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Washer
Contents
Agitator
26
7, 11, 17
Appliance
Registration
2
Problem
Solver
20-25
Bleach
Dispenser
8
Safety Instructions
3, 4
Care and Cleaning
26
Sorting
Clothes
4, 11
Consumer
Services
27
18
6, 7
19
Cycle Settings
5
Storage
& Vacation
Tips
26
Detergents
& Other Additives
13-17
26
8
Back Cover
9
4, 9, 26
16
Limestone
Deposits
14, 26
Loading
4, 12
Mini-Basket
TM
Tub
10
Mini-Quick
Cycle
5, 10
Model and Serial Numbers
2
GE_
Operating
the Washer
4, 5
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Models
WWA8827M
WWA8819M
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Washer Contents Agitator Pre-Treating 7, 11, 17 Appliance Registration Problem Solver 20-25 Bleach Dispenser Safety Instructions 3, 4 Care and Cleaning Sorting Clothes 4, 11 Consumer Services Stains Controls Setting Guide 6, 7 Stain Removal Guide Cycle Settings Storage & Vacation Tips Detergents &... -
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Services page in the It is intended to help you operate version of this book, call back of this book. and maintain your new washer GE Answer Center ® We're proud of our service and properly. 800.626.2000 want you to be pleased. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING--To reduce the risk of To minimize the possibility • Close supervision is necessary fire, electric shock, or injury to of injury: if this appliance is used by or near persons when using your appliance, children.
- Page 4 Imoortant Safety Instructions (conti.u ) during cycle. This will stop the wash ancl spin a_ztionand prevent completion of the cycle. How to operate your clothes washer WARNING--To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating...
- Page 5 Tips to Help You Select Settings Cycles-- Knits Cycle-- Extra Clean Cycle with Auto Extra Rinse-- For most cottons, linens, work and A combination of agitation play clothes with normal soiling. soak for more effective polyester For modern fabrics with heavy knits laundering.
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Page 6: Controls Setting Guide
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Wash Water Wash/Spin Load ' Speed Temperature* Cycle Cycle Setting • Cottonsand Linens White/Colorfast Normal Hot OrWarm RegularCycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Normal Bright/Non-colorfast " Warm or Cold Regular Cycles Normal or Light Soil Setting Work Clothes Normal Heavy soil... - Page 7 Refer to Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels Bleach Special Instructions Liquid chlorine type. If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended on page 15. Use Extra Clean Cycle with Auto Extra Rinse, Normal or Light Soil Setting. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
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Page 8: Bleach Dispenser
How to use the Energy-Saving Tips Bleach Dispenser If your clothes and household items • Under normal soil condition_, don't look clean and fresh after wash in water above 80°F. (27°(2.). washing, you will probably re-wash This generally means using the them.., and that means you'll waste Warm Wash temperature setting... -
Page 9: Fabric Softener Dispenser
How to use the How to use the How to use the Fabric Softener Filter-Flo ®Pan Soak cycle Dispenser eg._,,cvc_os l_'_ LIGHTSOIL • NORMAL fl[AVY • • ,_,,,0 ..,,%o,,, • Position the Fabric Softener The Filter-Flo pan has two • "SOAK CYCLE" temperature functions: Dispenser... - Page 10 How to use the Mini-Basket 4. Load clothes into the Mini-Basket 8. Close lid and set controls as The Mini-Basket tub, designed follows: for small loads of regular fabrics tub. See page 11 for sorting help. or delicate hand-washables, be used with any cycle except the EXTRA LARGE SOAK cycle.
- Page 11 How to sort the clothes Sort by surface texture Sort by soil It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing. Separate Separate * Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks Lint and buttons. Producers * Do any necessary mending--rips, hems, tears.
- Page 12 How to load your washer 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: * Be careful not to overload washer.
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Page 13: Hard Water
Factors to consider in selecting detergents and soap Products Advantages Disadvantages Are not available in some areas. Perform well in hard or soft water Phosphate-- Powdered Detergents Wash all types of fabrics well. Can be used in hot, warm, or cold water. - Page 14 The results of continued use of carbonate detergents washer surfaces. The hardness (U or more grains) and if you wash Is your water hard? If it is, and of your water and your washing just a few loads a week, you may if you use a carbonate type non- see limestone buildups...
- Page 15 How much detergent should you use? The use Of a sufficient amount If the recommended amount of How to use detergent--granular of detergent is one of the most detergent produces too many suds, or powdered: important things you can do to switch to a low sudsing detergent For best results, add detergent make sure your wash comes out...
- Page 16 Hard water--do you have it? Before you can decide what to do If your water is SOFT, you have about hard water, you need to know no problem. You can use soap or if you have it and, if so, how hard detergent as you prefer and forget it is.
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Page 17: Pre-Treating
Other laundry products Laundry product and type How to use it Special instructions BLEACH Chlorine Liquid Use your Bleach Dispenser according to 1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into such as Clorox brand instructions on page 8. washer or on dry clothes. -
Page 18: Stains
How to remove stains Stain Removal Hint-- 1. Try to remove stains as soon as See next page for Using Chlorine Bleach for possible. The fresher the stain, the Stain Removal Guide. White and Bleachable Fabrics. easier it is to remove. Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) chlorine 2. -
Page 19: Stain Removal Guide
Stain removal guide Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Control Setting Guide, Bleach on Page 7 Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. Use dull toot to Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc.) carefully scrape off as much adhesive or gum as possible. - Page 20 Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY LINT OR RESIDUE * Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint-producers (such as terry towels and chenille) ON CLOTHES from lint-receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). o Washing too long, especially for smaller loads.
- Page 21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ANDREMEDY GRAYED • Insufficient detergent. You may need to increase amount of detergent used if load is CLOTHES larger than normal, if soils are oily or heavier than average, if water level is large or if water is Hard to Extremely Hard.
- Page 22 The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY YELLOWED • Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such CLOTHES as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers _Care Instructions. Restore color (continued) using color remover (such as Rit or Tintex brands), fbllow package directions.
- Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY WRINKLING • Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately. PERMANENT PRESS • Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads. AND "NO-IRON" ITEMS •...
- Page 24 The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND _MEDY process by washing small Permanent Press loads with a WEAR Large Water Level. Do not wash heavy items such as towels with Permanent Press. (continued) Remove collar stays, when possible. • Roughness or burrs on agitator may cause rips or tears.
- Page 25 WASHER PAUSES * Washer normally pauses between washing steps.., such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between spin and rinse. If you need more help.., call, toll free: GE Answer Center _9 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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Page 26: Agitator
Care and Cleaning USER MAINTENANCE How to remove limestone INSTRUCTIONS deposits from clogged Filter Fio ®pan The tub. The porcelain self-cleaning. Leave lid open after • Soak filter pan in a preheated washing to allow moisture 160°F. (71°C.) solution of half evaporate. -
Page 27: Consumer Services
Your call--and your question-- will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center _ service is ServiceContracts In-HomeRepair open 24 hours a da}; 7 days a week. Service 800-626-2224 800-GE.CARES... -
Page 28: Warranty
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or stateconsumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 WWA8827M WWA8819M Part No. 113D5497P182 Pub. No. 49-9676...