GE WA8620S, WA8900S, MA8950S, WA8630S User Manual

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Instructions

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Settings ..............................................7

Cycle Descriptions .........................................5

Cycle Times
End Cycle

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fabric Softener Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Handwash@

Operating the

Quick Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........11

Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings .......9

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Signal.......................................7,

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Washer............................6-l

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Care and Cleaning

Agitator...........................................................23

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................23

User Maintenance instructions ................23

Preparation

Detergents and Additives

Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....15

Loading the

Sorting Clothes ........................................8, 13

Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Washer................................8,

Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................27

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

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GE Appliances

Models:

WWA8990S WA8630S
MA8950S
WA8900S

WA8620S

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)

Consumer Affairs
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Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book, call
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800.626.2000 informaci6n
consumer information service.

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Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver
section. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

If you received a
damaged washer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the washer.

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obtener la
espafiol

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WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on
the lower left side near the front.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your washer. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
calls concerning your washer.

minimim

life,

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—Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Immediately

neighbor’s phone.
instructions.

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your gas supplier from a

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the gas

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suppfier’s

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TO DO W YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your

bufiding.

Clear the room, building or area of all

c

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

WH

the

—Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified
the gas supplier.

Occupank,

All

washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care

Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to

follow

for further help.

First, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

still

not pleased,

2

fire

department.

instier,

FINALLY, if your problem
is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer
20 North

Chicago, IL 60606

service

Action Panel

Wacker

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or

WARNING—To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to

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follow basic precautions, including the following:
. Use this appliance only for

as described in this Use and Care Book.

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before it is used.

Installation Instructions sheet with your
washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Installation Instructions.

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.

+onnect

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

<onnect

facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions.

●

Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in

use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture.

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is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.

To minimize the possibility of injury:

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,

&

persons when using your appliance,

iti intended purpose

●

This washer must be properly

installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions

If you did not receive an

Center:

to a properly rated, protected and sized

to adequate plumbing and drain

●

When disconnecting this appliance

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pull by the plug rather than the cord to

avoid damage to the cord or junction of
cord and plug. Make sure that the cord

●

Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically

●

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

ammonia or acids such as vinegar
rust remover. Mixing
toxic gas which may cause death.

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can

produce a

andor

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Do not wash or dry articles that

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(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances
around your washer
operation,

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can accumulate in the water heater
pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not
used hot water for two weeks or more, or move
into a residence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on

all

hot water faucets and
several minutes before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.

wait until the machine
before opening the lid.

appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.

combustible or explosive substances

antior

dryer during

WARNINGHYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas

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●

Never reach into washer while it is

moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then

has

completely stopped

●

Close supervision is necessary if

this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow ctidren
to play inside, on, or with this
appliance or any

,

degreasers, dry-

andor

them to run for

dismrded

(continued next page)

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water

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WORTANT SAFEm ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,

etc.)

out of
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

a

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

accumulation of combustible materials,

.

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dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

●

To minimize the possibility of electric

shock, unplug this appliance from the

power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the
removal and cleaning of the lint filter).

the

reach of children,

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has

missing or broken parts, including a damaged

cord or plug.

●

Never

climb on or stand on the

●

Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer,

washer

top.

Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.

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The laundry process can reduce

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the flame

retardancy

of fabrics.

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For

washer operation

manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
knob to an

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●

Do not tamper with controls.

disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

OW

position does NOT

●

Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.

This will stop the wash and spin action and
prevent completion of the cycle.

SAVE

T~SE

~STRUCTIONS

4

TWS

Cycle names and features may vary from model to model. (on models so equipped)

TO HELP YOU SELECT

SETT~GS

Regular

For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes.
Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse
and spin provide thorough washing and detergent
removal.

Cycles—

Handwash System—

Saves time and energy when washing small loads
of lightly soiled clothes. A special agitator concealed
under the regular agitator washes small and delicate amount of water in the Mini-Basket tub.
loads gently but effectively. The
uses up to 2470 less water than the regular low water
level selection.

Optional Extra Rinse

The option of an extra rinse helps assure complete
bleach and detergent removal when extra detergent
was used or where unusual skin sensitivity to
detergent is a concern.

