GE MODEL WA7800R, WWA7800R Use And Care Manual

UseatiQretiide

Washer

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Safe* Instructions ....................3,4

Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach Dispenser............................................9

Controls Setting Guide ........................10, 11

Cycle

Setiings.............................................6, 7

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Filter-Flo@

Pan ..........................5, 8,9, 14,26

Mini-Basket

Tub.......................................5, 8

Mini-Quick Cycle .............................................9

Operating the

Washer............................5- 12

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Care and Cleaning

Agitator...........................................................26

Limestone Buildup . . . . . . . . . . 16,26

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................26

User Maintenance instructions ................26

●

Problem

Solver.......................22-26

More questions ?...call

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

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Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19

Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading the Washer................................5, 14

Pretreating .......................................1 1, 13, 19

Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 13

Stains

..............................................................2O

Stain Removal Guide ...................................2 1

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✠

Consumer Services

............,......27

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

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

Repair Service

.................................................2

Warranty

........................................Back Cover

Model WA7800R

GE Appliances

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YOU...

Read

thjs

book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new washer properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number)

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances, Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225

Save

tjme

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.

To obtain a Spanish language

Para obtener la versi6n

version of this book, call

espafiol

este

manual,

Ilame

GE Answer

Centerm

GE Answer

Center@, servicio

800.626.2000

informaci6n

para el

consumidor,

consumer information service.

te16fono

800.626.2000.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a

label

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.

WANING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of

fire

or explosion or to prevent property damage,

personti

injury or loss of

tife.

—Do not store or use gasoline or other

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

—W~T

TO DO ~ YOU

S~LL

GAS

●

Do not try to

tight

any appliance.

●

Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

●

Clear the room, building or area of

occupants.

●

tiediately

call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone.

Fotiow

the gas supplier’s

instructions.

c M

you cannot reach your gas supplier,

ca~

the fire department.

—Instigation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supp~er.

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

FINALLY, if your problem

serviced your appliance. Explain

is still not resolved, write:

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

cases, this

will solve

the problem.

Action Panel

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North

Wacker

Drive

write all the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

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

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 its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

“

This washer must be properly

‘Q~~b

instilled and located in accordance

with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

If you did not receive an

hstallation

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

Center?

800.626.2000.

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Instillation Instructions.

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures

below

freezing or exposed

to the weather.

<onnect

to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

<onnect

to adequate plumbing and drain 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.

●

When disconnecting this appliance

‘.1

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

●

Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance or attempt any

servicing unless specifically 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:

●

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor

rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

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●

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

~ /

soaked in, orspotted with

combustible or explosive substances

(such as wax, paint, gasoline,

degreasers, dry-

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

antior

dryer during

operation.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within

your water heater and the gas

can accumulate in the water heater

andor

water 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 allow them to run for 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.

●

Never reach into washer while it is

<< moving. Before loading, unloading

“, >

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle

Selector knob to OFF position, then wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

●

Close supervision is necessary if

this appliance is used by or near

children. Do not allow children

to play inside, on, or with this

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

(continued next page)

WORTANT

SAFETY

~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.

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the

l.& accumulation of combustible materials,

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

●

Keep the floor around your appliances

clean

and

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).

NOTE:

Turning the Cycle Selector knob

to an 0~ position does NOT disconnect

the appliance from the power supply.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

●

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 washer top.

●

Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.

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

J’t

●

The laundry process can reduce the

flame

retardancy

of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully,

For washer operation

●

Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.

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

SAm ~SEmSTRUC~ONS

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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Wasflinse Temp.

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Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric

type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions

in How to Sort Clothes section.

● Remove the

Filter-Flo pan and MiniBasket tub. The underside of the lid is a good place to put the pan while loading or unloading clothes.

Do not use the Mini-Basket tub when washing regular loads.

You’ll find complete details on how and when to use it in How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

● Add measured amount of

detergent. See Detergents, Other Additives section for information on detergents and other laundry additives.

“

Load clothes into wash basket,

being careful not to overload. Clothes should be below retaining ring. See How to Load Your Washer section

for more information.

● Position the Filter-Flo pan on

the agitator. Lint will collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished.

Do not use the Filter-Flo pan

as a wash basket. Do not put

any items to be washed in the Filter-Flo pan.

● See How to Use Bleach

Dispenser section for information

on the Bleach Dispenser.

● For information on bleaches

and fabric softeners, see Other

Laundry Products section.

● Close the lid. Washer will fill

but not agitate or spin with the

lid open.

Setting the Controls

Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the

proper selections.

Select Wash/Spin Speed.

Select Water Level.

SMALL: Washer is less than

1/2 full

of clothes.

MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3

full.

LARGE: Over 2/3 full.

MlNTI-BASKET:

Not used for regular loads.

