GE WA8879R, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Agitator 26 Limestone Buildup 16 26 Storage and Vacation Tips 26 User Maintenance instructions 26 Problem Solver 22 26 More questions call GE Answer Centera 80 626 2000 Preparation Detergents Other Additives 15 19 Hard Water 18 Loading the Washer 5 14 Pretreating 9 13 19 Sorting Clothes 5 13 Stains 2O Stain Removal Guide 2 1 Consumer Services 27 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 ...

Page 2: ...wed to minimize the risk of fire or ex mion or to prevent property damage persoti injury or loss of hfe Do not store or use gasotie or other Q ediately your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the neighbor s phone FOHOW the gas supplier s vicinity of this or any other appliance instructions W T TO DO W YOU S LL GAS M you mot reach your gas supplier Do not try to tight any appliance...

Page 3: ...sibility of injury Do not mix chlorine bleach with x ammonia or acids such as vinegar an or 6 rust remover Mixing can produce a ti toxic gas which may cause death fl ha e hedin h Do not wash or dry articles that 7 soa 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 the wash water...

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: ...d 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 F or information on bleaches and fabric softeners see Other Laundry Products section Close the lid Washer will f...

Page 6: ... press shirts blouses dresses and similar apparel with normal soil Vr Extra Cleaning 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 I Psmanent Press Extra Cleaning Cycles For modern fabrics with heavy or oily soil Agitation wit...

Page 7: ...t Cycle Regular Cycles Cycles Press Special Cycles Selector Heavy Normal Light Soak Heavy Normal P Press Knits Settings Mini Quick Soil Cycle Wash 6 Soak 2E Wash Is 12 6 15 10 10 3 3 Spin 3 3 3E 3N 3 3Y 2X 2F 2 Rinse 3 3 3 3 3 3 2H 2 2B Spin 7 7 7 7 3 3 4E 4Z 4F 2nd Rinse 2y 2y 2y 3 3 Spin 7 7 7 7 7 Total 37 34 25 Time 49 46 39 II 445 39Y 28 28 17 When Extra Rinse control is turned to ON NOTES Tot...

Page 8: ... is recommended Gentle Gentle Warm Perm Press Cycle Set at Start Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount of soil Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Normal ormal Hot Regular Cycles Baby Clothes Delicate Gentle Gentle Warm Special Cycles Knits Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool 5 min soak then Normal Normal 5 min soak then Normal Norm...

Page 9: ...te made of water and granular detergent Close zippers Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do baby clothes separately Pretreat spots Rinse diapers nightgowns pads and sheets after use Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand You may prefer to use a mild type detergent D...

Page 10: ...l liquid MINI BASKET tu l 4 cup 60 ml liquid Pour measured amount of liquid bleach directly into bleach dispenser Do not overfill or allow dispenser to overflow Avoid splashing Undiluted bleach 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 la...

Page 11: ...aspoon 5 ml of concentrated softener or 1 basket See How Much Detergent Should You tablespoon 15 ml of diluted softener into a Use section standard measuring cup Add enough water to fill 4 Load clothes in the Mini Basket tub the cup 1 2 full Pour the diluted softener into the dispenser See How to Use the Fabric 5 Replace the Filter no pan It serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket s...

Page 12: ...oftener Dispenser or the Mini Basket tub with the Soak Cycle If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing you will probably rewash them and that means you ll waste energy Remember to sort your clothes carefully and load them properly select correct cycles use enough detergent and choose a water temperature warm enough to release and get rid of soil Use Hot Wash up t...

Page 13: ... to minimize fabric surface damage EXTRA CLEANING Special Modern Fabric Cycle for removable heavy and oily soils See Tips to Help You Select Settings section for instructions See Stain Removal Guide See Controls Setting Guide See The Problem Solver section Soaking and Pretreating a good way to loosen deep soik and stains A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to ...

Page 14: ...tems 1ike washcloths To Add Items After the Washer Has Started Turn off the washer NOTE When washing stockings Carefully remove the panty hose and other easily tangled Filter Flo pan items always handle separately To minimize tangling we recommend Add any additional articles by the use of a net laundry bag submerging them next to the agitator Replace the Filter Flo pan and restart the washer Speci...

Page 15: ... Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in soft water Disadvantages Are not available in some areas Generally do not clean well in hard water May be difficult to dissolve especially in cold water Should not be used in cold water Those containing sodium carbonate as an ingredient may cause harmful limestone deposits on clothes and washer...

Page 16: ...dup Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid detergent if these are available in your area Install a home water softener This will significantly reduce limestone buildup Use a packaged non precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand with phosphate Good Washing Practices May Delay Limestone Damage to Clothes The following recommendations will temportily delay the effects of limestone on...

Page 17: ...t granular or powdered For best results add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to the agitator If your detergent doesn t dissolve well predissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket To use granular or powdered detergent in the Mini Basket tub put de ergent in the bottom of Mini Basket tub before load...

Page 18: ...10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener O to 3 grains per gallon 3 8 liters SO For information on water softeners see the 4 to 10 grains HARD guide below 11 to 19 grains VERY HARD 20 grains and over EXTREMELY HARD Add This Much Water Softener with a Full Water Level Grains of o 1o IO 15 15 20 20 2...

Page 19: ...ashable fabrics should not be chlorine bleached such as 100 cotton flame retardant children s sleepwear silk wool mohair spandex leather or non fast colors Dilute bleach before using on any fabric 3 Check Manufacturers Care Labels for special instructions 1 May be used on all kinds of fabrics 2 Is most effective in hot water 1 Helps make clothes fluffy and soft 2 Reduces static electricity 3 Use c...

Page 20: ...th one gallon 3 8 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 Shin 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 y...

Page 21: ...nt on opposite page launder Sponge with warm water Bleach remaining stain with non chlorine bleach Grass Foliage Flowers Mildew Scorch Apply undiluted liquid detergent Launder Treat mildew spots while they are fresh before mold has a chance to weaken fabric If either type stain remains bleach according to the Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Severe scorch cannot be removed Sponge with w...

Page 22: ...Other Laundry Products 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 comp...

Page 23: ... and center is yellow it contains 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 manganese in water may cause overall yellow...

Page 24: ...s to give clothes room to move freely Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle Incorrect water level Use Extra Large 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 detergent Accumulation of lime scale due t...

Page 25: ...sphere This is inevitable and is not caused by washer Too large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freelv Select correct water level Pretreat with liquid detergent Use Extra Cleaning cycle see Tips to Help You Select Settings section Make sure cord is plugged into outlet Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and Cyc...

Page 26: ...lf cleaning Leave lid To Store Washer Ask service technician to remove open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate water from drain putnp and hoses to prevent freezing Do not use harsh or gritty cleansers Do not store the washer where it will be exposed The Exterior Wipe off any spills of washing to the weather compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try For Long Vacations Be sure water suppl...

Page 27: ...r warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract whfle your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Dtice for the Deaf Pam andAcce orjes 800 626 2002 hdividu qdfied to service their ow appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parw sys...

Page 28: ...ing hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers 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...