Handwash

Cycle—

System

Permanent Press

For loads of synthetics, blends
A cold water
in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar
apparel with normal soil.

cool

Spotscrubber System—

The

Spotscrubber

a highly concentrated detergent solution in a small

Rinse water carries away soils and detergent suds and
automatic extra rinse assures complete removal of
detergent.

PreWash

For use when clothes are excessively soiled.
Provides an agitated soak, and a soak without
agitation, followed by agitation and spin. Washer
must be reset for desired wash cycle.

Cycle—

Cycles—

an~or

delicate fabrics.

down

helps

prevent set-in wrinkles

cycle uses a special wash cycle and

Knits

A shorter cycle specially-designed for today’s knits.
An
before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to
help prevent wrinkle setting.

Soak

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.

Cycle—

early

and long spray rinse cools down fabrics

Cycle—

Delicate Cycle—

For lingerie and fabrics requiring special care, this

cycle

has a gentle wash and a slow spin.

Washable Silks

For fine washable silks. Check manufacturers’ care

labels

for special instructions.

Cycle—

Extra Cleaning

For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation
for a longer time loosens stubborn soils.

Auto Soak

This will add additional wash time on cycles to allow
the detergent to break down excessive soils. After the
Auto Soak is complete, it will automatically move
through the selected cycle.

Washable Woolens

This cycle helps to reduce the need to wash these
fabrics by hand.

Mini-Basket

Uses the Mini-Basket feature. Provides a complete
wash, rinse and spin cycle.

Cycle—

Cycle—

Cycle—

System—

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER

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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.

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Features and appearances may vary slightly

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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.

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Select a Fabric Care program or Wash Spin Speed.

Automatically Programmed

Wash Spin
Speed Speed Temp. Temp.

Normal Fast Hot Cold

Normal Fast Cold Cold

Normal

Gentle Fast *Warm

900F

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to

llOOE (hand

slow

Wash

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*Warm

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Cold I Cold

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Rinse

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Cold

Warm

Fabric Care Selections
Cottons Colotiast

Cottons Non-Colotiast

Permanent Press

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Washable Woolens

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Select Water Level.

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Gentle ] Slow

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
MEDIUM: Between 1/3 and 1/2 full.
LARGE: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full.
EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 full.
HANDWASH: Not used for regular loads. See

How to Use the Handwash System.
If you wish to increase the water level after you’ve

made a selection, turn knob to RESET and select new level.

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Select

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Select optional Extra Rinse. Turning control

Was~inse

Temperature.

to “SET” will provide a second deep rinse with
Regular, Permanent Press and Knits and Extra
Cleaning settings.

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End Cycle Signal. Select this signal to remind

you to remove clothes from the washer when the
cycle ends. Signal
the End

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Push Cycle Selector knob

Cycle Signal

will

sound and then stop. See

section.

inandturn

clockwise to

your selected wash setting.

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Pull Cycle Selector knob

out to

stirt

the washer.

If
you wish to change setting
after washer has started, push

Cycle Selector knob into stop

the washer and reset to the new

position. Setting cart be changed

at any time.

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Sorting and Loading

OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color

and amount of soil, according to instructions in How
to Sort Clothes section.

● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents

section for information on detergents and other
laundry additives.

● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not

●

See Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser sections

for instructions in their uses (on models so equipped).

●

For information on how to use bleaches and fabric

softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.

● Close the lid. Washer will fill but not agitate or spin

with the lid open.

to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section.

Cycle Times —

Total Cycle Times (Approximate

Minutes)

NOTES:

●

Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle.

●

Total time does

not

include water fill

times.

Fill times vary

depending on household water pressure and your selected-water level.

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WWA8900S

Perm Press & Knits

20

Perm Press & Knits Regular

25

Delicates Pre-Wash*

10

9

Soak

38

12

Extra Cleaning and Cotton Regular

34

WWA8950S

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WWA8630S

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WWA8620S
*

Total Cycle

Perm Press & Knits

30

Perm Press Knits&

29

Perm Press & Knits

29 47 36

Minutes do not include the auto soak

Delicates

Extra Cleaning*/Regular

18

Delicates Quick Wash Extra Cleaning* Regular

18

Extra Cleaning* Regular

cycle

Optional Extra Rinse cycles are approximately 15 minutes.

40

48

you have chosen.

