Washer
Safe~
Instructions
....................3, 4
Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser .........................................10
Controls Setting Guide .............................8, 9
Cycle Settings .............................................6, 7
Energy-Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fabric Softener Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Filter-Flo@
Pan......................5, 10, 11, 14,26
Mini-Basket
TM
Tub ....................................5, 11
Operating the
Washer............................5-l
2
Care and Cleaning
Agitator...........................................................26
Limestone Buildup ...............................16, 26
Storage and Vacation Tips ........................26
User Maintenance instructions ................26
Problem
Solver.......................22-26
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Centera 80~626.2000
Preparation
Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
18
Loading the Washer................................5, 14
Pretreating .........................................9, 13, 19
Sorting Clothes ........................................5, 13
Stains
..............................................................2O
Stain Removal Guide ...................................2 1
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service
.................................................2
Warranty
........................................Back Cover
Models:
WA8879R WA8887R
GE Appliances
~LP
US
~LP
YOU...
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)
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville. KY 40225
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.
To obtain a Spanish language
Para
obtener
la
versi6n
en
version of this book, call
espafiol
de
este
manual, name a
GE Answer
Center@
GE Answer
Center@, servicio
de
800.626.2000 inforrnaci6n para el consumidor,
consumer information service.
te16fono
800.626.2000.
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.
WA-G:
For your safety the information in
thh
manual must be
fo~owed
to minimize
the risk of fire or
ex@mion
or to prevent property damage,
persoti
injury or
loss
of
hfe.
—Do not store or use
gasotie
or other
Q -ediately
@your gas supplier from a
flammable vapors and liquids in the
neighbor’s phone.
FOHOW
the
gas
supplier’s
vicinity of this or any other appliance. instructions.
—W~T
TO DO W YOU
S~LL
GAS
. M you
mot
reach your gas
supplier?
●
Do not try to
tight any
appliance.
M
the fire department.
●
Do not touch any
el~trid
switch;
—WW1ation
and service must be performed
do not use any phone in your balding.
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas
supptier.
●
Clear the room,
buildtig
or area of dl
I
Wcupank.
All washing instruction terms in this book conform to the Care
Labeling Rule established by the Federal Trade Commission, January 1984.
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page
in the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
First, contact the people who
FINALLY, if your problem
serviced your appliance. Explain
is still not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most
Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem.
Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North
Wacker
Drive
write all the details—including
Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
2
A
WARN~&To
reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using
your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
●
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
@
t
Q
This washer must be properly
‘Q.,.> b
m.
instilled and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
If you did not receive an
hstallation
Instructions sheet with your
washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer
Center~800.626.2000.
—Properly ground to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances.
Follow
details in Installation Instructions,
—Instill or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
<onnect
to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
<onnect
to adequate plumbing and drain
facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions.
●
Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in
use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture.
%4
●
When disconnecting this appliance
/
-
‘.1
pull by the plug rather than the cord to
.4
avoid damage to the cord or junction of
cord and plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
@
●
Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
To minimize the possibility of injury:
@
●
Do not mix chlorine bleach with
x
ammonia or acids such as vinegar an~or
6.
-~
rust remover. Mixing can produce a
~ti
toxic gas which may cause death.
~
“fl
ha~~e:~::;:~~:;::hedin
h
●
Do not wash or dry articles that
7
?
soa
. ,
.
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry-
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances
around your washer
antior
dryer during
operation.
A
WARNINGHYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
can accumulate in the water heater
antior
water
pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN
BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not
used hot water for two weeks or more, or move
into a residence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on
all
hot water faucets and allow them to run for
several minutes before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
as
●
Never reach into washer while it is
~ ~
moving. Before loading, unloading
“<
>
or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
●
Close supervision is necessary if
$
this appliance is used by or near
P%
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on, or with this
~&
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.
(continued next page)
3
WORTANT
SAFETY
~STRUCTIONS
(continued)
Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet.
Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid personal injury.
Keep the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the
accumulation of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
●
Keep the floor around your appliances clean and
dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
9
$3
/“
/-
●
To minimize the possibility of electric
shock, unplug this appliance from the
power supply before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning (except the
removal and cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob
to an
0~
position does NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
●
Do not tamper with controls.
●
Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
●
Never climb on or stand on the washer top.
●
Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer.
Skin irritation could result from the remaining
particles that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.
d
‘\
h
●
The laundry process can reduce the
I
)
flame
retardancy
of fabrics. To avoid
such a result, the garment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
For washer operation
●
Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.
