GE WWA8857R manual

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  • Page 1

    Washer Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 ❑ ● Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls Setting Guide .............,...............8, 9 Cycle Setiings.............................................6, 7 ❑ Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 2

    ~LP US ~LP YOU... Read this book carefully. 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) Save time and money. Before you request service . . . check the Problem Solver section. It lists c[...]

  • Page 3

    A WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ● Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. @ “ This washer must be properly ‘Q.,’: ~ > + . installed and located in accordance with the [...]

  • Page 4

    ❑ ! ● WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury. Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible m[...]

  • Page 5

    WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. I Was@pin Speed V@riable Wafer tevel WasMinse Temp. Pemanent Prass . . . . . . . . WMM @ HOT COLD . . COLD II II ::[: ● ● HOT WARM Sorting and Loading C[~ntro[ panel appear[...]

  • Page 6

    TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes. Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. Md Regular Cvcles So.kc”c!e .:6 U6:L Permanen lIGHISOIL . o~+ ,0,.,, HEAW . > Q“:MITS ‘“y N ‘“ ~~~:ti .50 ,,,,.,,,, ‘[...]

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    Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time, then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle. 1 1 I I . . . . . . . I Regu/.r , ‘uR’;” ‘e’m’n’l Mini-Quick Cycle Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time. Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approx[...]

  • Page 8

    CONTROLS SETTmG GUDE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Speed Wash Water Tem~erature* Load Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast BrighUNoncolorfast Work Clothes, etc. Heavy soil Average soil Normal/Normal Normal~ormal Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting No[...]

  • Page 9

    Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bletich when needed. White or coloriast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorftist, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfas{, liquid chlorine type. Nnncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorl~s(, liquid chlorine type. Non[...]

  • Page 10

    OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan ● The Filter-FIO pan is the lint . filter. Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator after loading clothes into the ;,..:..:. ~ =:~.-... washer. Lint is easily seen and removed after the wash is finished. a NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash ,; ....: . . :...:,.:. Q basket[...]

  • Page 11

    ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2k pounds) “ Stuffed toys. (1 .125 kg). ● Tennis shoes. ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or 1. Remove the Filter-[...]

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    w OPERATmG ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle The MINI-QUICK cycle is a 1. Follow steps 1 through 9 short cycle, intended to wash on previous page except small loads of lightly soiled for cycle selection. clothes you need in a hurry. 2. Push the Cycle Selector knob in Because this cycle is short and and turn it clockwise to the[...]

  • Page 13

    Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and Separate 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. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric . Separate ( Cottons &a[...]

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    HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER This illustration, with clothes just reaching the Clothes Retaining Ring, shows a proper load, Clothes have ample room to move because they are not packed down, nor wrapped around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down which encourages overloading. This size load requires a full water fi[...]

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    Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Liquid Detergents 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, [n some areas only non-phosphate products are available. Perform well in soft [...]

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    T~ RES~TS OF CONT~ED USE OF CA~ONATE DETERGENTS Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice limestone* deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water and your washing frequency will determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is V[...]

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    How to Partially Restore Clothes Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in a solution of two cups (480 ml) of vinegar in one gallon (3.8 liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLAS~C CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent. CAUTIONS: Q Do not use vinegar soak solution in [...]

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    ~RD WATER—DO YOU ~VE 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 gall[...]

  • Page 19

    Laundry Product and ~pe BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand Non-chlorine such as Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS Rinse additive such as Downy Brand Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGENT Such as [...]

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    HOW TO ~MOVE STAINS 1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. The ● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can these steps: set some stains. ● Find the fabr[...]

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    Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Other Washable Fabrics Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.$e dull tool to carefully scrape off a.r much adhe.~ive or gum a.~ po.s.~ible Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Same as white and bleachable fabrics Antiperspirants, D[...]

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    A r ● ● PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE ● 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, especiall[...]

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    PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STANS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usurdly a 30-rninute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. ● Use of soap in ha[...]

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    PROBLEM SHRINKAGE, KNITS WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR THE PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● 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[...]

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    PROBLEM SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued) HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON’T OPERATE WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT WATER WON’T DRAIN WATER LEAKS POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all [...]

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    Tm PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) I PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WASHER IS NOISY ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your 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 transmiss[...]

  • Page 27

    Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if vou ever need information or assishnce from GE, we’ll be’ there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free GEAnswer Center@ In-Home Repak Service 800-GE-CARES A GE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s conv[...]

  • Page 28

    YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original 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 service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer [...]