37

8

Cycle Suggested

For Clothes

LoaWabrics

such as:

WasWSpin

Speed

Permanent Press &

Knits

Delicates

Regular

Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak

Special Instructions
*Down-filled

garments

● Synthetics

● Permanent press, treated cottons,

Normal/Slow

blends with cottons

● Down-filled garments,

if

machine

Gentle/Slow

washing is recommended*

● Pillows**

● Baby clothes (delicate)

● Lingerie

● Cottons and linens

● Denims

● Blankets***

● Baby clothes (sturdy)

● Work clothes with heavy soil

Gentle/Slow

Normal/Fast

Normal/Fast

Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth.
WASH SEPARATELY. Wet down gives off an odor which may be absorbed
by other garments. Odor disappears when garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled
areas with
Close zippers. Wash 2 or

liquid

detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent.

3

garments at a time or add towels to balance.

GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

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**Pillows

***Blankets

Pillows are made of different material
and

down,

MANUFACTURER’S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED

CAREFULLY.

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washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or

s–dacron,

foam, polyester, natural feather,

holes and mend, to prevent escape of the filling. Fill washer, add detergent
and agitate for several minutes. Add two pillows at a time to balance load.

Use largest water level.

Fill washer with water; add detergent and

allow

to dissolve. Add blanket.
WASH ONLY ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. On electric blanket, sew a strong
piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Pre-treat
heavily soiled spots with

liquid

detergent.

.

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End

Cycle Signal

OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

(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

sounding, turn the signal

control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selecto~to OFF.

H

OW

to Use the Bleach Dispenser

(on models so equipped)

Use this dispenser with

liquid

bleach
If you prefer to
use powdered

only.

/

&-

bleach, pour it
into the wash
basket along with
your detergent. Do
not pour

p~wdered

bleach

%%

into the bleach dispenser.

MED

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End Cycle S;gnal

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Appearance may vary

● Measure bleach carefully.

See manufacturer’s instructions.

● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly

into bleach dispenser.

● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow.

Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause
fabric damage.

● Never pour undiluted

liquid bleach

directly

onto clothes or into the wash basket.

How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser

● Position the Fabric Softener ● Do not stop the washer during the first spin.

Dispenser on the agitator.

●

Pour manufacturer’s

recommended amount

of

fabric softener into a

standard measuring cup.

● Add enough water to fill

(on models

This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.

● Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with

the Soak or Prewash

●

If the dispenser

of 1 cup (240 ml) water and 1 cup (240

so

equipped)

cycle.

gets clogged, soak it in a solution

ml)

alcohol.

the cup 1/2 full.

● Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser.

● The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed

at the proper time.

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HOW

to

Use the Soak

Cycle

(on models so equipped)

● Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start

the washer.

product; add clothes.

H

OW

In the Auto Soak

it soaks for the time

advances into the next cycle. Start the washer. The washer will agitate, soak and

How to Use

Add

pre-measured detergent or soak

to Use the Auto Soak Cycle

cycle

the washer fills, agitates and ● PreWash with Auto Soak: Set the Cycle Selector

you selected. It automatically

(on models so equipped)

the Quick Wash Cycle

● NOTE: For an extended soak, allow the washer

to

fill

and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the

soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob

to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to

soak for as long as desired. After desired soak
period, pull out the
the cycle.

knob for soak time desired in the PreWash cycle.
automatically advance into PreWash.

● Extra Cleaning with Auto Soak: Set the

Cycle Selector knob for soak time desired

Extra Cleaning cycle. Start the washer. The washer
will agitate, soak and automatically advance into
Extra Cleaning.

Cycle

Selector knob to complete

in

The QUICK WASH cycle is a short cycle, intended
to wash small loads of lightly soiled clothes you
need in a hurry.

ENERGY-SAVING

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean
and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash
them.. and that means you’ll waste energy.
Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load
them properly, select correct cycles, use enough
detergent

en<~ugh t{) relea.~e

● Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same

type of fabric until you have a

● If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount

of water. Small loads should have lower water levels.

and

<hc~(~.~e

and

u

get

water

temperature warm

rid

(?f’.~c~il.

full

load.

1. Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it
clockwise to the QUICK WASH cycle.

2. Pull the Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer.

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● Always rinse in cold water. The temperature

of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

“

Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local

can

tell you which are the off-peak hours.

● Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This

more water during spin, which will shorten drying
cycle to save more energy.

will

uti I ity

remove

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HOW TO USE THE

(on

models so equipped)

HA~WASH

SYSTEM

~pical

● Small loads of regular fabrics

(up to

HANDWASH System Wash Loads

2 pounds) (.9 kg).

●

Delicate loads

blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and
other small, delicate

How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate

● Remove HEAVY

DUTY agitator as

follows:

—Push switches to

UNLOCK.

—Lift

out HEAVY
DUTY agitator
leaving smaller
HANDWASH agitator in place.

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Put measured detergent in the wash basket. See

Detergent manufacturers instructions.

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Load clothes in the

● See How to Use Bleach

Dispenser sections.

●

Close I

id

and

set controls as follows:
—Set Water Level to HAN DWASH position
—Select desired Wash/Spin speed and Wash/Rinse

temperature or your Fabric Care Selection
according to the fabrics you are washing.

—Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn to the

desired setting.

—Pull out Cycle Selector knob to start washer.

wash

basket.

and

Fabric Softener

● When washing stockings, panty hose and other

easily tangled items, always handle separately.
minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net
laundry bag.

“

To replace the HEAVY DUTY agitator:

—Position outer agitator over HAN DWASH agitator

and rotate until agitator falls easily into
NOT FORCE.

—Press gently on HEAVY DUTY agitator until

it is seated securely.

—Push switches to lock HEAVY DUTY agitator

in place.

BE SURE HEAVY DUTY AGITATOR IS
SECURELY IN PLACE BEFORE WASHING
REGULAR LOADS OF CLOTHES.

NOTE: Hand Wash agitator cannot be removed.

such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles,

hand-washables.

Hand-Washables

To

place.

DO

12

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

Sort by Soil

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.

In addition to sorting to
reduce lint collection,

‘on

1

it is recommended
that fabrics of similar
construction be
washed together
whenever possible.

m
m

1

#

#

B

m

1

It pays to check and prepare

clothes for washing.

● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, and fasten snaps,
hooks and buttons.

● Do any necessary mending—rips,

hems, tears.

● Check all items for areas of heavy

soil or stain.

● Remove stains. See Stain

Removal Guide.

● Turn

poly

knits inside-out to

minimize fabric surface damage.

EXTRA CLEANING
(See

Tips to Help You Select

Settings section for instructions.)
See Stain Removal Guide.
See Fabric and Cycle

Settings guide.
See The Problem Solver section.

Soaking and Pretreating—a good
way to loosen deep soils and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent
or special soaking agent is another
way to remove heavy soils,

embedded dirt and even some stains.

For instructions
on different fabrics
and loads, see the
Fabric and Cycle
Settings guide.

Soaking can be either a completely
separate washing step or

a

preliminary step to a complete wash
cycle. For detailed information on
how to soak in your washer, see
How to Use the Soak Cycle.

FOR INFORMATION ON
SOAKING AGENTS, see Other

Laundry Products Guide.

● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing

in a small amount of liquid
detergent or a paste made of water
and powdered detergent or soap.
For best results, wait l/2 hour
before washing.

13

,

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

fill.

What is the best size load of

clothes—large, medium, or
small? Save time, energy and
detergent by avoiding extra use of

the washer. Try to wash a full load
of clothes. If you can it is better to
save clothes

until

you have a

full

load. If you must wash smaller
loads, save water, energy and
detergent by adjusting the water
level for the size of the load. See
Operating Instructions.

s

Load clothes dry.

● 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.

DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR
WASHER.

● Try to mix large and small items

in each machine load for better
washing action.

● Wash large items (blankets, bed

spreads, mattress pads, etc. )
separately.

● If machine is overloaded, you

may experience

oversudsing

or

out of balance conditions.

To Add Items After the Washer Has Started

● Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle

Selector knob.

●

Add

any

additional articles by submerging them next

to the agitator.

NOTE: When washing stockings, panty hose and
other easily tangled items, always handle separately.

To minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net
laundry bag.

Special Recommendations for Washing Permanent Press If You Do Not Have a Dryer

If

you

are machine-washing permanent press clothes

that you plan to

line

dry or drip-dry, use extra care to

minimize wrinkling in the wash process: medium size permanent press load is the largest

● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops

and

hang immediately.

