GE WWA8990SCL manual

Washer Safe~ instructions ....................3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser ...........................................7 Control Setiings..............................................6 Cycle Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............5 Cycle Times ...........................................[...]

HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . and serial numbers. operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on new washer properly. section. It lists causes of minor the lower left side near the front. Keep it[...]

Read dl imtructiom before wing your apptiance. 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. o {; ● This washer must be properly ‘g.,+; ~ instil[...]

WORTANT SAFE~ mSTRUCTIONS (continued) m Q Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, ( m etc.) out of the reach of chil&en, 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 combu[...]

Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends and/or delicate fabrics. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse and A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal. in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses[...]

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearances may vary slightly 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. PERMANEN1 PRESS-KNITS ■ WASHABLE w00mNs8 @ COnONS NON. ● COLORFAST DELICATES ● ● como~s [...]

Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ● See Bleach and Fabfic Softener Dispenser sections and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses. to Sort Clothes section. ● For information on how to use bleaches and fabric ● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents so[...]

OPERAT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser ● Position the Fabric Softener Dispenser on the agitator. ● Pour manufacturer’s recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup. ● Add enough water to fill )& ~., ,— a the cup 1/2 full. ● Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser. ● Th[...]

Cycle Suggested Permanent Press & Knits Delicates Regular Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak Special Instructions *Down-filled garments **Pillows ***Blankets For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: ● Synthetics “ Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons ● Down-filled garments, if machine washing, is recommended* ● Pillows** ● Baby cl[...]

HOW TO USE THE HA~WASH SYSTEM ~pical HANDWASH System Wash Loads ● Small loads of regular fabrics ● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles, (up to 2 pounds) (.9 kg). blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate hand-washables. How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate Hand-Washables ● Rem[...]

Sort by Surface Texture Separate t m m Lint %~Producers from m .~ me Lint a ~Collectors LA 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. For more information on lint control, see The Prob[...]

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[...]

The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommenced amount. 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 yo[...]

OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS 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 SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as Calgon brand Precipitating such as Borax brand SOAK AGENT Such as Biz brand PRETREATI[...]

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

STA~ ~MOVAL G~E Stain Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Antiperspirants, Deodorants Blood Chocolate, Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Coffee and Tea Cosmetics: Eye Shadow, Lipstick, Mascara, Liquid or Pancake Makeup, Rouge, Powder: Crayon; Grease, Oil, Tar, Cod Liver Oil Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juices, Wine, Vegetables or Food Coloring Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mil[...]

PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES 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). ● ● ● ● ● ● s ● ● — Washing too long, especially for smaller[...]

T~ PROBLEM SOL~R PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERM 18 (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. UsuaUy a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of de[...]

PROBLEM SHRINWGE, mms WRIN~ING ~ PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” I~MS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, MPS OR EXCESSIVE WAR 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 each wash and dry cycle. ● Progress[...]

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 THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabr[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility. 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 sha[...]

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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC Staple sales slip or cancelled check CLOTHES WASHER here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. 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 th[...]