GE WWA8866R manual

lUseand&re@~ Washer Safe* Instructions ....................3,4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7 Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . .[...]

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[...]

WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS Rmd M ktmctions before wing ttis appliance. L ! A WARN~&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 ifi intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. @ f, ● This washer must be[...]

WORTANT S~Em ~STRUCTIONS (continued) m ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric sofieners, * etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. e ● Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible [...]

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WAS~R M WARNINGTO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Sorting and Loading Control panel appearance may vary slightly ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, acc[...]

T~S TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTmGS 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. NORMAL SOIL Permanent Press Cycle— For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent set-in wrinkle[...]

Extra Cleaning Cycles— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin. I ““,0.”, ,r,m,,” YORLALSOIL Cytis Soak Cycle— Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water[...]

CONTROLS SETT~G GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasWSpin Speed Normal/Normal Normal/Normal Wash Water Temperature’ Load Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BrizhtiNoncolorfast Cycle Cycle Setting Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes[...]

k Refer to Gament Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach I Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed, White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. No[...]

OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) 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 and removed after the wash is finished. a NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Ho pan as a wash :::.;.,.....:<. @ basket. Do not put items to be was[...]

How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak Cycle temperature is controlled by the WasMRinse Temp. selection. ● For a warm soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. control to HOT~ARM. ● For a hot soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. control to HOTNARM and turn the Cycle Selector knob to Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to agitate, push in the Cycle Selecto[...]

HOW TO USE THE M~I-BAS~T TUB ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21A pounds) c Stuffed toys. (1.125 kg). ● Tennis shoes. ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabri[...]

Sort by Sufiace Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 1 m m Lint Producers from % .~ mm chenille—give up lint. m Lint LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract LA lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem[...]

HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R 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 fil[...]

Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate- Powdered Detergents 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 s[...]

T~ RES~TS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS 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 [...]

How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tip water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CO~~R. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. CAUTIONS: I ● W not use vinegar soak solution in w[...]

~RD WATER—DO 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. ● 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 gallo[...]

Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABMC SO~ENERS 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 brand SOAK AGENT Such as Bi[...]

1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. s 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 and the finish in t[...]

Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Antiperspirants, Deodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Coffee and Tea Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables or Food Coloring Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Scorch Ink,[...]

PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES 22 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER 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). ● Washing too long, especially for sma[...]

PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) =LOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STA~S 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 detergent. ● Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a [...]

PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WRIN~ING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, WPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR THE PROBLEM SOLmR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after eac[...]

PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and CUffS WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERA~W IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS w ● ● POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Ri[...]

THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY ● 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 transmissio[...]

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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. II WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and sewice labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washe[...]