GE WWA8648M manual

contents Agitator 22 Safety Instructions 3,4 Appliance Registration 2 Soak Setting 8 Care and Cleaning 22 Sorting 4,9 Consumer Services 23 Stains 16 Controls Setting Guide 6,7 Stain Removal Guide 17 Cycle Settings 5 Storage &Vacation Tips 22 Detergents, Other Additives 11-15 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Energy-Saving Tips 8 Warranty Back Co[...]

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 al damaged vva$kr... Immediately contact the dealer (or buil[...]

Read all before using this . .——,—. ——— of fh=e, dectricsbck, ymomwhenwhgyowapptiace, inclding @ ~~f! this appliance only for its purpose as describedin this Use and Care Book. ~ ~h~s washer must be properly installed and klcated in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If youdid not receive an Installation In[...]

to WARl$UNG-Torecluce the risk of fire, ekctric shock, or k@ry to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRIJCTIONS before operating this appliance. W%terL3ve/ Wash/Rinse Temp. > MEDIUM ‘~HOT m-z +i’1)’’.,, “’”(l?”’”” — A&A — J ‘F’-nf$? “’”’s’’’’” Al!lo[slPARINsl * *+ on w 0, mm Extra Clean Cycl[...]

‘da Qdes- For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Three soil level settings are provided, but you can set the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automatically provides for Normal Speed Wash, Fast Spin. F F- Regular cycles ❑ START Soak Cvcle + o -&j e o LIGHT SOIL ~ NORhlAL s HEAVY Fe o c? o& *~o STA[...]

Load cycle setting Wmh water Temperature C@! Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BriM/Non-coIorfmt Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy soil Average soil Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Average or l[...]

. Refer to care Labels I Bk?ad Liquid chlorine type. Onlv non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, iiquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid ch~orine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chl[...]

F Regular Cycles w STAfiT Soak Cycle & -q * o LIGHT SOIL a NORMAL ~ s HEAVY 6 F; 8 Oe @40F START ~ W&34~ CYCLE” temperature will automatically be cold. e If a hot or wa~ soak is desired, set the WMH/RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to “HOT/COLD” or “WARM/COLD” and turn the Cycle Selector Knob to “Normal” in the Regular Cycles. Start t[...]

Sort by Sdw? texture Separate from LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille-give up lint. LINT COLLECXMIS— 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 page 18. tscn’-t by fabric Separate from from from by Mill Sepa[...]

* Load clothes dry. ~ Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Large Items—1ike sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items–like washcloths. Medium Size Items—1ike towels. Here is a typical fill load: 3 Double Sheets 4 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Shorts 6 Standard Pillow Cases 5 T[...]

Products Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Non-Phospkite— Rmkw’IDete~ents 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. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available. Perform well in [...]

Is your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness (11 or more grains) and if you wash if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build deposits on your clothes and up. If your water is VERY HARD ju[...]

The use ofa sufficient amount of If the recommended amount 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. package. Amount Iwpired Wwies according to: ~ i. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size[...]

you 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. o If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means this: O[...]

Laundry product and type How to Use it special instructions BILEMXI Chlorine Liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand (0.96 liter) water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes. action has started and detergent is 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should [...]

1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these steps: ~ Find the fabric ~d the finish in the chart on the next page, and use only recommended methods. @ Check the care label instructions that came with the garment. ~ Test stain removal product on a[...]

stain I mite and E’abrk!s see control setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 other Wmhabk M’ah%!s Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) 1 Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dulltoolto carefillyscrape ofas much adhesive or gum aspossible, Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remain[...]

use IPRmmm LINT OR RJ3SIDUE CN4CLOTHES 3REASY OR OILY rr’s ON ,/i~~D~~~ VLR?VENTS RAYED Cxxmn3s POSSIBLE G$JLJSE AND REMEDY @ Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) frornlint-receivers (such asrnan-rnade fab~ics, velveteen, corduroy). ~ wasting too iong, especi~y for sm~ler loads. For normal soil[...]

PROBLEM GRAYED CLCYI’HES (continued) YELLOWED cLmEIEs POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY @ Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. FO11OW correct loading procedures for size of load. ~ @ Improper soaking with insufikient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extende[...]

(continued) PROBLEM SHMNKAGE, Mwrs WUNKUNG IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NC)-RON” ITEMS WRINKLING IN PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS (continued) SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR E~CESS~VE WEAR L and elongated by the m-anui%cturer. When this occtm, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ~ @ Progressive m deiayed is kused when-s[...]

t- . SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WATER TfiNlP131?AT1.Jl?E [s INcoRREcr POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY * Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that came in co[...]

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~~ Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. Is FULL OiW%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 parf of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITE[...]