● If you can select a water level, use more water than

you

would

for a regular load. Use a medium water

level for a small load. Use an extra large water

level

for a medium load.

● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent press

ample

clothes must have

room to move freely. A

that should be washed.

14

The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most
important things you
Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.

can

do to make sure your wash comes out clean.

Amount required varies
according to:

1. Water hardness

2. Amount of soil

3. Size of

4. Type of detergent

5. Wash temperature

Use more detergent if
you have...

1. Hard water

2. Large loads

3.

Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5,

Low phosphate detergent

Before you can decide what to do about hard

water, you need to know if you have it and,
how hard it is.

●

If you 1 ive in a municipal area, contact your

water company.

●

[f

you 1 ive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,

contact your county agent.

The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per
gallon (3.8 liters).” This means:

0

to 3.5 grains per gallon (3.8 liters)—SOFT

3.6

to 7 grains—HARD

7.1 to 10.5 grains—VERY HARD

10.6 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD

load

~RD

WATER—DO YOU

If the recommended amount of
detergent produces too many suds,
switch to a lower
brand, and follow instructions
on package.

Using

too

detergent is a
common cause
of laundry
problems. Always
measure detergent
in a standard measuring cup.

if

so,

little

How to use detergent;

granular, powdered or liquid:

sudsing

detergent

—.

—.—.

=

—

=-

—

e

~VE

If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You

can use soap or detergent

about hard water. If you have HARD water—less than

10 grains—and you use phosphate detergent, you also

have no problem.

But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need

to soften your water with either . . .

1. An installed water softener in your home, or

2. The use of a packaged water softener.

For information on water softeners, see the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

For best results, add detergent to
the wash basket before loading
clothes. If you load your clothes
first, add detergent next to the
agitator.

IT?

as

you prefer and forget all

—

15

Laundry
Product and

BLEACH

~pe

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-TREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS

Spray’n Wash

Such as

and

K2R

brands

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as
and

Tintex

Rit

brands

OT~R LAU~RY

PRODUCTS

How to Use It

Use your bleach dispenser.
See How to Use Your Bleach
Dispenser section.

If you do not have a bleach dispenser,
pour diluted bleach next to the agitator.

Follow package directions.
Put

bleach into washer with detergent.

Follow package directions

for

diluting softeners.

Use in case of infection
and contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.

Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.

Follow package directions.
Add at start of wash cycle.

Follow package directions.

Follow package directions. Treat only
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’

care labels for instructions.

Follow package directions.

NOTE: Tinted garments may

not be colorfast. Wash separately.

Special Instructions

1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour

undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer
or on dry clothes.

2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
bleached such as: silk, wool,

3) Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions.

1) May be used on most fabrics. Test fabric first.

1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

3) Use

tbe

following manufacturer’s direction. Too much

may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.

Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
water clear.

Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.

For best results, soak garments a minimum of

CAUTION:

Washer and dryer control panels and finishes
may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment
stain remover products

have direct contact with the washer.

products away from washer.

normally. Damage to your washer caused by pre-treatment
products is not covered by your warranty.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through
complete cycle using hot water, I/2 cup ( 120 ml) detergent,

1

cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts. Caution: Tinting
may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will
reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it.

spandex,

if such products are sprayed on or

or non-fast colors.

30

minutes.

soil

and

Apply these pre-treatment

The fabric may then be washed

16

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 in the chart on the next page,

and use only recommended methods.

“

Check the care label instructions that came with

the garment.

● Test stain removal product on a hidden

inside seam or on a sample

● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.

of the material.

It can set some stains.

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap
or detergent.

4
t

.

m

n

■

Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and

Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon
water—approximately

for

5 minutes

and

80°F. (27°C. )—in

launder in washer.

a sink or pan. Soak stained area

(3.8

liters) of cool

Bleachable

Fabrics

The Case of the “Invisible” Stain

Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments

may

cause stains which are virtually invisible

which you

may

not notice as you put your clothes Then they will become very visible

and

into the washer. they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

If

these stains are not completely removed in the wash,

the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.

and

you

Once These Spots Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?

c

Rub in undiluted 1

● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.

iquid

detergent and let stand 30 minutes.

How Can You Prevent These “After-You-Wash” Stains?

