GE WWA8364V manual

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  • Page 1

    Hovv to get the best from setting the controls p4 Bleach and F*ric Sofiener Dispensers p8 using the Mini-Basketm tub p9 Energy-saving tips sorting and loading choosing detergents pl~ Stiin removal p18 Questions? Use the Problem Solver D20 Your Direct Line to General use and care of model mA8364v The GE Amwer Cente? 800.626,2000[...]

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    safety’ imtmxiims . . . . . . . ...3.4 EMkwx!! lwhg ymlr’ W%d’m’, mad this book Carefullye write dmmi’1 -the model ad. serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label on the lower left side near the front. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your washer. Before sending in this card, plea[...]

  • Page 3

    .,aiire, ehxtrk shxk, or injury to a al Of injury: -Sk-% . . the Mowing : @Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this IJse and Care Book. e This washer %nWX be ~rop$riy kwed md lwakd in. accorance with the InstMatiQn htrwctiom before it is used. Ifycm did not ~~~eive an ~n~ta~~ati~n ~~tru~tions sheet with your washer, you[...]

  • Page 4

    . .—. . ..- -..—.——. .—-., u._ .-_. ___ -r. —.-— ..——.— ...-!. . ..— . . ..—— -.—... --- .-”—.. _—_.—.”. .—-_ .--—- . ——— .- .—— —..... Q ‘The hmckry pm%ss can Kxh.Kw ttw mm Hmdm’w!y d M.xix. ‘ro m“oid sack a KxuIt7 tk gmmmt filanufactHIeF’s care instmctions .4m.dd be fdkwed very caref[...]

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    @ Push Cycle Selector Knob in and turn clockwise to your selected @ Pull Cycle Selector Knob out - 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 anytime. ! m~~ to Help You select Settiws REGULAR CYCLES– Provide lon[...]

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    Colltrok setting Guide for’ different fabrics and Ioa& Cyck? setting -“”=-’~” Wadmpin Speed — wash Vvakr Temperature* bad cycle’ Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycle Regular Cycle 10 minutes 10 minutes — Normal Normal Work Clothes Heavy soil Normal Normal Hot Hot or Warm [...]

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    — Bkach Liquid chlorine type. Non-chlorine type. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, non-chlorine type. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, non-chlorine type. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Non-colorfast, non-chlorine type. No bleach Seldom needed. If needed, use only non-chlorine type. No blea[...]

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    EIOW to me the Bleach DkDemer .a ~ Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. E you prefer to;se powdered bleach, pour it into the Fiber-Flo pan or wash basket along with your detergent. Do not put powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. ~ Measure bleach carefidly. Here are some recommended amounts: LARGE WATER LEVEL–1% CUP (310 ml) liquid SM[...]

  • Page 9

    How to we the Mini-Basker tub The Mini-BasketT” tub, designed for small !k9ads of lwgukw fabrics or delicate hand-washabks, cm be used with any cycle except the SOAK setting. Vw#’R kxds ~ Smali loads of regular fabrics (Up to 2% pounds). ~ Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and o[...]

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    Enegy=Saving ~ps If your clothes and household items 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 carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid ofsoil[...]

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    How to sort the clothes from LINT’ PRoIx3cERs-such as terry toweling and chenille-give up lint. LINT COLLECTOIW—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy -. —attract lint. These must be washed separately. FOR Mom INFOWTION ON IUNT CONTROL, SEE PAGE 20. =- Separate from from - from .— ‘ In addition. to sorting [...]

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    How to load your washer I@ G’)EEZIII!I A_ , J L ~ Load clothes dry. This illustration, with clothes just ~ Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: o Large Items—1ike sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items-like washcloths. @ Medium Size Items—like towels. Here is a typical f[...]

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    Factors to comider in selecting detewenb and soap PhosDha@-—— Pmdmd Detergents Nm-PhosplK3te— Powdered Detergents Liquid. Detergents soaps 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 product[...]

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    The resulb of continued use ofcarbonak de@=en@ 1s your water hard? If it is, and washer surfaces. The hardness (11 or more 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 proba[...]

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    How much dete%ent should you me? The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to nake sure your wash comes out Amount required varies 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 ● ● e 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Hard wa[...]

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    Hard water—do you have 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 gallon[...]

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    4 other laundry produck Laundry product and type How to use it $peciaii instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Use your Bleach Dispenser according to 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand instructions on page 8. washer or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached [...]

  • Page 18

    HOIV to remove shim L 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 [...]

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    Stain removal gt~ide stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Control Setting (hide, Bleaeh on l?uge 7 Other Washable Fabrics Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefilly scrape o~as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,* then launder. Adhesives Chewing[...]

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    ——.—— Questions? -~ Use Thk Roblem Solver —— —~-— —. Lnw’oRREsmuE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STMNS’ ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS POSSIBLE CAUM3 AND REWEDY ~ 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, [...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AiiD REMEDY GRAYED ~ Insufficient deteqymt. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is CLOTHES huger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if . ;, water is Hard to Extremely Hard. ~ Water not hot enough for type of load. Ije sure water heater is set to deliver hot[...]

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    PROBLEM YELLOWED CW-11-n3s (continued) BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL %BUNKAGE, , KNITS POSSIBLR CAUSE AND mim~~ ~ Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING IN ~ Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. P13RMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ~ Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. ITEMS * Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work clothes, wit[...]

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    PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, IUPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAYILY SCMLED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE POSSIBLE GN.JSE AND mmDY * As permanent Press garments age, they may show fmying at collars and cuffs. This is normal due to weakening of fibers by the Permanent Press process. It is not caused by washer. You can slo[...]

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    ‘--- WATER LEAKS I WASHER IS l!dOISY PWN3UILE CAUSE AND REIMU!DY ~ Make sure drain hose is not kinked. e Top Of drain outlet should be less than 8 R. above floor. ~ Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ~ Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. ~ Make sure washer is level and firm to the floo[...]

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    USER MAmTmANcE INSTRUCTIONS The tub. The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid open after washing to aliow 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. TV not to hit surface with sharp objects. TO store washer: Ask service technician to remove wate[...]

  • Page 27

    If You Need service To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. We’re proud of our service and ant 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[...]

  • Page 28

    YOtJR GENERAL ELEHR!C AUTQMAT!C CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period, WHAT [S 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 part [...]