GE WA8620S manual

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HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. [t 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[...]

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 iti intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book. 6 ● This washer must be properly Q-,~:’$ > + .*. installed and located in accordance ..., -- with[...]

WORTANT SAFEm ~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. a ● Keep the area around and underneath your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible ma[...]

TWS TO HELP YOU SELECT SETT~GS Cycle names and features may vary from model to model. (on models so equipped) Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends an~or delicate fabrics. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in [...]

M 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. WWA8990S pfRMANENT PR6SS.KNIIS ■ WASHABLE WOOLENS~ () ‘ con””’”””” ● COLORF[...]

MWA8630S WWA8620S :ss Pemanent Press & Kniti ,,”.” WTracl.a.i.g -.-”, -.”s! Setting the Controls — Controls and features will vary from model to model Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections. ~ Select a Fabric Care program or Wash Spin Speed. I Automatically Programmed I I I I Wash Spin[...]

OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) Sorting and Loading ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color ● See Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser sections and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses (on models so equipped). to Sort Clothes section. ● For information on how to use bleaches and fabric[...]

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

OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS (continued) End Cycle Signal (on models so equipped) (Operates with any cycle.) The signal control can be set at OFF, MED or LOUD, depending on the desired sound level. The signal will sound just before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the clothes to avoid excess wrinkling before drying. To stop the signal while soun[...]

H OW to Use the Soak Cycle (on models so equipped) ● Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start ● NOTE: For an extended soak, allow the washer the washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the product; add clothes. soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (k[...]

HOW TO USE THE HA~WASH SYSTEM (on models so equipped) ~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 Delicat[...]

Sort by Surface Texture Separate 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 Problem Solver section. ‘on 1 Sort by Soil In addition to sort[...]

HOW TO LOAD YOUR WAS~R 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 fil[...]

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 recommended 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 PRE-TREAT[...]

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[...]

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 Colorirrg Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Scorch Ink[...]

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). ● Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one [...]

THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually 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 d[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SHRINKAGE, ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back WRINKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ●[...]

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

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WATER LEAKS ● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets. ● Make sure end of drain hose is correctlv inserted in and secured to dain facility. WASHER IS NOISY I ● Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber footpads in place and front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions. ● A sharp, [...]

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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. II WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, pafls and service labor in your home to repair or replace any pati of[...]