This will stop the wash and spin action and
prevent completion of the cycle.
SAVE
T~SE
~STRUCTIONS
4
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER
k
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.
OFF
@
\\
“o”
w&/spns@
Variabh Wamr Lewl
Eztra R;n-Cyde
wad/Rinse
ramp.
❑
NORMAL
NORMAL
D
NORMAL
GENTLE
n
GEWLE
NORMAL
a
‘-”--””-””””
p
~
Regula,
Cydss
..;~’e
~w
OFF
LIGHT SOIL
NOMMkL
HEAW
OFF9*
E
KNITS
MINI.
OUICK
speu#/
.
c~las
<:F
GE~LE
6fmLE
●
O
““,0.”,,
,h,
Huvv
E,,mtl.*,
NORMAL
E,@a CIean;ng
Cvdes
Sorting and Loading
● Sort clothes carefully by fabric
type, weight, color and amount
of soil, according to instructions
in How to Sort Clothes section.
● Remove the
Filter-Flo
pan
and Mini-
Basket tub.
The underside
of the
lid
is a
good place to put the
pan
while
loading or unloading clothes.
Do not use the Mini-Basket
tub
when washing regular loads.
You’ 11 find complete details on
how and when to use it in How to
Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.
●
Add measured amount of
detergent. See Detergents, Other
Additives section for information
on detergents and other laundry
additives.
●
Load clothes into wash basket,
being careful not to overload.
Clothes should be below retaining
ring. See How to Load Your
Washer section for more
information.
●
Position the Filter-Flo pan on
the agitator. Lint
will
collect in
the pan for easy removal when
the wash is finished.
Do not use the
Filter-Flo pan
as a wash basket.
Do not put
any items to be washed in the
Filter-Flo pan.
● See How to Use Bleach
Dispenser section
for information
on the Bleach Dispenser.
● See How to Use Fabric Softener
Dispenser section for more
information on the Fabric
Softener Dispenser.
●
F’or
information on bleaches
and fabric softeners, see Other
Laundry Products section.
● Close the lid. Washer will
fill
but not agitate or spin with the
lid open.
Setting the Controls
Use the Controls Setting Guide to help you make
9
the proper selections.
@
Select
WashfSpin
Speed.
@
Select Water Level.
SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full of clothes.
o
MEDIUM: Between
1/3
and 1/2 full.
LARGE: Between
1/2
and 2/3 full.
o
EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 full.
MINI-BASKET: Not used for regular loads. See How
o
to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.
If you want to increase water level after you’ve
made a selection, turn knob to RESET and
select new level.
Select Extra Rinse, if desired. Turning control
to ON will provide a second deep rinse in the
Regular Cycle. If no Extra Rinse is desired,
turn control to OFF.
Select Wash/Rinse Temperature. Cold rinse will
be automatically provided with use of Permanent
Press and Knits Cycles.
Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise
to your selected wash setting.
Pull Cycle Selector knob
+
START ,
out to start the washer.
If you wish to change
setting after washer
has started,
push Cycle
9
/
“ ‘
s
STOP
~
Selector
kn(;b
in to-stop the washer and reset to the
new position. Setting
can
be changed at any time.
5
u
T~S
TO HELP YOU SELECT
SETTmGS
Regular
Cycles—
For most cottons, linens, and work and play clothes.
Longer wash times plus an extra deep rinse, spray
rinse and spin provide thorough washing and
detergent removal.
Permanent Press
Cycle—
For loads of synthetic and/or delicate fabrics. A
cold water
coo]down
helps prevent set-in wrinkles
in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses
and
similar
apparel with normal soil.
“Vr
Extra Cleaning
Knits
Cycle—
A combination of agitation and soak provides effective
polyester knits laundering. An early and long spray
rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches
maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting.
I
Psmanent
Press
Extra Cleaning
Cycles—
For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil.
Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils,
and
an automtitic
extra rinse
and
spin help remove any
detergent left after the first rinse and spin.
6
Mini-Quick
Cycle
Provides a complete wash cycle in a very short time.
Washes, rinses and spin dries clothes in approximately
14 minutes (plus fill time).
Soak
Cycle—
Clothes activate in a soaking agent for a short time,
then the water spins out. Washer turns off at end of
Soak Cycle—must be reset for desired wash cycle.
