GE WA5826R, WA5800R User Manual

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Instructions

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach

Controls Setting Guide .............................6, 7

Cycle

Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Filter-Flo” Pan......................4,

Mini-Basket Operating the

Dispenser............................................8

SeHings..................................................5

Tub.......................................4,

Washer............................4-lO

5,8,9, 12,25

Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives ..............13-17

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

Loading the Washer................................4, 12

Pretreating ..........................................7, 11, 17

Sorting Clothes ........................................4, 11

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

Stain Removal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Care and Cleaning

Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................25

Limestone Buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,25

Storage and Vacation Tips ........................25

User Maintenance instructions ................25

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

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

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

Repair Service

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

Solver.......................2o-24

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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fire

or explosion or to prevent property damage,

Save time and money.

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If you received a damaged washer...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the washer.

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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.

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or loss of

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not store or use flammable vapors and vicinity of this or

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tight

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do not use any phone in your

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builtig.

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neighbor’s phone.

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you cannot reach your gas

@the

fire department

—btiation and

by a

quMled

the gas supplier.

●

Clear the room,

All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.

occupants.

butiding

or area of

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 still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

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

your gas

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suppHer bm

the

gas supptier’s

supplier>

service must be performed

instier, service agency or

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

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Drive

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric

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

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. 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

persons when using your appliance,

●

This washer must be properly

. . .

instilled and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

If you did not receive

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to a properly rated, protected and sized to adequate plumbing and drain

●

When disconnecting this appliance

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

otierwise

subjected to damage or stress.

shock, or injury to

●

Do not wash or dry articles that

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soa

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(such as wax, paint, gasoline, cleaning ignite or explode. Do to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer operation.

can

accumdate

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.

wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

combustible or explosive substances

solvenk,

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

●

Never reach into washer while it is

moving. Before loading, unloading

kerosene,

not

add these substances

antior

in the water heater

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle Selector knob to OFF position, then

degreasers, dry-

etc.)

which may

dryer during

antior

water

●

Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance or attempt any

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

&’$

servicing unless specifically

inju~:

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Do not mix chlorine bleach with

ammonia or acids such as rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

vinegm andor

●

Close supervision is necessary if

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

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

(continued next page)

WORTANT

●

Keep dl laundry aids (such as

S~E~

(continued)

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a Observe

lwked

cabinet,

warnings on container

labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the area around and underneath

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

your appliances free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such w lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

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 filter).

●

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not

NOTE:

to an 0~ position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply,

tnm~r

Turning the Cycle Selector knob

with controls.

~STRUCTIONS

●

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

pafiicles

that maybe picked up by clothing

during subsequent washer use.

●

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f /

such a result, the garment

The laundry process can reduce the

retfldancy of fabrics.

ame

manufacturer’s care instructions

avoid

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.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER

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.

WasMInse Temp.

COLD

HOT

COLD .

Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color

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

COM

Ccmtrt)[panei

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Remove the

The underside of the lid is a good place to put the pan while loading or unloading clothes.

Filter-Flo@

pan.

appearance

ma.v vaq .Tlightly

Sorting and Loading

(continued)

Do not use 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.

Setting the Controls

Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make the proper selections.

Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than MEDIUM: Between l/2 and LARGE: Over

2/3 full.

MINI-BASKET: Not used to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.

1/2

full of clothes.

2/3 full.

for

regular loads. See How

● Position the

to Use the

● See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section

Filter-Flo pan

Filter-Flo

Pan section.

on the agitator. See How

for

information on the Bleach Dispenser.

● For information on how to use bleaches and fabric

softeners, see Other

●

Close the 1 id. Washer will

Laundrv

fill

Products section.

but not agitate or spin

with the lid open.

Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to

your selected wash setting. Pull Cycle Selector knob

out to start the washer.

you wish to change setting after washer has started, push Cycle Selector knob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

Tips to Help You Select Settings Regular

was~ times plus an extra deep

rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal.

Cycles—

Permanent Press

For

loads

Cycles—

of synthetic

andlor

delicate fabrics. A cold water

cooldown

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

normal

soil.