● Increase the amount of detergent normally used.

● Increase water temperature where fabric will permit.

● Wash synthetic garments more often.

may

think

h

m

0

■

17

Stain

White and Bleachable Fabrics

See Controls Setting Guide.

Other Washable Fabrics

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

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water.

(arefully

with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual.

Apply undiluted

according to the Stain Removal Hint; launder. If color has changed,
you may be able to restore it by sponging with ammonia.**
Rinse thoroughly,

Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If’ stain remains,
bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint: launder.

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning fluid, *
rinse well, then wash
Removal Hint.

Without cream: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint;
launder. With cream: Follow guide directions

Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash

as

Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to
[he Stain Removal Hint; launder.

.~crupe

ofla,! much

liquid detergent. Rinse. If

usual. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint.

adhe,sive

as

usual. Bleach according to the Stain

U.Se

or

dull too/

gum U.Y po.~.~ible.

stain

remains, bleach

fbr

cream.

t(j

Sponge

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except use non-chlorine bleach.

Sponge or soak in cool water, then
launder.

Soak in cold water. Sponge with a safe
cleaning fluid, * rinse well, then wash
as usual.

Sponge with warm water. If stain remains,

apply

warm

minutes and rinse
a safe dry cleaning fluid, *
then wash as usual.

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid,*
rinse well, then wash as usual,

Sponge with
stain with non-chlorine bleach,

glycerine,

wwm

let

stand

rinse

30

well,

WCII,

or sponge with

water. Bleach remaining

Grass, Foliage, Flowers,
Mildew,

Ink,

Perspiration

Rust

Scorch

B~llpoint

*C:mti(~n: Because

are

in a

A

and

required cautions

wi[h

flammable

Under rru

cleaning Iluids, etc. ) be washed in washer.

(waxes,

well vcn[ilatcd ruom

fluid should

circumstances

(usu~lly prin[ed on

cnmpnunds.

Apply undiluted liquid
while they are

[f

Hint; launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

Fresh stains: Place stain face down on

~se

[hen wash as usual. Old
Removal Hint; launder,

Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in

[1
with
jry

Apply rust remover,

~nd

cleaning fluids

be used

unless

should

f’~ibrics curr[~ining

dctergen{.

fresb, bcf{)re

either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal

a spray clcancr or sponge with dry cleaning

color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating

ammonia or vinegar,

cleaning fluid,* rinse well, then wash ds usual.

**

using

launder.

tend t(> be [oxic, bc

when using

user is familiar with

label).

thcm. Nt> cleoning

the limi~;itions

LJse extreme c:iutimr

flammable ma[crials

Launder. (Treat mildew spots

mold has a chance to weaken fabric. )

an

absorbent towel and

tluid,

* rinse well,

st~ins:

Bleach according to the Stain

warm

water.

** ]f ;iny

stain

relnains,

treat with safe

manufacturer’s directions. Rinse

sure

you

**D() no[ ,nix ~hl{)rinc

vincg~r arrd/or rust remover.

which may

Save

and

cuusc dc~~h.

refer (U

bleach with

gurmcnl tnanulac[urcr

Sponge with warm water. Apply

/iquid deter~en/,

with non-chlorine bleach, then launder.
Old mildew stains can seldom be
removed. Scorch

be removed.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics
except launder using non-chlorine bleach.

Launder in warm water. Rinse well. Bleach
with non-chlorine bleach.

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

ammnnia nr acids

Mixing

Bleach remaining stain

can seldom

can prnduce a tnxic gas

’s care

such 2S

Iabcls.

undi/uft,(/

18

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

LINT OR RESIDUE
ON CLOTHES

● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and

chenille) from lint receivers

●

Washing too long, especially for smaller loads. For normal soil, wash one minute

(such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).

per pound of dry clothes.

●

Use of non-phosphate detergents which combine with hardness minerals to form a

precipitate which can be mistaken for lint. Use a phosphate or liquid detergent; use
warmer wash water or soften water with an installed mechanical softener or a
packaged water softener.

●

Powdery residue from granular detergent may

appem

to be lint.

Predissolve

granular
detergent in hot water before adding to washer; make sure detergent is completely
dissolved before adding clothes; switch to liquid or cold water detergent or use
warmer wash water. See Detergent section.

