GE WWA5400S User Manual

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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

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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

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Centerw

800.626.2000

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

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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.

‘&.\”:$

ywq ~~Ü‹

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

(continued

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.

Cycle Suggested

For Clothes

LoaWabrics

such as:

WasWSpin

Speed

Permanent Press & Knits

Delicates

Regular

Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak

Special Instructions

*Down-filled garments

● Synthetics

Permanent press, treated cottons,

Normal/Slow

blends with cottons

● Down-filled garments, if machine

Gentle/Slow

washing is recommended*

● Pillows**

● Baby clothes (delicate)

Lingerie

●

Cottons and linens

● Denims

● Blankets***

● Baby clothes (sturdy)

● Work clothes with heavy soil

Gentle/Slow

Normal/Fast

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 areas with

liquid

detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent.

soiled

Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 garments at a time or add towels to balance. GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

**Pillows

***Blankets

Pillows are made of different

materialsdacron, foam, polyester, natural feather,

and down. MANUFACTURER’S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend, to prevent escape of the filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use largest water level.

Fill washer with water; add detergent and allow to dissolve. Add blanket. WASH ONLY ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Pre-treat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

Sort by Surface Texture

Separate

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately.

For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.

and

In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.

Sort by Soil

Separate

Sort by Color

Separate

It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.

“

Empty pockets, brush out cuffs,

zip zippers, and fasten 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.

Lightly

~~ Sotled

mnn

m %

from :k Soil

Whites

m(m

knits inside-out to

from

Medium m

Lights

EXTRA CLEANING (See

Settings section for instructions.) See Stain Removal Guide. See Fabric and Cycle

Settings guide. See The Problem Solver section.

Soaking and Pretreating-a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils, embedded dirt and even some stains.

~rom ~

Heavy

m~ SoIl

a %

from

’m

Tips to Help You Select

Darks a from ~

Non-

~~Colorfast

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

FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products Guide.

● Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing

in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap.

FOI”

best results, wait 1/2 hour

before washing.

For instructions on different fabrics and loads, see the

Fabric and Settings guide.

Cycle.

Cycle

HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER

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

load.

If you must wash smaller

loads, save water, energy

full

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.

DO NOT OVERLOAD YOUR WASHER.

“

Try to mix large and

small

items in each machine load for better washing action.

Wash large items (blankets, bed

spreads, mattress pads, etc. ) separately.

● If machine is overloaded, you

may experience

oversudsing

out of balance conditions.

To Add Items After the Washer Has Started

● Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle

Selector knob.

● Carefully remove the

● Add any additional articles by submerging them next

Filter-Flo

pan.

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:

● Remove clothes promptly as soon as washer stops

and hang immediately.

● If you

can

select a water level, use more water than

you would for a regular load.

● 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

should

that

be washed.

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 Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.

make

sure your wash comes out clean.

Amount required varies according to:

1. Water hardness

2. Amount

Size of

4. Type of detergent

5. Wash temperature

Use more detergent if

you have...

1. Hard water

2. Large

Greasy or oily soils

4. Lower wash temperature

5. Low phosphate detergent

Ic)zld

loads

soil

If the recommended amount detergent produces too many suds, switch to a lower brand, and on package.

Using too little

detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Always measure detergent

in a standard measuring cup.

HARD WATER—DO YOU HAVE 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.

●

you I

ive

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

() to

3.6

to 7 grains—HARD

10.6

liters).” This means:

3.5

grains per gallon

10.5

grains—VERY HARD

grains and over-EXTREMELY HARD

(3.8

liters)—SOFT

of How to use detergent;

granular, powdered or liquid:

sudsing

instructions

detergent

—

—..

‘Z—

.—

—

If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You

can use soap or detergent as you

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

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 manufacturer’s recommendations.

For best results, add detergent to the wash basket before loading

clothes. If you

first, add detergent next to the agitator.

load

your clothes

prefer

and forget

will

al]

need

Laundry Product and

BLEACH Chlorine liquid such as Clorox brand

Non-chlorine such as

Clorox 2 brand FABRIC SOFTENERS

Rinse additive such as

Downy brand

SANITIZER Chlorine bleach such as Clorox brand

WATER SOFTENER Non-precipitating such as

Calgon

Precipitating such as

Borax brand

SOAK AGENT Such as

PRE-TREATING, STAIN AND SPOT REMOVERS Such as

and K2R

TINTS AND DYES

Powdered such as

and

Biz

Spray’n

brands

Tintex

~pe

brand

Wash

Rit

brands

How to Use It

Use your bleach dispenser. See How to Use Your Bleach Dispenser section.