What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)

No’rEs: .

Total time includes

cycle.

Total

vary depending on household water pressure and your

selected water

Cycle Selector Settings

Wash

Regular Cycles

Heavy Normal

I.ight

I 15 I 6 I I

Soil

Soak

Cycle Soil

Permanent Press Cycles

Normal

Light

Soak

Clothes

Cycle—

;;;:;,

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.

pauses

between each phase of the

time does

tlot

include water fill times. Fill times

level.

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Spin

Total

Time

27 20

CONTROLS

SETT~G GU~E

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Wash Water

Load

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast”

BrightiNoncolorfast

Work Clothes

Heavy

soil

Average soil

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil Average or

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy Delicate

Silks.

and Wool Rayon

Wools:

and

Acetate

light

soil

Blends of Silk

Temperature

Hot or Warm Warm or Cold

Hot

Hot or Warm

Hot Warm

Warm Warm

Warm

Cycle

Regular Cycles Regular Cycles

‘Permanent Press Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles Permanent Press Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles

Cycle Setting

Normal Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting

Normal

for

Heavy for all other loads Normal Setting

Normal Soil Setting Light Setting

Light Setting

small loads;

Down-filled garments.

washing is recommended

Baby Clothes-Sturdy, such as Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads. Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls

Baby

Clothes—Delicate

Blankets—Wool, Part-Wool, Cotton Warm

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE WASH FIBERGLASS

Chenille Bedspreads, Slipcovers. Draperies,

and Rugs* Denims (especially Indigo Blue

Jeans) and other fabrics that

Rubber-coated Fabrics, Vinyl. Plastics and Articles with

Pillows

Pltistic

ltenls,

Trim

if machine

Rohes*

Bathmats

hleed

Lamimrtcd

Warm

Hot

Warm

Hot or Warm

Hot or Warm Hot or Warm

Cold or Warm

Warm

Permanent Press Cycles

Regular Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles

Regular Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles Regular Cycles

Regular Cycles

Permanent Press Cycles

Normal Soil Setting

Normal or Light Soil Setting, depending on amount of soil.

Light Setting

Light Soil Setting

Light Setting

Light Setting Normal Setting

Normal Setting

Light Setting

Normal Soil or Light Setting,

depending on amount of soil.

*Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and

hcdsprcads may

be too large for automatic home-size washer.

Bleach

Special

Instmctions

Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Noncolorfast,

when needed. White or colorfast,

Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach

when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach

when needed.

No bleach.

Seldom needed. If needed, use only non-chlorine bleach.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

only

non-chlorine

liquid

chlorine type.

bleach

If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in

the Detergent Guide.

Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide.

Small

loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent

Guide.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. Small loads reduce wrinkling.

Wash

only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet down gives off an odor garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots. Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like

whicb

may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when

Borateem

liquid

detergent or paste made of water and

time or add towels to balance.

brand.

Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

No bleach.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in the Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.

Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.

No bleach.

Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.” For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but will probably never eliminate it.

The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads. Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).

Pillows are made of different materials~acron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but

,fi,llow’ed

mend to prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill minutes to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use large water

carefilly.

If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and

plug

to protect blanket and washer from

small

loads with full water fill.

manufacturers care labels must be

wasber,

add detergent and agitate for several

D.C.

20402.

time.

level.

OPEMT~G

How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan

mSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

● 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 and removed after the wash is finished.

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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.

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NOTE: Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash basket. Do not put items to be washed in the Filter-Flo pan. Do not place detergent packets

in the Filter-Flo pan.

The Filter-Flo pan also serves as a lid for the Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

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

● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into

tu&l/4

cup (60 ml) liquid

bleach dispenser.

● Do not overfill or allow dispenser to

ovefiow.

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

temperature will automatically be cold.

● For a hot or warm

soak, set the

WasMRinse Temp.

control to HOT/COLD or WARM/COLD and turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycles.

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● Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to

agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

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●

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 Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

~pical

Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads

● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to

(1.

125

kg).

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

272

pounds)

● Stuffed toys.

● Tennis shoes.

