GE WWA5400S User Manual

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Washer

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Control Settings .............................................5

Cycle Descriptions .........................................4

Cycle Times Energy-Saving Tips Filter

Operating the Washer ..............................5, 6

Soak...................................................................6

Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings .......7

Care and Cleaning

Agitator . . 18 Storage and Vacation Tips . 18

User Maintenance Instructions ...............18

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

.....................................................5

.........,..,......................,..,.6

Flo

Pan ........................................5, 9, 18

Problem

More questions

GE Answer

Preparation

Detergents and Additives ..................10, 11

Hard Water . .....10

Loading the Washer..................................5, 9

Sorting Clothes ..........................................5, 8

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

Stain Removal Guide 13

Consumer

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

Important Phone Numbers . 19

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

Repair Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Solver..................,....l4-l8

?...call

Centerw

800.626.2000

Services...................l9

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Cover

GE Appliances

HELP US HELP 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

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

WA~ING:

the risk of fire

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize

or explosion or to prevent property damage,

Save time

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

and money.

If you received a damaged washer...

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

Para obtener espafiol

GE Answer Center”, information

te16fono

versi6n

este

manual, name a

para el consumidor,

800.626.2000.

servicio

person~

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ 11 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.

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.

—WHAT TO DO IF YOU

●

Do not try to light any appliance.

●

Do not touch any electrical switch;

S~LL

GAS

do not use any phone in your building.

●

Immediately cm your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

ca~

the fire department.

—Insolation and service must be performed

by a qualified the gas supplier.

●

Clear the room, building or area of all

occupanti.

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 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 Chicago, IL 60606

your phone number—to:

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

FOMOW

the gas

suppEer’s

instiler, service agency or

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

follow basic precautions, including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for

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

governing codes and ordinances. Follow

detiils

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

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 break or rupture.

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

recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

minimize the possibility of injury:

NW,”

persons when using your appliance,

iti

intended purpose

●

This washer must be properly

installed and located in accordance

with the Installation Instructions

If you did not receive an

Center!

in Installation Instructions.

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

●

Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

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

800.626.2000.

all

valve

should

andor

●

b’t

(such as wax, paint, gasoline, 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 operation.

can accumulate in the water heater 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 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.

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

an~or

dryer during

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

andor

water

i~ury,

if you have not

●

Never reach into washer while it is

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

●

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

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puge)

WORTANT

Kee~

all

laundrv

detergents,

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

(

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.

●

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 disconnect the appliance from the power supply,

aids

(such

ble~ches,

fabric softeners,

position does NOT

SAFETY

(continued)

~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.

●

The laundry process can reduce

the flame

f ~ Toavoidsucharesult, thegarment

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.

manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

retardancy

of fabrics.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

T~S

TO HELP YOU SELECT

Regular

For most cottons, linens, and work or play clothes.

Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse and spin provide thorough washing and detergent removal.

Cycl*

SAVE THESE

mSTRUCTIONS

SETT~GS

Permanent Press

For loads, of synthetics, blends fabrics. A cold water wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.

Cycle—

cooldown

an~or

delicate

helps prevent set-in

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER

Features and appearances may vary slightly

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.

Regular

SMALL

uRGE

“

/“

Load

S;zo

Three Cycle Washer

Setting the Controls

Use the Suggested Fabric and Cycle Settings guide to help you make the proper selections.

Select Water Level.

SMALL: Washer is less than 1/3 full

of clothes.

LARGE: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full.

P“sh Cycle Selector knob

andturn

clockwise to

your selected wash setting.

Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight,

and

amount

of soil, according to instructions in How

to Sort Clothes section.

●

Remove the Filter-

FloO]

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

● Add measured amount of

detergent. See Detergents section

for

information on

detergents and other laundry additives.

color

Pull Cycle Selector knob

out to start the washer.

START ,

,\ ‘

you wish to change setting

STOP

after washer has started, push

Cycle Selector knob into stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

● Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not

to overload. See How to Load Your Washer section.

● Position the Filter-Flo pan on the agitator. Lint will

collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished. See How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan section.

Do not use the Filter-Flo pan as a wash basket.

not put any items to be washed in the Filter-Flo pan.

●

For information on how to use bleaches and fabric

softeners, see Other Laundry Products section.

● Close the

id. Washer

will fill

but not agitate or spin

with the lid open.

Cycle Times —

Total Cycle Times (Approximate Minutes)

NOTES:

● Total time includes pauses between each phase of the cycle.

●

Total

time does not include water fi II times. Fill times vary

depending on household water pressure and

Permanent Press Hot

Permanent Press Warm

your selected water level.

Permanent Press Cold

Regular

OPERATmG ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

How to Soak in Your Washer

Allow

the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the (keep

lid

closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired.

After desired soak period, pull out Cycle Selector knob to complete cycle.

How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan

Cycle

Selector knob to stop the washer

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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ENERGY-SAVING

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you 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

e~xough t{)

● 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.

~hoose”

u water temperature warm

release and get rid

will

probably rewash

c)j’.vc)il.

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.

TWS

● Always rinse in cold water. The temperature

of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

●

Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local utility

tell

can

● Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove

more water during spin, which will shorten drying cycle to save more energy.

you which are the off-peak hours.

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