What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
Extra Cleaning Permanent
Cycle
Regular Cycles Cycles Press Special Cycles
Selector
Heavy Normal Light
Soak
Heavy Normal P. Press Knits
Settings
Mini-Quick
Soil Cycle
Wash
6
Soak
2E
Wash
Is
12
6
15
10
10
3
3
Spin
3)3
3E
3N
3%
3Y
2X
2F
2%
Rinse
3
3
3 3
3 3
2H
2%
2B
Spin
7
7
7 7
3
3
4E 4Z
4F
2nd Rinse
*2y>
*2y, *2y,
3
3
Spin
*7
*7
*7
7
7
Total
37
34
25
Time
*49 *46
*39
II
445
39Y
28
28
17
‘When Extra Rinse control is turned to ON.
NOTES:
●
Total
time includes pauses between
each phase
of the
cycle,
●
Total time does f~of
include
water
fill times. Fill times vary depending
on
household water pressure and your selected water level.
7
CONTROLS
SETTmG GU~E
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
WasWSpin
Speed
Wash Water
Temperature
Load
Cycle
Cycle Setting
Cottons and Linens
White/Colorfast
BrightiNoncolorf’ast
Normal~ormal
Normal~ormal
Hot or Warm
Warm or Cold
Regular Cycles
Regular Cycles
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Normal or Light Soil Setting
Work Clothes, etc.
Heavy soil
Average soil
Normal/Normal
Normal/Normal
Hot
Hot or Warm
Extra Cleaning Cycles
Regular Cycles
Heavy
or Normal Setting
Normal Setting
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cottons
Heavy or oily
soil
Normal/Gentle
Normal/Gentle
Hot
Warm
Extra Cleaning Cycles
Perm. Press Cycle
Heavy or
Normal Setting,
depending on load size
Set at Start
Average or light soil
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
Normal/Gentle
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Warm
Perm. Press Cycle
Special Cycles
Set at Start
Knits Setting
Silks,
W(}ols;
Blends
of
Silk
and Wool
Gentle~ormal
Warm
Special Cycles
Knits Setting
Rayon and Acetate
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Special Cycles
Knits Setting
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing is recommended
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Perm. Press Cycle Set at Start
Normal or Light Soil Setting,
depending on amount of soil.
Baby Clothes—Sturdy, such as
Diapers, Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads,
Sheets, Receiving Blankets, Coveralls
Normal~ormal
Hot
Regular Cycles
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Special Cycles
Knits Setting
Blankets—Wool. Part-Wool,
5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal
5 min. soak then
Normal/Normal
Regular Cycles
Light Soil SettingWarm
Cotton
Blankets—Synthetic, Electric
Warm
Regular Cycles
Light Soil Setting
Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE
WASH FIBERGLASS
Gentle/Gentle Hot or Warm
Perm. Press Cycle
Set at Start
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes**
Gentle/Gentle
Hot or Warm
Perm. Press Cycle
Set at Start
Slipcovers, Draperies,
Bathmats
&
Rugs**
Normal/Normal Hot or Warm
Regular Cycles Normal Setting
Denims (especially Indigo Blue
Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed
Normal/Normal
Cold or Warm
Regular Cycles
Normal Setting
Knits Setting
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim
Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Special Cycles
Pillows Gentle/Gentle
Warm
Perm. Press Cycle
or Special Cycles,
depending on amount
of soil
Set at Start
Knits Setting
*Use Cold Rinse to save energy
**Che~k size. Some slipcovers~-draperies and bedspreads may be too
large
for automatic home-size washer.
Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
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.
No bleach,
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach.
No bleach,
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach.
‘No bleach.
No bleach.
Special
Instmctions
If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in
Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning
cycle. See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section.
Use Extra Rinse if desired.
Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide,
Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See Tips to Help You Select Settings section. Use Extra Rinse
if desired.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments, use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your
Clothes Washer section.
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 which may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance.
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
Borateem
brand.
You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in MiniBasket tub. See How to Use Mini-Basket Tub section.
Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time.
Pretreat
heavilv
soiled spots with liquid detergent.
=electric~lanket,
sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from
damage.
Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat
heavilv
soiled spots with liquid dete~ent.
Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.
If unusually soiled, use Normal/Gentle
WasMSpin
Speed.
Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small
loads
with full water
fill.
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
manufacturers’ care labels must be 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 extra large water level.
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,
D.C.
20402
9
I
1
I
(
I
(
I
(
(
(
(
I
1
(
f
~
Loading...