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GE WWA5710R manual

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  • Page 1

    Iu seand tire Guide Washer Safe~ instructions ....................3, 4 ❑ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎ ✎✌ ✎✎ ✎✌✎✎✎✌ ✎✚✎✜✌ “.: .,.. Care and Cleaning Agitator...........................................................22 Limestone Buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,22 Storage and Vacat[...]

  • Page 2

    HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver new washer properly. section. It lists causes of minor ..- Keep it handy for answers to your questions. operating problems that you can correct yourself. If you don’t und[...]

  • Page 3

    Rwd W btmctions before ushg Ms appfiance. A WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, el~tric sh~k, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for is intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. a ● This washer must be properly ‘Q<:b , installed and l~a[...]

  • Page 4

    a ‘! WORTANT S~ETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) m ● Keep dl laundv aids (such as m detergents, ble;ches, 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 * 1 : your appliances free from the accumulation of c[...]

  • Page 5

    ● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents, ● Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator. See How Other Additives section for information on to Use the Filter-Flo Pan section. detergents and other laundry additives. ● For information on how to use bleaches and fabric ● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not to softeners, [...]

  • Page 6

    CONTROLS SETTmG GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Temperature Load Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bri~htiNoncolorfast Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal Setting Normal Setting Work Clothes Heavy soil Average soil Hot Hot or Warm Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Nor[...]

  • Page 7

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

  • Page 8

    OPERAT~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 Q NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash ,,::j.::.. . . . . . . . . ,x, ~:.,::.::.:>, ~ .:,<<>:::[...]

  • Page 9

    Sort by Surface Texture Separate m LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. Lint LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and Producers fro napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract LA lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric S[...]

  • Page 10

    HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASmR 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 11

    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 are available. Perform well in[...]

  • Page 12

    THE RESULTS OF CONTmED USE OF CAmONATE 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. [f your water is[...]

  • Page 13

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

  • Page 14

    ~~ 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. c 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 [...]

  • Page 15

    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 Clorox brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGENT Such as [...]

  • Page 16

    HOW TO ~MOVE STAmS 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The c 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 can these steps: set some stains. ● Find the fabric [...]

  • Page 17

    Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite[...]

  • Page 18

    PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES 18 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER 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[...]

  • Page 19

    PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUEORGRAY COLORSTAINS 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 detergent. ● Use of soap in hard w[...]

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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 ● 9 ● 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 sha[...]

  • Page 21

    w ● ● 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all to[...]

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    A r ● ● THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) I PROBLEM 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. WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE ● A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor stops and[...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance tiat if vou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be’there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Center@ In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s conv[...]

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    II YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER II 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 This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for pr[...]