Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WA8620S GE
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HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. [t is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number) Save time and money.
A WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: . Use this appliance only for iti intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. 6 ● This washer must be properly Q-,~:’$ > + .
WORTANT SAFEm ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETT~GS Cycle names and features may vary from model to model. (on models so equipped) Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends an~or delicate fabrics.
M HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly WARNING—TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
MWA8630S WWA8620S :ss Pemanent Press & Kniti ,,”.” WTracl.a.i.g -.-”, -.”s! Setting the Controls — Controls and features will vary from model to model Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections.
OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ● See Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser sections and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses (on models so equipped).
Cycle Suggested Permanent Press & Knits Delicates Regular Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak Special Instructions *Down-filled garments **Pillows ***Blankets For Clothes LoaWabrics such as: ● Synthe.
OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS (continued) End Cycle Signal (on models so equipped) (Operates with any cycle.) The signal control can be set at OFF, MED or LOUD, depending on the desired sound level. The signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes to avoid excess wrinkling before drying.
H OW to Use the Soak Cycle (on models so equipped) ● Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start ● NOTE: For an extended soak, allow the washer the washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the product; add clothes.
HOW TO USE THE HA~WASH SYSTEM (on models so equipped) ~pical HANDWASH System Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, (up to 2 pounds) (.9 kg). blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables.
Sort by Surface Texture Separate LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.
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.
The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2.
OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy brand SANITIZER Chlorine blea.
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. ● 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 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).
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINKAGE, ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCOR~CT WA~R .
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctlv inserted in and secured to dain facility. WASHER IS NOISY I ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber footpads in place and front jam nuts tight.
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