GE WWA9890R, WWA9850R User Manual

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Washer

Safe* Instructions ....................3,4

Problem

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Bleach Dispenser ............................................8

Controls Setting Guide ........................14, 15

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

Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Fabric Softener

Filter-Flo@ Pan..........5,

Mini-Basket

Mini-Quick Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operating the

Spotscrubber Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13,23

Dispenser............................8

8, 10, 12, 13, 17,30

Tub.............................5,

Washer.......................,....5-l

10-13

Care and Cleaning

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

Limestone Buildup ...............................1 9,30

Storage

User Maintenance instructions ................3O

and

Vacation Tips ........................30

................30

Preparation

Detergents, Other Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22

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

Loading the Washer............................,...5, 17

Pretreating...........................,.....,.....

Sorting Clothes

Stains . . . . 12, 23

Stain Removal Guide...................................24

Consumer Services

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

Model and Serial Numbers Repair Service

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Solver.......,...............25-29

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800.626.2000

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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) damaged washer...

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

WA~~G:

the risk of

Center@

For your safety the information in this manual must be

fire

or explosion or to prevent property damage,

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

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

Para

obtener

espafiol

GE Answer

informaci6n te16fono

versi6n

este

manual, name a

Center@, servicio

para el

800.626.2000.

en Serial Number

consumidor,

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

persoti i~ury

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

fo~owed

to minimize

or loss of

Me.

—Do

not store or w gasoline or other flammable vapors vicinity of this or

—W~T

●

TO DO ~ YOU

Do not try to

Do not touch any elwtricd switch;

and

liquids in the

any

other appliance. instructions.

S~LL

tight

any appliance.

GAS

do not use any phone in your btiding.

Clear the room, building or area of all

●

tiediately M

neighbor’s phone.

●

you cannot reach your gas supplier,

the

—titilation and sertice

by a

qud~ed instier,

the gas

supptier.

occupants.

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 write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606 your phone number—to:

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

still

not pleased,

your gas

fire

department.

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

Major Appliance Consumer 20 North

supptier

FOOOW

the gas

from a

suppfier’s

must be performed

service agency or

Action

Panel

Wacker

Drive

WORTANT SAmW ~STRUCTIONS

Read d

instmctions

before wing

ttis apptiance.

●

WARN~&To

of fire, electric shock, or

follow basic precautions, including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

‘Q.,{(~

~-+ $

before it is used.

Installation Instructions sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center”,

—Properly ground to conform with

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

—Instill

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 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

persons when using your

●

This washer must be properly

instiled

with the

or store where it will not be exposed

to a properly rated, protected and sized

to adequate plumbing and drain

●

men

PU1l by the

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

and located in accordance

If you did not receive an

disconnecting this appliance

plug rather than the cord to

reduce the risk

hstallation

Instructions

8N.626.2W.

SMIS

to carry out.

injury

apptiance,

To minimize the possibility of injury:

●

4’\

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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.

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,

orspottedwith

combustible or explosive substances

degreasers, dry-

andor

dryer during

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

antior

water

●

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

-C* -.

●

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

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

(continued next page)

●

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

* [.

. . . .

.,, .

●

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

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your appliances free from the

‘~m accumulation

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 OFF position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

of combustible

matetials,

●

Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or

●

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.

plug.

●

1’

The laundry process can reduce

\ the flame

Toavoidsucharesult, thegarrnent

manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

retardancy

of fabrics.

For washer operation

●

Do not leave washer lid up during cycle.

This will stop the wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle.

●

Do not tamper with controls.

SAVE

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.

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 MiniBasket tub.

The underside of the lid is

good place to put the pan while

loading or unloading clothes.

Do not use the Mini-Basket tub when washing regular loads.

You’ll 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.

● 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.

Setting the Controls

Use the Controls Setting Guide to

Select a Fabric Care program.

E’abric

Care Selections Cottons Colorfast Cottons Non-Colorfast Permanent Press Knits or Delicates Washable Woolens

help

you make the proper selections.

Automatically Programmed

Wash

Temp.

