Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WWA8620R GE
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Washer Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .
HELP US HELP 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 WA~~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. ( ● This washer must be properly .
! WORTANT 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.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER k 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. wa,h/Rl”s* Temp. WARM Nor COLD @ . COLD ,oLD.
u TWS 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. I I . ““,.. I I I HUVY I Permanent Press Cycle For loads of synthetic andor delicate fabrics.
Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Extra Cleaning Permanent Press and Cycle Regular Cycles Cycle Knits Cycles Selector Heavy Normal Light Soak Heavy Normal Perm.
CONTROLS SETTING GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Speed Wash Water Temperature : Load Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Nor.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I I Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Onlv non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colort’tist, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine hle~ch when needed. White or colorfast. liquid chlorine type, Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
OPEMTmG ~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-Flo pan as a wash -:::::.
How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak Cycle temperature is controlled by the Wash/Rinse Temp. selection. ● For a warm soak, set the Wash/Rinse Temp. control “’v;,, to HOT~ARM. ● For a hot soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. control to HOTNARM and turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle.
HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture Separate m m Lint a ‘3fromF LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and — — ~ chenille—give up lint. m m Lint a LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and ~Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract .
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.
SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP 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.
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.
THE RESmTS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS (continued) How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution CAUTIONS: of two cups (480 ml) of vinegw in one gallon (3.
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.
OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and fipe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clrrrox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as.
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. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc. ) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull foc~l fo cur<fully scrape ofus much adhesive c~r gum as pc~s.rible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder.
PROBLEM L~T OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GA~ENTS 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).
T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STA~S SHRIN~GE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent.
PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WRIN~ING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.
T~ 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 INCORRECT WATER .
PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place md front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.
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