GE WA8600SCL manual

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

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 list[...]

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 ih intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. o ● This washer must be properly ‘s.,”:’ ~ y=%b : installed and located in accordance , . . wit[...]

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

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 A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles and spin provide thorough washing and detergent in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and simil[...]

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. NORMAL @ GENTLE FAST + 4 SLOW WASH ~ ~e~ SPIN p Setting the Controls Use the Suggested Fabric an[...]

I How to Use the Bleach Dispenser Use this dispenser with ● Measure bleach carefully. See manufacturer’s liquid bleach only. If you prefer to / instructions. “ Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly use powdered &.. bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do %% into bleach dispenser. ● Do not overfill or [...]

SUGGESTED FABWC Am CYCLE SETT~GS Cycle Suggested Permanent Press & Knits 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* ●[...]

Sort by Surface Texture Separate 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 Problem Solver section. In addition to sorting to reduce lint co[...]

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[...]

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 If the recommended amount of according to: detergent produces too many suds, 1. Water hardness switch to a lower sudsing detergent [...]

OT~R LAUNDRY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and Qpe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Nm-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as [>uwny brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand WATER SOFTENF;R Non-precipitating such ;is Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGENT Such as Biz brtind PR[...]

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[...]

STAIN ~MOVAL GUmE Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings. Other Washable Fabrics Smne as white and blcachuble fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use ~/ull t~~~)/ to carefully .~crupe [)fl’~1.! much cidlzesive or gum (is po.il?le. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning f[...]

PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS 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 smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one [...]

T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHR~KAGE, 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[...]

PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS WRIN~ING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE ● 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 wash and dry cycle. ● [...]

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

PROBLEM I POSSIBI.E CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. c 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 footpads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. - - Q A sharp[...]

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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 warrantv. I II . 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 pat[...]