*Warm *Warm *Warm *Warm

Wash Spin

Speed Speed Normal Normal Normal Normal

Normal

Gentle

Normal

Hot

Rinse

Temp.

Cold Cold Cold Cold Cold

Select Water Level.

SMALL: Washer is less than

1/3

full of clothes.

MEDIUM: Between

1/3

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

EXTRA LARGE: Over 2/3 full.

MINI-BASKET: Not used for regular loads. See the How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

If you wish to increase the water

level after you’ve made a selection,

turn knob to

new level.

RESETand select

and 1/2 full.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER

Setting the Controls

Select

Options.

Use this control change the water temperatures that are automatically programmed by the Fabric Care Selections control.

NORMAL–Leaves the

temperatures as programmed. COLD WASH–Provides

wash and rinse water in all cycles. WARM RINSE–Leaves the

wash temperature as programmed but provides warm rinse water in Regular and

cycles.

To minimize setting of wrinkles, cold rinse is automatically provided in Permanent Press and Special cycles.

you wish

cold

SPOTSCRUBBER

(continued)

Leave SPOTSCRUBBER control at the double square position.

Select Extra Rinse, if desired. Sliding

Etira

Rinse

cycle

control to ON will provide a second deep rinse in the

Regular Cycle. If no Extra Rinse is desired, slide control to OFF.

OFF

C[~ntrolpune[ Clppe<]rcirzce 117(1> L[lr) .\li~ll/[\

Push Cycle Selector knob

in and turn clockwise to your selected wash setting.

START ,

/’

STOP

v (

Pull Cycle Selector knob to start the washer. To

change

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

NOTE: To use the SPOTSCRUBBER and MINIQUICK cycles, see MINI-QUICK and SPOTSCRUBBER sections.

Tips to Help Select Settings for Regular Wash Loads 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.

Cycles—

Permanent Press

Cycles—

For loads of synthetic

andor deiicate

fabrics. A cold water cool-down helps prevent set-in wrinkles in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar apparel with normal soil.

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.

—

. . .

KNITS

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Hiiii

~ART

Spec;al

SpOficr;~:::

Permanent Press

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)

Cycle Selector Settings

Wash Soak Wash Spin

Rinse Spin 2nd Rinse Spin Total

Time

*When Extra Rinse control is turned to ON.

Heavy Normal

15 12

3’12 3’12

3 3 7

*21/

*7 *7

*49 *46 *39

Regular Cycles

Light Soil

3’/2

*2112

*2J/z

Permanent Press

Soak Normal

2’/?

3 7

2’1?

4’12 4’1?

Light Knits

2’1? 2’/?

Special

2’/2

3 2’/2

2’/: 4’1?

NOTES: .

Total

time includes pauses between each

the

phase

●

Total

Fill times vary depending on household water

pressure and your selected water level.

cycle.

time does

nor

include water fill times.

OPEMTmG ~STRUCTIONS

How to Use the Filter-Flo Pan

(continued)

● The Filter-Flo pan is the

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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How to Use the Bleach Dispenser

● Use this dispenser with

liquid bleach only. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the wash

basket along with your detergent. Do

not pour powdered bleach into the

bleach

dispenser.

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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.

The Filter-Flo pan also serves as a lid for the Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

● Measure bleach carefully.

Here are some recommended amounts:

LARGE WATER LEVEL—1

cup(310 ml) liquid SMALL WATER LEVEL—2/3 cup (170 ml) liquid MINI-BASKET

● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into

tu&l/4

cup (60 ml)

liquid

bleach dispenser.

● Do not overfill or

ovefiow.

Avoid splashing. Undiluted bleach

allow

dispenser to

can cause fabric damage.

● Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto

clothes or into the wash basket or Mini-Basket tub.

How to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser

● Position the Fabric Softener

Dispenser on the Filter-Flo pan.

● Pour manufacturer’s

recommended amount of fabric softener into a standard measuring cup.

● Add enough water to fill the

cup

1/2

full.

● Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser.

