GE WA8620S, WA8900S, MA8950S, WA8630S User Manual
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Instructions
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Problem
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Solver.......................l9-23
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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
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
To obtain a Spanish language
version of this book, call
GE Answer
800.626.2000 informaci6n
consumer information service.
Center@
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.
Para
obtener la
espafiol
GE Answer Center”,
te16fono
de
version en
este
manual, name a
servicio
para el
800.626.2000.
consumidor,
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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.
cti
your gas supplier from a
FOMOW
the gas
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suppfier’s
—W~T
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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
Wency
Drive
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
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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
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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
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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
Mow
●
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
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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
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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
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●
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
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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
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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.
WWA8990S
Features and appearances may vary slightly
pfRMANENT
PR6SS.KNIIS
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WWA8900S
Two Speed Six Cycle Washer with Han
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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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c[~mfortahle).
Rinse
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Cold
Warm
Fabric Care Selections
Cottons Colotiast
Cottons Non-Colotiast
Permanent Press
[“Knits or Dedicates
Washable Woolens
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Select Water Level.
appr<)xima[ely
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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.
WTracl.a.i.g
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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
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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.
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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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