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

How to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate

1. Remove the

2. Place Mini-Basket tub on agitator.

Pull

the agitator toward the front of the machine

easier installation removal of Mini-Basket tub.

3. Put detergent in the 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.

4. Load clothes in the Mini-Basket tub.

5. Replace the

It serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the MiniBasket tub.

Filter-Flo

hand-washables.

pan.

for

and

bottom of the

pan.

“+

Mini-Basket

Hand-washables

Add bleach,

Measure carefully and pour recommended amount of liquid bleach—1/4 cup (60

ml)—directly

into the bleach dispenser. See How to Use the Bleach Dispenser section.

7. Close washer lid and set controls as follows:

—Set Water Level to MINI-

BAS~T

—Select desired

Was~inse

See Operating Instructions.

—Select desired cycle (Regular or Permanent Press).

See Operating Instructions.

Pull

position.

Temp.

Cycle Selector knob out to start washer.

if desired.

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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.

● Do not wash clothes in the regular wash basket

when using the Mini-Basket tub. There will not

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

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

E~RGY-SAmG

TWS

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 and

c’hc~c~,$e

u water temperature warm

enough to releaive

and get

rid

oj”. $oil.

● Use

Hot

Wash—up to

(65°C.)—on

a regular basis

150°F.

only

when washing heavily soiled

articles—such

work and

play clothes.

● Under

normal

soil conditions, wash in water above

(27°C.).

This generally means

80°F.

using the Warm Wash temperature setting on your washer—temperatures approximately

(32°C.–380C.)

90°F.–

or hand

O°F.

comfortable. If you notice that soil has accumulated after several

consecutive washings, use Hot

Wash occasionally, if safe for fabrics.

● Try to wash less often. Save

articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load.

● If you must wash smaller loads,

adjust the amount of water. Small loads should have lower water levels.

● Wash in off-peak utility hours.

Your local utility can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

● Use your Mini-Basket tub

very small

loads.

It uses less

water than the small water

for

level

in the big tub on this washer. You will also save on detergent and energy.

Sort by Sutiace Texture

Separate

%~Producers

Sort by Fabric

Separate

Cottons &

nfro’=fromefrome

Sort by Soil

Separate ‘

Lint

a %

from

Lint

~ACollectorS

Linens

Lightly u % Medium o

Soiled

from

so,l

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

fro

Sort by Color

Separate t

It pays to check and prepare

clothes for washing.

● Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, snap 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

minimize fabric surface damage.

knits inside-out to

Soaking and way to loosen deep

Pretrating-a

soik and stains.

good

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

soiIs,

embedded dirt and even some stains.

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 instructions on different fabrics and loads, see the

Controls Setting

Guide.

FOR

INFOWATION

ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry

● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing

Produch Guide.

in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2 hour before washing.

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.

—

● 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.

To Add Items After the Washer Has Stirted

● Turn off the washer.

● Carefully remove the

Filter-Flo pan.

● Add any additional articles

by submerging them next to the agitator.

● Replace the

Filter-Flo

pan

and restart the washer.

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:

● Be careful not to overload washer. Permanent Press

clothes must have ample room to move freely. A Medium size Permanent Press load is the largest that should be washed.

● Use more water than you would for a regular load.

Use a Medium Water Level for a Small Load; a Large Water Level for a Medium Load.

● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops

and hang immediately.

Products

Advantages

Disadvantages

Phosphate–

Powdered Detergents

Non-Phosphate–

Powdered Detergents

Liquid

Detergen&

Perform Wash all types of fabrics well.

Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water.

Perform satisfactorily in soft or moderately hard water.

In some areas only non-phosphate products are available.

Perform well in soft water. Offer better performance in

hard water than powdered non-phosphate types.

well

in hard or soft water.

Are not available in some areas.

Generally do not clean well in hard water.

May be difficult to dissolve, especially in cold water.

Should Those containing sodium

carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer when combined with hard water. (See Detergents section.)

May not perform as well as powdered phosphate products when diluted in wash water.

not

be used in cold water.

Soaps

Clean synthetics and fabric blends well.

Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots.

Completely dissolve even in cold water.

