Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WWA8657R GE
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Washer ❑ ! Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 ❑ Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide ............................,8, 9 Cycle Setiings.
~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) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Save time and money.
A WARN~G-To reduce the risk of fin, electric shock, or injury to persom when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for ib intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
WORTANT SMEH ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet, Observe dl warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER u 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. 1 @ 7Cyc,.ExtraL*rgeCapaci~ ~ W,, w,m,,m, ,“,”,0,,,, 9 Q HeavVDu~2Speed Washer o C(mtrol panel appearance may vary .
a T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETT~GS 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. Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic andor de] icate fabrics.
Soak Cycl- 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.
CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Cycle Load Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BrightiNoncrrlorfast Hot or Warm Regular.
Special Instructions Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only n(~l]-chlorine bletich when needed. Whi[c or colorfas[l liquid chlorine [ypc. Noncolorfast, only norl-chlnrine bleach when needed. II colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide.
OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS 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 ~;:’~<~,~J:J::.:: v;~~~i;::” and removed after the wash is finished.
If your clothes and household items don’t look ● Use Hot Wash—up to 150°F.+n a regular basis clean and fresh after washing, you will probably only when washing heavily soiled articles-such as rewash them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. work and play clothes.
HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture ‘epara’e =froma 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.
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 ~re loaded dry since wet itenls tire Iikcly to pack down which encourages overloading.
SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps 14 Advanhges 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 RESULTS OF CONTINUED 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 vinegar in one gallon (3.
Before you can decide what to do about hard If your water is SO~, you have no problem. You water, you need to know if you have it and, if can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget so, how hard it is.
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 Wash additive such as R.
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 ~MOVAL GU~E Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives ((hewing GUIII, etc. ) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.[, ~full tool” to [,~irt;jti[iy .Vcr(il?(, ~!j~’ti.s rrrucII llcl[l(,,sit,(, or ,qutrl [l.
PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE c Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
r THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRIN~GE, GENERAL 22 POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent.
PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WRINUING 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.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, WPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process.
PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE ● 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 I WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one .
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