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Agitator
22
Fre-Treating
7,9,15
Appliance Registration
2
Problem Solver
18-22
Care and Cleaning
22
SafetyInstructions
3,4
Consumer Services
23
Soak Setting
5,8
Controls Setting Guide
6,7
Sorting
4,9
CycleSettings
5
Stains
16
Detergents, Other Additives 11-15
Stain RemovalGuide
17
Energy-SavingTips
5
Storage &Vacation Tips
22
Filter-Flo@ Pan
4,& 10,22
User Maintenance Instructions 22
Hard Water
14
Warranty
Back Cover
Limestone Deposits
12,22
Loading the Washer
4,10
Modeland Serial Numbers
2
GEAmwer C@Me@
Operating Instructions
4,5
88a62&280@
Model
WWM620M
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- Page 1 Detergents, Other Additives 11-15 Energy-SavingTips Filter-Flo@ Pan 4,& 10,22 Hard Water Limestone Deposits 12,22 Loading the Washer 4,10 Modeland Serial Numbers Operating Instructions WWM620M Model Fre-Treating 7,9,15 Problem Solver 18-22 SafetyInstructions Soak Setting Sorting Stains Stain RemovalGuide Storage &Vacation Tips...
- Page 2 Toobtaina Spanish language versionofthisbook,call GEAnswerCenter@ 800.626.2000 consumer informationservice. Para obtenerla versionen espafiolde estemanual, name a GE Answer Center? servicio de informacibn para el consumidor, telifono 800.626.2000. FOR YOUR SAFEW EYOU Need Setiee Toobtainservice,seethe ConsumerServicespagein the backofthisbook, We’re proudofour servicea~~d wantyoutobe pleased.If for some...
- Page 3 IMPORTmT fire, injury e lectric shock, Or yowappumce~ Whenmhg fotiow pmutiom, basic hclutig the following: for i ts @Use appliance ody t his intendedpurpse asdescribed in thisUseandCareBook. @This washermmt beproperly mldlmW k a~ortice withthehstilation htructiom beforeit isused.Ifyoudidnot receiveanhstiation hstructions sheetwithyourwasher, y oucan obtainonebycontacting theservice locationnearestyou.
- Page 4 ~Addmeasuredamountof detergent.Seepages 11through15 for informationon deterge~lts a nd oti~er l aundryadditives. (Continual) FOE washer Q pratiom” @Do notleavewasher l idup dutig cycle.Ttis wdl stoptie washandSpk actionad preyent completion oftie ~cle. shock, or injury fire, eIwtrEc...
- Page 5 Provideslongerwash timefor mostcottons,linens and workand playclothes. SOIL LIGHT NORWL ~ HSAW soak cycie— Use with most soaking aidsto Ioosenembedded soils and stains. mn m SIW u loa 10Slm setting what Happem Permanent Ressand cycles— For permanent press and knits loads such as shirts, blouses, dresses and similar wearing apparel with normal soiling.An extendedcool-downspray rinse is...
- Page 6 setting Controk Guide wmh/spir sDeed Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast NormaI Bright/Non-colorfast Normal WorkClothes Heavy soil Normal Averagesoil Normal Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Normal Averageor light soil Gentle Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and WovenFabrics Sturdy Normal Delicates...
- Page 7 ~ car<fi{lly.If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to ~ prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes to I dissolve dcterge[~t,~,dd Iwo pillows at a time to balance load. Use hi~h water level.
- Page 8 “HOT/WARM~’) f a hot soak is desired, set the WASH/NNSETEMPERATURE switchto “H~/WARM” and turn the CycleSelectorKnobto “NORMAL”in the RegularCycles. Startthe washer.Afier washerfills and beginsto agitate,pushin the CycleSelectorKnoband turn to “SOAK~CLE~’ Pull outthe CycleSelectorKnobto complete the cycle. washerto fill and agitatefor a few minutesto dissolvethe soaki~lg agent.Then pushin the Cycle...
- Page 9 Soakingcan be either a completely separate washing step or a prelim- inary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, seepage 8. FOR INFORMATION ON so~m~ AGENm, PAGE ~ Pre-treat heavy soil by rubbing in...
