GE WWA8657R, WWA8689R User Manual

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Safe~

Instructions

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Washer

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Problem solver ......................21 - 25

More questions

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Care and Cleaning

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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

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

Setiings.............................................6, 7

Cycle

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

Filter-Flo@

Operating the Washer ...........................5-1 O

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

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

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

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

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

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Preparation

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

Hard Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading the Washer................................5, 13

Pretreating

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

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

Stain Removal Guide...................................2O

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

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

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

Repair Service

Warranty

Models:

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WA8657R WA8689R /

GE Appliances

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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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

WARNING: For

risk of

Center@

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

fire

or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

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.

Para

obtener espafiol

GE Answer information

te16fono

versi6n

este

manual, name a

Center@, servicio

para el consumidor,

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.

●

—Do

not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—WUT TO DO ~ YOU

●

Do not try to

Do not touch any

tight

any appliance.

S~LL

elwtricd

switch;

GAS

do not use any phone in your balding.

tiediately

neighbor’s phone. instructions.

●

you cannot reach your gas supplier,

the fire department.

—Wtilation

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

●

Clear the room, building or area of all

Wcupants.

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 NEXT, if you are still not pleased, reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to

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.

write all the details—including your phone number—to:

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

call your gas supplier from a

FOUOW

the gas

supplier’s

and service must be performed

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

WARN~G-To reduce the risk

of fin, electric shock, or injury to

follow basic precautions, including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for ib intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

‘~;b

before it is used.

hstallation

washer, you free, the GE Answer

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances, Follow

detiils

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

<onnect

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

<onnect

facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

●

Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in

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

is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or

persom

Instructions sheet with your

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

●

When disconnecting

, pull by the plug rather than the cord to

otierwise

when using

This washer must be properly

installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

If you did not receive an

can

obtain one by calling, toll

Center~800.626.2000.

hs~lation

avoid damage to the cord or junction of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord

Instructions.

subjected to damage or stress.

your appliance,

Mis

appliance

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soaked in,

(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 injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or move into a residence in which the hot water system

may not have been used for some time, turn on

all

hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

Do not wash or dry articles that

have been cleaned in, washed in,

orspotted

combustible or explosive substances

an~or

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

●

Never reach into washer while it is

moving. Before loading, unloading

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle Selector knob to OFF position, then

with

degreasers, dry-

dryer during

andor

water

●

Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically

recommended in this Use and Care Book or

published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

~nhnhe

the possibility of injury:

●

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

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

andor

●

Close supervision is necessary if

5 P%

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

this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with this

appliance or any discarded

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WORTANT

●

Keep all laundry aids (such as

detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,

etc.)

out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet, Observe dl warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●

Keep the area around and underneath

your appliances free from the

. . ,

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

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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:

knob to an OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Turning the Cycle Selector

SMEH

(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.

●

l’~

~ / Toavoidsucharesult, thegarrnent

The laundry process can reduce

the flame manufacturer’s care instructions

should be followed very carefully.

retardancy

of fabrics,

For washer operation

●

Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.

~is

will stop the wash and spin action and

prevent completion of the cycle.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

SAW T~SE ~STRUCTIONS

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER

WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

7Cyc,.ExtraL*rgeCapaci~

Sorting and Loading

● Sort clothes carefully by fabric

type, weight, of soil, according to instructions in How to Sort Clothes section.

●

Remove the

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

color and amount

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

C(mtrol panel appearance may vary .rlightly

● 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.

● For 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.

W,, w,m,,m, ,“,”,0,,,,

HeavVDu~2Speed Washer

wash is finished.

Setting the Controls

Use the Controls Setting Guide to proper selections.

Select Water Level. SMALL: Washer is less than 1/2 full of clothes. MEDIUM: Between 1/2 and 2/3 full. LARGE: Over 2/3 full.

