GE WWA8344V manual

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    J contents Agitator 26 Appliance Registration 2 Bleach Dispenser Care of Washer 2: Controls Setting Guide 6,7 Cycle Settings - 3 Detergents and Other Additives 13, 17 Energy-Saving Tips 10 Fabric Softener Dispenser 8 Filter-Flo Pan 4 Hard Water 16 Limestone Deposits 14,26 ● n 9 Loading u Mini-BasketTM Tub Mini-Quick Cycle 9 Model and Serial Numbe[...]

  • Page 2

    you... Before usingywr washer9 mad this book 4xm?fuIly. 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 General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 If you [...]

  • Page 3

    –htiorstorevukm~~wili not below f-tigore~~~~thew~ther. - –Connect to a properly rated, ~ protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. –Connectto adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions. s ~rn ~ff water fau~~~ when the washer~s not in use to relieve pressuretm hoses and val[...]

  • Page 4

    -——- “-- ‘ ,: to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or in.ury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRI.JCFIONS before operating this appliance. v 4= rr= * rwh? 14EAVV QLJ7V - LARGE CAPACITY 2 SPEED VARIABLE WATER LEVEL AU1OMATIC EXTRA RINSE JLIJ ccl-o =* “2;* WASH m Url TEMPERATURE ::[Q.,,,,ET* (f&-j I * 5MAU - OFF n i SIAIN[...]

  • Page 5

    to . @ PullCycleS~l~~~~~~~b~~~ to start the washer. If you wish to change setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector Knob into stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time. FWGW-JW cYa.xs–– Provide longer wash time for most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. “Extra Rinse” can be selected [...]

  • Page 6

    .. .., . . . . . — --- ——. -— - .-— -&—.=- .-L..=.- . . . . . .-” . . -:. . . ..-s ——-—.— ——-. . —— —--— - - -- w .—— - speed I ~ Ternp$mmm? Load Cydt? cycle setting — 10 Jninute$ Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Reguhir Cycle Regular Cycle Ncmnal Normal 1 Hot or Warm I Warm or Cold[...]

  • Page 7

    — R&w to Garment cm-e L4ak?k% For more inform~iticn on czre labeling, send fix “Whal’s ?+icw About CARE 1.J4}lfi~$I” For sale by the Superintemicnt of Docurncnts, U.S. Government i>rintin~ Oflicc. Washingt{m, D.C. 20402. ——— —- Elklch ——— Liquid chlorine type. Non-chlorine type. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.[...]

  • Page 8

    @ Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the l?ilter-Flo pan or wash basket along with your detergent. Do notput powdered bletich into the bleach dispenser. @ Measure bleach carefully. Here are some recommended amounts: LARGE WATER LEVEL—1?4 CUp (310 ml) liquid SMALL WATER LEVEL–213 CUp (1[...]

  • Page 9

    . .-.. .—, ,—-—....— -. —... ..—-.———. —. ---- ~ - ‘Me tub, designed for small Roads of regdme fhbrics ‘ or delicate CWl h? W2dl with my cycle except the SOAK setting. Ml wash @ $mall MAIs of regular fabrics (up to 2fi pounds). @ Deiieate loads such as lingerie, mntY hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, & socl&, shirt; [...]

  • Page 10

    H your ck]thes and household items dtin’t look clean and fresh after wasi~ing, you will probably re--wash 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. ~ Use Hot W[...]

  • Page 11

    . k .315.Z.+FF-WZA:?-—+X—— ..- —. —.. —--. —-— ——-.—. .--- —. ”———.— . . . —.—. — .——. _— . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... - .,. -. —..- —.- L—, -.., -.W. - — .——--—— ——. -—.— -—. ——. ——. ..— . . — — . . -— —- —- — - w.Tw-- Separat from w LINT PRODUCER$?[...]

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    ~ Load clothes dry. This illustration, with clothes just . ~ Take a properly sorted group of reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes clothes and drop them loosely in have ample room to move because the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet Lar[...]

  • Page 13

    ... . .. . . .- Pmdu.lds l?&m-Phosphim+——— Detergent’s Liquid —. Perform well in hard or soft water ,, Wash all types of fabrics wM. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. —— Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water. In some areas on~y non-phosphate products are available. I?erformwell insoftwatero ‘ Offer bette[...]

