GE WA5826R, WA5800R User Manual

Washer

Safe~

Instructions

....................3, 4

Problem

More questions

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

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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Models:

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Read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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

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To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer

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the risk of

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For your safety the information in this manual must be

fire

or explosion or to prevent property damage,

Save time and money.

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

If you received a damaged washer...

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

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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.

foEowed

mi~ze

or loss of

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not store or use flammable vapors and vicinity of this or

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any

tight

gasotie or

liqdds in

other appliance. instructions.

S~LL GAS

any

apptian~.

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do not use any phone in your

other

the

builtig.

kediately M

neighbor’s phone.

c E

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

FOMOW

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

Wacker

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).

●

/“

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.

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