Select

WasMRinse

Temperature.

help

you make the

Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to

your selected wash setting. Regular Cycles automatically provide normal

wash speed and normal spin speed. Permanent Press and Knits Cycles automatically

provide gentle wash speed and gentle spin speed. Pull Cycle Selector

the washer. If you

:::::::*

setting after

‘=

STOP

washer has started, push Cycle Selector knob in to stop the washer and reset to the new position. Setting can be changed at any time.

T~S

TO HELP YOU SELECT

SETT~GS

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 of synthetic A cold water wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.

Cycles—

cooldown

Cycle—

andor

de]

icate

fabrics.

helps prevent set-in

Knits

A combination of agitation and polyester knits laundering. An early and long spray rinse cools down fabrics before the washer reaches maximum spin speed to help prevent wrinkle setting.

Extra Cleaning

For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil. Agitation with extra detergent loosens stubborn soils, and an automatic extra rinse and spin help remove any detergent left after the first rinse and spin.

Cycle—

CyclH

soak

provides effective

11//fl

Soak

Cycl-

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)

E.traclea

Cycle

Selector Heavy

Settings Wash Spin

Rinse

NOTES: .

Total

time includes pauses between

●

Total

time does

household water pressure and your selected water level.

not

Regular Cycles

Norsual Light

35 3X

11 3X 3X

include water

Soak

Soil

Cycle

3X 3X

each phase of

fill

times. Fill times

the

cycle. vary

depending

I 20 I

CONTROLS SETTING

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads

Wash Water

Load

Cottons and Linens

White/Colorfast

BrightiNoncrrlorfast

Work Clothes

Heavy soil Average soil

Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cottons

Heavy or oily soil Average or

Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics

Sturdy Delicate

Silks, Wools; Blends of Silk and Wool

Rayon

light

and Acetate

soil

Temperature

Warm

Hot Warm or Cold

Hot Hot or Warm

Hot Warm

Warm Warm

Warm

Cycle

Regular Cycles Regular Cycles

Extra Cleaning Cycle Regular Cycles

Extra Cleaning Cycle Perm. Press and Knits Cycles

Perm. Press and Knits Cycles Perm. Press and Knits Cycles

Perm. Press and Knits Cycles

GUDE

Cycle Setting

Normal or Light Soil Setting

Set at Start Normal Setting

Set at Start Light Setting

P. Press or Knits Setting Knits Setting

Knits Setting

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 5 min. soak,

Curtains—DO NOT MACHINE WASH FIBERGLASS

Chenille Bedspreads, Robes* Slipcovers, Draperies,

and Rugs* Denims (especially Indigo Blue

Jeans) and other fabrics that bleed

Rubber-coated Items, Laminated Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and Articles with Plastic Trim

Pillows

if machine

Bathmats

Warm

Hot

Warm Warm

Hot or Warm

Cold or Warm

Warm

Perm. Press and Knits

Regular Cycles Normal or Light Setting

Perm. Press and Knits

Regular Cycles 5 min. soak, then Light Setting

Regular Cycles

Perm. Press and Knits Cycles Knits Setting

Cycles P. Press Setting

CVcles

Knits Setting

P. Press Setting

P. Press or Knits Setting Normal Setting

Normal Setting

Perm. Press and Knits

Cycles

P. Press or Knits Setting,

depending on amount of soil.

tben

Light Setting

*Check size. Some slipcovers, draperies and bedspreads may be too large for automatic borne-size washer.

Bleach

Special Instructions

—

Liquid chlorine Only

n(~l]-chlorine bletich

Whi[c

Noncolorfast, when needed.

White

Noncol(n.f’tist, when needed.

White 01-

Notlcolorf’as(,

when

scld(nll

non-chlorine N() bleach

White 01

colorfas[l

only

(n colorl’ast,

only notl-chlorine

cotol-ttis(,

only

needed.

hlcach.

needed. If’ rtccdcd, USe

bleucb,

c{)lorl’ast,

type.

when needed.

liquid chlorine

norl-chlnrine bleach

liquid chlorine

no[l-chlot-ine bleach

only

liquid chlorine

[ypc.

type.

bleach

(ype

type,

colorfast is unusually

the Detergent Use

maximum

Smtill h)ads reduce [;uidc.

