Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WWA8890R GE
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Washer ❑ ! Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4 ❑ Operating Instructions, Tips Bleach Dispenser.....................................5, 10 Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9 Cycle Settings ..............................
~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.
WORTANT SAmW ~STRUCTIONS Read W htmctions before ushg ttis apphance. L 1 ● A WARN~G—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.
WORTANT SAFE~ ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
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. ( Err,a C/ean,ng NORMUSOIL Cflbs I I — I La @ Ten cycle Two Speed Washer ~,th M,”, w.
T~S TO ~LP YOU SELECT SETTmGS 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. Permanent Press Cycl* For loads of synthetic andor delicate fabrics.
Extra Cleaning Cycle+ For fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin. Soak Cycle Clothes activate in a soting agent for a short time, then the water spins out.
CONTROLS SETTING GUmE Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads WasMSpin Speed Wash Water Temperature x Load Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons and Linens White/Colorfast Bri~h~oncolorfast Norma.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels I Bleach Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
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 .,.,.-, .,.::: ‘;;;L:>;I: washer. Lint is easily seen “<!jj$:~~;l.
How to Use the Soak Cycle ● SOAK CYCLE temperature is controlled by the Wash/Rinse Temp. selection. ● For a warm soak, set the Wash/Rinse Temp. control to HOTMARM. ● For a hot soak, set the WasMRinse Temp. control to HOT~ARM and turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle.
HOW TO USE THE MINI-BASmT TUB The Mini-Basket tub, designed for small loads of regular fabrics or delicate hand-washables, can be used with any cycle except the SOAK or PREWASH cycles. ~pical Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads “ Small loads of regular fabrics (up to 2’/2 pounds) ● Stuffed toys.
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.
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.
Products Phosphate- Powdered Detergents Non-Phosphate- Powdered Detergenh Liquid Detergents Soaps 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.
THE RESULTS OF CONT~UED 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.
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 PLASTIC CONTAINER.
~RD WATER—DO YOU ~~ 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.
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 SANI.
HOW TO MMOVE STAmS 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.
Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull tool to carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent.
PROBLEM LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOT@S GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS GRAYED CLOTHES 22 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).
PROBLEM GRAYED CLOTHES (continued) YELLOWED CLOTHES BLUEORGRAY COLORSTAINS SHRINKAGE, GENERAL POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Improper soaking with insuffllcient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soakis sufficient. However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SHR~WGE, ~ITS WR~WING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS SNAGS, HOLES, TE~S, NPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer.
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 POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM I 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.
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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER WARRANTY I Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
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