Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WWA9800M GE
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washer contents Agitator 29 Pre-Treating 13, 14,20,22 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 23-28 Bleach Dispenser 6,8, 10 Safety Instructions 3,4 Care and Cleaning 29 Soak Setting 5,6 Consumer Serv.
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, KY40225 If you received a dam~ed Wwher.
: ‘- wAmING–To reduce the risk of . fire, electric shock, or injury to pemom when Wing yotlr appliance, follow basic precautions, including tile followillg: ~ ~~e this appliance O~Iy fOI’ ifi intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
1, Impo tint safety Iwtructiom (continued) @ Tile laundry process can reduce For washer operation the flame reta~dancy of fabrics, To SAW TmsE - :“ @ Do not leave washer lid up avoid such a result, the garment during cycle.
Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise t.o your selected For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes with normal soiling. Use with most soaking aids to loosen’ embedded soils and stains. wash setting. @ Pull Cycle Selectorknob out to ( Spotscmbber I start the washer.
. . -j when washing regular loam o* o How to Unse the Bleach Dkpemer How to we the W’brie softener Dispemer I How tome the soak cycle — p@:4 ‘0ak “’v * AU1O EITM RINSE Oe off START Spotscrubber ~ Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it in~o the wash basket along with your detergen{.
The Filter-Flo pan has two functions: @ LINT FILTER—Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator afier ~oading clothes into the washer. Lint is easily seen and removed afier the wash is finished. @ LID FOR THE MINI-BASKET— After loading clothes in the Mini- asket tub, be sure to replace the 1ter-F1o pan.
~pical Mini-BasketTM tub ~ Wwh loads @ Delieate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdes, blouses, sweatem9 sock, shi*, baby clothes and other small delicate hand washables ~ Tennis shoes 2. Plaw Mini-Basket tub on agitator. Pull the agitator toward the front of the machine for easier installation and removal of Mini-Basket tub.
1. Follow all the steps given on page 8 except for cycle selection, -1 Spotscrubber Cycle I 2. Pushthe Cycle SeIector knobin and turn it clockwise to the MINI- QUICK Cycle. * 3. Pull Cycle Selector knobto start washer. Cycle will be completed automatically.
How to we the Spokcrubber Cycle for removi% stiim sPmscRuBBER Qck removes shim and hea~ soil automatically The S.~CRUBBER Cycle uses a high concentration of detergent in about two gallons of water and is designed to remove stains automatically. ~o rinses remove the concentrated detergent solution.
Basket tub along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. 8. C1ose the washer lid and set the controls as follows: –Select desired Wash/Spin Speed. —Select desired Wash/Rinse Temperatures. Pi-oper wash water Temperature is important.
wash water Temp. Use Cold Rinse to Save Energy wash/spin speed had Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast cycle setting Normal/Norma Norrnal/Norrna Hot or Warm* Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles ~ormal or Light Soil S.
Liquid chlorine type. I If colorfast items are unusually soiled, use hot water. Use detergent recommended in guide Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. on page 18. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
God sorting meam better washing Separate from LINT PRODUCERS— Such aS te~ toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy —attract lint. These must be washed separately.
@ Load clothes dry. ~ T&e a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Large Items— like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. @ ..; - - ..: , .:= .-. .-~a.z: ~Inall Items—1ike washcloths, special reeommentitiom for Wmting permanent press if you do not have a dryer.
Factors to eomider in se~ecting dete=enti and soap —— Mmtigw 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. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available.
..-, . ,.—% : ~ ~ne radk of conthlued we of mbnak dekwen@ d z.=y==~ ..- .+, ~ . Is your water hard? If it is, and if washer surfaces. The hardness of (11 or more grains) and if you wash you use a ca.
How much dete=ent should you use? 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. bomt q- md@s aeco- b: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3, Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5.
4-. 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. . @ Ii’ 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 produc@— BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Oxygen Powdered such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy brand Wash Additive such as Rain Barrel brand .
iMany stains that have not set into the fabric can be automatically removed in your washer’s SPOTSCRUBBER cycle. (See page 1O.) Getting stains out of items that are too big to be laundered in the Mini- Basket tub is more difficult. The Stain Removal Guide on the next page suggests ways of treating stains by hand.
Launder with the SP~CRUBBER Cycle, using the hottest water the fabric can stand and the recommended amount of detergent. 1fthe stain remains—and if the stained article is white or bleachable–wash it again with the SP~CRUBBER Cycle, using warm water and bleach (seepage 13) plus the recommended amount of detergent.
.-.a ~ Questiom? i PROBLEM ON cLmHEs GREASY OR OILY ~’-f’’~~~ ~~ LAUNDERED GARIVENTS POSSIBLE CAUSE ND WMED’ @ Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as kr~ towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).
PROBLEM PossmLE CAUSE m ~Em~y GRAYED I 4 cLmHEs &-.. --... _.._._.- Insufficient 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 water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
PROBLEM YELLOWED CLOTHES (continued) BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHHNKAGE, GENERAL S13RINKAGE, KNlrrs 1 1 I I POSSIBLE CAUSE m REMEDY Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (suehas Chlorox2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions.
—— PROBLEM WWNKLIrJG IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS ;NAGS, HOLES, YEARS, RIPS JR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE AND wmDY Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only bne washer load at a time.
PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSWE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as coliars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPEWTE I WATER TEMPERATURE Is INcoRREm i POSSBLE CAUSE m MMEDY @As Permanent Press garments age they may show fraying at collars and cufis.
PRoBLm WATER WON’T Dw WATER LEAKS WASHER Is NOISY WAS~R PAUSES ~ ~CLE mssmLEausE m -DY @Make sure drain hose is not kinked. *Top of drain outiet should be less than 8 R. above floor. @Make sure hose mmections are tight at faucets. @Make sure end of drain’ hose is correcdy inserted in and saurd to dtin tictity.
The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to .vaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects.
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r YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establlsh warranty period.
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