GE WWA8995S manual

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    Washer Safe~ instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........6 Cycle Descriptions .........................................5 Cy[...]

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    ~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): 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 apptiance, follow basic precautions, including the following: . Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. o $, ● This washer must be properly ‘Q_+i $ =*$ installed and located in accordance with the Installa[...]

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    WORTANT SAFEW ~STRUCmONS (continued) m ● Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, ‘ etc.) out of the reach of children, m preferably in a locked cabinet, Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. & . Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combu[...]

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    Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends andor 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 removal. in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses [...]

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    HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly 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. Em uRGE ~E~E, .- D-* UROE./ t T @ MEO* . 4 ~m Mno WASH SMLL load Size Programmed Twelve Cvcle Wa[...]

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    Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ● See Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser sections and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses. to Sort Clothes section. ● For information on how to use bleaches and fabric ● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents so[...]

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    OPERAT~G mSTRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser ● Position the Fabric Softener ● Do not stop the washer during the first spin. Dispenser on the agitator. . Pour manufacturer’s recommended amount of fabric softener into a one cup (240 ml) measuring cup. & This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. d. ● Do[...]

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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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    HOW TO USE THE HA~WASH SYSTEM ~pical HANDWASH System Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, (up to 2 pounds) (.9 kg). blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-Washables ● Rem[...]

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    Sort by Surface Texture Separate ( m m Lint a %wProducers from LA me . ~ Lint u %~Collectors LJ 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 P[...]

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    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[...]

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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 according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if yo[...]

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    OT~R LA~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-TREATI[...]

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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. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use du/1 to[~l to carefilly scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, *rinse well, then wash as usual. Same as white and bleach[...]

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    PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLO~S 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 smaller [...]

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    T~ PROBLEM SOLmR (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLO~D CLOTHES ‘ BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRW~GE, GENERM POSSIBLE CAUSE ● bproper 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 dete[...]

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    PROBLEM SHRINWGE, ~ITS WRIN~ING N PERMANENT P~SS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE Q 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 &er each wash and dry cycle. ● Progr[...]

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    THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RWS OR EXCESSIVE WAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN POSSIBLE CAUSE @ Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric ho[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. 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, [...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assis~nce from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lmHome Repair Semice 80ME4ARES(80M32-2737) A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for [...]

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