- Page 10 Wilat is the best sizeload of Clothes—largey m edm, or Smail?save time,ene~y and dete~en$ byavoiding extrause of the washer.Tryto washa fi~ll l oad of clothes.If youcan it is betterto saveclothesuntilyouhavea fill load. If youmustwashsmaller loads, savewate;,energyand detergentby adjustingthe water levelfor tilesizeof the load.
- Page 11 Factors eomider Non-Phosphate— PowderedDete~en@ blends well. Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots. Completely dissolve evenin cold water. selecting d etewenb and soap Advantages Perform wellin hard or softwater Washall types offabricswell. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorilyin soft or moderatelyhard water.
- Page 12 ~ Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation. Efrats on Wmher ~ Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to the wash solution. ~ Ma[-like,crusty formationscaused by lint adhering to the sticky limestone deposits.
- Page 13 How much dete~ent s hould :.g~~~, ‘a ~.F& - The use of a sufficientamount of detergentis one of the most importantthingsyou can do to makesure your wash comes out clean. Amount r equired varies accortingto: Waterhardness 2. Amount of soil 3.
- Page 14 Hard water—do Beforeyou can decide whatto do about hard water,you need to know if you have it and, if so, howhard it is. @ If you live in a municipalarea, contactyour water company. ~ If you iive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contactyour county agent.
- Page 15 Apply these pretreatment products awayfrom washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.
- Page 16 Food or cookingoils on your syntheticgarmentsmay cause stains which are vitiually invisibleand which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the washer. If these stainsare not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.
- Page 17 “::#- white Smin ‘- Adhesives Rubwith ice or immerse in very cold water. Useduil tool to (ChewingGum, etc.) carefu[lyscrape oflas muchadhesiveor gumas possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,*then launder. Anti-perspirants, Apply undilutedliquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Deodorants according to Stain RemovalHint on oppositepage.
- Page 18 ~Powderyresidue from granular detergentmayappear to be lint. Predissolvegranular detergentin hot water beforeadding to washer; make sure detergentis completely dissolvedbeforeadding clothes; switchto liquid or cold waterdetergentor use warmer washwater. Seepage 13. ~overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessivelint. Washfeweritemswith correct water Ievel.
- Page 19 See page 13. @ Torestore grayedclothes, followone of these procedures: 1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with H~ water. Check Manufacturers’Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitablefor garment. @ Add a non-precipitatingtype of water softener such as Calgon with phosphate—...
- Page 20 ITEMS ~bproper loads.Avoid laundering heavyPermanent P ressitems,suchas work clothes,withlighterPermanent P ressitemssuchas shirtsor blouses.Do notwash Permanent P ressitemswithregularlaundry. ~Toomanyclothesin washer.PermanentPressloadsshouldalways be smallerthan regularloads...no morethanmediumloadsto,giveclothesroomto movefreely. Incorrect cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle. @ Incorrect water level. Use Extra Large WaterLevel for Medium Load~Medium Level for Small Load.
- Page 21 ~Small,unnoticed tearsmayenlargeduringwashing process.Checkgarments before washing, a ndmendallripsandtears. ~AsPermanent P ressgments age,theymayshowfrayingat collarsandcuffs.Thisis normal,dueto weakening offibersbythePermanent P ressprocess.It is notcausedby washer. Y oucanslowthisprocessbywashingsmallPermanent P ressloadswitha ExtraLargeWaterLevel.Donotwashheavyitemssuchas towelswithPermanent Press.Remove collarstays,whenpossible. ~Roughness o r burrson agitatormaycauseripsor tears.Checkagitatorandfilerough spotsif necessary. ~Maybe causedbyuseofNormalWash/Spin Speedfor delicatearticles.UseGentle Wash/Spin Speed.Referto GarmentManufacturers’...
- Page 22 @ Make sure end of drain hose is correctly insetied in and secured to drain facili~. WASHER IS NOISY ~ Make sure washer is level and fii to the floor with rubber footpads in place and frontjam nuts tight. Sw the hstilation Instructions.
- Page 23 GE applimce, receive tie ~~~iti tie. ~urc~ase assurance fiat if you ever need from GE, we’llbe here. All you have to do is cd~—toll-free! A GE Consumer Service professional ~\-illprovide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
- Page 24 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 CenteF 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. if you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.