See

How

to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section. If you want to increase water level after you’ve made

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

Select Wash/Rinse Temperature. Push Cycle Selector knob in and

your selected wash setting.

turn clockwise to

Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer. If you wish to change setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector knob in to stop

START

/ ‘\ “

STOP

the washer and reset t; the new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

T~S

TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS

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

Cycles—

For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold

water

cooldown

helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.

Permanent Press

Knits

Cycle—

A combination of agitation and soak provides effective polyester knits laundering. An early

and

long spray

rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches

maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting.

Permanent Press

Soak

Cycle—

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.

Regular

Cvcles

So,kc”c!.

LIGHISOIL

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●

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OFF

KNITS

MIM1-OUICK

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Mini-Quick

Cycle—

Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time. Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approximately

14 minutes (plus fill time).

Pemanent

Prass

Spac;al

cycles

What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)

Cycle

Selector Settings

Wash Soak Wash Spin Rinse

spin

Total Time

Permanent Press and

Regular Cycles

Knits Cycles Special Cycles

Heavy

Normal

Light

Soak

Normal

Light Knits Mini-Quick

Soil

Cycle

Soil

5 I 2 I 2

3Y,

7 7

4Y 4X

37 I31 I 25 I II

I 23 I 14 I

NOTES: .

ToI~l

time

includes

pauses between each

phase of

the cycle.

●

To[211

time does )101 include water fill

times. F-ill

times

vary

depending on

househuld wa[er

pressure

and your

selected water

level

HOW TO USE

T~ M~I-BASmT

TUB

~pical

Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads

● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to

pounds) ● Stuffed toys.

(1. 125

kg).

● Tennis shoes.

● Delicate loads such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles,

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

hand-washables.

How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate

Hand-washables

1. Remove the

Filter-Flo

pan.

6. Add bleach, if desired.

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2. Place Mini-Basket

Measure carefully and

tub on agitator.

pour recommended

Pull

the agitator

amount of liquid

d..

toward the front

bleach—1/4 cup

of the machine for

(60

ml)—directly

into

easier installation and

the bleach dispenser.

removal of Mini-Basket tub.

See How to Use the Bleach Dispenser section.

Put detergent in the bottom of the

Mini-Ba.~ket

tub before loading clothes (about the same amount

you would use for a small load in the regular wash basket). See How Much Detergent Should You Use section.

Load clothes in the Mini-Basket tub. Replace the

Filter-Flo

pan. It serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini-

——

Basket tub.

7. Close washer lid and set

MEDIUM

controls as follows:

-:y&;:;:}::MIN1-

SM~B~

—Select desired

WasMSpin

Speed and

Was~inse

MINl-

- MRGE

RES~

Temp. See Operating

BASKET

Instructions.

—Select desired cycle (Regular, Permanent Press,

Knits or Mini-Quick).

8. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start washer.

Special Instructions for Use of the Mini-Basket

● The Mini-Basket tub can be used with any cycle

● When washing stockings, panty hose and other

except the SOAK cycle.

easily tangled items, always handle separately. To

● Do not wash clothes in the regular wash basket

minimize tangling, we recommend the use of a net

when using the Mini-Basket tub. There will not

laundry bag.

be enough water in the regular basket and damage to clothes could result.

How to Use the Mini-Quick Cycle

The MINI-QUICK cycle is a

1. Follow steps

through 8

short cycle, intended to wash

on opposite page except for

small loads of lightly soiled

cycle selection.

clothes you need in a hurry.

2. Push the Cycle Selector knob

The Mini-Basket tub should be

in and turn it clockwise to the

used for satisfactory results.

MINI-QUICK cycle.

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

How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan

● The Filter-Flo pan is the lint

filter. Position the Filter-Flo

pan on the agitator after

loading clothes into the

washer. Lint is easily seen

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and removed after the wash is finished.

NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash

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Mini-Basket tub, See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

How to Use the Bleach Dispenser

● Use this dispenser with

liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the wash basket along with your detergent. Do not pour powdered bleach into-the bleach dispenser.

● Measure bleach carefully.

Here are some recommended amounts:

LARGE WATER LEVEL—1

cup (310 ml) liquid

SMALL WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid MINI-BASKET tub—1/4 cup (60 ml) liquid

● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into

bleach dispenser.

● Do not ovefilll 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 or Mini-Basket tub.

How to Use the Soak Cycle

● SOAK CYCLE

Regular

temperature will

automatically be

cold.

● For a hot or warm

soak, set the

WastiRinse

Temp.

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Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to

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sdc~f.

agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to

UGHTSOIL

●

SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to

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complete the cycle.

●

For an extended soak,

allow the washer to fill and

NORWL

agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop

control to HOT/COLD or WARM/COLD and

the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as

turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the

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

Regular Cycles.

Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

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