GE WA8600SCL, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ... Cleaning Agitator 19 Storage and Vacation Tips l9 User Maintenance Instructions 19 Problem Solver l5 l 9 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Detergents and Additives 11 12 Hard Water 13 Loading the Washer 6 10 Sorting Clothes 6 9 Stains 13 Stain Removal Guide 14 Consumer Services 23 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 23 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Ser...

Page 2: ...minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal 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 SMELL GAS Do not try to light any app ance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your butiding Clear the room building or area of all occupanti Im...

Page 3: ...ury Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover Mixing can produce a k toxic gas which may cause death h Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in orspottedwith combustible or explosive substances such as wax paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to...

Page 4: ...he lint filter NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an 0 position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Do not tamper with controls 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 irri...

Page 5: ...and detergent removal Provides an agitated soak and a soak without when extra detergent was used or where unusual skin agitation followed by agitation and spin Washer sensitivity to detergent is a concern must be reset for desired wash cycle Knits Cycle Extra Cleaning Cycle A shorter cycle specially designed for today s knits For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil Agitation An early and long s...

Page 6: ...and reset to the new position Setting can be changed at any time Sorting and Loading Sort clothes carefully by fabric type weight color See Bleach and Fabric Softener Dispenser sections and amount of soil according to instructions in How for instructions in their uses to Sort Clothes section For information on how to LISe bleaches and fabric Add measured amount of detergent See Detergents softener...

Page 7: ...logged soak it in a solution of one cup 240 ml water and one cup 240 ml alcohol How to Use the Auto Soak Cycle n the Auto Soak cycle the washer fills agitates and Extra Cleaning with Auto Soak Set the Cycle soaks for the time you selected It automatically Selector knob for soak time desired in Extra Clefining advances into the next cycle cycle Start the washer The washer will agitate soak and auto...

Page 8: ... garment is dry Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 garments at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED Pillows are made of different materials acron foam polyester natural feather and down MANUFACTURER S CARE LABELS MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY If washing is recommended check pillows for weak...

Page 9: ...poly knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING See Tips to Help You Select 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...

Page 10: ...SHER Try to mix large and small items in each machine load for better washing action s Wash large items blankets bed spreads mattress pads etc separately s If machine is overloaded you may experience oversudsing or out of balance conditions To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer by pushing in the Cycle Selector NOTE When washing stockings panty hose and knob other easily tan...

Page 11: ...ding clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator RD WATER DO YOU VE 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 If 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 gallo...

Page 12: ...ted 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 spandex or non fast colors 3 Check manufacturers care labels for special instructions 1 May be 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 ...

Page 13: ...liters of cool water approximately 80 F 27 C in a sink or pan Soak stained area for 5 minutes and launder in washer The Case of the Invisible Stain Food or cooking oils on your synthetic garments If these stains are not completely removed in the wash may cause stains which are virtually invisible and the oily spots may pick up dirt from the wash water which you may not notice as you put your cloth...

Page 14: ... If stain remains bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint launder Sponge with warm water Bleach rcmtiining st lin with noll chlot ine bleach Sponge wi h warm water Apply mc i u i i ti f Lq tI Bleach remaininy stain with noll clllorine bleach hen kumder Old mi Idew stains can seldom be rcmovcd Scol ch curl scidom be removed Grass Foliage Flowers Mildew Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent Lau...

Page 15: ...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 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 ...

Page 16: ...of T s in or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it con ains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures in Grayed Clothes above Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use oxygen bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to garment manufacturer s care instructions Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tintex brands following package directions Iron or m...

Page 17: ...ller than regular loads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrin ing Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect water level Use larger water level for medium load medium level for small load Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of ...

Page 18: ...els Garments weakened by age sun or atmosphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Over loading or under loading washer for selected water level Load washer only with number of items that will move freelv Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent See Other Laundry Products section Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Mak...

Page 19: ...PAUSES Washer normally pauses between washing steps such as between wash and spin or IN CYCLE between s in and rinse If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service CAm AND CLEAN G USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Tub The porcelain is self cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove open after washing to allow moisture to eva...

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Page 24: ...or the 800 432 2737 shop reconditioning labor the sewice trip to your home and service labor charges WHAT IS NOT COVERED 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 GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000...