If you do not have a bleach dispenser, pour diluted bleach next to the agitator.

Follow package directions. Put bleach into washer with detergent.

package directions

for diluting softeners.

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

Follow package directions.

Add at start of wash cycle.

package directions.

Add at start of 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.

Special Instructions

1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do

undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer

or on dry clothes.

2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as: silk, wool,

3) Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions.

1) Maybe used on most fabrics. Test fabric first.

1) Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.

2) Reduces static electricity.

3) Use the following manufacturer’s direction. Too much may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.

4) Do not pour directly on clothes.

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

For best results, soak garments a minimum of

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

Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go through complete cycle using hot water, l/2 cup ( 120 ml) detergent, I cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe exterior parts.

Caution:

washings will reduce discoloration but may never eliminate it.

Tinting may discolor plastic in washer. Subsequent

milky

spandex,

appearance to water.

no{

pour

or non-fast colors.

minutes.

tlnishes

may

HOW TO

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 these steps: It can set some stains.

“

Find the fabric in the chart on the next page,

and use only recommended methods.

● Check the care label instructions that came with

the garment.

mMOm

3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing.

4. Wash with recommended amount of soap

STA~S

● Test stain removal product on a hidden

inside seam or on a sample of the material.

● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains.

or detergent.

Stain Removal Hint—Using Chlorine Bleach for White and

Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine bleach with one gallon (3.8 liters) of cool water—approximately

for 5 minutes and launder in washer.

80°F. (27°C.)—in

a sink or pan. Soak stained area

Bleachable

Fabrics

The Case of the “Invisible” Stain

Food or cooking may cause stains which are virtually invisible and

which you may not notice as you put your clothes Then they

into the washer. they were caused by the wash cycle itself.

Once These

● Rub in undiluted liquid detergent and let stand 30 minutes.

● Rewash using hottest water the fabric can stand.

oils

on your synthetic garments

Spok

Become Visible, How Can You Remove Them?

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

will

become very visible and you may think

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

See Controls Setting

Guide.

Fabrics

Other Washable Fabrics

Adhesives (Chewing Gum.

e[c.

)

Antiperspirtin[s,

Deodm:m[s

Bl<~od

Choc~)l:itc. Ice Cre:ml

Coffee

Cc)smctics:

Lipstick,

or Pancake Makeup. Rouge. P(~wdcr; Cray(>rr;

Oil,

Fresh Fruit, Frui[ Juices, Wine,

C(llL)ring

Cream,

and

Milk

and Te:I

Eye Shfldnw,

Muscara, Liquid

Tiir, Cod

Liver Oil

Vegetublcs

Grease,

F()()d

Rub with ice or immerse in very

c(irc<firll?

with

.$cr(l[)c>

ofi”(I.s FII14(11

a safe

dry cleaning tluid, +: rinse well,

cold

(l(ilzc,,>i~,c, or

water,

KLI?F7

Apply undiluted liquid detergent, Rinse. If’

according to

yoLI

may bc able

[he

St~in Renlov:d Hint;

[()

restme it by sp(mging with

luundcr. 11 color” htis

Rinse thoroughly,

Soak in

c~~ld w;~ter.

bleach ~lccnrding tu

Srr~k

in cnld w:itcr. Treti[

rinse well. then wash JS

then launder in warm w~ter,

the

S[ain

Removal Hint;

s[uin

with ii

USLl~l,

s:ifc

Bletich :Iccording to the St~in

Retnoval Hint.

Without cream: Blc:lch :Iccording to

launder, With

Treat

stain

tls

LIal.

S()~ik stain

the

S[~in

cre:ltn: Follow”

with

sul’e

dry cleaning tluid, * rinse well, then

Ble:ich :iccording to the St:iin Remc)val Hint,

cool” w;iter.

stain

Rcmoval Hint; launder.

the

Stain

guide direc[i(ms fi)r cre~nl.

retnuins,

USC,

(/u//

cI.\

/)().$.\itl[c,,

[hen w~sh ~s

s{uin

rcmtiins.

arntn(mia.:~:~

If’ stain

Iauncier.

dry cle:ming

Rcrn(~val

bleuch

according

too/”

f{)

Spnnge

USLI:II.

ble;lch

changed.

remains.

tluid,:!:

Hint;

w~ish

S:~me as

white

:tnd

bieachtiblc fabrics

Same as white

:md

hleachable

except use nnn-chlorine ble:lch.

Sp(mge nr

sotik

cool”

water, then

l:iunder.

Sotik”

in cold water. Sp(mge with J cleaning fluid, * rinse well. then

usual.

Sponge

with warm water.

