GE WWA5600G, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Setting Guide 6 7 Storage Vacation Tips 22 Cycle Settings 5 User Maintenance Instructions 22 Detergents Other Additives 11 15 Warranty Back Cover Energy Saving Tips 8 Filter Flo Pan 4 8 Hard Water 14 Limestone Deposits 12 22 Loading 4 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating the Washer 4 5 Pre Treating 7 9 15 GEAnswer Center Problem Solver 18 22 80iM2 2flW Model WWM600G GEAppfimces ...

Page 2: ...information para el consumidor telifono 800 626 2000 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Don t turn electric switches on or off because sparks may ignite the gas FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other applian...

Page 3: ... or dryer during operation WARNING HYDROGEN GAS is produced by the chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater and or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES So to prevent the possibility y of damage or injury if you have not used hot water for two weeks or mor...

Page 4: ...Filter Flo pan on the agitator Lint will collect in the pan for easy removal when the wash is finished NUIIE Do not use the Filter Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan For information on how to use bleach and fabric softeners see page 15 Close the lid Washer will fill but not agitate or spin with the lid open Setting the Controls Use the Controls Setting...

Page 5: ...Reguler Cl cycle a s LIW7 I IeAw What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes Regular Perm Press Cycle Selector Heavy Normal Light Soil Soak Sturdy Delicate Settings Wash 19 15 6 10 4 Q f Spin 31 2 31 31 21 2v2 Rinse 3 31 2 31 2 31 2 31 3 Spin 7 7 7 7 Al 41 2 Total Time 35 31 22 11 221 2 161A NUI ES Totaltime includes pauses betweeneach phase of cycle Totaltime does not include water fill time...

Page 6: ...ne washing is recommended Warm Perm Press Cycle Sturdy Setting Normal or Light Soil Setting depending on amount Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Hot Regular Cycle of soil Baby Clothes Delicate Warm Perm Press Cycle Delicate Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Warm Regular Cycle Light Soil Setting Blankets Synthetic Electric Warm Regu...

Page 7: ...nt like Borateem brand Only non chlorine bleach when needed No bleach You may prefer to use a mild type detergent Do hand knit garments by hand Fill washer add detergent allow to dissolve before adding blanket Do one blanket at a time Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent No bleach On electric blanket sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage Do ...

Page 8: ...Flo pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan Energy Saving Tips If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh after washing you will probably re wash 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 relea...

Page 9: ...pan as a wash basket Do not put any items to be washed in the Filter Flo pan O Energy SavingTips If your clothes and household items don t look clean and fresh aller washing you will probably re wash 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 ...

Page 10: ... prepare clothes for washing Empty pockets brush out cuffs zip zippers snap snaps hooks and buttons Do any necessary mending rips hems tears Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain Remove stains For STAIN REMOVAL GUIDE SEE PAGE 17 Tbm Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric sur acedamage Soakingand Pre treating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough soaking with detergent ...

Page 11: ...ad If you must wash smaller loads save water energy and detergent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See page 4 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 Permanent Press clothes must have ample room to move freely A ...

Page 12: ...synthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Pefiorrn 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 limest...

Page 13: ...n brand with phosphate washingpractkes maydelaylimestonedamage toclothes The following recommendations will temporarily delay the effects of limestone on your clothes These are generally good washing practices and will give better soil removal whether or not you have hard water or use carbonate detergent Use hotter wash water for example up to 150 F for cottons This also improves oily soil removal...

Page 14: ...anular or powdered For best results add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes If you load your clothes first add detergent next to to the agitator If your detergent doesn t dissolve well predissolve the detergent in hot water then pour directly into the wash basket Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load I I I Water Level Setting I 1 Use recommended amount of Water Hard...

Page 15: ...e HARD water less than 10grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 grains you will need to soften your water with either 1 Aninsmlled water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water sof enero For information on water softeners see guide below Add this much water softener with a full water level IGrainsof hardness I o 1o I lo 15 I 15 2...

Page 16: ... and Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and juch as Clorox brand contagious disease viruses See under Bleach above WATERSO ENER Non precipitating Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping mch as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle water clear Precipitating such as Follow package directions Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate B...

Page 17: ...bleach with one gallon 3 liter of COO1 water approximately 80T 27 1 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 may cause stains which are virtually invisible tid which you may not notice as you put your clothes into the yasher If these stains are not completely removed in the wash the oily s...

Page 18: ...iluted liquid detergent Old stains bleach according to Stain Removal Hint on opposite page Soften with oil lard or Vaseline then sponge with turpentine or banana oil Launder in warm water Apply undiluted liquid detergent and launder in warm water If color has changed you may be able to restore it by treating with ammonia or vinegar If any stain remains treat with safe dry cleaning fluid or bleach ...

Page 19: ...pecifies adding to wash cycle Seepage 15 s 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 overdrying will cause attraction Use fabric softener in rinse cycle GREASY OR OILY These are sometimes called Invisible Stains because you may not notice them before STAINS ON washing clot...

Page 20: ...hem of T shirt or pillow case If they are white and center is yellow it contains body oil Restore whiteness following procedures on Grayed Clothes above Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes Use non chlorine bleach such as Clorox 2 brand Refer to Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions Restore color using color remover such as Rit or Tintex brands follow package directions Ir...

Page 21: ...ld always be smaller than regular loads no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely s Incorrect wash and dry cycles Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a cooldown rinse to minimize wrinkling Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle c Incorrect water level Use Large Water Level for Medium Load Medium Level for Small Load Repeated washing in too hot water Wash in cold or warm w...

Page 22: ...is 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 freely Select correct water level HEAVILY SOILED Pretreat with liquid detergent AREAS such as collars and cuffs WASHER WON T Make sure cord is plugged into outlet OPERATE Make sure both hot and cold faucets are turned on Make sure controls are set and cycle selector...

Page 23: ...sh or gritty cleansers The exterior Wipe off any spills of washing compounds Wipe or dust with damp cloth Try not to hit surface with sharp objects To store washer Ask service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses to prevent freezing Do not store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather For long vacations Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets and drdin all water from...

Page 24: ...res Pur chase a GE contract while 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 Device for the Deaf PatisandAccessories 800 626 2002 Individuals quaMed to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping charg...

Page 25: ...Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS N 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 Consume...