Perform well in soft water.

Generally do not clean well in

medium-hard or hard water. May combine with water

hardness minerals to form sticky soap curd.

THE RESULTS OF

CONT~UED

USE OF

1s your water hard? If it is,

limestone:~ will

determine how rapidly the limestone will build up. If your water is VERY HARD ( I I or more grains) and

deposits on your clothes and washer surfaces. The hardness of your water

and

if you use a carbonate type non-phosphate detergent, you will most probably notice

CA~ONATE

DETERGENTS

and

your washing frequency

you wash just a few loads a week, you may see limestone buildups in just a few months.

Effects on Clothes

Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the following ways:

● Gives

stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such

as toweling.

● Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy.

● Causes graying of fabrics.

● Leaves a white, powdery residue on

dark-colored items.

Effeck on Washer

● Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to

the wash solution.

●

Mat-1

ike,

crusty formations caused by 1

the sticky limestone deposits.

● Increased service calls because of

in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other washer parts.

● Reduced useful life of washer.

int

adhering to

1 imestone

deposits

● Causes spot-fading of bright

colors

as a result of

direct contact with detergent.

● Reduces wrinkle-resistance of permanent

press fabrics.

● Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes on

cottons such as children’s

● Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action

sleepwear.

between limestone deposits on the fabrics during washer agitation.

Recommended Methods to Reduce Limestone Buildup

● Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a I

detergent if these are available in your area.

● Install a home water softener. This will significantly

reduce limestone buildup.

● Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,

such as

Calgon

brand with phosphate.

iquid

Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes

The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes. These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent.

● Use hotter wash water, for example up to

150°F. (65°C.)

for cottons. This also improves

oily-soil removal.

● If you wash in cooler water to save energy, use

more detergent to promote better washing. Also

be sure to use bleach on

bleachable

fabrics. Use

hot water whenever possible.

● Add detergent and allow washer to fill and agitate

for three or four minutes to dissolve detergent before adding clothes.

*LIMESTONE–technically called CALCIUM CARBONATE–is caused by the

reaction of the calcium in the hard water with the sodium carbonate in the detergent

● Increase amount of detergent. See guide on opposite

page for recommended detergent amounts in relation to water hardness.

● Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water

conditioners, prewash soil and stain removers to help in removing stubborn soils and stains.

● Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very dirty

loads separately and increase detergent to help keep dirt from redepositing on less soiled items. Wash delicate items separately to prevent damage from heavy, sturdy clothes.

● Wash smaller loads to increase cleaning action

of washer.

● Use fabric softener to counteract stiffness or

harshness in clothes.

How to Partially Restore Clothes

CAUTIONS:

Once clothes have developed limestone deposits, they may be partially restored by soaking in cups

(480

ml) of vinegar in one gallon

solution of two

(3.8

liters) of hot tap water for 15 minutes. USE A PLASTIC CONTAINER. Then wash clothes in the washer using detergent.

● Do not use vinegar soak solution in washer.

The acidic action of the vinegar may damage the porcelain.

● Vinegar soak solution may reduce the

wrinkle-resistance of permanent press fabrics.

● Vinegar soak

HOW MUCH DETERGENT SHOULD YOU USE?

The

use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most

important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean.

may

damage the dyes in some fabrics.

Amount required varies according to:

Water hardness

2. Amount of soil

Size of load

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

If the recommended amount of

detergent produces too many suds, switch to a low

sudsing

detergent brand, and follow instructions on package.

Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent

= =

—

in a standard measuring cup.

5. Low phosphate detergent

Recommended Amount of Detergent for Average Soil Load

Water Level Setting

Water

Hardness

VERY HARD

10-20 Grains

High-Sudsing

Powder

Low-Sudsing

Concentrated Powder

LIQUID O-10

~pe

HARD

4-1 () Grains

Som

()-4 Grains

()- 1 ()

Grains

L~rgc

2 cups

(480 ml) (420

1 x cups

(420 ml)

cup

(240

ml)

1 cup

(240

ml)

FOLLOW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS

Medium

1 Y! cups

ml)

I I

cups

(360 ml) (180 ml)

1 cup

(240 ml) (

3/4

cup

(180

ml)

Small

I x cups

(300 ml)

314

cup

1/2

cup

120

1/2

cup

(120

ml)

Mini-

Basket

1/3

cup

(85

ml)

I I

114

cup

(60

ml)

1/8

cup

(30 ml)

1/4 cup

(60

ml)

How to use

detergent—

granular or powdered:

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

If your detergent doesn’t dissolve well,

predissolve

the detergent in hot water, then pour directly into the wash basket.

