GE WA8879R, Use And Care Manual

THE PROBLEM 

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WASHER IS NOISY

● 

Make 

sure washer is level and firm to the floor with rubber foot pads in place and

front jam nuts tight. See 

your Installation Instructions.

● 

A sharp, distinctive sound will be heard at the end of each spin period as the motor

stops and the spin brake inside the transmission “locks in.” This sound is normal.

● 

Heavily unbalanced loads can cause the washer to vibrate excessively during spin,

and may cause it to move from its original position. In extreme cases (usually occurs
when washing a single, heavy item or a small load when water level is set higher than
necessary), the spin basket may strike the outer tub, creating a loud but harmless noise.
To correct, open the lid and redistribute the load evenly about the wash basket. Close
the lid and restart.

I

WASHER PAUSES

● 

Washer normally pauses between washing steps. 

 as between wash and spin or

IN CYCLE

between spin and rinse.

If you need more 

 toll free: 

 Answer Center

@

/ 800.626.2000/consumer information service

CARE 

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The 

 The porcelain is self-cleaning. Leave lid

To Store Washer. Ask service technician to remove

open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate.

water from drain 

 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 

 of washing

to the weather.

compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try

For Long Vacations.  Be sure water supply is shut off

not to hit surface with sharp objects.

at faucets and drain all water from hoses if weather

 be below freezing.

 to remove the agitator

To remove the agitator,

— 

Cap

snap the cap off and remove 

 —

the screw. Then remove
the agitator extender (on

Screw

— 

Agitator

Extender

models so equipped)
and the agitator.

To replace the agitator,
carefully lower it straight
down onto the shaft 

so ,.. ‘

that it fits snugly into

(on 

some models)

!

— Agitator

place. Replace the agitator
extender (on models so
equipped), the screw

— 

. 

and the cap.

(Appearance may vary)

To remove limestone from 

 pan

● 

Soak filter pan in a preheated 

 (71 ‘C. )

solution of half vinegar and half water for 15
minutes. Then brush each side of pan with a stiff
bristle brush while flushing with running water.

CAUTIONS:

● 

Do not soak in porcelain container. Vinegar

can damage porcelain.

● 

Do not exceed 

 or filter pan

may warp.

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