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    Uw?@ Is your water hard? If it is, and WA-MM SUrfWWS. The hardness (11 or more grains) and ifycw wtish if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing just a few loads fib week, you may phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how see limestone buildups in just a few most probably notice limestow+i mpidly the limestone[...]

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    The use of a sufficient amount If the reconlnlerided wnml?lt 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 dtx.in . Ammmt mquird varies according to: 1, Water hardness 2. Amount of soil 3. Size of l[...]

  • Page 16

    Before you can decide what @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: 0 to 3 grai[...]

  • Page 17

    W4L IJm.mdry product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand I?ABRIC SOFTENEl?$l Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash Additive such as Rain Barrel brand SA~ITIZEIt Chlorine Bleach, suclI as Clorox brand WATER !%3FTllNEIt Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as I Borax brand I [...]

  • Page 18

    L ‘J@ 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 w’ith the garment, ~ Test stain removal product[...]

  • Page 19

    .. —..—. ..- —... -— —.. and - See C.kmtroi Setting Guide, Bleach m Page 6 —.—— ——..——......-— -—. -”-..— ...,..— — .. . dhesives Chewing Gum, etc.) Anti-perspirants, Deodorants Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If’s?ain remains, bleach according to Stain Removal I-lint on oppmitc page. If color has chan[...]

  • Page 20

    .I.:-m >-.-..=+; _.s.; s-r- s.:=. - — .., -==#=ml,.-,4=..-s+=.-.s+=’ _——-——. . .. -+–.. .— .,.. .- .=. =.-=,-,—. —. ——. -.. —. ——. -.-..-. .— ....--.. - . — ----- . .-.—.— ...— —.. ———— .“. —-. . . . . . . . . . . . .- ... — .-— —. —— —.. . . . . —. ——. . . .—. .—— - -[...]

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    —.--.—. .. . . . . . --- . . . . . . . . . ------- — --------- .—.———. CAUSE M“+/]) 4EsaJs% k———— —. I —, —— --..——- .. . —.—.. -=&&=’ 4 —— GRAYED C!I.OTHES r YH..J”OWED Cum’ms ~ Insufficient detqym~. lhu may need [0 increase anmuni of dctergwlt used if load k larger than normal, it soils ar[...]

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    Y%LLCWWD CLCHHES (continued) 13LKJE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL wHuNIL4GE, Kmrs .— . —- —.— - POSSIBLE CXLEW AND RW$4WDY —... —! . @ Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes, UM oxygen bleach (sLlch as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Mamdacturem’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (su[...]

  • Page 23

    I P’lmBLm’f —. —.-. —.———— PCWSU3LE CAUSE AND - ‘ AND “NO”IRON”’ ITEMS — — NAGS, HC)LES, ‘EARS, RH%’ OR * TIXI many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than regidar loads. . . no mom than mwiiurn loads to givo clothes room to move freely, @ Incorrect wash and dry cycles, Use Permanen[...]

  • Page 24

    SmLMxs, EKXEs, TEARS, RIPS , al? EIXC.ESSWE WEAR (continued) . HEAVILY Wm./m AREAS such as colkws and cuffs WASHER WON’T IPERATE IL4TER ; n$rcoRREm k .——— —.—. —.. * As Pmnarxmt Press garments age, {hey may show fraying at colhm and cuffs, This is normal due to weakening ofilbers by the Permanent Press process. It is rmt caused by wti[...]

  • Page 25

    I WATER LEAKS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE @ Make sure washer is level and fhm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and frxmtjarn nuts tight. Spe your Instalkttion Instructions. ~ A s~aq distinc~v~ ~~und will be heard at the end of each spin period aS the mOtOr ~ stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “kwla in~’ ‘l%~s sound i[...]

  • Page 26

    USER The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing @ (Z1LJW md!mre 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 technician to remove water from drain pump and ho[...]

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    &&%$& “-- ~of,b~a~n ~erv~~e, s~~y~urw~~r~n~y cm the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. H for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. IWWW, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. I[...]

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    - -- . . . . . ..-— -.. .— ---- -==-”=--.=-== —.. .— - — — . Saw? prod of original purchase CMO such as your sales sl@ or candled che~k to establish warranty period. —.— —. —.—. - -====== ‘ --- —-.—..— Is FWI.L For one yOar from date of original purchase, we will provide, fre~ of charge, parts and service labor in yo[...]