Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WWA5600R GE
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❑ ! Safe~lnstructions ....................3,4 ❑ Operating Instructions, Tips Controls Setting Guide .............................6, 7 Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................5 Energy-Saving Tips.
~LP US ~LP YOU... Read this book carefully. It 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 WARN~G—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 its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
! MORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. ● Keep the area around and underneath * your appliances free from the ‘.
Sorting and Loading (continued) ● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents, ● Position the Filter-FIo pan on the agitator. See How Other Additives section for information on to Use the Filter-F1o Pan section. detergents and other laundry additives.
CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Load Cycle Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BrightiNon.
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. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
OPERAT~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 G NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash B .
Sort by Sutiace Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 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 WASmR 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-D 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 d) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CONTA~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. Q 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 fipe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SAN.
1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 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 White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefi[ly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible.
PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STNNS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GWYED CLOTHES 18 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint prod~cers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUEORGRAY COLORSTAINS SHMN~GE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE Q Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is suficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twic~ the recommended amount of detergent.
T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SH~~GE, mms WR~m~G IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” I~MS SNAGS, HOLES, ~ARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR 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) ~AVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes.
T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● 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.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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