GE WWA7646M manual

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    . Agitator 22 Safety Instructions 3,4 Appliance Registration 2 Sorting Clothes 4,9 Bleach Dispenser Stains 16 Care and Cleaning 2: ‘ Stain Removal Guide 17 Consumer Services 23 Storage & Vacation Tips 22 Controls Setting Guide 6,7 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Cycle Settings 5 Warranty Back Cover Detergents, Other Additives 11-15 Energy-Sa[...]

  • Page 2

    — Read W$ 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, KY40225 If’you received a damaged washer... Immediately contact the de[...]

  • Page 3

    Read M before U.u$ing this appwmce. —— Meriskof fire, A3etrieshock, orinjuryto pemomwhellusing y4mrq@iaW?9 incMing ~ UW thk apptiance only for it$ intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. a mis washer must be properly and kited in accmxkmce with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If youdidnot receive an Installatio[...]

  • Page 4

    to your W’1$.RNING-’IO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. W:stuSpin Spmrds Watarhwel WasM7inse Temperature n ‘Y” my ‘ (-l ‘)-+ Regulnr Cycles n * ?Srss m . * ~J~~ Permanent Press sC4kc@. ~ o and Knits Cycles * Uwrsoll * o MOswl a WAW ❑ [...]

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    to Regular cydes- Provides longer wash time for most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. r EGT o AUTO fSSRAINNSE ‘b ‘2CJ START Extra Clean Cycle L IWLUIW1O.AW W1051W Soak Cyde- Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains. o e AUTO ESTRARI!AS *’ SIART Exfra Clean Cycle tql,, m,,sr”, $VUIOSIW Press and Knits cydes- A[...]

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    -vviash/spin speed Wash Water Temperature cycle Cycle Setting L’md Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal Normal Work Clothes Heavy soil Average soil Normal Normal Hot Hot or Warm Extra Clean Cycle Regular Cycle[...]

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    .-—— Refer to Garment Care Labels — Bk!ach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-color[...]

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    t . ~ Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the Filter-Flo pan or wash basket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. @ Measure bleach carefully. Here are some recommended amounts: LARGE WATER LEVEL—1 % cups (310 ml) liquid SMALL WATER LEVEL–213 cu[...]

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    to sort by SmfiRce texture Separate -. from LINT PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS— 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 18. sort by fabric Separat from from from lint coll[...]

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    * Load clothes dry. ~ Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Large Items—1ike sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items—1ike washcloths. special! recommendations for washing permanent press if’ you do not have a dryer. If you are machine-washing Permanent Press clothes that y[...]

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    to Ask. Rodllcts Phosphate— PmvckwedDe@’ge~~ Non-Phosphate— Powdered Detergents . Liquid Detergents Soaps in 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 am available. Per[...]

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    Is your water hard? Hit is, and washer surfaces. The hardness if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build deposits on your clothes and up. If your water is VERY HARD (11 or more grains) and if you wash just[...]

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    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. Amount reeplixwd wirie5 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 water 2. Large loads 3. Greasy or oily soils [...]

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    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” and means this: O to 3 gr[...]

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    How to use it Special instructions pmduciand type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather,[...]

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    to 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 removal produ[...]

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    staiui Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc) Antiperspirants, Deodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Coff* and Tea Wte and Fabrics $ee Control Setting I&Me, Bleach on Page 7 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 fluid,* then lau[...]

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    ~ --- PROB~EM LINT OR RESIDUE 01’#CLOTHES 3U3ASY OR ONLY ;TAINS ON .AUNDERED ?ARMENTS IFL4YED CLOTHES I 1 ( ; 1 POSSUNJE CAUSE AND REMEDY * Incorrect.sofiing of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) fkomlint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). ~ Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. [...]

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    PROBLEM ~ELLOWED Y.XITHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ~ Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and’rexnove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. @ Improper soaking with insufficient detergent, Uswdiy a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using ex[...]

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    PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNIT’S WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESj AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS I SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY @ Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and d[...]

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    4$!! PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE 1S INCORRE~ WATER WON’T DRAIN I WATER LEAKS POSMBLE CAUSE ANID REMEDY ~ Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before washing and mend all rips and tears. @[...]

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    TIM? (continued) PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WASHER 1S NOISY * Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber footpads in place and front jam nuts tight. See the 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 “l[...]

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    With the ~~rchase of your new G13 appliance, receive the wnmmKe that if you ever IM32cl in~orrnation Or assistan~~ from ~~, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is call-toll-~r~el AGE Consumer Sewice professional will provide expert repair service, . scheduled at a ‘time A-at’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locati[...]

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    GE Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. Is FULL ONE-YEAR 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 pwt of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITION[...]