Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WWA8819M GE
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Wtir Contents Agitator 26 Pre-Treating 7,11,17 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 20-25 Bleach Dispenser 8 Safety Instructions 3,4 Care and Cleaning 26 Sorting Clothes 4, 11 Consumer Services 27 .
Help us help you... If you need service Read this book carefully. his intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS g+ Read ail instructions before using this appliance. ‘} W~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.
,. - . -. . . .. . ..-— —. How to operate your clothes washer W~G—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Wash/Spin Speeds Var/ab/e Waler Level Wash/Rinse Temp T %2?R[SE1 ‘fffl.
.. _ Tips to Help You Select Settings @ Regular Cyck%– Mm clean Cycle with Knits Cycle– Auto Extra Ri&e— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. A second rinse is provided to help remove the additional detergent that’s required for these soils.
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lefer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels -1 Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15. Use Extra Clean Cycle with Auto Extra Rinse, Normal or Light Soil Setting.
. . .. . .-.. . . . . -. ..-— ___ ... , I ,, ,. . . Eneqgy-Sa~ Tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them .
How to use the ‘@Fabric Softener Dispenser How to use the Soak cycle How to use the Filter-F1o@ Pan Regular Cycles Soakc,c,e &/- LIGHT S011 = @ I NcWIMAL ● m.. i t FVIL KWE 10 SIA#T W,” ,0,,”. ● Position the Fabric Softener ● “SOAK CYCLE” temperature is Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan.
How to use the Mini-BasketTM tub The Mini-BasketTM tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK cycle. Typical Mini-BasketTM tub wash loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2% pounds).
How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Separate from w 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.
How to load your washer A @ Load clothes dry. This illustration, with clothes just ● Take a properly sorted group of reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a clothes and drop them loosely in proper load. C1othes have ample room to move because the wash baske: in this CY-ck-” the~ are not packed down.
Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap Products Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate— Powdered Detergents . (, Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages Perform wpll in hard or soft water Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water.
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How much detergent should you use? The use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructions on clean.
. ------- —’----% Hard water-do you have 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.
Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Use your Bleach Dispenser according to 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand instructions on page 8.
A.. .,. .- How to remove stains 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fkesher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: ● Find the fabric and the ftish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods.
Stain removal guide Q .’ Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Coffee and Tea Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil.
Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM LINT OR RESIJXJE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ● Incorrect so~ing of clothes. separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES YELLOWED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAL-SE AND R13A[EDY ● Insuilcient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if wate~ level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED ● Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleoch (such CL~HES as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color (continued) using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN ● Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ● Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 3NAGS, HOLES, s As Permanent Press garments age, they may show frayjng at collars and cuffk ~is is. rEARs, RIPs ~ ~ “ . ‘ no~al due’to ‘weakeningof fibers by the Penmment Press prom%s.
PROBLEM WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE AN) REMEDY ● Make sure drain hose is not kinked. c Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above tloor. c Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.
. ..- ..— _ .-. Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds.
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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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