GE WWA8689R Bedienungsanleitung

Washer ❑ ! Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 ❑ Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide ............................,8, 9 Cycle Setiings.............................................6, 7 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) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Save time and money. Before yo[...]

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. @ c This washer must be properly ‘~;b , installed and located in accordance w with the Installation Instru[...]

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. * ● Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible mate[...]

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 .rlightly Sorting an[...]

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. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkles in perma[...]

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. I E.traclea What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Cycle Regular Cycles Selector Heavy Norsual Light Soak Settings Soil Cycle Wash 15 11 5 Spin 35 3X 3X Rinse 3X 3X 3X 3[...]

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 Cycles Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Average soil Permanent Press, Tr[...]

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. 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. a NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash Q basket. Do [...]

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. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load ● Under normal soil cond[...]

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. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fa[...]

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. This size load requires a ~LI]l water fill. What is the best [...]

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. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products[...]

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. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash jus[...]

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 (3.8 liters) “ Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. The of hot tap water for 15 minu[...]

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. all about hard water. If you have HARD water—less ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your than 10 grains—and you use phosphate [...]

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 Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax bran[...]

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. It can these steps: set some stains. ● Find the fabric and the finish in[...]

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.< I?os.$it]le. Sponge with a stife dry cleaning fluid, * then Iaundcr[...]

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). ● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For norrnd soil, wash one mi[...]

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. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount [...]

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. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ● Pr[...]

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. Check garments before washing and mend all rips[...]

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. 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 “lo[...]

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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 year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer[...]