Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WWA8850R GE
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lUseand&re@~ Washer Safe* Instructions ....................3,4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .
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WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS Rmd M ktmctions before wing ttis appliance. L ! A WARN~&To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for ifi intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
WORTANT S~Em ~STRUCTIONS (continued) m ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric sofieners, * etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WAS~R M WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTmGS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. NORMAL SOIL Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics.
Extra Cleaning Cycles— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin.
CONTROLS SETT~G GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasWSpin Speed Normal/Normal Normal/Normal Wash Water Temperature’ Load Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BrizhtiNoncolor.
k Refer to Gament Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach I Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed, White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan . The Filter-Flo pan is the lint . filter. Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the washer. Lint is easily seen and removed after the wash is finished. a NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Ho pan as a wash :::.
How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak Cycle temperature is controlled by the WasMRinse Temp. selection. ● For a warm soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. control to HOT~ARM. ● For a hot soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. control to HOTNARM and turn the Cycle Selector knob to Start the washer.
HOW TO USE THE M~I-BAS~T TUB ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21A pounds) c Stuffed toys. (1.125 kg). ● Tennis shoes. ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables.
Sort by Sufiace Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 1 m m Lint Producers from % .~ mm chenille—give up lint. m Lint LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract LA lint.
HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading.
Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Perform well in hard or soft water. Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water.
T~ RES~TS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS 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.
How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tip water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CO~~R. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.
~RD WATER—DO YOU ~~ IT? 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.
Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABMC SO~ENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITI.
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. s Test stain removal product on a hidden The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.
Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Antiperspirants, Deodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Coffee and Tea Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Pow.
PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES 22 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) =LOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STA~S POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WRIN~ING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, WPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR THE PROBLEM SOLmR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and CUffS WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERA~W IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS w ● ● POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes.
THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM I 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.
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