:Ipply warm glycerine. let

and

minutes

a sate

then

Sp(mge with a

rinse well, or spmlge wi[b dry cleaning

wtish

tis usLial.

sate

rinse well, then wash as

Sp(mge

with

stain

wurm w~tcr. Bleach

with non-chk]rinc bleach.

If’ stain rcm:iins.

stand

tluid,:l:

rinse well,

dry cleaning

usutil.

t’tibrics

sate

w:lsh

tluid.:!:

remaining

Grass,

F(~litigc,

Flowers,

Mildew,

Scorch

Perspir:ltinn

Rust

*: C:lutit)n: Bectluse cleaning fluids

:Ind

with

Uncicr no (W;IXCS,

:\rc in :~ WCII vcntil:ltcd fluid should bc used unless user is

rccluircd c}ll[tions

Ilanlnlablc

circunlst;lnccs

clctlning

(LIsu LIl]y

cutnpounds.

I’luicis,

etc. ) be w:lshcd in w:lshcr.

Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Launder. while

they ~u.c fresh, befi)re ITlold has ii chance to

[feither

type s[tiin

remains. bleach :Iccmding

Hint: launder. (Severe

Fresh stains:

Place

use a spray cleaner or

:hcn wash ZIS

usual. Old stains: Bleach :iccording to the Stain

Renlov:il Hint: launder.

Apply undiluted

c(>lor

has

amm(mia or

with

Jry

cleaning

liquid detergent

ch~nged you tnay be ~ble [() restore

vitleg~r.:~* If any stain remi]ins. treat

fluid,’!:

Apply rust rcmnver. ** using manufiicturer’s

.ind

launder.

(CIICJ tc~

1(>{>111

when using Ihcnl. N() clc:uling

printed un Iabcl). Usc cxtrcnlc c:iulion

shoutcl

I’:ibtics containing Il:unnl:lble n]:l(cri:~ls

bc toxic, bc sure y(lu

l“:lnlili~ir

with the Iinlil;llions

scorch cimnot

stain

lace down (m

sp{mge

with dry clctining lluid. * rinse well,

rinse well, then

(Treat mildew

tc) the Stain Rcrnovti!

rem[~ved.

fin abs~nbent

:ind

Itlunder in

it by treating

wash as usutil.

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with wfirm

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cI(,I(,(s(,}I[. Bleach remaining

with

non-chlorine” Old mildew stains remnved. Scorch

be remt}ved.

towel

and

Satne as white

except launder using

w:u’m w:tter.

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WaI”ITT water.

with n(u-chk)rine bleach.

with

sate

Rinse

,nlx ~h]t~rirlc h]c:,ch with tinlnloni;i ur flcids sll~h

\,incg:it.

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bleach, then launder.

can

seldmn be

can seld(~nl

and

bleachable t~brics

n[)n-chlurinc bleach.

Rinse well.

and bleachabtc ttibrics.

produc.c it toxic.

gus

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Ble;ich

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

LINT OR RESIDUE ON CLOTHES

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Incorrect

chenille) from lint receivers

●

Washing too long, especially for smaller

sorting of

clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and

(such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy).

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. Redissolve granular

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 section.

●

Overloading will cause abrasion which creates excessive lint. Wash fewer items

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 section.

●

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 normal 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 in

rinse cycle.

GREASY OR OILY STAINS ON LAUNDERED GARMENTS

G~~D

CLOTHES

These are sometimes called “Invisible Stains” because you may not notice them before

washing clothes. However, if oily soils are not completely removed in wash cycle,

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

not

They are

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

120”F.-150°F. (45°C.–650C.).

dishwashing

or family baths-are heavy.

Calgon

Do not wash when other hot water

brand).

needs—

2. Pretreat stains.

3. Use the hottest water possible.

4. Use bleach where possible.

5. Use presoak aids.

6. Install water softener.

●

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

gray appearance. Follow correct loading procedures for size of load.

PROBLEM

GRAYED CLOTHES (continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Impropr

However,

twice

●

Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at

soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is

suff~cient.

when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use

tie

recommended amount of detergent.

bottom of opposite 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 and Additives section.

●

To restore grayed clothes,

one of these procedures:

1. Put clothes in washer. Fill with HOT water. Check garment manufacturer’s care labels to determine if hot water is suitable for garment.

Add a non-precipitating type of water softener such as

Use

2fi

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.

Calgon

brand,

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 an extra cleaning cycle, see Tips to Help You Select Settings section.

