GE WWA8849R Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls Setting Guide .............,...............8, 9

Cycle Setiings.............................................6, 7

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fabric Softener Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mini-Basket

Tub ....................................5, 11

Mini-Quick Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating the Washer ...........................5-1 2

Care and Cleaning

Limestone Buildup ...............................16, 26

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................26

User Maintenance instructions ................26

GE Appliances

Washer

....................3, 4

Problem Solver.......................22-26

Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Model and Serial Numbers .............,............2

Repair Service .................................................2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

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Page 1: Problem Solver
Problem Solver...22-26 ...3, 4 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center Preparation Detergents, Other Additives ...15-19 Hard Water ........... . 18 Loading the Washer...5, 14...
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer. Para obtener la versi6n en espafiol de este manual, name a GE Answer Center@, servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor, teldfono 800.626.2000. bediately @your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. FOEOW the gas supplier’s instructions.
Page 3 If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center~800.626.2000. —Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.
Page 4 Never climb on or stand on the washer top. Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.
Page 5: Sorting And Loading
Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections. @ Select WasMSpin Speed. ~ Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes. MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 1/2 full. LARGE: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full. EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 full.
Page 6: Regular Cycles
Knits Cycle— A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering. An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting. Extra Cleaning Cycle— For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation...
Page 7: Soak Cycle
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. Mini-Quick Cycle Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time.
Page 8 Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows ~:use cold Rinse save energy **Check size, Some slipcovers~-draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic home-size washer. WasMSpin Wash Water Speed Tem~erature* Normal/Normal Hot or Warm...
Page 9 You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini- Basket tub. Sec How to Use Mini-Basket Tub section. Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavilv soiled s~ots with liquid detergent.
Page 10: Bleach Dispenser
Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket or Mini-Basket tub. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. When using Fabric Softener Dispenser with the...
Page 11 Instructions. —Select desired cycle (Regulm, Extra Cleaning, Perm. Press or Knits). See Operating Instructions. 9. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start washer. When washing stockings, panty hose and other easily tangled items, always handle separately. To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net laundry bag.
Page 12: Mini-Quick Cycle
SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle. For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.
Page 13 Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see How to Use the Soak Cycle. FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.
Page 14: How To Load Your Washer
Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed.
Page 15 Should not be used in cold water. Those containing sodiutn carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (See Detergents section.) May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.
Page 16 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 just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.
Page 17 (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. 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.
Page 18: Hard Water
~RD WATER—DO YOU ~VE 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.
Page 19 Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.
Page 20 Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool water—approximately 80°F. (27°C.)—in a sink or pan. Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer. The Case of the “Invisible” Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments...
Page 21 Under no circumstances should fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc. ) be washed in washer. If stain remains, a safe dry cleaning fluid*; Apply undiluted liquid dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal in warm water.
Page 22 LAUNDERED the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible. They are not caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after GARMENTS wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.
Page 23 Rewash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. SHRINKAGE, Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely washed but will shrink GENERAL exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
Page 24 Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND “NO-IRON” Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, ITEMS with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses.
Page 25 Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position. Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open. Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical outlet.
Page 26: User Maintenance Instructions
POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and 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.”...
Page 27: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if vou ever need information or assishnce from GE, we’ll be’ there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES A GE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient...
Page 28 Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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