GE WWM620M manual

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  • Page 1

    Agitator 22 Fre-Treating 7,9,15 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 18-22 Care and Cleaning 22 Safety Instructions 3,4 Consumer Services 23 Soak Setting 5,8 Controls Setting Guide 6,7 Sorting 4,9 Cycle Settings 5 Stains 16 Detergents, Other Additives 11-15 Stain Removal Guide 17 Energy-Saving Tips 5 Storage & Vacation Tips 22 Filter-Flo@ Pa[...]

  • Page 2

    Read tm book carefu~lyo 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 received a -Wed Wsher. . . Immediately contac[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTmT Sm TY INSTRUCTIONS fire, electric shock, Or injury to pmm When mhg yowappumce~ fotiow basic pmutiom, hclutig the following: @Use this appliance ody for its intended purpse as described in this Use and Care Book. @This washer mmt be properly tid mld lmW k a~ortice with the hstilation htructiom before it is used. If you did not receive an hs[...]

  • Page 4

    ,, Stiety ktruetiom (Continual) * The Iaundry process cm reduce FOE washer Qpratiom” tie flame retar’darlq Of fabrics. To SAW TmSE @Do not leave washer lid up avoid such a result, the gment dutig cycle. Ttis wdl stop tie msTRudTIoNs mnuticturer’s care instructions wash and Spk action ad preyent Shodd be fouowd very Carefiuy. completion of tie[...]

  • Page 5

    Enemy-sating tips Permanent Ress and mti cycles— For permanent press and knits loads such as shirts, blouses, dresses and similar wearing apparel with normal soiling. An extended cool-down spray rinse is provided to minimize wrinkling. If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh afier washing, you will probably re-wash them .[...]

  • Page 6

    Controk setting Guide for tifferent fabrics and Ioa& had Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Work Clothes Heavy soil Average soil Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons Heavy or oily soil Average or light soil Synthetics-Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics Sturdy Delicates Silks, Wools; Blends of[...]

  • Page 7

    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-colorfast, orIly non-chlorine bleach when needed. do b[...]

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    How to we the BIeaeh Dkpemer ~ 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 not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. ~ Measure bleach carefully. Here are some recommended amounts: LARGE WATER LEVEL—1 % CUP (310 ml) liquid SMALL WATER LEVEL–[...]

  • Page 9

    -. How to sort the clothes from * 17 Lint Collectors 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 18. sort by fabric Separate . 13 Cottons &[...]

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    @ Load clothes dry. ~ Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Large Items—1ike sheets. wrap around the agitator. Do not Small Items–1ike washcloths. This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample room to move because they a[...]

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    Factors to eomider in selecting detewenb and soap Non-Phosphate— Powdered Dete~en@ 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 sofi water. Offe[...]

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    Is your water hard? Ifit is, and washer surfaces. The hardness if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build deposits on your clothes and up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash jus[...]

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    . How much dete~ent should you we? ‘a : .g~~~, : ~.F& - . . The use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Amount required varies accorting to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temper[...]

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    Hard water—do you 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 iive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon[...]

  • Page 15

    product and type BI.EACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as C1orox 2 brand FMMC SO~ENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash Additive such as Rain Barrel brand S~ITIZER Chlorine Bleach, such as Clorox brand ~wATER SO~ENER NOn-~rccipitating ;uch as Calgon brand ‘precipitating such as Borax brand $IOAK AGENT luch as Biz b[...]

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    How to remove stim 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2e Before attempting to remove any stain, Wke three steps: ~ 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 gament. @ Test stain re[...]

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    .:O “: :#- ‘- Smin I white and BIeachable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Mge 7 Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use duil tool to carefu[ly scrape oflas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Anti-perspirants, Apply undiluted liquid detergent.[...]

  • Page 18

    - PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CL~HES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ~mDY @ 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 Ioads. For normal soil, wash one minute per[...]

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    PROBLEM GRAYED CL~HES (continued) YELLOWED CL~HES I —..— POSSIBLE CAUSE AND WMEDY ~ Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, cat~sing gray appearance. FOI1OW correct loading procedures for size of load, * Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using ext[...]

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    1 PROBLEM SHNNKAGE, KNITS WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRES! AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS I I { POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ~mDY ~ Relmtion shinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufac~lrer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape afier each wash and dry cycle. ~ fiogressive or delayed shrinkage is[...]

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    PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) 3EAVILY SOILED !REAS, such as ollars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEkfPERAruRE Is INcoRREm . . PossmLE CAUSE Am wm~y * Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes, Rinse au towels and other articl[...]

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    The RobIem SOIV~~ (continued) I PROBLEM I WATER WON’T Dw WATER LEAKS WASHER IS NOISY I WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE PossmLEcAusE mmmDY * Make sure drain hose is not kinked. ~ Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 fi. above floor. ~ Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. @ Make sure end of drain hose is correctly insetied in and secured to[...]

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    -- ‘ ~Ne’11 Be There ~~~iti tie. ~urc~ase of your new GE applimce, receive tie assurance fiat if you ever need information Or assisb~ce from GE, we’ll be here. All you have to do is cd~—toll-free! A GE Consumer Service professional ~-ill provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Servic[...]

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    YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CUTHS WASHER WARRANW Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or canceiled check to establish warranty period. ( WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONEWEAR 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 pafi of the washer th[...]