GE WWA8306L manual

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  • Page 1

    Agitator 26 Repair Service 27 Appliance Registration 2 Safety Instructions 3,4 Bleach Dispenser 8 Soak Setting 5,9 Care and Cleaning 26 Sorting 4, 11 Controls Setting Guide 6, ‘7 Stains 18 Cycle Settings 5 Stain Removal Guide 19 Detergents, Other Additives 13-17 Storage &Vacation Tips 26 Energy-Saving Tips 8 User Maintenance Instructions 26 F[...]

  • Page 2

    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 Ifywl received $3 damaged washer... Immediately contact the dealer (or buil[...]

  • Page 3

    —. Read au before wing this —— -. .- ————.——— theriskd fin?, ekm’icshodr, Orinjur’yto — pemons when usingyourappiimc% follow badcpWc4Ultions, including the foIIowing: s use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ~ This washer must be properly instidled and kmted in accordance w[...]

  • Page 4

    ((xmtimxx?l) — @ The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be fobwed very carelidly. F!r.lr * Do not leave vmsher lid up during cycle. This will stop the wash and spin action and prevent completion of’the cycle. to your WARNING-TO reduce the risk[...]

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    I!Jmxs - -– cyck!— Provides longer wash time for most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. Three soil level settings are soak setting— ~- — — -- Use with most soaking aids to loosen embedded soils and stains. See page 9. —- provided, but you can set the selector in-between, if desired. - 1 , I i # O Pull Cycle Selector Knob out to st[...]

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    ~ — cycle setting wild-l V%ter Thnperature Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Load CVck Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Regular Cycle Rew.dar Cvcle Work Clothes Heavy soil Normal for small loads; Heavy for all other loads Normal Setting Hot Hot or Warm Hot Warm Warm Warm Warm[...]

  • Page 7

    Refer to Garment care Ldlds Bki!adll 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-colorfast, orI[...]

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    —- .- If your clothes and household iterns don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably re-wash them . . . and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefilly, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm eno.xgh to release and get rid of soil. ~[...]

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    to the 0 // K / I * Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan. ~ Pour mamditcturer’s recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup. @ Add enough water to fill the cup 1/2 full. ~ Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser. ~ The fabric softener will utomatically be dispensed at the — ~ Do not stop [...]

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    The IWni-BasketTM tub, designed for m-mu hxuds Ofregukw fabrics or detimte hand-wmh3bIes9 cm be used with my cycle except the SOAK setting. wash kwl$ @ Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2% pounds). ~ Delicate !ioads such as lingerie, pantyhose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, seeks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. ~ S[...]

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    to the d by surface texture — Separa — from LINT’ PRODUCERS— Such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT C0LLECN3RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy —attract lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on M Controly seepage 20. sort by fabric — Separate — from from [...]

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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—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items-like washcloths. Medium Size Items—1ike towels. Here is a typical full load: 3 Double Sheets 4 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Shorts 6 Standard Pillow Cases 5 T-s[...]

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    to in — Phosphwe-- Fbwdm?d Detergents Nem-Phosphate– IPbwdered Detergents -,4 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 soft water. Offer b[...]

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    The IS your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness (11 ormore grains) and if you wash – if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may — phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few most probably notice limestone* rapidly the li[...]

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    —— The use of a sufilcient amount Hthe recommended amount of of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent make sure your wash comes out brand, and follow instructions on How to use detergenG—-grmukw m ipow(km?d: For best results, add detergent to the wash ba[...]

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    w 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. e If You live in a municipal area, contact your water company. s 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 [...]

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    — . How to we it LWndry product and type Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer or cm dry clothes. 2) Some oftoday’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, span[...]

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    to — L Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. stain Removal Hint— using C.hh’he IBh?m!h for White and Bkaclwbk Fabrics. See next page for stain Removal Guide. 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[...]

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    White and Fabrics See ControI Setting (kick, Bleach on Page 7 other Wwhabk Fabrics — Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefilly scrape ofas much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics. — Same as white and bl[...]

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    PROBLEM UN’I’ORRESK$UI? ON CLCY!YI13S GIU3ASYOR0.ILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSIBLE CAUSE m ~ kcomect sotiing ofc]othes. Separab 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 minute per pou[...]

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    — 1 .- MYmEs POSSIBLE CAUSEM$JD * ~s~fflcie~~ &@g~@, ~OU may n~~ tO ~W~eMG amount Ofdetcrgent wxxi)ifload k iarger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is M@ to Extremely Hard. Q ~a~r not hot enough for ~pe ~f~oad, Be sure wa~r heater is set to dd.iver hot water at the washer at 1409- 15W[...]

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    (continued) 1 PROBLEM PWXMBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Y131J.JOWED ~ Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes, Use oxygen bleach (such CLOTHES as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color (continued) using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions. @ Iron or manganes[...]

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    .,—- b — I I PROBLEM Ft3ssmLE CAUSE Am wR-nwcLING m PERMANENT PRES! I AND “NWRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR ~ Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load. at 3 time. Do not combine loads. * Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items s[...]

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    (continued) lPROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs ?JAs~ER wo~’T )PERATE [ATER EMPERATURE ; I.NCORRECI’ POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY e As ~emanent Press gm~nts age, they ~~y show fraying at collars and Cuffs, This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press pr[...]

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    PROBLEM WATER LEAKS WASHER H NOISY IPossmLE CAUSE m IRE2VEEDY ~ Make sure drain hose is not kinked. @ Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. @ Make sure hose connections are tight at fin.wets. ~ Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain fac~ity. @ Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor wi[...]

  • Page 26

    Hmv to The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers. @ Soak filter pan in a preheated 160”F. (710(2,) solution of half vinegar and half water for 15 minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water. ‘l?[...]

  • Page 27

    — TO obtain service, see your wrranty orJ the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, th[...]

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    Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. Is mu W’+’EWAFI 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 anypwt of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LMII!TH3 I=OLHI?[...]