GE WWA9850R manual

UseandCareGuidel Washer Safe* Instructions ....................3,4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser ............................................8 Controls Setting Guide ........................14, 15 Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7 Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

~LP US ~LP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . and serial numbers. operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on new washer properly. section. It lists causes of minor the lower left side near the front. Keep it h[...]

WORTANT SAmW ~STRUCTIONS Read d instmctions before wing ttis apptiance. L 1 ● A WARN~&To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your apptiance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. o ● This washer must[...]

! ● WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) . Keep all 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 x [. your appliances free from the ‘~m accumulation o[...]

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER w 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. Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of’ soil, according to instructions in How to Sor[...]

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER (continued) Setting the Controls @ Select Options. Use this control if you wish to change the water temperatures that are automatically programmed by the Fabric Care Selections control. NORMAL–Leaves the temperatures as programmed. COLD WASH–Provides cold wash and rinse water in all cycles. WARM RINSE–Leaves[...]

Permanent Press Cycles— For loads of synthetic andor deiicate fabrics. A cold water cool-down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil. I KNITS I — I ~ART . . . SpOficr;~::: I ‘ // Hiiii Spec;al Knits Cycle A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester kn[...]

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. Q NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash -i::;:.’:~’:~’ . . . . . . . . . .[...]

How to Use the Soak Cycle ● Push any Fabric Care Selection button and turn the Cycle Selector knob to SOAK CYCLE. ● Be sure Extra Rinse control is set at OFF. ● For a cold soak, set Options control to NORMAL. ● For a warm soak, “ For a hot soak, push the COTTONS/COLORFAST Fabric Care Selection button and turn the Cycle Selector knob to NO[...]

HOW TO USE THE MINI-BAS~T TUB ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 21~ pounds) (1. 125 kg). ● 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 Load of Regular [...]

How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle to Wash a Small Load of Lightly Soiled Clothes That You Need in a Hurry 1. Follow all the steps given on opposite page except for cycle selection. 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob 3. Pull Cycle Selector knob to start in and turn it clockwise to the washer. Cycle will be completed MINI-QUICK cycle. automatically. What [...]

HOW TO USE THE SPOTSCRUBBER CYCLE FOR REMOVmG STAINS SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Removes Stains and Heavy Soil Automatically The SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle uses a high concentration Two rinses remove the concentrated deterqent solution. of detergent in about two gallons (7.6 liters) of water and is designed to remove stains automatically. SPOTSCRUBBER Stain Removal[...]

6. Add bleach, if desired. Measure carefully and / 7. Add fabric softener, if desired. Place the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. Pour I pour recommended &_ amount of liquid bleach—about 1/4 cup (60 ml)—directly into the bleach dispenser. %V teaspoon (5 ml) of concentrated softener or 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of diluted softener[...]

CONTROLS SETTmG G~E Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Load Fabric Care hgrm Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Brigh~oncolorfast Cottons Colorfast Cottons Non-Colorfast Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Settin Normal or Light Soil Settin Work Clothes Heavy soil Cottons Colorfast Regular Cycl[...]

Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels -— Bleach -— Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlotine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine typ[...]

HOW TO SORT CLOTmS Sort by Surface Texture Separate mn m m Lint m Lint % Producers from % Collectors .~ LJ 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[...]

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 Advanhges 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 moderatel y hard water. In some areas only non-phosphat e 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[...]

LMESTONE BmDm (continued) How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, CAUTIONS: they may be partially restored by soaking in a ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer. solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one The acidic action of the vinegar may damage gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 mi[...]

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 your water is SO~, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all ● If you live in a municipal area, contact your about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than water company. 10 grains—and you[...]

OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and Upe 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 Borax bran[...]

SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Shortcut Many stiins that have not set into the fabric can ● Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The be automatically removed in your washer’s fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle. (See page 12.) . Before attempting to remove any stain, check the Getting stains out of items that are too big [...]

STAm WMOVAL GUmE Many Stains That Have Not Set Into the Fabric Can Be Automatically Removed in Your Washer’s SPOTSCRUBBER Cycle Stain ● Fresh Blood ● Perspiration ● Cosmetics, Grease, Oil ● Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream, Milk ● Most Common Food Stains ● Grass, Foliage Flowers ● Aged Blood ● Antiperspirants, Deodoran~ ● Coffee and [...]

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 [...]

Tm PROBLEM SOLWR PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STANS (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak [...]

PROBLEM SH~~GE, GENERAL SHRIN~GE, ~ITS WR~~ING ~ PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not mach[...]

T~ PROBLEM SOLmR (continued) PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, WPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOLED AREAS such as collars and CUffS WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Small, unnoticed tears may erdarge during washing process. Check garments before washing and mend dl rips and tears. ● Chemicals such as [...]

PROBLEM WA~R WON’T DRMN WA~R LEAKS WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE * Make sure drain hose is not kinked. ● Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor. ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correcdy inserted in and secured to drain facility. ● Make s[...]

CAm AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The ~b. 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. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to hit surface with sharp objects. To Store Washer. Ask service techni[...]

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