To use granular or powdered detergent in the Mini-Basket tub,

put detergent in the

Ba.vket

tub

before

To use liquid detergent

bottom (?f Mini-

clotheiv.

in regular

clothes basket or Mini-Basket tub,

package directions.

1. Use recommended amount

of detergent for your load and water hardness as

shown in guide at left.

2. When using other detergent types—low and normal

suds, powders, liquids, non-phosphate

powders—

follow directions on package.

3. For hard water treatment,

see Hard Water Guide.

MRD

WATER—DO YOU

IT?

Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is.

● If you live in a municipal area, contact your

water company.

● If you live in a rural area, or in some suburban areas,

contact your county agent.

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

O to 3 grains per gallon (3.8

liters)—SO~

4 to 10 grains—HARD

If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all 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 guide below.

11 to 19 grains—VERY HARD

20 grains and over—EXTREMELY HARD

Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level

Grains of hardness

When

using

with detergent

o-1o

10--15

1/4 cup

(60 ml)

15-20

1/2

cup

(120 ml)

20-25

213

CUP

(160 ml)

25-30

cup

(240 ml)

over 30

1 cup plus

30 (240

tablespoon for

ml plus

15 ml for each extra 5 grains)

eve~

5 grains above

When using with soap

1/3

cup

(80 ml) (160 ml)

213

cup

314

cup

(180 ml)

1 cup

(240 ml)

cups

(360 ml)

cups

plus

above 30 (300 ml plus 15 ml for each extra 5 grains)

1 tablespoon for

eve~

5 grains

Laundry Product and

BI,EACH

Chlorine liquid such

as Clrrrox

Non-chlorine such as

Clorox

2 brand

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such as Downy

Brand

Wash additive such as Rain Barrel brand

SANITIZER

Chlorine bleach

such as

Clorox

WATER SOFTENER

Non-precipitating

such as

Calgon

Precipitating such Borax brand

SOAK AGENT

Such as

PRETREATING, STAIN AND SPOT REMOVERS

Such as Spray>n Wash and

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as

and Tintex

K2R

Biz

brands

~pe

brand

Rit

brands

How to Use It

Use your bleach dispenser. See

How to

Dispenser section.

Follow package directions, Put bleach into washer with detergent,

Mix recommended amount with one cup (240 ml) water and add at start rinse cycle.

Follow package directions. Add during wash cycle.

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

Follow package directions. Add at start of wash cycle.

FOI1 Use with detergent or soap in 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.

Use Your Bleach

package directions.

Special Instructions

1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into

washer or on dry clothes.

2) Some

3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special

1) May be used on all kinds of fabrics.

1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

3) Use carefully. Too much may cause staining on

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

5) For those recommended for adding to

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.

CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the washer. Apply these pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,

1/2

exterior parts. Caution: Tinting may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it.

of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine

bleached such as: 10070 cotton

sleepwear,

colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.

instructions.

most effective in hot water.

some clothes.

such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s instructions exactly.

cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe

silk, wool, mohair,

tlame-retardant children’s

spandex,

leather. or non-fast

the

wash cycle,

load Go

HOW TO

mMOVE STA~S

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

● Test stain removal product on a hidden inside

seam or on a sample of the material.

● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. It can

these steps: set some stains.

● Find the fabric and the finish in the chart on the

next page, and use only recommended methods.

● Check the care label instructions that came with

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap or detergent.

the garment.

Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and

Mix 1/4 cup (60 water—approximately

ml)

chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool

80°F. (27°C.)—in

a sink or pan. Soak stained area

Bleachable

Fabrics

for 5 minutes and launder in washer.

