GE WWA8808M manual

C o Agitator 25 Safety Instructions 3,4 Appliance Registration 2 Soak Setting ~, $ Care and Cleaning 25 Sorting 4,11 Consumer Services 27 Stains 18 Controls Setting Guide 6,7 Stain Removal Guide 19 Cycle Settings 5 Storage & Vacation Tips 25 ~ Detergents, Other Additives 13–17 User Maintenance Instructions 25 Energy-Saving Tips 10 warranty Ba[...]

Read this book CarefuIly. It is intended to help yoLl 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 If you received a damaged Washer.oo Immediately[...]

—. i}ljury to pirsons when U$ing J’Qal” appllancey follow basic ~lrecautions, including the following: e t~se this appliance only for iw intended purpose as described in ~his Use and Care Book. e TMS washer mmt be properly imblld and located h accordance tith the Imtilation hstmctiom before it k used. If you did not receive an Installation In[...]

* Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. o Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up For washer operation .: .- by clothing during subsequent ~ Do no[...]

For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Two soil level settings are provided, but you can set the selector in-between, if desired. k Regular Cycles OFF P.PRESS o Soak Cycle + NORMAL SOIL ~ HEAW START soak cycIe— L-se with most soaking aids to lcosen embedded soils and stains. See page 8. Mini”Quick cycle— For small, lightly soiled[...]

control setting Guide for dimerent fabrics and loads Load Waswspin speed wash water Temperature ~ottons and Linens White/ColOrfast Bright/Non-colorfast Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Set at Start Normal Setting Normal Normal Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cvcles Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy Soil Av[...]

. Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. i~on-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. A’on-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when [...]

. .. . ~_ , ‘ .—= . . How to use the soak cycle flegular Cycles OFF P. PRESS Soak Cycfe @ @ NORMAL SOIL @ HEAW AUTO ~RA RINSE STARl ~ 66S0AK CYCLE7’ temperature will automatically be cold. ~ If hot or warm soak is desired, set the “WASH/RINSE” TEMPERATURE switch to “HOT/COLD” or “WWCOLD” and turn the Cycle Selector knob to “Norm[...]

_ . ...-..! can be washed in the Mini-Basket tub: o Small loads of regular fabrics ... up to 2 pounds. ~ Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand washables. o Stuffed toys. Q Tennis shoes. some special instructions to remember when you use tl?e Nlini-Basket t[...]

If yotlr clothes and household items don’t look clean ~and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them... and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load thenl properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and c~zoose a water ternperatllre warm eiloligll to release and get rid of soil. Q Use [...]

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. more information on lint rol, see page 18. : sort by fabric ~- Separate [ from from from -——.. .-——. —— Separate ( from c w [...]

How’ to Ioad your washer * Load cfothes dry. ~ Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Large Ilems- Iikc sheets. Do not wrap arounci the agitator. Snlall Itenls-Iike washcloths. This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample [...]

“.. .- .- -. —— Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate- Powdered Detergents ‘- ~ Liquid Detergents 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. Per[...]

— The resdk of conthued use of carbonate detergents — — Is your water hard? If it is, and if washer surfaces. The hmdness of (11 or more grains) and if you --- you use a carbonate type non- your water and your washing wash just a few loads a week, you phosphate detergent, you will most frequency will determine how may see limestone buildups i[...]

‘ : ~korv lnuch detergent Shotid you use? . . a. .. . ‘~ The use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of . ‘-%-”-” “. 01- detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of deterge[...]

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. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon” and means[...]

Laundry Product and type ~LBACH 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 BarreI brand SANITIZER ChIorine ble:ich, such as Clorox br~nd JVATE1? SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as Calgon Brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAI< AGENT[...]

How to remove stiins - 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: o Find the fabric and 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 st[...]

White and BIeachable Tabries See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carejid[y scrape off as )nuch adhesive or gu)n as j]ossible, Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fiuid, * then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse, If stain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on[...]

.. --..— -- :-=~= Questions? .- -.—.- —- .~——— .---—— — ‘~=-” Use tMs Problem Solver — — —- ~ ~. .= . . -— PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY . I LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES I GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOT1-lES , * Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and[...]

.-e. . — &a. PROBLEM —.— “ u~.- ..; GRAYED CLOTHES {continued) . . YELLOWED CLOTHES _- —— - . .. ..-. .— __ ——- POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY e Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. * Improper soaking with insufficient d[...]

;.. .:’ . . The ProbBem SOIV~~ (continued) . . . PROBLRM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY —’- SHRINKAGE, KNITS WR~KLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS I * 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 eac[...]

.— SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) -iEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as m, JOllar$ and CLlffS OPERATE __ .-.. > ( =.) ---- -.. -. 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 [...]

PROBLEM WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY e Make sure drain hose is not kinked. ~ Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. e Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. e Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. ~ Make su[...]

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain is self- cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allo}v ~?zoisture to e~’a~)oyate. 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. To store Jvasher: .+sk service technician t[...]

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1 I . ,- YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY I I Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. [ — W~~T 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 [...]