GE WWA8608MAL manual

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    w . Agitator 22 Sorting 4,9 Appliance Registration 2 Stains 16 Care and Cleaning 22 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-Saving Tips 8 FiIter-Flo@ Pan 4,8,10 Hard Water 14 Lim[...]

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    Read this book carefulIy. 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, KY 40225 If you received a damaged washer,., Immediately [...]

  • Page 3

    of fire, @l&tic shwk~ ‘or hju~ to ~nom when Whg your apptimee9 fouow basic pmutiom, hclutig the fouow@: @ use tm apptimce Ody for ifi ktendd propose as described in this Use and Care Book. em Wmher mmt be properly kwd md Ioc.atd h accordmce tith the btiuation htmetiom before it k Usd. E you did not receive an ksta.llation hstructions sheet wi[...]

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    hpotint stie@ @ Do not operate this appliance it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. if particles that may be picked up For washer operation m * me laundry process can reduce wash;n~ spin action and jrevent the flame retardancy of fabrics. completio~~ of the cycle. To[...]

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    For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Two soil level settings are provided, but you can sei the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automatically provides for Normal Speed, Fast Spin. Regu$ar cycles OFF s Soak Cycle ~ 0 e NORMAL SOiL @ < OFF Permanent Press cyeIe— For polyester knits, delicates and perman[...]

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    Control Setting Gdde for Werent fabties and loads ———— I wash water Temperature Load Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfast Work Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy Soil Average Soil cycle Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Set at Start Normal Setting [...]

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    ..-. ., Refer to Garment Mmtiactirers9 care Labels [ ‘- 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. [...]

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    How to use the soak cycle ra - ‘ Regular Cycles OFF START Soak CYCIO~ 0 NORK!ALSOIL @ ‘ MEAW ~ OFF* II Oe o@ AUTO EXTRA RINSE I ~ ~gS~A~ CYCLE)’ temperature will automatically be cold. e If a hot or warm soak is desired, set the WASH/RINSE TE~EM= switch to “HOT/COLD” or ‘cWA~COLD” and turn the Cycle Selector Knob to “Normal”[...]

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    ( from ( . LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately. Kor more information on lint — “. sort by fabric Separate ( from from from —- . . . . . . .. ———— ——. —.—.. .-[...]

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    . How to load your washer @ Load clothes dry. @ T~ke a properly sorted group of ciothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Liirgc Items-1ike sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. small items —like washcloths. This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes have ample r[...]

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    —- Pllosphate- . . . . . , Powdered Detergen@ IYon”Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Advanhges 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 [...]

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    The resd~ of continued use of carbonate detergents Is your water hard? If it is, and if washer surfaces, The hardness of (11 or more grains) and if you .&-- -. you use a carbonate type non- your water and your washing wash just a few loads a week, you - phosphate detergent, you will most frequency will determine how may see limestone buildups i[...]

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    : .-e “ ., ‘rhe use of a sufficient amount =’.”w- r)f detergent is one of the most ~mportant things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. . — —. -— -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... i. 7 -. 3.[...]

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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’ [...]

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    Laundry .— Product and type BLEACH Chlorine Liquid SUCII as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as C1orox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENEM Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach. * such as Clorox brand w WA~ER SOFTENER Non precipitating such as Calgon Brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGE[...]

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    .— .How to remove stiins 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. s Check the care label instructions that came with the g~arment. s Te[...]

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    white and BieachabIe Fabrics other washable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. USe dull tool to care~lly scrape oflas i?luch adhesive or gut?z as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fiuid, * then launder. Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Same as white and bleachable fabrics. Anti-persp[...]

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    ... ..-. —— ——- ==:: Questions? ..---.——. .—— ——— :~-: Use tMs Problem Solver — ~ —~ .— — PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYEII CLOTHES I i / . . . .- “ . . . . . .’, --— —, .,. --- ~ Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint produce[...]

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    . . . . . . . . —_ — ——” YELLOWED CLOTHES POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY — ~ Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and. remove soil, causing gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. Q Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extende[...]

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    SHRINKAGE, ~NITS WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS —=*= POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ---- * Relaxation shrinkage can occLlr in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occLlrs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. * Progressive or delayed shrinka[...]

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    . . L, SXAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR — (continued) _-=_ -: .- EAVILY SOILED ——— AREAS such aS ---—- .—. ., ,,--- [=” , .: -c .— --- ‘ , -- POSSIBLE CAUSE AND ~EME~y ~ Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and oth[...]

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    .— PROBLEM WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS’ WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN C~~LE I -. POSSIBLE CAUSE AND mMEDY -- e Make sure drain hose is not kinked. o Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. above floor. @ Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. * Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secui-ed to drain fac[...]

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    . t+’dl provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you sel~ice today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (700 a.m. to %00 p.m. ~~.eekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satu~ da}s). Our factory-trained technicians know your applialce inside and out— so most [...]

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    I YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER ] i WARRANTY Save proof of origins! purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT Is COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and sewice labor in your home to repair or replace any pafi of the wa[...]