The Case of the “Invisible” Stain

Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments may cause stains which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you put your clothes Then they will become very visible and you may think into the washer.

If these stains are not completely removed in the wash, the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water.

they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

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

“

Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.

● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.

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.

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

Coloring

Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dul/ tool to

caretkll~

.~crape offas

much adhe,~ite or gum

u.Y po,v.~ible.

Sponge

with a safe dry cleaning fluid, * then launder. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If

according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite changed, you ammonia.**

Soak in cold water, then launder in warm water. If

bleach

may

be able to restore it by sponging with

Rinse thoroughly.

according to the Stain Removal Hint on

Soak in cold water. Treat stain with a safe dry cleaning Apply undiluted liquid detergent, launder, dry.

stain

remains, bleach

page.

stain

opposite

Bleach

If color has

remains,

pa&e, launder.

tluid*;

according

to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry, Without cream:

opposite page. Launder. With cream: Follow guide directions

Bleach

according to the Stain Removal Hint on

for

cream,

Treat stain with safe dry cleaning fluid. * Apply undiluted liquid detergent; launder and dry. Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.

Soak stain in cool water. If stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder.

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

cleaning fluid. * Apply

undi Iuted

safe

liquid

detergent. Launder in warm water. Sponge with warm water. If stain remains.

apply warm glycerine, let stand

minutes and rinse well, or sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid. * Launder.

Sponge with a safe dry cleaning fluid. * Then launder in warm detergent water.

Sponge with warm water.

stain with non-chlorine bleach.

Bleach remaining

Grass, Foliage, Flowers, Mildew, Scorch

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. (Treat mildew spots while they are fresh, before mold has a chance to weaken fabric.) If either type stain remains, bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder. (Severe scorch cannot be removed.)

Ink, Ballpoint Fresh stains: Place stain face down on an absorbent towel and

sponge with dry cleaning fluid,* or use spray cleaner. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Old stains: Bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page.

Paint and Varnish

Soften with oil, lard or petroleum jelly, then sponge with turpentine or banana oil. Launder in warm water.

Perspiration Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water. If

color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar.** If any stain remains, treat

witb

safe dry cleaning fluid* or bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page, launder and dry.

Rust

Apply rust remover,** using manufacturer’s directions. Rinse and launder.

**DO

not

mix

*Cautimr:

and required cautions (usually printed on label). Use extreme caution with flammable compounds.

Under no circumstances (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.) be washed in washer.

Because cleaning fluids tend to be toxic, be sure you are in a well ventilated room when using them. No cleaning fluid should be used unless user is familiar with the limitations

shoutd

fabrics containing flammable materials

and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic death.

Save and refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

Chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar

Sponge with warm water.

liguidderergent.

Bleach remaining stain

Apply

undiluted

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

be removed.

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

Same as white and bleachable fabrics.

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

Same as white and

bleacbable

ga.;

fabrics.

which may cause

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

LINT OR RESIDUE

ON CLOTHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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

chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).

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

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 appear to be lint.

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 Guide.

● Overloading

with correct water level.

● Too much bleach. Use correct amount of bleach according to package directions.

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

of detergent. See Detergent Guide.

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

detergent to create a white deposit. Use softeners in rinse cycle only unless package specifies adding to wash cycle. See Other Laundry Products section.

● Pilling usually on polyester-cotton blends is caused by normti 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

will

cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items

Predissolve

granulm

rinse cycle.

GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED

GAWENTS

GRAYED CLOTHES

These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before washing clothes. However, if oily the oily spots may pick

They are 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

2. Pretreat stains.

3. Use the hottest water possible.

4. Use bleach where possible.

5. Use presoak aids.

●

Washer overloaded. Clothes cannot move freely to loosen and remove soil, causing

not

caused by the washer. Wash synthetic garments as soon as possible after

140°F.–1500F.

dishwashing

Install water softener.

up dirt from the wash water. The spots will then be very visible.

or family baths-are heavy.

