GE WWA8800M manual

,. c Contents Agitator 26 Problem Solver Appliance Registration 2 Safety Instructions 394 Bleach Dispenser 8 Soak Setting 598 Care and Cleaning 26 Sorting 4.11 Consumer Services 27 Stains 18 Controls Setting Guide 47 Stain Removal Guide 19 ~~~ 20-25 Cycle Settings 5 Storage & Vacation Tips 26 Detergents, Other Additives 13-17 User Maintenance I[...]

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, KY 40225 If you received a damaged w[...]

WARNINGTO 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 installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it i[...]

Important Safety Instructions (continued) The laundry process can For washer operation reduce the flame retardancy of SAVETHESE fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer's care wash and spin action and prevent instructions should be followed very carefully. Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This will stop the INSTRUCTION[...]

Tips to Help You Select Settings I I I Cigular cycles- For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Three soil level set the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automatically provides for Normal Speed Wash, Fast Spin. I settings are provided, but you can Regular Cycles Soak Cyde- Use with most soaking aids to loosen [...]

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Load Cycle Setting Cycle Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Extra Clean Cycle Regular Cycles Extra Clean Cycle Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Permanent Press and Knits Cycles Permanent Press and Knii Cycles Permanent hess and Knits Cycles Per[...]

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels - . 1 Bleach I Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. page 15. Use Extra Clean Cycle, Large or Small Setting, depending on load size. See page 5. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on White or colorfast, liquid chl[...]

How to use theBleachDispenser Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If 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: LARGE WASH-1 % cup (310 ml) liquid SMALL WASH-2/3 cup (170 ml) liqu[...]

How to use the Mini-Basket" tub rhe Mini-Basket'" tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK cycle. Typical Mini-Basket" tub wash loads Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2 95 pounds). Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sw[...]

Energy-Saving 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. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get ri[...]

How to sort the clothes Qort by surface texture ’ Separat w Producers from w Collectors 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 20. from Po[...]

How to load your washer Load clothes dry. Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Large Items-like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items-like washcloths. 0 Medium Size Items-like towels. Here is a typical full load: 3 Double Sheets 4 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Shorts 6 Standard [...]

Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap C,' 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. Disadvantages Are not available in some areas. Perform satisfactoril[...]

The results of continued use of carbonate deteqents 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? .'he 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 varies according to: 1. Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of load 4. Type of detergent 5. Wash temperature Use more detergent if you have. . . 1. Hard wate[...]

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 gallon” an[...]

Other laundry products Laundry product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox 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 Bo[...]

How to remove stains 1. 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 stain remo[...]

Stain removal guide White and Bleachable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 @- ‘.ah L‘.- Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefully scrape offas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning[...]

Questions? ?EEsE=F v Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY 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 [...]

PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES YELLOWED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if 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 water heater is set to del[...]

The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM YELLOWED CLOTHES (continued) BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL SHRINKAGE, KNITS POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (s[...]

PROBLEM WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS ITEMS AND “NO-IRON” SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent P[...]

The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RJPS OR EXGESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cufi WASHER WONT OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY As Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Perman[...]

PROBLEM DRAIN Make sufe drain hose is not kinked. WATER WON’T POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. I WATERLEAKS Make sure hose connections are tight at Educets. Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. I Make Sure washer is level and firm to the ffoor with [...]

Careandcleaning USERMAINTENANCE INSTRUCI'IONS The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evapornte. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. The exterior. W~pe off any spas of washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. To store washer: Ask service tec[...]

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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. FULL ONEYEAR 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 part of the wusher that fails becaus[...]