If’

unusufl]ly

(;uidc. Small

Wash

W:lsh f]”equenlly

down

gilll]l~n( is dry, Trcd[ tl~:lvily s[)ilccf

You [nay prefet- to usc

Rinse water and

Guide.

detergent

Use

Extra

soiled,

loads

~,nl)

recommended

y<~ur w~sher {)n/j

gives off’

di:ipcl-s. nigh[g(~wns,

c(nldi[ioning agent 1 ike Bora[cem br~nd.

soiled, use

recommended in the Detergent

wrinkling.

Cleuning

usc

reduce wrinkling,

fluff

odot” which mtiy hc absorbed

Use m:ixirnum de[ergcn( recommended

(.ycle.

hot water.

the garment nlanufacturcr.

recommcncicd

the

down

tnild type detergent. [10

pads and sheets

hot

water.

Use maximum detergent recommended in

Guide

Use

maximum

~nd rcl;iin the g,;irmcnt’s w~irmth.

;II-CiIS

with I Iquid detergcn[

dc(eI-gcn(

by the

gtirment n~~mri’actorer.

by other

baby

al”(cr LISC.

gtirments. odo!”

c]othcs

Keep

Irccotnmended

separately.

di~pcrs

the Detergenl

ins[rrrctions

Wash

or ptiste made

disappears

P1-etreat sp(~ts.

in a covered pail

the Detergen[

carefully

scpara(e[y. Wet

of w:i(er

when

ol’cold

and

-—

only

n(]rl-cbl(nine bleach

N()

bleach

N() bleach,

White 01-

White or

White (n

N<)

No bleach Tumble on

colori”ilst,

cotorfas(,

colorfast. liquid chlorine type, Wash

bleach

bletich.

when

needed

liquid chlorine

liquid chlorine type.

type,

You may Fill

Pretreat heavily soiled spots on electric blanket,

darn~~c. Do onc Vacuum

For ncw Jearls need ample ptirts.

The st~incd p~rts

Pillows down.

,/i,ll,,wtct

mend to prevent escape of feathers or tilling. Fill washer, minutes to dissolve detergent.

prefer” to LISe

w~shcr. add

out

[OOSC

only 2

or 3 rugs or

“indigo

Subsequent washings will

FLUFF (No

are made

Many

pillows

(,~r,<fi,ll}. If

a mild

deter:cn(,

blanket a( u

dirt

blue” .jcans,

room to

will not discolor subsequent washing

of different rn~(erialsdacron, fiber,

allow

scw

a stron: piece of cloth over plug to protect

time. P1-etrcat

bef~)re

washing.

mats J( onc time.

move

He~t)

c~n

tnachine

washing is

type deterxerlt. Do

dissol~,e before adding

wi(h liquid

wash at

;Ivoid whi(c

reduce

recornrnended.

Add

two pillows at a time to balance load. Use

Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels

For more information on care labeling, send

For

sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

for

“What’s New About CARE LABELS.”

hand-knit

detergent.

heavily

Shake

bctore

lc:~st 3

times in very

lines a[

discoloration. but will probably

washed, but

rrrc~r~qftictur(’r.j (clr(,

check pillows

D.C.

20402.

~~rnlen[s by

blanket. Do

soiled

spots with liquid

washing to remove excess

snl~ll h~~ds with I’LIII

creases.

loads.

foam,

polyester,

for

add

detergent and agitate

hired

one hlankct

hlanket

May

discolor plastic

never

natur~l fea(hers and

lube/.\

weak seams or holes

at a time

and

washer [’l-on]

dctct~ent.

water

eliminate it.

t~zu.sf bl,

for

large

water level.

dirt

fill.

washel-

and

several

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