YELLOWED CLOTHES

BLUE OR GRAY COLOR STAINS

SHRINKAGE,

GENERAL

●

Incomplete removal of 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

as using color remover (such as

●

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

2 brand). Refer to garment manufacturer’s care instructions. Restore color

Rit

Tintex

brands), following package directions.

Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.

Have a special filter instiled in your home to remove iron and manganese from water.

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

To remove spots:

lemon juice through stain.

Spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze

To remove overa~ yellow,

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

Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always dilute before adding to rinse water. See. Other Laundry Products section. Also, do not

lift lid during spin. This may cause improper dispensing, resulting in stains.

stains:

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

remove

chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe

washed but

will

shrink in a dryer. Follow garment manufacturer’s care instructions

safely

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

(continued

page)

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

SHRINKAGE,

KNITS

WRINKLING IN 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

●

Progressive or delayed shrinkage

cycle.

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

shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used

heat-

to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented by washing in cool or warm water and drying on low or delicate heat.

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,

with lighter permanent press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not wash permanent press items with regular laundry.

●

Too

many clothes in washer. Permanent press loads should always be smaller than

.no

regular loads..

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

cooldown

●

Incorrect water level. Use larger water level for medium

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

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

load,

medium level for

small load.

●

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

detergent.

●

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

To 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 in your dryer.

and dry on Permanent Press setting.

SNAGS, HOLES, TEARS, RIPS OR 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.

sha~

Remove

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

bleach

Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up

●

Small,

unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments before

to wash tub or allow clothes

bleach

spills with clothes.

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

toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not

contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals.

●

As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This

is normal 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.

●

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

Press cycle. Refer to garment manufacturer’s care labels.

Garments weakened by age, sun or atmosphere, This is

by washer.

●

Over loading or under loading washer for selected water level. Load washer only with

Select

number of items that will move freely,

Pretreat with liquid detergent. See Other Laundry Products section.

correct water level.

towels and other articles that

inevimble

and is not caused

WATER TEMPERATURE IS INCORRECT

WATER WON’T DRAIN

@@@@

●

Make sure cord is plugged into outlet.

●

Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on.

●

Make sure

* 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

●

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

hoses from water valve. Clean the screens and reinstall hoses.

●

Check house water heater to make sure it is delivering water at

120°F.-1500F. (45°C.-650C.).

●

Make sure drain hose is not kinked.

●

Top of drain

conhols

sure temperature selector controls are correctly set.

valve screens may be

are set and Cycle Selector knob is pulled out to ON position.

stop~d

outiet

should be less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) above floor.

up. Remove inlet

(c[~ntinued

page)

PROBLEM

(continued)

SOLWR

PROBLEM

WATER LEAKS

WASHER IS NOISY

WASHER PAUSES IN

CYCLE

If you

need more

help...call,

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Make sure hose connections are

●

Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.

Make sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and

front jam nuts tight. See your Installation Instructions.

●

A sharp, distinctive

stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound is normal.

●

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

and may cause it to move from its when washing a single, heavy necessary), the spin basket To correct, stop redistribute the load

●

Washer normally pauses between washing

between spin and rinse.

toll free:

CARE

sound

will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor

the

washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector knob, open the lid and

evenly

Answer Center” /

Am CLEAN~G

tight

at faucets.

originrd

item

or a small load when water level is set higher than

may

strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise.

about the wash basket. Close the lid and restart.

position. In extreme cases (usually occurs

steps..,such

800.626.2000 /

as between wash and spin or

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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The Tub.

open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers.

The Exterior.

compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try

not to hit surface with sharp objects.

The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid

Wipe off any spills of washing

How to remove the agitator

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,

carefully lower it straight down onto the shaft so that it fits snugly into place. Replace the agitator extender (on models so equipped), the screw and the cap.

— Cap

w—

B–

— Agitator

)

—

(Appearance

Screw

Agitator

Extender

(on some models)

Shah

may vary)

To Store Washer.

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.

at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below freezing.

To remove limestone from

●

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.

CAUTIONS:

●

Do not soak

can damage porcelain.

●

Do not exceed

may warp.

Ask service technician to remove

Be sure water supply is shut off

Filter-Flo

160°F.

(71 ‘C.)

in porcelain container. Vinegar

180°F. (82°C.

) or filter pan

pan

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WWA5400$

CLOTHES WASHER

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

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 service labor in your home to repair or replace

any part of the washer

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

the

transmission

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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● 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.

Cente@

that fails

any

part of

that fails because

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner

purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay

to ship the product to the service

shop or for the service technician’s

travel costs to your home. All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory Centers or by our authorized Customer 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.

Care@

for products

D.C.

In Alaska the

Sewice

servicers during

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

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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