GE WWM657M manual

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    1 #-- k’ t ‘i, Contents Agitator 22 Safety Instructions 3,4 Appliance Registration 2 Soak Setting 8 Care and Cleaning 22 Sorting 4,9 Consumer Services 23 Stains 16 Controls Setting Guide 6,7 Stain Removal Guide 17 Cycle Settings 5 Storage &Vacation Tips 22 Detergents, Other Additives 11-15 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Energy-Saving Tips[...]

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    Help us help you... If You Need Service 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) Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225 If you rec[...]

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    m % IMPORT.Ai!iT SAFETY LVSTRIKHOXS Read all ins~r~c~iot-iS before using this appliance. WARNING-TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, foilow basic precautions, inchding the following: *Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. ● This washer must [...]

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    IlllpOrtant Safety Instructions (continued) ● The laundry process can reduce For washer operation the flame retardancy of hbrics. To SAW THESE avoid such a result, the garment o Do not leave washer lid up during cycle. This wilI stop the INSTRUCTIONS manufacturer’s care’ instructions should be followed very carefully. wash and spin action and[...]

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    Tips to Help You @ Regular Cycles— For most cottons, linens and work and play clothes. Three soil level settings are provided, but you can set the selector in-between, if desired. Selection of these settings automatically provides for Normal Speed Wash, Fast Spin. Regular Cycles OFF PPMESS Soak Cycle .0 - ● KN’TS LIGHT SOIL 8 q ; +’,”=’[...]

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    Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads ~) Cycle Cycle Setting Wash Water Temwrature Load Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bright/Non-colorfiwt Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Hot or Warm Warm or Cold Wbrk Clothes, Dungarees, etc. Heavy soil Hot Hot or Warm Extra Cleaning Cycl[...]

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    Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels @ Bleach 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. Non[...]

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    How to use the How to use the Filter-FW Pan Soak Cycle -1 Regular Cycles sMk Cvcle .0 ‘ r- 080g AuTO EXTRA RINSE EJ . uSOAK CYCLE’> temperature will automatically be cold. ● If a hot or warm soak is desired, set the WWH/RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to “HOT/COLD” or “WARM/COLD” and turn the Cycle Selector Knob to “Normal” in the Reg[...]

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    A . How to sort the clothes m Sort by surface texture [ Separate i w 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. For more information on lint control, see page l& ~Sortbyfabri[...]

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    How to load your w-ad-m ● Load clothes dry. s Take a properly sorted group of clothes and drop them loosely in the wash basket in this order: Large Items—like sheets. Do not wrap around the agitator. Small Items—like washcloths. Medium Size Items—like towels. Here is a typical full load: 3 Double Sheets 4 Long Sleeve Shirts 3 Boxer Shorts 6[...]

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    4!? Factors to consider Products Phosphate– Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate— Pbwdered Detergents Liquid Detergents Soaps in selecting detergents and soap 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. In some areas [...]

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    The results of continued use of carbonate detergents Is your water hard? If it is, and washer surihces. The hardness if you use a carbonate type non- of your water and your washing phosphate detergent, you will frequency will determine how most probably notice limestone* rapidly the limestone will build deposits on your clothes and up. If your wate[...]

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    How much detergent should you use? The use of a sufficient amount of If the recommended amount 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 clean. package. Amount required varies according to: 1. Wate[...]

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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. s 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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    Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH ~hlorine Liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quact 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bieach directly into ]uch as Clorox brand (0.96 liter) water and add after wash washer or on dry clothes. action has started and detergent is 2) Some of today’s wa[...]

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    How to remove stains 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. ● Check the care label instructions that came with the garment. ● Test [...]

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    Stain removal guide Adhesives (Chewing Gum, etc.) Anti-perspirants, 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, Mi[...]

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    #lill!B Questions? ~~-= Use This Problem Solver GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CL~HES POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ..>, .+ ● Inco&tao&g of clothes: Separab lint-producem (such as terry tuwels &l chenille) ~: i%rn kt-re&ivers (such as mti-made fabrics, velveteen, corduruy). ~ Washing too long, especially for sma[...]

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    I?IU)BLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY GRAYED CLOTHES Q Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing (continued) gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load. ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavil[...]

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    The Problem solver (continued) . 1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ● Relaxation shrhkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back - ~~ shape a& each wash and &y”qcle . ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing[...]

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    PROBLE31 POSSIBLE C.4CSE iM) RE>UZDY SNAGS, HOLES, ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and TEARS, RIPS OR toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all toweis and other articles that EXCESSIVE WEAR came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate (continued[...]

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    The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM WASHER IS NOISY WASHER PAUSES IN CYCLE POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ,. ‘e M& ~tie I&e *&M&&S ‘~~g&~ &t ~u~ji~ ~~ ~... ~ w Z; y >~s. .:pp.y:. . . . . , -. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inser&l ~ and secured to drain facility. ● Make sure washer is level and f[...]

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    We’ll Be There t’ . with the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance -— ---- ~rom GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-free! GEAnswer Center@ 80U!62E2000 lh=b!orne Repak Semite 8oaGE-cAREs (coo-43?-273fi AGE Consumer Service professional will provide expert rep[...]

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    -.. .. . —. --—_ . YOUR GE AUTOMATIC C~HES 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%EAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase, we will provide, free of succeed[...]