GE WA5800R manual

Washer Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser............................................8 Controls Setting Guide .............................6, 7 Cycle SeHings..................................................5 Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

~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) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Save time and money. Before yo[...]

A WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, 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.,”:~ ~ + . . . instilled and located in accordance with the In[...]

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

Sorting and Loading (continued) Do not use Mini-Basket tub when washing regular ● Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator. See How loads. You’ll find complete details on how and when to Use the Filter-Flo Pan section. to use it in How to Use the Mini Basket Tub section. ● See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section for ● Add measured amount[...]

CONTROLS SETT~G GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Load Cycle Cycle Setting Normal Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal for small loads; Heavy for all other loads Normal Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast” BrightiNoncolorfast Work Clothes Heavy soil Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cy[...]

I Bleach 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. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.[...]

OPEMT~G mSTRUCTIONS (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-Flo pan as a wash basket. Do not put items to be washed in the . . . .[...]

~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 272 pounds) ● 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 Fabrics or Delicate Hand-washab[...]

E~RGY-SAmG TWS If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and c’hc~c~,$e u water temperature warm enough to releaive and get rid oj?[...]

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

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 Detergen& 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 we[...]

THE RESULTS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS 1s 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 [...]

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 tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. CAUTIONS: ● Do not use vinegar soak solution [...]

MRD 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 BI,EACH Chlorine liquid such as Clrrrox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC 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 a[...]

HOW TO mMOVE STA~S 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can these steps: set some stains. ● Find the fabri[...]

Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dul/ tool to caretkll~ .~crape offas much adhe,~ite or gum u.Y po,v.~ible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Antiperspirants, D[...]

r QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GAWENTS GRAYED CLOTHES 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 small[...]

PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) ~LLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAWS SHRINUGE, GENERAL 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 [...]

T~ PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WRIN~ING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, MPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE s 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 each[...]

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

T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber fmt pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Instigation hstructions. ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside tie transmission [...]

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The fib. To Store Washer. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after Ask service technician to remove water washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing. harsh or gritty cleansers. Do not store the washer where it will be exposed The Exterior. to the weather[...]

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