●

Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items

with correct water level.

●

Too much bleach. Use correct amount of

●

Not enough detergent to hold lint in suspension during wash cycle. Increase amount

bleach

according to package directions.

of detergent. See Detergent section.

●

Incorrect use of fabric softener. If used in wash cycle, softeners may react with

unless

detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only

package

specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.

●

Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normal wear and may look

like lint. Turning clothes inside-out may provide some help.

●

Static electricity caused by overdying will cause attraction. Use fabric softener in

rinse cycle.

GREASY OR OILY
STAINS ON
LAUNDERED
GARMENTS

GRAYED

CLOTHES

These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before
washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle,
the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible.

not

They are

caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after
wearing. Use more detergent than normal and hottest water fabric can stand. If spots
appear, rub in undiluted liquid detergent, let stand 30 minutes and rewash with extra

detergent using hottest water fabric can stand.

. Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is

larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if
water is Hard to Extremely Hard.

●

Water not hot enough for type of load. Be sure water heater is set to deliver hot water to

the washer at

such as

●

Poor or inferior detergent. Change to phosphate detergent, if possible. Follow these steps:

1. Use water conditioner (such as

120°F.-1500F. (45°C.–650C.).

dishwashing

or family baths-are heavy.

Calgon

Do not wash when other hot water

brand).

needs—

2. Pretreat stains.

3. Use the hottest water possible.

4. Use bleach where possible.

5. Use presoak aids.

6. Install water softener.

●

Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to

Ioosen

and remove soil, causing

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.

(continued next page)

19

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

GRAYED CLOTHES
(continued)

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 detergent.

●

Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at

bottom of opposite page.

●

Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for

smaller loads.

●

Detergent dissolves too slowly. Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the

start of agitation. See Detergent and Additives section.

●

To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check garment manufacturer’s care
labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

●

Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as

2M

Use

●

Do not use detergent or soap.

●

Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

●

Repeat, if necessary.

times as much as you need for normal water softening.

Cdgon

brand.

2. If you prefer to use the Soak cycle, see How to Use the Soak Cycle section. Use
the water softener in place of soak agent or prewash detergent and allow clothes
to soak for about 20 minutes.

3. Use an extra cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.

YELLOWED

CLOTHES

BLUE OR GRAY

COLOR STAINS

SHRINKAGE,

GENERAL

●

Incomplete removal of soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check hem

of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body oil.
Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed

●

Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such

Clorox

as
using color remover (such as

●

Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.

1.

2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions. Restore color

Rit

or

Tintex

brands), following package directions.

Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before

Cloties,

above.

adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

2.

Have a special filter installed in your home to remove iron and manganese
from water.

Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water

3.
heater occasionally.

4.

To

remove

lemon juice through stain.

spo@:

Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze

To remove overall yellow,

use a commercially available
rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur,
do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always
dilute before adding to rinse water. See Other Laundry Products section, Also, do not
lift lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains.

shins:

Dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Rewash, using

To remove

chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely

washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care instructions

exactlv.

If in doubt, do not machine wash or

dw.

20

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

SHRINKAGE,
KNITS

Relaxation shrinkage

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back
into shape

●

Progressive or delayed shrinkage is

after

each wash and dry cycle.

is gradually removed by laundering. This may dso be noticed in older garments that

have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation

shrinkage above.

●

Shrinkage caused by overheating

shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used

to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented

by washing in cool or warm water and drying on low or delicate heat.

can occur in knit fabrics that have

caused

when

starch or sizing (in some fabrics)

been

occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been

improperly stretched

heat-

WRINKLING IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS

SNAGS, HOLES,
TEARS, RIPS OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR

●

Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.

●

Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.

“

Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy permanent press items, such as work clothes,

with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash permanent
press items with regular laundry.

●

Too many clothes in washer. Permanent press loads should always be smaller than

.no

regular loads..

●

Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides

cooldown

a

●

Incorrect water level. Use larger water level for medium load, medium level for

more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.

rinse to minimize

wrinMing.

Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.

small load.

●

Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of

detergent.

●

Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.

To remove wrinkles:

●

Retumble

●

Rerinse

●

If unsuccessful,

●

Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

●

Some wrinkles may

Q

Pins on garments or sharp

on Permanent Press setting in your dryer.