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for

soils

are not completely removed in wash cycle,

(60°C.+50C.). Do not wash when other hot water

Calgon

brand).

sim

of load.

needs—

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

GRAYED CLOTHES (continued)

~LLOWED

CLOTHES

● 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 previous 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, Other Additives section.

● To restore grayed clothes, follow one of these procedures:

1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check Manufacturer’s Care Labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

●

Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate—

use

2Y2

times as much as you need for normal water softening.

● Do not use detergent or soap.

Allow clothes to go through complete cycle.

● Repeat, if necessary.

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

● Incomplete removal of body 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 Clothes, above.

●

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

Clorox

2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions. Restore color

using color remover (such as

“

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

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

Rit

Tintex

brands), following package directions.

adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and

2. manganese from water.

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

3. heater occasionally.

To remove s~ok: lemon juice

S~read

{hrough’stain.

stained

rem~ve

~ortion

overall

over

Dan

~ellow,

boiling

water and saueeze

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

BLUE OR GRAY COLOR

STAWS

SHRINUGE,

GENERAL

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always dilute before adding to rinse water.

shins:

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

See

Other Laundry Products section.

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 exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.

(c[]ntinued next page)

PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SHRIN~GE, ~ITS

WRIN~ING

PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched

and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle.

● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)

is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation shrinkage above.

● Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been

heat-

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

● 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,

cool

or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.

with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash Permanent Press items with

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

regular loads..

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

cooldown

● Incorrect water level. Use Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium Level for

regulw

.no

laundry.

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

rinse to minimize wrinkling. Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.

Small Load.

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

detergent.

● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use

a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.

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

remove wrinkles:

●

Retumble

●

Rerinse

●

If unsuccessful, retumble on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.

● Send to dry cleaners for pressing.

● Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.

on Permanent Press setting.

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS,

MPS

EXCESSIVE WEAR

● Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all 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 especially important in washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.

● 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

washing and mend all rips and tears.

PROBLEM

SNAGS, HOLES TEARS, RIPS OR EXCESSIVE WEAR (continued)

HEAVILY SOILED AREAS such as

collars

and cuffs

WASHER WON’T OPERATE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Chemicals

toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse

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

rdl

towels and other articles that came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.

●

Permanent Press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is

norrnd

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.

●

Roughness

spots if necessary.

●

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

cycle. Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels.

●

Garments

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.

or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears. Check agitator and file rough

Perm.

Press

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

WATER

TEMPERATU~

IS INCORRECT

WATER WON’T DRAIN

WATER LEAKS

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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

140°F.-1500F. (60°C.+50C.).

●

Make

sure drain hose is not kinked.

●

Top of drain outlet should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor.

● Make sure hose connections are tight at faucets.

●

Make sure end of drain hose is

correctlv

inserted in and secured to drain facility.

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Make

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A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at

●

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

●

Washer

sure

washer is level and

front jam nuts tight. See your Instigation

stops and the spin brake inside

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 necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise. To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

norrndly

between

pauses between washing

spin and rinse.

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to the floor with rubber

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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The

fib.

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.

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.

How to remove the

To remove the agitator, snap the cap off and

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

To replace the agitator,

down onto the shaft so that it fits snugly into place. Replace the agitator extender (on models so

equipped), the screw and the cap.

agibtor

carefully lower it straight

How to remove limestone deposits from clogged

● Soak filter pan in a preheated

solution of half vinegar and half water for 15 minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff bristle brush while flushing with running water.

160°F. (71°C.)

Cap Screw

Agitator Extender (on some models)

Agitator

Shafi

(Appearance may vary)

Filter-Flo

pan

CAUTIONS:

● Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar

can damage porcelain.

●

Do not exceed

may warp.

180°F.

(82°C.

) or filter pan

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YOUR GE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES WASHER

WWA5800R WWA5826R

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

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, parts and

in your home to repair or replace

any part of

se~ice

the

washer that fails

labor

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 parts for any part of

the

transmission

that fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home 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:

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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.

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,

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the

sewice

shop or for the sewice technician’s

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.

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

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.

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

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

This

book is printed on recycled paper.

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No.

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

GE WA5826R, WA5800R User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual