GE WWA8600S manual

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    Washer Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control Settings ..............................................7 Cycle Descriptions .................,.......................5 Cycle Times .............................[...]

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    HELP US HELP 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) Save time and money. Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists[...]

  • Page 3

    A WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: . Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. o 4 ● This washer must be properly ‘Q.,’(:6 ~wq + instilled and located in accordance with the Instal[...]

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    WORTANT SAFE~ ~STRUCTIONS (continued) m ● Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, [ etc.) out of the reach of children, * preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. a ● Keeptheareaaround and underneath your apptiancesfree fromthe accumulation ofcombustible ma[...]

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    Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends and/or delicate fabrics. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse and A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles spin provide thorough washing and detergent in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and simi[...]

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    w HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearance may vary $llghtly 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. WWA8600S GENTLF NORMAL @ S1OW4 + FAST :@: ‘:@wM MRGE .“,” -“.” Load S;ze I .“.. . .[...]

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    WWA7600S @ Two Speed S Load Size WARM @ HOT CO LD + + COLD COLD + ● WARM COLD wARM Fix Cycle Washer Q WWA6600S E I @ SixCyc,eWasher Regular ~ pERMPRESS Permanent Press ,>KM~ M;o & Knik ‘“ALLmam’’’:mwM ‘0’”-” :Y;p COLD WARM Load Size ~j~~ Temp (d)- ‘GH7s01L<j~,Mw NORWL 1 — Setting the Controls — Controls and f[...]

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    OPEMTmG mSTRUCTIONS (continued) Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color . See Bleach ~d Fabric Softener Dispenser sections and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses (on models so eauiu~ed). to Sort Clothes section. - . . . ● For information on how to use bleaches and f[...]

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    Cycle Suggested Permanent Press & Knits Delicates Regular Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak Special Instructions *Down-filled garments **Pillows ***Blankets For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: ● Synthetics ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons ● Down-filled garments, if machine washing is recommended* ● Pillows** ● Baby clo[...]

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    OPERAT~G INSTRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Bleach Dispenser (on models so equipped) Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you ● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the ./’; bleach dispenser. wash basket along with your detergent. Do not d ,, pour powdered bleach into the[...]

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    Sort by Surface Texture Separate B ‘n . . LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. m m Lint 0 % Lint a %=Producers from LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and R+Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract k J .~ lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see [...]

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    HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER 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 are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full water fi[...]

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    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. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. Amount required varies If the recommended amount of according to: detergent produces too many suds, 1. Water hardness switch to a lower sudsing detergent [...]

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    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 SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGENT Such as Biz brand PRE-TREAT[...]

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    1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. these steps: It can set some stains. ● Find the fabric in the chart on t[...]

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    STAIN ~MOVAL GU~E Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.e dul/ /()()/ fo ((:rejitll> .crci?e (!fl’(ij tnu[h (Idhe.s;l,e or ,SUIII cI. []().~.~it>le. Sponge with a safe dry clean in& fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual. Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and[...]

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    PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GA~ENTS GRAYED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Q Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one min[...]

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    THE PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHR~~GE, GENERAL (continued) 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 of det[...]

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    PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS 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. ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually [...]

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    THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS 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 POSSIBI.E CAUSI; ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners [...]

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    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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    We’ll Be There With the purchase of’your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assismnce from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lwHome Repair Service 80MEXARES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient [...]

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    YOUR GE AUTOMATIC Staple sales slip or cancelled check CLOTHES WASHER here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. 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 fh[...]