GE WA8616R, WA8600R User Manual

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Problem Solver

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Care and Cleaning

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9

Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7

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

Filter-Flo@

Operating the

Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limestone Buildup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,25

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

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

Pan ............................5, 10, 13,25

Washer............................5- 11

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Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-18

Hard Water . . . . . . 17

Loading the

Pretreating .........................................9, 12, 18

Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 12

Stains . . . . . . . ..........19

Stain Removal

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

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

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

Repair Service Warranty

Models:

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Washer................................5,

Guide...................................2O

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WA8600R

WA8616R

GE Appliances

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate new washer properly.

Keep it handy your questions.

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

and

maintain your

for

answers to

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Louisville, KY 40225

obtain

a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center(”

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

)

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check

the Problem Solver section. operating problems that you correct yourself.

lists causes of minor

can

If you received a damaged washer...

Immediately contact the builder) that sold you the washer.

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800.626.2000.

dealer

servicio de

(or

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’

find thcm

the lower

These

numbers are

Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with your washer.

this card, please write these numbers

Model Number

Serial Number

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

here:

on a label on

left

side near the front.

also

on the

Before

sending in

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

●

—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 IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

●

If you cannot reach your gas

call the fire department.

—Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

●

Clear the room, building or area of all

All washing instruction terms in this book conform (o the Care Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission. January I

occupan~.

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page

in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service

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

for

further help.

and

some

three

F:irst, con[act

serviced your why you

cases,

this will solve the problem.

NEXT, ii’ you are write all the details-—irlclLldirlg your”

Manager, Consumer Relations

Gl; Appliances, Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

the

people

appl iancc.

arc not

pleased. In most

s[ill

not pleased,

phone number--to:

who

Explain

‘)84.

supplier!

FINA1.LY,

is still not resolved, write:

Miljor

20 North Chicago, IL 60606”

if your problem

Appliance Consumer

Action

Panel

Wacker

Drive

WARN~G-To

of fire, electric shock, or

fo~ow

●

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

<:b .

before it is used.

hstallation

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 to the weather.

<onnect

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

<onnect

facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

Q Turn

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

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

persons when using

basic precautions, including the following:

This washer must be properly

installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

If you did not receive an

Instructions sheet with your

below

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

off water faucets when the washer is not in

●

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

reduce the risk

injury

your appliance,

Center~800.626,2000.

freezing or exposed

4’4

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

operation.

can accumulate in the water heater pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. 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 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.

. Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances

degreasers, dry-

solvenfi,

WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas

●

Never reach into washer while it is

kerosene, etc.) which may

antior

dryer during

anflor

water

WDROGEN

will

allow any hydrogen gas to

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

GAS CAN

●

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

minimize the possibility of injury:

servicing unless specifically

skills

to carry out.

●

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

monia

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

or acids such as vinegar

andor

●

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

(continued next page)

WORTANT S~EH

(continued)

●

Keep dl laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

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Keep the area around and underneath

... .,

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

your appliances free from the

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accumulation

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

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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:

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

of combustible

Turning the Cycle Selector knob

sofieners,

materials,

~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 particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.

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The laundry process can reduce the

flame

retardancy

such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully,

of fabrics. To avoid

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.

Do not

hmper tith

controls.

SAVE

TmSE

~STRUCTIONS

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.

w,le,

SMALL .

MEDIUM

Le”e/

LARGf

Wash/Rinse

COLD

COLD .

y:;:

TemD

HO1

COLO

s.v..c”c/~7~oSPe.dWa$he,

Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by

and amount

of soil, according to instructions in

to Sort Clothes section.

● Remove the

The underside

good

place to put the

Fi lter-Flo(’)

of the lid is

pan

pan.

while

loading or unloading clothes.

● Add measured

amount

of detergent. See Detergents,

Othe; Additives

detergents

secfion for

and other

laundry additives.

Setting the Controls

–

fabric

type, weight, color ●

How

information

,“,,””,, ,0,,”,, ,“,”,O

Heavv

D.ti Extra

c’(l!l/t-()/

/)(lll1,/ [1/1/)(,[lf-(111((

Load clc~thes

overload, Clothes

See How to Load Your Washer section

into wash basket, being careful not to

sh(~uld

be below retaining

more information.

● Position the

to Use the

● See

Hc>w to

information on

● For information

F’i lter-Flo

Filter-Flo Pun

pan on

section.

the

Use Bleach Dispenser section

the

Bleach Dispenser.

bleaches

and fabric

Other Laundry Products section,

●

Close the 1

id.

Washer wi I I fi I I but not agitate or

with the lid open

s,,,

Laroe Ca~acdv

ll![l\ l[l};\ .\/l,q/tl/)

agitator.

softeners, see

E,t,ac/eanlng

—

ring.

for

Sce

for

- -

How

spin

Use the

Controls”

Setting Guide to help you make

the proper selections.

Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than 1/2 MEDIUM: Between l/2 LARGE: over

Select

2/3

full.

Wush/Rinse

and 2/3 full.

Temperature.

full

of clothes.

