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Washer
Problem Solver .......................l 7-2l
Safe~ Instructions ....................3, 4
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation
Control Settings ..............................................7
Detergents and Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Cycle Descriptions .................,.......................5
Hard Wate
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HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book carefully. Save time and money. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you Before you request service . . . operate and maintain your check the Problem Solver You’ll find them on a label on new washer properly. section. It lists causes of minor the lower left side near the front. operating problems that you can Keep it handy for answers to These numbers are also on the correct yourself. your questions. Consumer Product Ownership Registr
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WARNING-To reduce the risk ● Do not wash or dry articles that 4 ‘\ of fire, electric shock, or injury to have been cleaned in, washed in, I A 4 persons when using your appliance, soaked in, or spotted with h fo~ow basic precautions, including the following: combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- . Use this appliance only for its intended purpose cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may as described in this Use and Care Book. ignite or explode. Do
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WORTANT SAFE~ ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Keep all laundry aids (such as ● Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has m [ etc.) out of the reach of children, missing or broken parts, including a damaged preferably in a locked cabinet. cord or plug. Observe all warnings on container * ● Never climb on or stand on the washer top. labels to avoid personal injury. ● Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washe
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Regular Cycles— Permanent Press Cycles— For most cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For loads of synthetics, blends and/or delicate fabrics. Longer wash times plus deep rinse, spray rinse and A cold water cool down helps prevent set-in wrinkles spin provide thorough washing and detergent in permanent press shirts, blouses, dresses and similar removal. apparel with normal soil. Handwash System— Spotscrubber System— The Spotscrubber cycle uses a special wash cycle and Saves time and energy wh
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLOTHES WASHER Features and appearance may vary $llghtly w 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. WWA8600S GENTLF NORMAL S1OW4 + FAST \ @ :@: ‘:@wM -“.” MRGE .“,” .“.. . . . . . . . \w]’’’’°K;’K I Load S;ze WWA7690S ~ PERMPRESS Regular Permanent Press KNITS & Knits ■ . o b o “:::,?” NORMAL GENTLE FAST ● ● slow c LIGHT SOIL . NORMAL . OFF HEAVY .
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WWA7600S WARM HOT CO LD + + COLD \ ● WARM COLD @ + COLD wARM Load Size Two Speed S Fix Cycle Washer Q @ WWA6600S ~ pERMPRESS Regular Permanent Press ,>KM~ & Knik M;o ‘“ALLmam’’’:mwM ‘0’”-” :Y;p COLD WARM (d)- Load Size ~j~~ Temp ‘GH7s01L
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OPEMTmG mSTRUCTIONS (continued) Sorting and Loading . See Bleach ~d Fabric Softener Dispenser sections ● Sort clothes carefully by fabric type, weight, color and amount of soil, according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses (on models so eauiu~ed). . . . - to Sort Clothes section. ● For information on how to use bleaches and fabric ● Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents softeners, see Other Laund~ Products section. . section for information on detergents and othe;
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For Clothes Loa~abrics such as: WasWSpin Speed Cycle Suggested Permanent Press & Knits ● Synthetics Normal/Slow ● Permanent press, treated cottons, blends with cottons ● Down-filled garments, if machine Gentle/Slow washing is recommended* ● Pillows** Delicates ● Baby clothes (delicate) Gentle/Slow ● Lingerie Normal/Fast Regular ● Cottons and linens ● Denims ● Blankets*** ● Baby clothes (sturdy) Normal/Fast Extra Cleaning & Auto Soak ● Work clothes with heavy soil Special Instructions *Down-fille
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OPERAT~G INSTRUCTIONS (continued) How to Use the Bleach Dispenser (on models so equipped) Use this dispenser with liquid bleach only. If you ● Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into prefer to use powdered bleach, pour it into the ./’; bleach dispenser. d ,, wash basket along with your detergent. Do not “ Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow. Avoid pour powdered bleach into the bleach dispenser. %% splashing. Undiluted bleach can cause fabric damage. ● Measure bleach carefu
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Sort by Surface Texture LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and . . Separate chenille—give up lint. m Lint a m Lint 0 % LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and from R+Collectors %=Producers napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract k J .~ B ‘n lint. These must be washed separately. For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section. Sort by Fabric In addition to sorting to . . . . reduce lint collection, t Separate it is recommended I Cottons & o % Perm Press m %
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR WASHER This illustration, with clothes just ● Load clothes dry. reaching the Clothes Retaining ● Take a properly sorted group of Ring, shows a proper load. Clothes clothes and drop them loosely in have ample room to move because the wash basket in this order: they are not packed down, nor ~ Large items–like sheets. Do wrapped around the agitator. not wrap around the agitator. Clothes are loaded dry since wet items are likely to pack down ~ Small items–like which encourages overl
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The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. How to use detergent; Amount required varies If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, granular, powdered or liquid: according to: switch to a lower sudsing detergent For best results, add detergent to 1. Water hardness brand, and follow instructions the wash basket before loading 2.
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OT~R LAU~RY PRODUCTS Laundry Product and ~pe How to Use It Special Instructions BLEACH Chlorine liquid Use your bleach dispenser. 1) Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour such as Clorox brand See How to Use Your Bleach undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer Dispenser section. or on dry clothes. 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine If you do not have a bleach dispenser, bleached such as: silk, wool, spandex, or non-fast colors. pour diluted ble
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1. Try to remove stains as soon as possible. ● Test stain removal product on a hidden The fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove. inside seam or on a sample of the material. 2. Before attempting to remove any stain, take ● Avoid use of hot water on unknown stains. these steps: It can set some stains. ● Find the fabric in the chart on the next page, 3. Follow stain removal with a thorough rinsing. and use only recommended methods. 4. Wash with recommended amount of soap Q Check the care la
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STAIN ~MOVAL GU~E Stain White and Bleachable Fabrics Other Washable Fabrics See Controls Setting Guide. Adhesives Rub with ice or immerse in very cold water. U.\e dul/ /()()/ fo Same as white and bleachable fabrics. (Chewing Gum, etc. ) ((:rejitll> .\crci\?e (!fl’(ij tnu[h (Idhe.s;l,e or ,SUIII cI.\ []().~.~it>le. Sponge with a safe dry clean in& fluid, * rinse well, then wash as usual. Antiperspirants. Apply undiluted liquid detergent. Rinse. If stain remains, bleach Same as white and bleachabl
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE LINT OR RESIDUE ● Incorrect sorting of clothes. Separate lint producers (such as terry towels and ON CLOTHES chenille) from lint receivers (such as man-made fabrics, velveteen, corduroy). Q Washing too long, especially for smaller 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 wa
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE GRAYED CLOTHES ● Improper soaking with insufficient detergent. Usually a 30-minute soak is sufficient. (continued) However, when using extended soaks for heavily soiled garments, you may need to use twice the recommended amount of detergent. ‘ Use of soap in hard water. Switch to a phosphate detergent, or follow six steps at bottom of opposite page. ● Washing too long may result in increased soil deposition. Use shorter wash times for smaller
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POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM ● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched SHRINKAGE, KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage 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 shr
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBI.E CAUSI; SNAGS, HOLES, ● Chemicals such as hair bleach, dye, permanent wave solutions, battery acids and TEARS, RIPS OR toilet bowl cleaners may cause fabric holes. Rinse all towels and other articles that EXCESSIVE WEAR came in contact with these chemicals before putting them in wash. Do not (continued) contaminate clothing articles with these chemicals. ● As permanent press garments age, they may show fraying at collars and cuffs. This is normal d
