GE WWA9850M manual

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  • Page 1

    ,., .~. . . . . . . .~! . ..- Wwher Contents Agitator 29 Pre-Treating 13,14,20,22 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 23-28 Bleach Dispenser 6,& 10 Safety Instructions 3,4 Care and Cleaning 29 Soak Setting 5,6 Consumer Services 31 Sorting Clothes 4,14 Controls Setting Guide 12, 13 Spotscrubber Cycle 5,10,11,21 Cycle Settings 5 Stains 21 Det[...]

  • Page 2

    R thk book Carefullye 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 receiwed a km~ed washer. e o Immediately contac[...]

  • Page 3

    To dtimti the possibility Of injury: e Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death. 3 @ ~~~s~ ~~per~isiom is necessary ifttis appliance is used by or near Ctidren. Do not allow children to play imide, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance, [...]

  • Page 4

    @ The laundry process can reduce the flame r~tardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a resu~$, the garment mmufacturer’s care irlsmctions should be folIowed very carefilly. water fiti, wash and spin a;tio~l md prevent completion of the cycle. How to Operak your clothes washer WAWING–TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to pemons whe[...]

  • Page 5

    @ Select Options. ~~se this control if you wish to &:~hng~ the water temperatures that %;e automatically programmed by the Fabric Care selections control. NORMAL—Leaves the temperatures as programmed. COLD WASH—Provides cold wash and rinse water in all cycles. WARM RINSE--Leaves the wash temperature as programmed but provides warm rinse wat[...]

  • Page 6

    % Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do notput powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. @ Measure bleach carefully. Here are some recommended amounts: EXTRA-LARGE Vi?ATER LEVEL: 1 % cup (310 ml) liquid SMALL WATER LEVEL: 2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid [...]

  • Page 7

    I I The Filter-Flo pan has two functions: ~ LINT FILTER—Position the Filter-flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the washer. Lint is easily seen and removed afier the wash is finished. ~ LID FOR THE M~I-BAS~T— After loading clothes in the Mini- Basket tub, be sure to replace the Filter-Flo pan. The pan servesas a to keep the cloth[...]

  • Page 8

    r i How to we the Mini=Basker tub for hand washables w ~pical Mini”BasketTh’ tub wash loads @ Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21A pounds) ~ Delicate loads such as lingerie5 panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks9 sllfr~, baby clothes and other small delicate hand washables ~ Stuffed toys @ Tennis shoes How b Wmh a Smd load of r@ar [...]

  • Page 9

    lightly soiled eIothes that J’QU need in a hurry . Follow all the steps given on page 8 except for cy~le Selection, I Cyc!e 1“ 3. Pull Cycle Selector knob to start washer, Cycle will be completed automatically. what happem during the Mini-Quick Cycle Wash .. ....... .. ..3minutes Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2~minutes Rinse .. ..... . ... ..2[...]

  • Page 10

    How to we the Spokcrubber Cycle for removing stiim SPOTSCRUBBER Cyek removes Shim and hea~ son automatically The SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle uses a high concentration of detergent in about two gallons of water and is designed to remove stains automatically. Wo rinses remove the concentrated detergent solution. s~msc~u~~~~ Stiin Removal Shortiut Many stains [...]

  • Page 11

    & ‘=”If’ you prefer to use powdered b!each, pour it into the Mini- Basket tub along with your ~~fergent. ~o mot pUt. ~OWde~ed b!each into tile bleach dispenser. 8S Close the Tvasher lid and set the Controls as follows: —Select desired Fabric Care Program and cycle. Proper wash water temperature is important. Refer to the Controls Settin[...]

  • Page 12

    controls setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Fabric care Program— see page 4 cycle setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Regular Cycle Regular Cycle Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Cottons Colorfast Cottons Non-colorfast Work Clothes Heavy soil Regular Cycle Spotscrtibber Cycle** Regul[...]

  • Page 13

    .’ RefeT to Garment lwanufaeturers9 care Labels 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. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colo[...]

  • Page 14

    God sorting meam better washing %parate from LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS— 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 23. from from from Separate w from from Separate f[...]

  • Page 15

    ~ Load clothes dry. ~ Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: @ ~- . . .“ - . . Large ltems— like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items–like washcloths, Medium Size Items—1ike towels. This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a prope[...]

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    Factors to comider in seIecting dete=enfi and soap Perform well in hard or sofi water Wash dl types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard wat~r. In some areas only non-phosphate products are available. Perform well in soft water. Offer better performance in hard water than powder[...]

  • Page 17

    TEBe ~~adk of eontiued we of mbnak dekmenk .- .- -. -. @$ * Your wa~~r hard? If it is? a~~ if washer surfaces. The hardness of (11 or more grains) and if you wash :.:-.’ -. you use a carbonate type non- your water and your washing just a few loads a week, YOU may ------ ‘ phosphate detergent, you will most frequency will determine how see limes[...]

  • Page 18

    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. tiomt mqtid tiw aecormg m: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature use more dek~ent M you have. . ● 1. Hard water 2. Large loads 3. Greasy or oily soils 4. Lower wa[...]

  • Page 19

    When using ‘A cup ‘A cup o Zh cup 1 cup 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above with detergent (60 ml) (120 ml) {160 ml) (240 ml) 30 (240 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains) When using ‘A cup Zh cup % cup 1 cup 1% cups 1% cups plus 1 tablespoon for every 5 grains above wi[h soap (80 ml) (160 ml) (180 ml) (240 ml) (360 ml) 30 (300 [...]

  • Page 20

    BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Oxygen Powdered such as Clorox 2 brand FABWC SOFTENERS 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 Biz brand PRE-TREATIN[...]

  • Page 21

    ?kiany Shins that have not set into f]ze fa~ric can be automatically removed in your washer9s sPoncRuBBER cycle. (See page 10.) Getting stains out of items that are too big to be laundered in the Mini- Basket tub is more difficult. The Stain Removal Guide on the next page suggests ways of treating stains by hand. Whether you ]~se the SP~CRU.B~ Cycl[...]

  • Page 22

    Sain removal guide Mmy smins that have not set into the fabric can be autolnatieally removed in your washer9s SPO~CRUBBER Cycle. Sti matment — e fi~~~ ~]oo~ Launder with the SPO~CZ?UBBER Cycle, using the hottest water the fabric can stand and ~ Rmpiration the recommended amount of detergent. ~ Cosmetics9 Grease, oil lf the stain remains—and if [...]

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    PROBLEM LINT OR msIDuE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSIBLE CA-SE m mMEDY Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as te~ towels and cheni~e) tiom lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Washing too long, especitiy for smaller loads, For normal soil, wash one minute per pound of [...]

  • Page 24

    PROBLEM GMYED CL~HES I I Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Ilard. Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140 Q150[...]

  • Page 25

    ‘,%- .,- ‘ PROBLEM YELLOWED cLmHEs (continued) BLUE OR GWY COLOR STAINS $HNNKAGE, 3ENERAL ;HRINKAGE, :NITS PossmLE CAUSE m mMEDY— Chlorine bleach may yeilow some fabrics witi resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox2 brand). Refer to Garment Mqufacturem’ Care Instructions. Restore coior using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex br[...]

  • Page 26

    1 -- PROBLEM WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS INAGS, HOLES, FEARS, WPS IR EXCESSIVE VEAR . —- ..—— I — . —- —. ——-. ..—.—.— “..— Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. Improp[...]

  • Page 27

    4 .- .- ‘. ~_ . PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE Is INcoRREm .. . ..— . . . ..--- . . . . ,.. -.——— ———--, PossmLE CAUSE m mMEDY @As Permanent Press garments age they i-nay show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is[...]

  • Page 28

    PRoBLm WATER WON’T Dm WAS~R IS NOISY I WASHER PAUSES m HCLE 4 mssmLE CAUSE m ~Y ~ M&e sure hose Connations are tight at hucefi? ~ ~~ sum end of d~ l~~se is wmwdy tiseti h md SWUM tO dti facility. s ~~e s~e ~her is le~e~ ad firm to the floor wih mbbr fOOt pads h p~a= and tint jam nuts tight. See your ktiation btrutio~. ~ A sh~ distinctive ~o~n[...]

  • Page 29

    usm ~mmma TIBe tub. The porcelain is ilelf-cleaning. Leave lid open afir washing lo al~ow moisture to flaporate. 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 Vvmher: Ask service technician to remove water from drain pum[...]

  • Page 30

    lve’11 Be There Y}Ti* tiIe purchase of your new GE applimce, receive tie o ;J*- SS~II-~Ce tiat if you ever need information Or assistance ‘- fYOI~I GE, w~’11 be tiere, Ml you have to do is c~l—toll-~ree! GE Consumer Service professional ill provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time ti-at’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Ser[...]

  • Page 31

    YOUR GE AUTQMATIC CLOTH= WASI+ER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. 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 the washer [...]