Push

Cycle

Selector knob in

and

turn clockwise

to your selected wash setting.

Re~lllar cycles automatictilly

Wash Speed

and

Normal Spin Speed.

provide

Normal

Permanent Press Cycle automatically provides

Gentle Wash Speed

Pull Cycle Selector knob

out to start the washer.

If yOLI

wish to change

setting

after

washer has started, push Cycle Selector knob in to stop

the washer

and

and Gentle

reset to the

Spin Speed.

START ,

/ ‘‘“\

STOP

new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

‘

T~S

TO HELP YOU SELECT SETTINGS

Regular

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

For loads

water permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.

Cycles—

Cycle—

of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A cold

cooldown

helps prevent set-in wrinkles in

OFF

s,,,,

Extra Cleaning

For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation

with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra detergent left after the first rinse and spin.

Cycle—

tinse and spin help remove any

PreWash

Cycle—

For use when clothes

agitated soak and a soak

followed

agitati(>n and

for desired wash

Soak

Clothes

Cycle—

activate in d soaking

are

cycle.

then the water spins out. Soak

Cyc]e—nlus(

be reset

excessively

without

spin.

agitation.

Washer nlust he reset

agent t’or

Washer

turns

for

desired wash

soiled.

short tinle,

oft

end CJ1’

Provides

cycle.

Pe,ma”en(P,e*,

—

OFF

Erf,aciean,”g

CONTROLS SETTING

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Wash Water

Load

Cottons

and

Linens

soil

Acetate

Whi(e/Colortas( Bright/Noncolorfast

Work Clothes

Heavy soil

Average

Permanent Press. Treated Cottons. Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil Average or light soil

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

stLlrdy

Delicate

Silks. Wools; Blends of Silk and Wool

Rayon

Temperature Cycle

HOI or

Warm

Warm or Cold

Hot

or Warm

Hot Warm

Warm Warm

Warm

Regular Cycles Regular Cycles

Extra Cleaning Cycle Regular Cycles

Extra

Permanent Press Cycle

Permanent Press Cycle Permanent Press Cycle

Permanent Press Cycle

Cleaning Cycle

GUDE

Cycle Setting

Normal Setting Normal Setting

Set at Start Normal Setting

Set at Start Set at Start

Set at Start

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

Blankets—Synthetic, Electric

Curtains-DO NOT MACHINE WASH FIBERGLASS

Chenille Slipcovers, Draperies,

and Denims (especially

Jeans) and other

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated

F~brics,

Articles with Plastic Trim Pillows

Bedspreads.

Rugs+:

Vinyl, Plastics

if’

machine

Robes*

Bfithrnats

Indigo

Blue

fabrics that bleed

ond

Warm

Hot

Warm Warm

Warm

Hot or Warm

Warm

Cold or

Warm

Permanent Press Cycle

Regular Cycles

Permanent Press Cycle Set at Start Regular Cycles

Regular Cycles

Permanent Press Cycle

Permanent Press Cycle Regular Cycles

Regular Cycles

Permanent Press Cycle

Set at Start

Normal or Light Soil Setting,

depending on amount

5 min. soak, then Light Soil Setting

Set at Start

Normal

Setting

Normal Setting

Set at Start

of soil

*Chtck

size.

Some SI

ipcovers.

draperies

and

bedspreads may be too

large

for automatic home-size washer.

Bleach

Special Instructions

Liquid chlorine type. Only non-chlorine”

White or colorfast.” liquid chlorine

Nonco]orfast,”

when needed. White or colorfast. liquid chlorine type,

Noncoiorfast. only non-chlorine bleach

when needed.

White or colorfast,”

Noncolorf’ast,”

when needed.

N() bleach.

bletich

when needed,

only non-chlorine bleach

liquid

only non-chlorine

chlorine type.

[

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

bleach.

White or colorfast,

I Only

non-chlorine bleach when needed,

No bleach

liquid

chlorine type.

N() bleach.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

type.

bleach

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

Usc maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide

Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Guide. Usc

If unusually soiled, use hot

Guide. Small

Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

Wash in your washer

Wash frequently to down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when garment is dry, Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED,

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

You Fill washer, add detergent,

Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from

damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

Vacuum

Extra Cle~ning

Iotids

may ~refer

to use a mild

out loose dirt before washing.

Cycle. see Operating Instructions.

water.

reduce wrinkling.

onl,v

if recommended by the garment manufacturer,

tluff

up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet

ty~e deter~ent,

allow~o

Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent

instructions carefully.

at a time or add towels to balance.

D()

baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots.

Borateem

dissolve-before ad~ng

brand

Do hand-knit

garments

blanket~Do

th~ Detcr~~

made

of water and

by hand.

one b~nket at

~“~me.

]

White rrrcolorfast, liquid chlorine type.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Wash only 2 or

rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt,

N() bleach.

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 Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. 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

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

mend to prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use large water level.

times in very small loads with full water fill.

manufacturer. v’ cure

D.C.

20402.

May

discolor plastic washer

label.v mu.~t

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