GE WWA8354V manual

f-“ . . %.- 0 ., 0 How get the best &om Setting the controls for regular wash loads p4 Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispensers p6 Using the Mini-Basket” tub p8 SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle for automatic stain removal p10 Sorting and loading p14 Choosing Detergents p16 Questions? Use the Problem Solver p23 Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Ans[...]

Help us help you... Contents Read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . ...3-4 How to wash regular loads . ...4-5 Write down the model and serial numbers. 1 You’ll find them on a label on the I lower left side near the front. How to use bleach and fhbric so[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. . . W-G–TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: . Use tm appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. c This washer must be prope[...]

Important Safety Instructions (continued) Q The laundry process can reduce For washer operation the flame retardancy of i%brics. To SAW THESE ● Do not leave washer lid up avoid such a result, the garment during cycle. This will stop the D w~nuuuulw manufacturer’s care instructions water fall, wash and spin action and should be followed very car[...]

,m. ‘+-’” ~ Push Cycle Selector knob in and @ Pull Cycle Selector knob out turn clockwise to your selected to start the washer. If you wish to wash setting. change setting after washer has I started. Dush cycle Selector knob * START into sto~ the w&her and reset to the new position. Setting can be t changed at any time. Tips to help you s[...]

When washing regular loads . . . u u How to use the Bleach Dispenser . Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. 2! 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: EXTRA-LARGE WATER LEVE[...]

Ene~y-Sating Tips If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them . . . and that means you’ll waste energy. l?emember to sort your clothes carefi.dly, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid [...]

How to use the Mini-Baske~ tub for hand washables Pz!!5z5 ~ical Mini-Basket” tub wash loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2% pounds). ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small delicate hand washables. ● Stuffed toys. ● Tennis shoes. How to wash a small [...]

How to use the Mini-BasketTM tub for items you need in a hurry How to wash a small load of @htly SOkd clothes that you need in a hurry 1. Follow all the steps given on page 8 except for cycle selection. ej–1 I START OFF MI Nl - QUICK CYCLE 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it clockwise to the MINI- QUICK Cycle. * START 3. Pull Cycle S[...]

How to use the Spotscrubber Cycle for removing stains SPO13CRUBBER Cyck? removes stains and heavy soil automatically The SPO13CRUBBER Cycle uses a high concentration of detergent in about two gallons of water and is designed to remove stains automatically. Two rinses remove the concentrated detergent solution. SPOZWRUBBER Stain Removal Shortcut Man[...]

—If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the Mini- Basket tub along with your detergent. DO not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. & Close the washer lid and set the controls as follows: —Select desired Wash/Spin Speed. —Select desired Wash/Rinse Temperatures. Proper wash water temperature is important. Refer to the[...]

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads 4% ‘ _ ,4, w Cycle Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Cycle Wash/Spin Speed Wash Water Temp. Load Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Normal Normal Hot or Warm* Warm or Cold Regular Cycle Regular Cycle Work Clothes Heavy soil Normal Normal Ho[...]

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels -. -— -— Bleach 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 chlorin[...]

Good sorting means better washing Sort by surfhce texture Separati from 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 page 23. Sort by Separate [...]

How to load your washer A ● Load clothes dry. ● Take 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. Medium Size Items—like towels. Here is a typical full load: 3 Double Sheets 6 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Sh[...]

Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap Products Phosphate- Pbwdered Detergents Non-Phosphat+ Pbwdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Detergents with Built-In Fabric Sofieners soaps Advantages Petiorm 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 mode[...]

The results of continued use of carbonate detergents P <~ ‘--w Is your water hard? If it is, and if washer surfkces, 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 limestone build-u[...]

How much dete~ent should you use? The use of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructions on clean. package. Amount required varies according to: 1. Water[...]

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 live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gall[...]

Other laundry products– Laundry Product & ‘lJq)e BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Oxygen Powdered 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 su[...]

How to remove stains . c . ,, ‘- . SPOISCRUBBER cYC~ shortcut Many stains that have not set into the fabric can be automatically removed in your washer’s SPO13CRUBBER 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 way[...]

—— Stain removal guide Many stains that have not set into the fabric can be automatically 7 ) r ; %A removed in your washer’s SPOISCRU.BER Cjcle. stain ● Fresh Blood ● Respiration . CosmeticsJ Grease, Oil ● Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream, Milk c Most Common Food Stains c Grass, Foliage$ Flowers ● Aged Blood ● Antiperspirants, Deodorant[...]

m Questions? r Use This Problem Solver ‘-’ ~ ~ PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CL~HES ~ GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSIBLE MUSE AND REMEDY . Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) from lint-receivers (such as man-made fkbrics, velveteen, cordu~). Washing too long, especially fix sm[...]

— The Problem Solver (contimwti) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GRAYED ● Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if CL(XHES 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 Hard. ● Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure [...]

if::’. .< . . , -, ,“ ‘ -=.4 ‘ PROBLEM P0SSI13LE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWEll Chlorine bleach may yellow some fiibrics- with resin finishes. CL~HES Use oxygen bleach (such as Chlorox 2 brand). Refer to (continued) Garment Manuficturem’ Care Instructions. ~smre dor using . color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package direc[...]

.% .abh - . . The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN Leaving clothes in dryer a!ler tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes PERMANENT immediately. PRESS AND “NO-IRON” Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine ITEMS loads. + Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanen[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SNAGS, HOLES, ● As Permanent” Press garments age they may show fraying at TEARS, RIPS collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by ‘ OR EXCESSIVE the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. You can WEAR slow this process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a (continued)[...]

..--... . The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WATER WON’T . Make sure drain hose is not kinked, DRAIN ● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. W[...]

I 1 I Care and Cleaning P ., ., L.,’ _______________ USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporute. 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 objec[...]

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 further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are [...]

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC Cl#THES 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 ow[...]