● The fabric softener will automatically be dispensed

at the proper time.

● Do not stop the washer during the first spin.

This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon. When using Fabric Softener Dispenser with the

Mini-Basket tub, use one (1) teaspoon (5

ml)

of concentrated softener or one ( 1 ) tablespoon (15 ml) of diluted softener.

● Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser with

the Soak Cycle.

●

If the dispenser gets clogged, soak it in a solution

of 1 cup (240 ml) water and 1 cup (240 ml) alcohol.

How to Use the Soak Cycle

● Push any Fabric Care

Selection button and turn the Cycle Selector knob to SOAK CYCLE.

● Be sure Extra Rinse

control is set at OFF.

● For a cold soak,

set Options control to NORMAL.

● For a warm soak,

push any Fabric Care Selection button except COTTONS/COLORFAST and turn Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle.

ENERGY-SAVING

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you them.. and that means to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and

a water temperature warm

rid of soil.

● 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

● Always rinse in cold water. The temperature of the

should

rinse does not affect cleaning.

will

probably rewash

you’ll

waste energy. Remember

enough

to release and

have lower water levels.

choose

get

“

For a hot soak,

push

the COTTONS/COLORFAST Fabric Care Selection button and turn the Cycle Selector knob to NORMAL in the Regular Cycle.

“

Start the washer. After washer fills and begins to

agitate, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn to SOAK CYCLE. Pull out the

Cycle

Selector knob

to complete the cycle.

● For an extended soak allow the washer to

fill

and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop

tfie

washer (keep

lid

close-d) and allow to soak for long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

● Do not use the Fabric Softener Dispenser or the

Mini-Basket tub with the Soak Cycle.

T~S

● Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your

tell you which are the off-peak hours.

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

more water during spin, which will shorten drying cycle to save more energy. Switch to any of the Fabric Care Programs that indicate a Normal Spin. (See Setting the Controls section.) The dryer will remove any wrinkles which may result from the

Normal

● Use your Mini-Basket tub for very small loads.

Spin.

uses less water than the small water level in the big tub on this washer. You will also save on detergent and energy.

local

utility can

HOW TO USE THE

MINI-BAS~T

TUB

~pical

● Small loads of regular fabrics (up to

(1. 125 kg).

● Delicate

blouses, sweaters, socks, shirts, baby clothes and other small, delicate

How

1. Remove the

2. Place Mini-Basket

4. Load clothes in the Mini-Basket tub.

5. Replace the

Mini-Basket ~b Wash Loads

21\~

loads

such as lingerie, panty hose, girdles,

hand-washables.

pounds)

● Stuffed toys.

● Tennis shoes.

to Wash a Small Load of Regular Fabrics or Delicate

Filter-Flo

tub on agitator. Pull the agitator toward the front of the machine for easier installation and removal of Mini-Basket tub.

Put detergent in the bottom of the Mini-

tub before

you would use for a basket). See the How Much Detergent Should You

Use section, for more information.

It serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini-Basket tub.

Filter-Flo

pan.

Ba,vket

clothes (about the same amount

small

load in the regular wash

pan.

7. Add fabric softener, if desired (but not for

8. Close washer lid and

—Set Water Level to

—Select desired

9. Pull Cycle Selector knob out to start washer.

Hand-Washables

Add bleach,

Measure carefully and pour recommended amount of liquid bleach — 1/4 cup directly into the bleach dispenser. See the How to Use the Bleach Dispenser section, for more information.

the Mini-Quick cycle). Place the fabric softener dispenser on the (5 ml) of concentrated softener or 1 tablespoon (15

ml) of diluted softener into a standard measuring

CUD.

Add

th;

diluted

to Use the Fabric Softener Dispenser section, for

more information.

controls as follows:

MINI-BASKET position.

Fabric Care program and the cycle. See Operating Instructions section.

if desired.

(60

ml)—

enough

sof&ner

d..

Filter-Flo

water to fill the cup 1/2 full. Pour

into the dispenser. See the How

pan. Pour 1 teaspoon

set

Variable Water Level

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