GE WWA8620R manual

Washer Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7 Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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 lists[...]

A WA~~G—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. ( ● This washer must be properly ., L -,.:’ b ~ ,, instilled and located in accordance .- with the I[...]

! WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. ● Keep the area around and underneath s 1 your appliances free from the accumulation of combustibl[...]

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER k 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. wa,h/Rl”s* Temp. WARM Nor COLD @ . COLD ,oLD.h. “o, COLD WARM m Ragular cycles Sdw, LIGHISOIL ““F;*L NORMAL OFF HEAVY OFF —<w[...]

u TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTmGS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. I I . ““,.. I I I HUVY I Permanent Press Cycle For loads of synthetic andor delicate fabrics. A cold water cooldown helps prevent[...]

Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes) Extra Cleaning Permanent Press and Cycle Regular Cycles Cycle Knits Cycles Selector Heavy Normal Light Soak Heavy Normal Perm. Pre[...]

CONTROLS SETTING GU~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Speed Wash Water Temperature : Load Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Noncolorfast Normal/Normal Normal/Normal Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes[...]

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I I Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Onlv non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colort’tist, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine hle~ch when needed. White or colorfast. liquid chlorine type, Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.[...]

OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS (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 -:::::..::.-::. .,.. 6 . .. ...:.:..::.:.. :.,. :-.-[...]

How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Soak Cycle temperature is controlled by the Wash/Rinse Temp. selection. ● For a warm soak, set the Wash/Rinse Temp. control “’v;,, to HOT~ARM. ● For a hot soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. control to HOTNARM and turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle. Start the washer. After washer fills and be[...]

HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture Separate m m Lint a ‘3fromF LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and — — ~ chenille—give up lint. m m Lint a LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and ~Collectors napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract ., J lint. These must be washed se~aratelv. For more information on lint con[...]

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 fill. What is the best siz[...]

SELECT~G DETERGENTS AND SOAP Products Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents 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[...]

Is 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 is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash jus[...]

THE RESmTS OF CONT~UED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS (continued) How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution CAUTIONS: of two cups (480 ml) of vinegw in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC ● Do not use vinegar soak solution[...]

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 gallon (3.8 liters)” and mean[...]

OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and fipe BLEACH 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 br[...]

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 these steps: can set some stains. ● Find the fabric and the finish in[...]

Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc. ) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull foc~l fo cur<fully scrape ofus much adhesive c~r gum as pc~s.rible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain rema[...]

PROBLEM L~T OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GA~ENTS 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 nomal soil, wash one min[...]

T~ PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STA~S SHRIN~GE, 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 deter[...]

PROBLEM SHRIN~GE, ~ITS 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. ● [...]

T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) 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 WA~R LEAKS 24 POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners ma[...]

PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place md front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound is[...]

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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, patis and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer [...]