GE WWA3100G manual

MiWer Contents Agitator 22 Sorting 4,5 Appliance Registration 2 Stains 14 Care and Cleaning 22 Stain Removal Guide 15 Controls Setting Guide 6,7 Storage & Vacation Tips 22 Detergen@ Other Additives 9-13 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Energy-Saving Tips 12 Warranty Back Cover Hard Water 12 Wash Temperature 4 Limestone Deposits 10 Loading the W[...]

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) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 If you received a damaged wash[...]

IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance.[...]

How to operate your clothes washer WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. F > ~ J < OFF I HOT WASII SPIN (d ● ‘o GE NE RAL@ELECTRIC WMM WASH PuL KN(M 10 START Heavy Duty m 10 Slo? I J 6 Extra Large Ca~clty Washer RINSE ~~f. SPI[...]

How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Separate w from w 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 16. Sort by fabric Separate w[...]

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Wmh Water Temperature Bleach Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Workclothes Heavy soil Average soil Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when[...]

Special Instructions If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 11. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in guide on page 11. Sma[...]

How to load your washer I [ I ● Load clothes dry. ● T&e a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: o Large Items—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items—like washcloths. Q Medium Size Items—like towels. Here is a typical full load: 3 Double Sheets 4 Long Sleeve Shirts 3[...]

Factors to consider in selecting detergents Products Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate— Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps Advantages and soap Disadvantages 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 s[...]

The results of continued use of carbonate detergents Is your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness (11 or more grains) and if you wash if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few most[...]

How much detergent should you use? 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. Amount required ViWkS according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. ~pe of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have . . . 1. Hard water 2. La[...]

Hard water-do you have it? Before you can decide what to do If your water is SOFT, you have about hard water, you need to know no problem. You can use soap or if you have it and, if so, how hard detergent as you prefer and forget it is. all about hard water. If you have ● If you live in a municipal area, HARD water-less than 10 grains— . conbct[...]

Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand (0.96 liter) water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes. action has started and detergent is 2) Some of today’s wa[...]

How to remove stains L Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take these 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 garment. . Test sta[...]

Stain removal guide Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Coffee and Tea Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil. Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables, or Food Coloring Grass, Foliage, Flowe[...]

~ gliB Questions? -.~~ Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINTC)R RESIDUE *Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) (3N CLOI’HES from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one [...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GRAYED CLOTHES * Insuffkient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard. * Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water at the washer at 140°-[...]

The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED * Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check CMXH+ES hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’ page 17. * Chlorine blea[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ‘W~NKuNG IN * LWWirIg cloti~s in dryer aflm tumbling stops. Remove and hang c1othes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRCX4’9 * Tw many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time, Do riot combine loads. ITEMS * Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, wi[...]

The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, ● As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuf& This is TEARS, IUPS C)R normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by EXCESSIVE WEAR washer. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent P[...]

I PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY I I WA~WON’T @M& sure dr~~ h~s~ is not kink~. DRAIN * Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. i WATER HM’KS * Mak sure hose comec%ions are tight at faucets. * M&e ~m end of&&~ h~~ j~ c,orre@y inserted in and WXWd ta dti~ f!!fi&. WASIW3R IS NOISY * Mae sure ~asb~r is je[...]

Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCHONS The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing compounds. W@e or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. To store washer: Ask service techni[...]

If You Need Service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for fi.mther help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. [...]

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC 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 This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owne[...]