi[h soap (80 ml) ‘> ;, c up 1 cup 1 cup plus 1tablespoon for every 5 grains above ‘Acup {160 ml) (240 ml) 30 (240 ml plus 15ml for each extra 5 grains) (120ml) 1%cups plus 1 tablespoonfor every 5 grains above % cup...
Page 20 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.
Page 21 Mix1/4 chlorine bleach (60 ml) withonegallon(3.8liter)ofcool water—approximately 80°F(~°C)— ina sinkorpan.Soakstainedarea for5minutesandlaunderinwasher. Foodor cookingoilson your synthetic garmentsmaycausestains whicharevirtuallyinvisible and whichyoumaynotnoticeasyou putyourclothesintothe washer. If thesestainsare notcompletely removed in thewash,theoilyspots maypickup dirt fromthe wash water.Thentheywillbecomevery visibleandyoumaythinktheywere causedbythe washcycleitself. Spok these once become visible,...
Page 22 ‘~<* DOnot mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust renlover. Nfixingcan produce a toxic gas which may cause death. Under no circurnstinces should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.
Page 23 Powdery residuefromgranulardetergentmayappearto be lint. Predissolve granulardetergent i n hotwaterbeforeaddingto washer;makesuredetergent i s completely dissolvedbefore addingclothes;switchto liquidor coldwaterdetergent o r use warmerwashwater.Seepage18. Overloading wfllcauseabrasionwhichcreatesexcessive lint. Washfeweritemswithcorrectwaterlevel.
Page 24 Hardto ExtremelyIlard. Waternothotenoughfortypeof load.Be surewaterheateris set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140Q150 ‘ F. Do not wash when other hot water needs—such a s dishwashing o r familybaths—are heavy. Pooror inferiordetergent. C hangeto phosphate detergent, i f possible.Follow thesesteps: 1.
Page 25 : Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be safelywashed but will shrink in a dryer. FollowGarment ManufacturersCare Instructionsexactly.If in doubt, do not machinewash or dry.
Page 26 Improperloads.Avoid laundering heavyPermanent P ressitems,suchas work clothes,withlighterPermanent P ressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Donot washPermanent P resswithregularlaundry. Toomanyclothesin washer.Permanent P ressloadsshouldalways be smaller thanregularloads. . .no more. t hanmediumloadsto giveclothesroomto move freely. Incorrectwashanddry cycles.UsePermanent P ressWashcyclewhichprovides a cooldown rinseto minimize wrinkling. A lsousePermanent P ressDry cycle.
Page 27 SNAGS, H OLES, RIPS TEARS, EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILEDAREAS suchas collarsandcuffs WASHER WON’TOPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE INcoRREm .- .- ‘. ~_ ..— ..---..,.. - .——— PossmLE CAUSE @As P ermanent P ressgarmentsagetheyi-nay showfrayingat collarsandcuffs.Thisis normaldueto weakening of fibersby...
Page 28 PRoBLm WATER WON’T WAS~R ISNOISY WASHER PAUSES m HCLE If you need more help.. .Call,toll Center” GE Answer 800.626.2W0 consumer-information service mssmLE CAUSE aretight M&e sure hose Connations sumend of d~ l~~se is wmwdy tiseti facility. s ~~e s~e ~her is le~e~ a d firmto the andtint jamnutstight.Seeyourktiation btrutio~.
Page 29 usm~mmma TIBe tub. The porcelainis ilelf-cleaning. Leavelidopenafir washing lo al~ow moistureto flaporate.Do notuseharsh cleansers. gritty The exterior.Wipeoffanyspillsof washing compounds. W ipeor dust withdampcloth.Trynotto hit surfacewithsharpobjects. Tostore Vvmher: Askservicetechnician to remove waterfromdrainpumpandhoses to preventfreezing. Do notstorethe washerwhereit willbeexposedto theweather. Wor l ongVacatiom: Besurewatersupplyis shutoffat faucetsanddrainall waterfrom hosesif weatherwillbe below...
Page 30 — +---T-l- ===1 / , ,, . t’lb Upon request, GE will provide Bmflle contiols for a variety of GE applimces, and a brochure to =sist in plmning a barrier-free kitchen for persons witi limited imohili[y.To obtai~l &ese items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Page 31 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 Cente@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.

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