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

retumble

on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.

remain

which cmnot be removed.

objecfi

left in pockets. Check to make sure dl such objects

are removed. Also check wash tub.

●

Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and buttons.

Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is

especi~ly

important in washing knits

which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

Q

Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by

improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach, See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow clothes
to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach spills with clothes.

●

Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before

dl

washing and mend

rips and tears.

(c(~ntinued

next page)

21

—

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

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and

toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that
came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not
contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.

●

As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This

is normal due to weakening of fibers by the permanent press process. It is not caused
by washer. You can slow this process by washing small permanent press loads with
a large water level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with permanent press.
Remove collar stays, when possible.

c

May be caused by the use of Regular Cycles for delicate articles. Use Permanent

Press cycle. Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

●

Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere. This is inevitable and is not caused

by washer.

●

Too large loads, or too little water. Load washer only with number of items that will

move freely. Select correct water level.

Pretreat with liquid detergent. See Other Laundry Products section.

WATER

TEMPERATURE

IS

INCOR~CT

WA~R

DRAIN

WON’T

@@@@

●

Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.

●

Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

●

Make sure controls are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.

●

Make sure lid is closed. Washer will fill but will not spin or agitate with lid open.

●

Check house fuses or circuit breakers. If another appliance is sharing the electrical

outlet, remove it. Washer should have separate outlet.

●

Make sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.

●

Make sure hot and cold faucets are turned on and

regulated correctly.

●

Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets...

hot to hot, cold to cold.

●

Water valve screens may be stopped up. Remove inlet

hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

●

Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at

120°F.–1500F. (45°C.–650C.).

●

Make sure drain hose is not kinked.

Q

Top of drain

outlet

should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
WATER LEAKS

WASHER IS NOISY

●

Make

sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

● Make sure end of drain hose is

I

●

Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber footpads in place and

front jam nuts tight. See

●

A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor

your Installation Instructions.

stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound is normal.

●

Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin,

and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases (usually occurs
when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than
necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise.
To correct, stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob, open the lid and
redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the

WASHER PAUSES

IN CYCLE

If

you need more

help...call,

●

Washer normally pauses between washing steps... such as between wash and spin or

s~in

I

between

and rinse.

toll free: GE Answer Center” / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

CA~ Am

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The

~b.

The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid
open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate.
Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.

The Exterior. Wipe off any spills of washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try
not to hit surface with sharp objects.

correctlv

inserted in and secured to

lid

and restart.

dain

facility.

CLEAN~G

To Store Washer. Ask service technician to remove
water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing.

Do not store the washer where it will be exposed
to the weather.

For Long Vacations. Be sure water supply is shut off
at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather
will be below freezing.

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How to remove the agitator —

To remove the agitator,

remove the screw. Then remove the Agitator
extender (on models so equipped) and the agitator.

To replace the agitator, carefully lower it

straight down onto the shaft so that it fits snugly

into place. Replace the agitator extender (on
models so equipped), the screw and the cap.

NOTE: On models with HANDWASH System the

small

HANDWASH agitator cannot be removed.

snap the cap off and

For models

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6

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A

----

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A

(Appearance may vary)

and

WWA8630S

— Cap

Screw

—

Agitator

Extender

(on some models)

— Agitator

— Shaft

23

NOTES

24

NOTES

25

NOTES

26

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assist in planning a barrier-free

kitchen
mobility. To obtain these items,

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free of charge, call 800.62 (j.2000.

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system

provides access to over

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
cover procedures intended to be performed

Other servicing

service

personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

gener~y

shodd be referred to

by any user.

qutified

YOUR GE AUTOMATIC

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CLOTHES WASHER

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is

needed to obtain service

under warranty.

II

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge,
in your home to repair or replace

any

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge,
replacement

the

of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the
and service labor charges. Or, if
you desire, we will provide a

completely reconditioned
transmission. You pay for the

shop reconditioning labor, the
service trip to your home and
service labor charges.

● Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.

You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.

pafls

and service labor

pati

of

the

washer that fails

pads

for any part of

transmission

sewice trip to your home

that fails because

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This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the
travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care(”) servicers during
normal working hours.

Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or

beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

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In Alaska the

technician’s

Some

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

This book is printed on recycled paper.

Pati No.

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states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

To

know what

your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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