GE WWA8324G, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...enser p8 model WWA8324G Using the Mini BasketTM tub p9 Energy saving tips plo Sortingandloading pll Choosing detergents p13 Stainremoval p18 Questions UsetheProblem Solver p20 Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer Centd 800 626 2000 GENERAL ELECTRIC 4q q 5s0 ...

Page 2: ...ived a damaged washer Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the washer Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 20 25 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Write down the model and serial numbers You llfind them on a label on the lower left side near the front These numbers are also on the Consumer Produc...

Page 3: ...er and do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation HYDROGEN GAS is produced bythe chemical action within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the w r heater and or water pipes if hot water has notbeen used for a period of two weeksor longer HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES Soto prevent the possibility of damage or injury if you hav...

Page 4: ... pan while loading or unloading clothes Do not use Mini Basket tub when washing regular loads You llfind complete details on how and when to use the Mini Basket tub on page 9 c Load clothes into the wash basket being careful not to overload Clothes should be below the retaining ring See page 12for more loading information Position Filter Flo pan on agitator and add measured amount of detergent See...

Page 5: ...e page 8 For Polyester Knits delicates and permanent press An extended cooldown spray rinse is provided to minimize the setting of wrinkles Selection of these settings automatically provides for Gentle Speed Wash Slow Spin scm Perm Ll l d Press E Knits Cycle GENTLE swim I OFF What Happens in Each Setting Approximate Minutes RegularCycle Perrn KnitsCycle Normal Speed Wiwh FastSpin GentleSpeedWbh Sl...

Page 6: ...f machine washing is recommended Warm Perm Press Knits Cycle Gentle Speed Normal Soil Setting o Baby Clothes Sturdy such as Diapers Nightgowns Shirts Pads Sheets Receiving Blankets Coveralls Regular Cycle Normal Speed Hot Normal or Light Soil Setting Baby Clothes Delicate Warm Perm Press Knits Cycle Gentle Speed Light Setting Blankets Wool Part Wool Cotton Warm Regular Cycle Normal Speed 5min soak...

Page 7: ... TUMBLE DRIED Youmay 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 Youmay 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 tim...

Page 8: ...leach can cause fabric damage Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket or MiN Basket tub SOAK setting temperature will automatically be cold s If a hot or warm soak is desired set the WASH RINSE TEMPERATURE switch to H COLD or W COL and turn the Cycle SelectorKnobto Normal inthe RegularCycle Start the washer After washerfillsand begins to agitate push in the...

Page 9: ...ure to replace the Filter Flo pan The pan serves as a lid to keep the clothes in the Mini Basket tub 5 put 1 4to 1 3CUp 60 to 80 ml detergent into Filter Flo pan Add bleach if desired Measure carefully and pour recommended amount of liquid bleach 1 4cup 60 ml directly into the bleach dispenser See page 8 for dispenser instructions I Special instructions for use of the Mini Basketm tub DOnot use th...

Page 10: ...ng on your washer temperatures approximately 90 to llO F or hand comfortable If you notice that soil has accumulated after several consecutive washings use Hot Washoccasionally if safe for fabrics Try to wash less often Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load If you must wash smaller loads adjust the amount of water Small loads should havelowerwaterlevels Wash in off pe...

Page 11: ...1 It pays to check and 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 REMOVALGUIDE SEE PAGE19 Turn Poly Knits inside out to minimize fabric surface damage Soaking and Pre treating a good way to loosen deep soils and stains A thorough ...

Page 12: ...rgent by adjusting the water level for the size of the load See page 4 Special recommendations for washing permanent press r 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 Medium...

Page 13: ... synthetics and fabric blends well Are excellent as concentrates for removing spots Completely dissolve even in cold water Perform well in softwater Disadvantages Are not availablein 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 harmfid limeston...

Page 14: ...and with phosphate Good washing practkes may delay limestone damage to clothes 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 r...

Page 15: ...ranular or powdered Place detergent in the filter pan for normal conditions but for best results put it next to the agitator after the clothes have been loaded 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 Water Level Setting Water Mini Hardness Large Medium Small Basket V...

Page 16: ...f you have HARD vmter less than 10grains and you use phosphate detergent you also have no problem But if you have more than 10 gtis yOuwill need to soften your water with either 1 An installed water softener in your home or 2 The use of a packaged water softener For information on water softeners see guide below Addthis much watersoftenerwith a full water level Grains of hardness o lo lo 15 15 20 ...

Page 17: ... Bleach above WATERSOFI ENER Non precipitating Follow package directions Suspends hardness minerals in solution keeping such 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 Borax brand Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water SOAK AGENT Su...

Page 18: ...The Case of the Invidble Stain Food or cooking oils on your Test stain removal product on a hidden inside seam or on a sample synthetic garments may cause stains of the material which are virtually invisible and which you may not notice as you Avoiduse of hot water on put your clothes into the washer unknown stain It can set some If these stains are not completely stains 3 Follow stain removal wit...

Page 19: ...bleach according to Stain Removal Hint 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 Stain Removal Hint on opposite page launder Severe scorch...

Page 20: ...correct amount ofbleach according to package directions Not enough detergent to ho d lint in suspension during wash cycle kcrease amount of detergent See page 15 Incorrect use offabric softener If used in wash cycle sofieners may react with detergent to create a white deposit Use sofkmers in rinse cycleonly unless package specifies adding to wash cycle Seepage 17for fabric softener instructions pi...

Page 21: ...recommended amount of detergent Use of soap in hard water Switch to a phosphate detergent or follow six steps described above washing tm longmay result inincreased soil deposition Use shorter wash times for smaller loads Detergent dissolves too slowly Detergent must be present in the wash solution at the start of agitation See page 15 To restore grayed clothes follow one of these procedures 1 Put ...

Page 22: ...e of fabric softener Never pour fhbric softener directly on clothes COLOR STAINS always dilute before adding to rinse water To remove stains dampen stained area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent Re wash using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric SHRINKAGE Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand others maybe GENERAL safely washed but will shrink in a dryer Follow Garment ...

Page 23: ...1 Retumble on Permanent Press setting 2 Rerinse and dry on Permanent Press setting 3 If unsuccessful retumble on high heat for 10 12minutes and hang immediately 4 Iron carefidly 5 Send to dry cleaners for pressing 6 Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed SNAGS HOLES Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets Check to make sure all such objects TEARS RIPS OR are removed Also check ...

Page 24: ...ss Knits Cycle Gentle Speed TN large loads or too little water Load washer only with number of items that will move freely Select correct water level HEAVILYSOILED AREAS such as Pretreat with liquid detergent 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 knob is pulled out...

Page 25: ...e 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 noi...

Page 26: ...ets and drain all water from hoses if weather will be below fkezing up sharply The slot6d section at the top of the metal shaft has a light coating of lubricant to prevent parts sticking together If this area appears to be dry apply alight coat of grease or petroleum jelly around the slotted section of the shaft before replacing the agitator Do not overgrease Excess grease may get into clothes loa...

Page 27: ...her help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20...

Page 28: ...NERAL ELE RIC transmission You pay for the HOl_POINT FACTORY SERVICE or shop reconditioning labor the GENERAL ELE XRIC CUSTOMER service trip to your home and service labor charges CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOTCOVERED SefViCetripstOyourhome tO Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Carematerial If you then have any questions Failure...