GE WA5857R manual

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  • Page 1

    Useand Care Guide Washer Safe~lnstructions ..,.................3,4 ❑ ● Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser............................................8 Controls Setting Guide .............,...............6, 7 r Cycle Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy-S[...]

  • Page 2

    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 Save time and money. Before [...]

  • Page 3

    A WARNING—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. o ● This washer must be properly ‘~<:) installed and located in accordance with the Installatio[...]

  • Page 4

    ~ORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) m ● Keep dl laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, m etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoidpersonalinjury. ● Keeptheareaaround and underneath * yourapphancesfreefromthe accumulation of combustible material[...]

  • Page 5

    Sorting and Loading (continued) “ Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator. Lint will ● For information on bleaches and fabric softeners, collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash see Other Laundry Products section. is finsihed. ● Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin ● See How to Use the Bleach Dispenser sectio[...]

  • Page 6

    CONTROLS SETTING GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Cycle Cycle Setting Load Cottons” and Linens White/Colorl’as(” Bright/Noncolorl’ast” Hot or Warm W2rm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal Se(ting Normal or l,i~ht Soil Setting Work Clothes Heuvy soil H()[ Hot or Warm Regular Cycles[...]

  • Page 7

    I Bleach I 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-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when neede[...]

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    OPEMT~G ~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. G NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash basket. Do not put items to be washed in the ,:..; :[...]

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    ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2fi pounds) ● Stuffed toys. (1 .125 kg). ● Tennis shoes. ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. — How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-Wa[...]

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    E~RGY-SA~G TmS If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash 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 rid of soil. ?[...]

  • Page 11

    Sort by Sufiace Texture Separate i Lint Producers from L J me Lint 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, see The Problem Solver[...]

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    HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R 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 fil[...]

  • Page 13

    Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergen& 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 are available. Perform well i[...]

  • Page 14

    T~ RES~TS OF CONT~D USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS 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 VE[...]

  • Page 15

    How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CO~~R. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. CAUTIONS: ● Do not use vinegar soak solution in wa[...]

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    ~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. The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gall[...]

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    Laundry Product and ~pe 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 C1orox brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGENT Such as [...]

  • Page 18

    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 materiai. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can these steps: set some stains. ● Find the fabric and the finish in[...]

  • Page 19

    Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Antiperspirants, Wodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Coffee and Tea Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder; Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables or Food Coloring Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew. Scorch Ink, [...]

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    PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES QUESTIONS? USE TmS PROBLEM SOL~R 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 [...]

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    PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUEORGRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, 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 detergent. ● Use of soap in hard[...]

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    THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS WRINKLING 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 aft[...]

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    PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER ~MPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all [...]

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    PROBLEM T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) WASHER IS NOISY ● 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 normal. WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place [...]

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    CAm Am CLEAN~G 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 technici[...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be” there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Center@ 80~626.2000 In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES f100-432-273fl AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, sched[...]

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    YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of orlglnal purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establlsh warranty period. I 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 pafi of the washe[...]